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Welcome to the Fuqua Alumni Club of Chicago! 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
Chicago: DukeGEN Happy Hour
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location:
3rd Coast Cafe & Wine Bar, 1260 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610
Description
Fuqua alumni are invited to a DukeGEN happy hour at 3rd Coast Cafe & Wine 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 Chicago.
Notes
There is a parking garage next door and the 3rd Coast Café validates for 3 hours ($10). Metered parking on the street is also available. Organized by Eric Goss, Robert Khoury, and Sebastian Barba. RSVP online at www.dukegen.com/events.
Chicago: Duke Alums Engage
Saturday November 07, 2009
Time:
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location:
Montrose Beach ~ 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL
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
The Duke Club of Chicago has decided to help the Alliance for the Great Lakes as part of this year's Duke Engage program. Duke volunteers will adopt Montrose Beach on November 7th from 1-4pm. The group will help make positive changes for the Great Lakes by observing conditions, taking a few water quality readings and picking up trash and litter on the shore.
Chicago: Joint MBA "Chicago Toast"
Thursday November 05, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
District Bar ~ 170 W. Ontario ~ Chicago IL 60654
Description
Chicago's MBA Alliance invites you to a Social Networking Happy Hour hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Business and Kellogg School of Management. This is the last Chicago MBA Toast of 2009. Spouses/Partners/Significant Others are welcome.
Chicago: Alumni and Student Happy Hour
Monday October 26, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location:
Market Restaurant and Sports Bar ~ 1113 W. Randolph Street (West Loop)
Description
Join fellow alumni and Fuqua students in Chicago for a Fuqua Happy Hour on Monday, October 26. Fuqua First Years who are in town for the annual Week-in-Cities Trip will also join the group. Hope to see you there!
Notes
Valet and Street parking readily available Appetizers will be served, drinks are on you.
Chicago: Volunteer with Mobile Pantry
Saturday October 10, 2009
Time:
8:15AM - 11:30AM
Location:
Ravenswood School staff parking lot, 4332 N. Paulina, Chicago (at the corner of Montrose). Behind the playground on Paulina, just south of Montrose.
Description
Our group seized an opportunity to help start a mobile food pantry project in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), Ravenswood Community Services Center and Ravenswood public elementary school (see attachment for more details). Our part is to provide volunteers on the second Saturday of every month, and we would like to invite you to help make the initiative a success.
Notes
Schedule 8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Truck arrives and set-up volunteers help glean produce and pack groceries. 9 a.m. Distribution of groceries begins 10 - 11 a.m. Distribution ends and break-down and clean up begins 11:30 a.m. Operation ends Since 8:15am might be early for the out-of-towners, we invite you to arrive at later times if you must.
Chicago: Dinner and Discussion
Thursday September 24, 2009
Time:
5:30PM - 9:00PM
Location:
The Gage, 24 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 606093
Description
Capitalizing On New Market Opportunities: The recession is spawning new business opportunities. Are you ready to act on them? Hear what successful entrepreneurs and investors have to say about the best new business ideas, how to find funding, and the pros and cons of bootstrapping. Network with entrepreneurs, investors, and business startup service providers. Test your ideas, find funding, and connect with like-minded Duke alumni. Keynote speaker: Mark Rampolla, founder and CEO of ZICO, Pure Coconut Water - Nature's Sport Drink. Panelists: Dan Bushell, Founder, Portico MMC, LLC; Blaine Crissman, Partner, Prizm Mezzanine; Beth Houck, VP, PatientImpact; Betsy Lazzara, VP, Brand Manager, Brunswick Corporation; Benedict Rocchio, Baird Venture Partners; Toby Rogers, EVP, Destination Rx. Who Should Attend? This event is for you if you are: Considering launching a new business, Looking to invest in great new ideas, Looking to join a business startup, Offering startup services.
Notes
Check-in and Cocktails: 5:30 - 6:30 Dinner and Discussion: 6:30 - 8:00 Convene to the Bar: 8:00 - ??? Early bird registration: $85 Regular registration: $95 After 9/15/09: $125 Includes buffet dinner speakers notes, contact information, and resources Drinks are not included
Chicago Alumni Dinner Series: Heathcare
Saturday August 01, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Beth Houck and Mark Westmans home
Description
Please come and enjoy the spirit of meeting new friends, great conversation and networking with other Fuqua alumni in the Chicago area at a small dinner at the home of Beth Houck (Daytime '94, COO at Patient Impact) and Mark Westman. You will have the opportunity to meet Fuquans who are healthcare leaders in the Chicago area and discuss how the industry is changing with the new administration. While this invite is open to all Fuqua alumni, the discussion focus is on the current status of the healthcare industry, therefore industry experience or familiarity is preferred. Please bring your spouses/significant others and come prepared for a casual summer evening in a relaxed setting.
Chicago: Joint MBA Happy Hour
Friday June 26, 2009
Time:
5:30PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Jimmy Figs ~ 160 N. Franklin ~ Chicago IL
Description
CHICAGO MBA ALLIANCE Invites you to a Sizzling and Smokin' Social Networking Happy Hour - Chicago MBA Toast! WHERE: Jimmy Figs 160 N. Franklin Chicago IL WHEN: June 26 ~ 5:30 PM Spouses/Partners/Significant Others are welcome. Cash bar. HOSTED BY: New York University ? Stern School of Business Alumni Club of Chicago and London Business School RSVP REQUIRED: http://www.plugmyevent.com/events/view/6sRyu9VyEK
Notes
The mission of the Chicago MBA Alliance is to promote communication and interaction among members of the Top MBA Alumni Clubs in the Chicago area through a variety of professional, social, educational, and family activities.
Chicago: Alumni and Student Reception
Saturday June 13, 2009
Time:
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Description
The Fuqua Alumni Club of Chicago cordially invites you to the home of Robert Khoury '97 to celebrate Fuqua students and new graduates that are coming to the Chicago area. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, welcome the Class of 2009 to the city, and meet students that will be in Chicago for internships over the summer months. New Graduates and Student Welcome Reception Saturday, June 13 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Chicago: Alumni Gathering
Thursday May 21, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
151 W Erie St (at La Salle Street) ~ Chicago, IL 60610
Description
Fuqua Alumni of Chicago are invited to gather at Martini Park. Meena Dorr, Associate Director of Corporate Relations at Fuqua, will be in town Thursday, May 21st, and she wants to meet YOU! Come learn about Corporate Relations, get the latest scoop on Fuqua happenings, and connect with your fellow alums.
Chicago: Joint MBA Happy Hour
Friday May 08, 2009
Time:
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Location:
The Gage ~ 24 S. Michigan Avenue ~ Chicago IL 60603
Description
You are cordially invited by the Fuqua Alumni Club of Chicago and the Harvard Business School Club of Chicago to a social networking happy hour. The goal of "Chicago Toast" is to create a networking opportunity for top MBA programs that may not have a large Chicago presence. We have committed participation from 13 schools, including ESSEC, Goizueta, Hass, INSEAD, Johnson, Kenan-Flagler, London Business School, Ross, Stanford GSB, Stern, Tepper, Tuck and Wharton. This is a tremendous opportunity to network with a globally diverse set of top business schools.
Chicago: Speed Networking Event
Thursday April 16, 2009
Time:
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Location:
Sears Tower ~ Metropolitan Club ~ Oak Room, 67th Floor ~ 233 S.Wacker Drive, Chicago
Description
The top-ranked business schools in Chicago are working together to offer their alumni a highly structured and effective networking event. This event will bring together over 20 top business schools for a unique speed networking experience. Through SpeedNetworking.com, participants will have the opportunity to pre-determine who they would like to network with at this event as others pre-register online. On the day of the event, participants will be provided a customized schedule of meetings. To register for this event, please visit: www.kelley.iu.edu/alumni/calendar and click on the event date. Questions can be directed to Michael Slater at 312-656-4926 or slater@speednetworking.com.
Notes
DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2009 TIME: 5:30 p.m. ? 8:30 p.m. COST: $30 per person LOCATION: Sears Tower Metropolitan Club ~ Oak Room, 67th Floor 233 S.Wacker Drive, Chicago Event hosted by the Kelley School of Business Alumni Association.
Chicago: Duke Hoops Watch Party
Saturday February 28, 2009
Time:
2:30PM - 5:00PM
Location:
3551 N Sheffield, Chicago IL
Description
Join the Fuqua Alumni Club of Chicago at Harry Caray's Tavern as the Duke Blue Devils take on the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Chicago: Real Estate Round Table Dinner
Thursday February 05, 2009
Time:
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Location:
Italian Village Restaurant ~ 71 West Monroe Street ~ Chicago, IL
Description
Given the upheaval in the real estate markets over the past year, the Fuqua Alumni Club of Chicago thought it would be timely to kick off 2009 with a Real Estate Round Table Dinner. This event is a private dinner and discussion of the local Chicago and national real estate markets, both residential and commercial. Our panelists are experts in real estate and will share their views on how we got to this point in the real estate cycle as well as their outlook for the commercial and residential markets over the next 12-24 months.
Notes
Panelist: - Steven Denenberg ('01 Daytime), Weyerhaeuser Realty Investor - Steven Fass ('05 Daytime), Bixby Bridge Capital - Jessica Hayden ('04 Daytime), Jones Lang LaSalle - Mark Skinner ('06 CC), Lend Lease Retail & Communities
Chicago: Happy Hour
Friday November 14, 2008
Time:
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Location:
Fado Irish Pub, 100 W. Grand in River North, Chicago, IL
Description
It's fall, which means we are all working too much, so take a break and come meet your fellow alumni! Fuqua Friday Happy Hour @ Fado Irish Pub (100 W. Grand in River North) Come join fellow alumni in the Chicago area for a happy hour. Space will be set aside for the group upstairs, and we can buy food and drinks as we go. We all hope to see you there! For questions about the event contact Rob Marshall at rob_j_marshall@yahoo.com.
- Announcements
Welcome to the Chicago Fuqua Alumni Club! Get involved to make connections with other Fuqua alumni in the area and continue your lifetime of learning through Fuqua. If you have ideas for club events or if your company has space to host an event, please contact the club leadership team or the Alumni Relations office at alumni-relations@fuqua.duke.edu .
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- Get Involved
There are a number of ways to get involved with Fuqua Alumni Club of Chicago:
- 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 Chicago 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.
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