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Atlanta Club Leadership:
Welcome to the Fuqua Alumni Club of Atlanta! Your regional club is a great way to make both personal and professional connections with other local Fuqua alumni. Please bookmark this page to keep current with the club's activities.
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- Events
Past Events
Atlanta: ABSA Breakfast
Thursday November 19, 2009
Time:
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Location:
Buckhead Club, 3344 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, 30326
Description
"Trends in M&A, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds"
Notes
Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served, space available basis up to 24 hours prior to each event. At this website you can purchase your Season Ticket or make individual reservations for any or all seven events. The price for individual events is $30 which includes parking. Subject to space availability, walk-ins will be admitted at $35 per event. You may reserve your attendance now for any or all of the events. We recommend early registration due to space limitations.
Atlanta: CCT Volunteer Recruiting/Social
Thursday November 19, 2009
Time:
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Location:
Woodfire Grill, 1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324-4922
Description
Since 1996, CCT has been recruiting volunteer Atlanta-area MBAs and business professionals and matching them with local organizations with business and management challenges. Each year, we recruit more than 100 MBAs and business professionals, and assign teams to approximately 20 non-profit organizations. To date, CCT teams have completed more than 120 projects in just about any area of business and management consulting, including growth strategies, marketing plans, operational planning, process reengineering, organizational and human resources planning and development. Are you interested in using your business and consulting skills to give back to the community? CCT gives you an opportunity to meet new people, work as a team with like-minded professionals, and help enhance the effectiveness of Atlanta?s not-for profit community. And you help them by using your business skills directly?providing them with an incredibly valuable resource.
Notes
CCT asks the team members for a 4-5 month commitment (from end of January ? late May), at about 8 hours per person per month. Please attend our CCT Volunteer Recruiting/Social Event to find out more.
Atlanta: DukeGEN Happy Hour
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location:
Home Restaurant & Bar (www.h2sr.com/home-restaurant/home-contact/) 11 W Paces Ferry Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305
Description
Fuqua alumni are invited to a DukeGEN happy hour at Home Restaurant & Bar. The DukeGEN happy hour is an informal semi-annual networking event to connect the entrepreneurial community of Duke University alumni, parents, and students in Atlanta.
Atlanta: Hoops Watch Gathering
Friday November 13, 2009
Time:
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Location:
to East Andrews Caf and Bar ~ 56 East Andrews Drive NW, Suite # 10 ~ Atlanta, GA 30305
Description
Men?s College Basketball Season is beginning, so I hope you all have your Blue Devil apparel ready! Come to East Andrews Caf and Bar to join other Fuqua alums in cheering the Blue Devils on to victory against UNC-Greensboro during the first televised game of the season.
Atlanta: Duke Alumni Engage
Sunday November 08, 2009
Time:
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location:
MedShare ~ 3240 Clifton Springs Road ~ Decatur, GA 30034
Description
Duke Alums Engage is a new program being launched by the Duke Alumni Association in 20 cities. Learn the principles of service learning through this nationwide program that will take community service to a new level.
Notes
Join fellow Duke volunteers in Atlanta on Sunday, November 8 from 1:00 ? 4:00 p.m. as we work with MedShare to organize, sort, and package medical supplies to be sent overseas.
Atlanta: Alumni and Student Social
Thursday October 22, 2009
Time:
9:00PM - 11:00PM
Location:
Hand in Hand (752 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306)
Description
Interested in meeting current Fuqua students? Fuqua?s Consulting Club will be hosting a Fuqua social on Thursday, October 22nd and would like to extend the invitation to you!
Notes
Students and alumni will be gathering at Hand in Hand (752 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306) at 9 pm for drinks and appetizers.
Atlanta: Wine Tasting
Wednesday September 16, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Murphy's Restaurant, 997 Virginia Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA
Description
Rioja is to Madrid what Bordeaux is to Paris - right? Come find out for yourself. Experience the fine wines of Spain at Murphy's in the Virginia Highlands during an evening of wine-tasting and conversation with fellow alumni. Beth Rubenstein Nowak (Daytime '00), a certified specialist of wine, will also be there to educate us on the nuances of the region's many varietals.
Atlanta: Alumni Pool Party
Saturday August 22, 2009
Time:
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Location:
Home of Heather Elsner (please e-mail for address)
Description
Please join us for an end of the summer pool party! Bring a swimsuit, get involved and reconnect with other alums.
Atlanta:DukeGEN Happy Hour
Wednesday August 12, 2009
Time:
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Ecco ~ 40 7th Street NE ~ Atlanta, GA
Description
The DukeGEN Happy Hour is an informal semi-annual networking event to connect the entrepreneurial community of Duke University alumni, parents, and students in Atlanta.
Notes
The goal of the Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (DukeGEN) is to be a sophisticated and active network that helps create debate, dialogue, and lucky encounters between Duke entrepreneurs. We are providing the energy and coordination to encourage Duke entrepreneurs, around the globe, to connect and increase their chances of success.
Atlanta: Summer Social Welcome Event
Friday June 12, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location:
TBA
Description
Please join the Fuqua Club of Atlanta for the New Grad and Summer Intern Welcoming Party on Friday, June 12th from 6pm ? 8pm. The event will take place at a location on Peachtree in Buckhead: either Aquaknox (www.aquaknox.net) or Restaurant Eugene (www.restauranteugene.com). Come early if you can!
Atlanta: Joint MBA Career Seminar
Thursday May 07, 2009
Time:
5:45PM - 8:15PM
Location:
UPS World Headquarters, Cafeteria ~ 55 Glenlake Parkway NE ~ Atlanta, GA 30328
Description
Today?s economy demands ?offensive? strategies to manage career shifts. Whether you have been ?whacked again? or are proactively positioning yourself to pursue career alternatives, you don?t want to miss ?Career Offense for Tackling a Tough Economy?. Jim Villwock, Career Coach and author has shared insights with millions in his book Whacked Again. He may offer just the steps you need to get back on the saddle. Panelists from corporate recruiting, executive search firms and ABSA club alumni career development offices will speak on relevant and tactical topics such as: * Networking strategies * The Atlanta MBA employment market ? trends and recruiting * How to work effectively with recruiters * Tips on building "Brand You" Your career can not afford to miss this event. Sponsored by Atlanta Alumni Clubs from the following Business Schools:Kellogg, Fuqua, Darden, and Tepper.
Atlanta: Fuqua Friday Happy Hour
Friday October 17, 2008
Time:
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Location:
Harry Bissett's in Buckhead, 360 Pharr Road in Buckhead at the intersection of Pharr Road and Grandview Avenue
Description
Please join John Durrett '95 and our host committee including Arjun Dutt '08, Joe Walker '01, Mike Vinciquerra '98, and Aqualyn Laury '02 for another fantastic Fuqua Friday!
- Announcements
Help Wanted by the Atlanta Alumni Club
We are looking for volunteers to help coordinate social and career development events for Atlanta. Volunteers can help coordinate one event or multiple events.
Additionally, we are looking for a new leader for the Atlanta Alumni Club. If you would like to learn more about any of the available opportunities, contact Aqualyn Laury at aqualyn.laury@alumni.duke.edu .
- Get Involved
There are a number of ways to get involved with Fuqua Alumni Club of Atlanta:
- Make sure your contact information is up to date in the alumni directory . In order to receive information via e-mail about activities in your region, your contact information must be current. Fuqua alumni are invited to club activities based on their city of residence or employment. Are you only planning to be in Atlanta temporarily? E-mail the Alumni Relations office , and we can make sure you are on the club's e-mail distribution list.
- Offer to host an alumni event at your business, home, or work place.
- Get involved with club leadership.
- Suggest events and ideas for activities you'd like to see in your city.
- Recommend a personal or professional speaker or make a presentation yourself.
If you'd like to get involved in any way, please contact your club leadership team.
- Links
Find out what's happening with the Duke Club in Atlanta .
Visit the Atlanta Business School Alliance (ABSA) to find out about opportunities to network with other local MBAs.
Connect with Fuqua alumni in Atlanta on LinkedIn.