More than 3,800 Dukies came back to campus for reunions. With spring's bloom at its peak, the campus was stunningly beautiful, with a further glow added by Duke's thrilling recent triumph in Indianapolis. The many tours, arts and academic programming, and parties kept everyone engaged and celebrating this weekend, but it is the relationships between classmates, students, faculty, and staff that keep us connected over the years. From the 5th to the 50th reunion, thank you to our alumni for making it one of the greatest reunion celebrations ever.
See photos from reunions weekend
Mark your calendar for Reunions Weekend 2011, April 8 - 10.
If you attended reunions, let us know what you thought by taking a short survey.
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Congratulations to Coach K and the men's basketball team for winning Duke's fourth men's basketball title! Relive the championship run and continue the celebration by clicking here.
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A Duke grad student has found something researchers have been seeking for decades – Haiti's Declaration of Independence. Julia Gaffield discovered the document, only the second declaration of its kind in the world (the U.S. Declaration being the other), while researching her doctoral thesis in the British National Archives. Read more about this important discovery.
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In March, more than 10,000 people from around the world tuned in to a special live webcast of the popular Duke course "Sampling Soul." The class is co-taught by Mark Anthony Neal, a professor of African and African American Studies, and Grammy-winning music producer, 9th Wonder. Bucknell English professor James Braxton Peterson'93 joined them for a discussion of rapper Nas' 1994 album, Illmatic. The webcast may be viewed here.
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Help the Duke Lemur Center win a $50K grant in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Duke is currently in 13th place and needs your help to make the top ten and win the grant! Just follow these 3 steps:
1. Go to www.ilovelemurs.org
2. Enter your e-mail & a password, or if you're on Facebook, hit the "Vote from Facebook" button
3. Vote! (ILoveLemurs takes you directly to the Duke Lemur Center's ballot.)
The whole process takes less than 1 minute, and each e-mail address can vote once per day through Friday, April 30.
Let's Go Duke!
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The process of applying to college can be exciting, exhausting, and stressful for both students and parents. Students raise many questions and concerns. Join us on campus, June 18 for the annual Alumni Admissions Forum, which we hope will provide some answers. This all-day conference is designed for rising 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-grade students and their parents to provide information on the process of selecting and applying to colleges. Experts will guide you through the undergraduate admissions maze, covering such topics as choosing a school, understanding college requirements, and completing the application. For more information and registration, please go to www.forum.dukealumni.com. Register early. Space is limited.
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Duke Alumni Association has partnered with Duke Executive Health to offer a 10% program services' discount for those who pay DAA lifetime dues and, for an entire year, to those celebrating their 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, or 40th reunions. The program provides a world-class streamlined, comprehensive personalized health assessment, including your level of fitness, energy, and sense of well-being. Within a day, you'll have the results from your assessments and a plan to keep yourself performing at the highest level. Call Renee Currin at 919-660-6823 for an appointment or visit www.dukeexechealth.org and mention your Duke alumni status!
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Save the date for Duke Alums Engage Week 2011! From April 23-May 1, 2011, Duke alumni all over the world will serve and learn together in their local communities. For more information, visit www.dukealumsengage.com.
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Think of it as a beach party weekend, with educational extras! Come to Beaufort, N.C., for 70 Years of Duke Marine Lab: A Celebration, May 7-8. Everyone's invited, especially students who've studied there. Join us in recognizing the Marine Lab, as well as the impact of its research on coastal North Carolina and marine life and science everywhere. For info and to pre-register your interest, visit www.dukemarinelab.com.
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July 3-9, Salmon River Rafting Adventure
Spend a rejuvenating week navigating the rapids and sleeping beneath star-filled skies.
July 31-Aug. 15, Greenland and the Arctic
Join Dean Bill Chameides of Duke's Nicholas School for an eye opening look at some of the most remote and beautiful parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Oct. 14-26, Sand, Fire & Ice
We have new dates for this special trip to Chile, Argentina, and Patagonia. Now accepting registration! Deborah Jakubs, Rita DiGiallonardo Holloway University Librarian and Vice Provost for Library Affairs, will accompany the group.
See the full 2010 schedule.
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If you are looking for that once in a lifetime experience, this may just be your ticket. Visit those special destinations you've always dreamed of seeing accompanied by James Sheldon of Duke's Fuqua School of Business. Learn More.
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The Duke University Libraries and the DAA now provide access for all alumni to new online resources. To access these databases, register with the Duke Alumni Directory. Once you've logged in, click on the link "Library Databases" link to get to the Duke Alumni Library Online Access page. There you'll find links to EBSCO Academic Search Alumni Edition, JSTOR, ProQuest ABI/Inform Complete, and ATLA Religion Database. They're free, but only for your personal, non-commercial use.
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Is it time to make a change in your career path? Would you like to help students learn about life after Duke? Join DukeConnect, our database of alumni who are willing to give career, life-stage, and other general advice. Get help or help out others by registering at www.dukeconnect.com.
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Catch Duke teachers online every Friday at noon E.S.T. for interactive Office Hours. Join the live discussions or watch past sessions on Duke's Ustream channel. For more information about the series, visit www.dukeofficehours.com.
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