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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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Chicago, IL: Alumni Event
Sunday June 30, 2013 |
Time:11:30AM - 2:30PM Location:Home of Rob and Mary Khoury | 1540 N. State Parkway, Unit 16CD | Chicago, IL 60610 |
Description
You are invited for an afternoon of networking and socializing with fellow Fuqua alumni and summer Interns in Chicago. Robert Khoury, Daytime 97 and his wife Mary, have graciously opened their home for this event. This will be a wonderful chance to reconnect with some familiar faces and make some new alumni connections.
Notes
Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! RSVP online by Wednesday, June 26th.
Event URL
dukefuqua.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1FeXCWl5j6f9Iy1
Contact Name
Katie Thomasson
Contact Email
Past Events
Chicago:Fireside Chat with Dean Boulding
Thursday May 16, 2013 |
Time:6:30PM - 8:30PM Location:Hotel Allegro - 171 W. Randolph Street - Chicago, IL 60601 |
Description
Duke's Fuqua School of Business cordially invites you join fellow Duke alumni in Chicago for a "fireside chat" between Carl Stern, Vice Chairman, Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, and Bill Boulding, Dean of The Fuqua School of Business, as they discuss current global business trends. A networking reception will be hosted before and after the discussion. Ticket price $25 per person. Carl Stern joined Goldman Sachs as a partner in September 2011. Prior to joining the firm, Carl spent 37 years with The Boston Consulting Group, where he served as president and chief executive officer from 1997 to 2003 and chairman of the board from 2004 to 2011. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1971. This event is brought to you by Fuqua's Development & Alumni Relations team.
Chicago, IL: Joint Alumni Networking
Tuesday January 22, 2013 |
Time:5:30PM - 8:30PM Location:Wieboldt Hall Room 440, 340 E Superior Blvd, Chicago, IL 60611 |
Description
Chicago Speed Networking Night/Crafting Your Elevator Pitch Presented by Karie Davis, Kellogg Alumni Career Services Our most popular workshops, presented in 12 cities and 5 countries, is coming back to Chicago. You will have the opportunity to create and deliver your elevator pitch to a small group of 8-10 people at your round table, receive feedback, network with other MBA alumni, and trade company names and contacts. This event is very structured, so you dont have to worry about how to approach people and what to say. Its great for alumni who are uncomfortable with networking and for alumni who are in a job search or trying to gain new clients or investors. Participants who attended this session had the following comments: Good to get a number of opinions and constructive criticism to improve my pitch Outstanding. A great opportunity to practice with others Well spend: 30 minutes crafting your elevator pitch on our worksheet 90 minutes speed networking 30 minutes informal networking Bring lots of business cards and a sense of humor.
Chicago, IL: John Buley on Finance
Sunday October 21, 2012 |
Time:7:00PM - 9:00PM Location:Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Crystal Room, Chicago, IL 60604 |
Description
Duke's Fuqua School of Business cordially invites you to join alumni, admissions staff, and current and prospective students for a discussion of finance with John Buley, Consulting Professor of Finance and Executive Director of the Center for Financial Excellence.
Notes
Please note the dress code at the Union League Club does not allow jeans. An informal reception will follow the presentation. Kindly respond by Friday, October 19.
Chicago, IL: Fuqua & Law Joint Event
Thursday October 18, 2012 |
Time:5:30PM - 8:30PM Location:The Gage | 24 S. Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL |
Description
Duke alumni and friends in the Chicago area are warmly invited to attend the Third Annual Entrepreneurship Dinner and Discussion presented by Duke Law School and The Fuqua School of Business. Featured guests include: David T. Robinson, Professor of Finance, William and Sue Gross Distinguished Research Fellow, Fuqua School of Business Jordan Curnes B'07, President & COO of MicroTransponder Judd Murphy B'02, Co-Owner of Birchwood Kitchen
Notes
$60 per person (cash bar reception)
Chicago, IL: Conversation with the Dean
Wednesday March 21, 2012 |
Time:6:30PM - 8:30PM Location:The University Club of Chicago, 76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603 |
Description
Duke University's Fuqua School of Business cordially invites you to join Dean Bill Boulding for a reception and discussion of the school's strategy. Beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Notes
This event is graciously sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles, CEO, L. Kevin Kelly, MBA '99. Space is limited. Kindly register online by Wednesday, March 14.
Chicago: Mobile Food Bank
Saturday November 12, 2011 |
Time:8:30AM - 11:30AM Location:Ravenswood School staff parking lot ~ 4332 N. Paulina (at the corner of Montrose) ~ Chicago, IL |
Description
Fuqua and Duke alumni in Chicago are invited to give back to the community by participating in the Ravenswood Mobile Food Pantry. PLEASE RSVP TO aparupa@gmail.com.
Schedule for Mobile Food Pantry:
8:15 a.m. - Captains arrive for pre-event meeting
8:30 a.m. -- Volunteers arrive, GCFD Mobile Pantry truck arrives. Volunteer activities: set up tables in the school parking lot; begin unpacking, bagging and gleaning groceries; begin breaking down boxes and discarding garbage
9:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry opens. Volunteer activities: sign-in participants, distribute groceries, continue to bag groceries, assist pantry participants in choosing groceries, break down boxes and discard garbage
11:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry closes. Volunteer activities: finish box break-down and discard, clean and return tables to school, load any remaining undistributed food into vehicles for transport back to RCS or Cornerstone
11:30 a.m. -- Our goal to be all cleaned up and done!
Chicago: Admissions Faculty Showcase
Tuesday October 25, 2011 |
Time:7:00PM - 9:00PM Location:Renaissance Chicago Downtown ~ 1 West Wacker Drive ~ Chicago, IL |
Description
Duke's Fuqua School of Business cordially invites you to join alumni, admissions staff, and current and prospective students for a discussion of internet marketing and media convergence with Carl Mela, T. Austin Finch Foundation Professor of Business Administration.
Notes
This event is intended to showcase Fuqua's faculty research to prospective students. Please share your Fuqua experience with them! RSVP online by October 21.
Chicago: Entrepreneurship Dinner and Discussion
Tuesday September 06, 2011 |
Time:5:30PM - 9:00PM Location:The Gage - 24 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL |
Description
Duke Law School and The Fuqua School of Business cordially invite you to an entrepreneurship dinner and discussion with Duke Law Dean David F. Levi and Chicago entrepreneur John A. Canning, Jr., Duke Law '69. Mr. Canning has more than 29 years of experience in private equity investing and is Chairman of Madison Dearborn Partners.
5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Dinner and Discussion
$50 per person (cash bar reception). Register online by September 1.
All members of the Duke community in Chicago are welcome to attend.
Chicago: Joint MBA Mixer - MBA Toast
Thursday May 12, 2011 |
Time:5:30PM - 8:30PM Location:LaSalle Power Company |
Description
MBA Toasts is a joint MBA networking happy hour that occur every 2 months. Come out to meet, drink and network with your Chicago MBA peers! Hosted by the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Spouses/Partners/Significant Others are welcome.
Chicago: Mobile Food Bank
Saturday April 09, 2011 |
Time:8:30AM - 11:30AM Location:Ravenswood School staff parking lot |
Description
Fuqua and Duke alumni in Chicago are invited to give back to the community by participating in the Ravenswood Mobile Food Pantry. PLEASE RSVP and send question to aparupa@gmail.com.
Schedule for Mobile Food Pantry Event:
8:15 a.m. - Captains arrive for pre-event meeting
8:30 a.m. -- Volunteers arrive, GCFD Mobile Pantry truck arrives. Volunteer activities: set up tables in the school parking lot; begin unpacking, bagging and gleaning groceries; begin breaking down boxes and discarding garbage
9:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry opens. Volunteer activities: sign-in participants, distribute groceries, continue to bag groceries, assist pantry participants in choosing groceries, break down boxes and discard garbage
11:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry closes. Volunteer activities: finish box break-down and discard, clean and return tables to school, load any remaining undistributed food into vehicles for transport back to RCS or Cornerstone
11:30 a.m. -- Our goal to be all cleaned up and done!
Chicago: Mobile Food Bank
Saturday March 12, 2011 |
Time:8:30AM - 11:30AM Location:Ravenswood School staff parking lot |
Description
Fuqua and Duke alumni in Chicago are invited to give back to the community by participating in the Ravenswood Mobile Food Pantry. PLEASE RSVP and send question to David Nabwangu, The Fuqua School of Business Class of 2004, david.nabwangu@gmail.com.
Notes
Schedule for Mobile Food Pantry Event: 8:15 a.m. - Captains arrive for pre-event meeting 8:30 a.m. -- Volunteers arrive, GCFD Mobile Pantry truck arrives. Volunteer activities: set up tables in the school parking lot; begin unpacking, bagging and gleaning groceries; begin breaking down boxes and discarding garbage 9:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry opens. Volunteer activities: sign-in participants, distribute groceries, continue to bag groceries, assist pantry participants in choosing groceries, break down boxes and discard garbage 11:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry closes. Volunteer activities: finish box break-down and discard, clean and return tables to school, load any remaining undistributed food into vehicles for transport back to RCS or Cornerstone 11:30 a.m. -- Our goal to be all cleaned up and done!
Chicago: DukeGEN Networking Event
Wednesday March 02, 2011 |
Time:5:30PM - 8:00PM Location:District Bar in River North in Chicago ~ 170 West Ontario Street ~ Chicago, IL 60654 US |
Description
Get out your business cards! Join us for the 6th multi-city DukeGEN Networking Event. For Duke alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and invited guests. The goal of Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network 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.
Notes
After the DukeGEN event, stick around to watch the Duke Men's Basketball Team take on the Clemson Tigers! The game starts at 9pm.
Event URL
Chicago: Real Estate Luncheon
Friday February 18, 2011 |
Time:11:30AM - 1:00PM Location:Federal Home Loan Bank |
Description
Fuqua alumni who are in (or interested in) any facet of commercial or residential real estate are invited to participate in the quarterly real estate lunch series. Hosted at the office of Chad Brandt '94.
Notes
Space is limited to 24 attendees. A light lunch will be provided. Building security at the AON center is tight, so attendees MUST RSVP online for this event by 5PM CT, Wednesday, Feb. 16.
Chicago: Mobile Food Bank
Saturday February 12, 2011 |
Time:8:30AM - 11:30AM Location:Ravenswood School staff parking lot |
Description
Fuqua and Duke alumni in Chicago are invited to give back to the community by participating in the Ravenswood Mobile Food Pantry. PLEASE RSVP TO aparupa@gmail.com.
Notes
Schedule for Mobile Food Pantry Event:
8:15 a.m. - Captains arrive for pre-event meeting
8:30 a.m. -- Volunteers arrive, GCFD Mobile Pantry truck arrives. Volunteer activities: set up tables in the school parking lot; begin unpacking, bagging and gleaning groceries; begin breaking down boxes and discarding garbage
9:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry opens. Volunteer activities: sign-in participants, distribute groceries, continue to bag groceries, assist pantry participants in choosing groceries, break down boxes and discard garbage
11:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry closes. Volunteer activities: finish box break-down and discard, clean and return tables to school, load any remaining undistributed food into vehicles for transport back to RCS or Cornerstone
11:30 a.m. -- Our goal to be all cleaned up and done!
Chicago: DukeGEN Networking Event
Thursday November 18, 2010 |
Time:6:00PM - 8:30PM Location:3rd Coast Cafe |
Description
Get out your business cards! Join us for the 5th multi-city DukeGEN Networking Event. For Duke alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and invited guests. The goal of Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network 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.
Chicago: Real Estate Lunch Series
Thursday November 18, 2010 |
Time:12:00PM - 1:30PM Location:225 West Wacker Drive |
Description
Fuqua alumni who are in (or interested in) any facet of commercial or residential real estate are invited to participate in a quarterly real estate lunch series.
Notes
Hosted by Victor Polanco and True Partners Consulting. RSVP to victor.polanco@tpctax.com
Chicago: Mobile Food Pantry
Saturday October 09, 2010 |
Time:8:30AM - 11:30AM Location:Ravenswood School staff parking lot |
Description
Fuqua and Duke alumni in Chicago are invited to give back to the community by participating in the Ravenswood Mobile Food Pantry. PLEASE RSVP TO david.nabwangu@gmail.com.
Schedule for 10/9 Mobile Food Pantry Event:
8:15 a.m. - Captains arrive for pre-event meeting
8:30 a.m. -- Volunteers arrive, GCFD Mobile Pantry truck arrives. Volunteer activities: set up tables in the school parking lot; begin unpacking, bagging and gleaning groceries; begin breaking down boxes and discarding garbage
9:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry opens. Volunteer activities: sign-in participants, distribute groceries, continue to bag groceries, assist pantry participants in choosing groceries, break down boxes and discard garbage
11:00 a.m. -- Mobile Pantry closes. Volunteer activities: finish box break-down and discard, clean and return tables to school, load any remaining undistributed food into vehicles for transport back to RCS or Cornerstone
11:30 a.m. -- Our goal to be all cleaned up and done!
Chicago: Entrepreneurship Dinner and Panel Discussion
Thursday September 23, 2010 |
Time:5:00PM - 9:00PM Location:The Gage ~ 24 South Michigan Avenue ~ Chicago, IL 60603 |
Description
The Fuqua School of Business, Duke Law and the Duke Alumni Association cordially invite Duke alumni to attend an entrepreneurship dinner and panel discussion moderated by James D. Cox, Brainerd Currie Professor of Law. If your clients include startups, if you work for a startup, or if you are considering launching your own venture, then this dinner is for you! Join us for a wide-ranging discussion of issues faced by business startups and learn about the legal issues that are particular to new companies.
The panel of experts includes:
- Brian Gilbert JD '87, Managing Partner, Gould & Ratner, LLP
- Beth Houck MBA '94, Chief Operating Officer, SA Ignite, Inc.
- Gerald O’Dwyer, Founder & Managing Director, Blackmore Partners
- Andrew Ray A.M./J.D. ’91, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP and
Managing Director, CMM Ventures, LLC
Notes
This event is presented by the Duke Law Club of Chicago and the Fuqua Alumni Club of Chicago. Event cost: $50.00 per person (cash bar).
Chicago: Mobile Food Pantry
Saturday September 11, 2010 |
Time:8:30AM - 11:30AM Location:Ravenswood School staff parking lot |
Description
Fuqua and Duke alumni in Chicago are invited to give back to the community by participating in the Ravenswood Mobile Food Pantry. PLEASE RSVP TO aparupa@gmail.com BY THURSDAY, September 9th to let us know that you can attend.
Notes
Celebrate one year of Duke volunteering at the picnic following the distribution hosted by Ravenswood Community Services (RCS).
Chicago: DukeGEN Networking Event
Wednesday August 04, 2010 |
Time:6:00PM - 8:00PM Location:3rd Coast Cafe |
Description
Bring your business cards and get connected to the Duke entrepreneurial community! You're invited to 3rd Coast Cafe for the 4th multi-city DukeGEN Networking Event. This event is one of fourteen events being organized around the world on the same night by the Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (learn more at http://www.dukegen.com/events).
Event URL
events.linkedin.com/DukeGEN-Chicago-Event/pub/346486
Chicago: Alumni/Summer Intern Meet & Greet
Sunday July 11, 2010 |
Time:3:30PM - 5:30PM Location:The sundeck @ 30 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 |
Description
Join your fellow Fuqua alumni as we welcome members of the Class of 2011 interning in the Windy City this summer. Enjoy some drinks and light appetizers, catch up with alumni friends and, best of all, meet the interns!
The sundeck @ 30 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 (in case of rain, event will be moved indoors). Enter building on N. Wabash Ave (between Huron and Superior) and check in with the doorman. Proceed to the "P" level and follow signs to the deck.
Directions
Approximately two blocks from both Chicago Ave stop on El train Red Line and buses stopping at Michigan Ave and Superior St. There are limited metered street parking spots and several public garages in the area (Huron between Wabash & State, Superior & Wabash, Rush & Superior to name a few)
Notes
Hosted by Neha Gargi and Amy Haas. Please RSVP to Amy Haas (achaas@gmail.com) with the name of you and your guest(s) to be included on the guest list to be left with the doorman.
Chicago: Career Event on Executive Presence
Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
Time:5:30PM - 8:00PM Location:Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago ~ 111 E Wacker Dr # 800 (AON Building) ~ Chicago, IL 60601-2101 |
Description
Please join us on June 22nd for a special career development event exclusively for members and friends of the Fuqua Alumni Club of Chicago. Gravitas, Charisma, Executive Presence or whatever you call it is that seemingly indescribable aura that commands trust and respect and which helps impart any message with lasting impact. It is the quality that enables you to meet at peer-level with leading executives at your most important clients, prospects?or potential employers. The leading professional service advisors and rainmakers have it. Do you? Do the members of your team?
The program will address:
- What are the competencies that define a strong executive presence?
- How will improving my executive presence benefit my business results?
- How can I apply these competencies for improvement in other areas of my life?
- What I should start doing, stop doing, and continue doing to improve my executive presence
- How I can use my personality and uniqueness to create a powerful presence
Notes
Creative Growth Group www.creativegrowthgroup.com is a firm founded by Fuqua '94 Full Time MBA graduate, Andrew Dietz. It focuses on helping professional services firms grow clients and revenue. In order to equip professionals to go-to-market with a high degree of presence, Creative Growth offers a unique workshop for its clients called, "The Seven Laws of Gravitas: Executive Presence for Professionals." While this program is usually delivered as an intensive full day program, as a Fuqua alumnus, Andrew has agreed to facilitate, at no cost to us, a brief overview version of this executive presence program exclusively for members and friends of our Chicago alumni club.
Chicago: Mobile Food Pantry
Saturday June 12, 2010 |
Time:8:30AM - 11:30AM Location:Ravenswood School staff parking lot, 4332 N. Paulina, Chicago (at the corner of Montrose) |
Description
Summer is here! We all know that warm weather helps bring Chicagoans out of their homes and out and about in their communities! Duke Alumni participation with the Ravenswood Mobile Food Pantry seems to make a greater impact each month! It's estimated that we have supported almost 4,000 individuals since we started working on this effort in October. Last month was no exception, with a ratio of at least 10 individuals provided for, by every each volunteer that was present!
Chicago: Real Estate Lunch Series
Friday May 21, 2010 |
Time:12:00PM - 1:00PM Location:Federal Home Loan Bank 200 Upper Randolph Drive, 18th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 |
Description
Fuqua alumni who are in (or interested in) any facet of commercial or residential real estate are invited to participate in a quarterly real estate lunch series.
Notes
Hosted by Chad Brandt, EVP, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.
Chicago: Alumni Gathering at Cubs Game
Saturday |
Time:12:00PM - 4:30PM Location:Wrigley Field ~ Chicago, IL |
Description
Bring your family and join your fellow Fuqua and Duke alumni as we cheer on the Cubs when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks at historic Wrigley Field.
Notes
Tickets are limited - $28 per person.
Event URL
Chicago: Career Workshop
Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
Time:7:00PM - 9:00PM Location:Federal Home Loan Bank ~ 200 Upper Randolph Drive, 18th Floor ~ Chicago, IL 60601 |
Description
Fuqua alumni in Chicago are invited to join us for this interactive panel discussion of Executive Recruitment experts (including several Fuqua alumni) to learn how to target and network with key recruiters, how to stand out from the crowd and illustrate your strengths and achievements, and for tips on how to find a senior executive position during an economic downturn. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration for this event is now closed.
Notes
Agenda:
7:00 - 7:15 - Networking
7:15 - 7:45 - Facilitated discussion with executive recruiter panel
7:45 - 8:30 - Breakout sessions for how to target recruiters and develop your value proposition
8:30 - 8:45 - General questions and wrap-up
8:45 - 9:00 - Networking
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.
See what the Duke Club of Chicago is planning.
Join the Fuqua Chicago Alumni LinkedIn network.
Connect with the Chicago MBA Alliance on LinkedIn.
DukeGEN - Entrepreneurship
Pere Rigo '00 and Jordan Curnes M.B.A. '07 have taken over leadership of the Entrepreneurship focused Chicago DukeGEN group. In 2011, the plan is to have monthly meetings open to all members of the Duke community interested in Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, starting their own business, or vetting ideas and business plans. We are currently looking for speakers for the monthly meetings to share their own experiences with starting/operating a business, working in venture capital, or anything relating to entrepreneurship. Please email Pere Rigo at pmr@alumni.duke.edu if you would be willing to speak at a future meeting in 2011.
Also, we are starting an Duke Chicago Entrepreneurship email list for more frequent (monthly) communications related to our meetings and other Entrepreneurship events happening in Chicago that we are invited to join (often organized by Kellogg or Booth.) Please email Pere at pmr@alumni.duke.edu if you would like to be included on that list.
Our first 2011 meeting will be Feb.16 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at District Bar in River North (170 W. Ontario) - Duke vs. Virginia
Our March meeting will be on Mar. 2 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at District Bar in River North (170 W. Ontario) - Duke vs. Clemson
Our April meeting will be on April 3 from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. at District Bar in River North (170 W. Ontario)
Our May meeting will be on May 17 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at District Bar in River North (170 W. Ontario)