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San Francisco Club Leadership:
Welcome to the Fuqua Alumni Club of San Francisco! 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
San Francisco: Holiday Gathering
Wednesday December 02, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Restaurant LuLu ~ 816 Folsom St. ~ (SOMA)San Francisco, CA 94107
Description
You are invited to celebrate the season with the San Francisco Bay Area Club of Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Please join us for a great evening of networking with alumni. We will also be welcoming recent graduates from the Class of 2009 to the Bay Area. We look forward to toasting goodbye to 2009 and for bright prospects for all in 2010!
Notes
A private room has been reserved. Appetizers will be served. Cash bar. The event is sure to fill up, so register today to reserve your complimentary ticket.
Event URL
sfbayareafuquaclub.eventbrite.com/
Contact Name
Lauren Moore '09
Contact Email
Past Events
San Francisco: Panel Discussion
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location:
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP (3175 Hanover St, Palo Alto)
Description
Upcoming panel discussion event, moderated by John Mack (Fuqua Class of 2000):
Identifying & Seizing Opportunity in the Emerging Economy
Speaker Panel Co-Sponsored by the Palo Alto Area Bar Association.
Reception: 6:00pm, Event: 7-8:30pm
Join a distinguished panel as they discuss and debate scenarios and strategic options for successfully navigating an economic recovery. The discussion will focus on:
-- Gauging the potential timing and shape of a post-recession economic recovery
-- Identifying strategic options in the emerging recovery
-- Identifying options for organic growth and acquisition-led growth
-- Identifying acquisition and exit opportunities for investors and companiesThe panel will provide perspectives from various vantage points:
-- Senior executive management
-- Management consulting (strategy, M&A, operations focus)
-- Law (M&A / transactions focus)
-- Investors (VC)Moderator: John Mack, Independent Management Consultant (formerly with Accenture, Deloitte, and Parthenon Group)
Panelists:
Jennifer Fonner DiNucci, Partner, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Carey Lai, Vice President, Institutional Venture Partners
Krishna Anne, Senior Director, Strategy and Marketing, Advanced Micro Devices Douglas Park, President, DYP Advisors, Inc.Price: $35
Price for members: $25
San Francisco: DukeGEN Happy Hour
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Time:
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Location:
Pier 38 Martitime Recreation Center, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Description
Fuqua alumni are invited to a DukeGEN happy hour at Pier 38 Martitime Recreation Center. The DukeGEN happy hour is an informal networking event which aims to facilitate dialogue and lucky encounters between Duke entrepreneurs. Duke University alumni and their family and friends are welcome!
Notes
RSVP online at www.dukegen.com/events. Guests are encouraged to contribute $5-$10 to the beer and food that will be ordered. Organized by Mike Pisetsky, Howie Liu, and Josh Felser.
San Fran: Duke Alums Engage
Saturday November 07, 2009
Time:
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Location:
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area ~ 1150 Carroll Ave ~ San Francisco, CA 94124
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
As part of Duke Alums Engage Duke volunteers in San Francisco will work with Literacy for Environmental Justice and their young participants in a community garden at Candlestick Point to help with their ongoing native plants nursery project.
San Francisco: Alumni-Student Happy Hour
Thursday October 22, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location:
Americano, 8 Mission Street (between Steuart St & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA 94105
Description
First-year MBA students will be traveling to the Bay Area to visit a number of health care companies. Join them to mix and mingle at this alumni-student happy hour.
Mountain View, CA: Microsoft Event
Wednesday October 07, 2009
Time:
5:30PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Microsoft - Executive Briefing Center, 1065 La Avenida Building 1, Mountain View, CA 94043
Description
Creating & Managing Successful Tech Alliances with VCs and Start-Ups" by Microsoft's Dan'l Lewin. A recruiting/networking event hosted by the Kellogg alumni club of the Bay Area.
Notes
Standard Ticket: $25 Triple Play Ticket: $33 for 3 Tickets Walk-in Registration Fee: $40
San Francisco: Speed Networking
Tuesday September 22, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location:
The City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
Description
Network with alumni from top-tier business schools. 6:00 PM-6:30 PM Registration, 6:30 PM-6:45 PM Session on career strategies and networking tips, 6:45 PM-8:00 PM Speed networking.
Notes
via SpeedNetworking.com on behalf of the participating schools. Pre-registration is mandatory. $35 per participant
San Francisco: Job Seekers Success Teams
Thursday September 17, 2009
Time:
4:00PM - 6:30PM
Location:
Wharton San Francisco, 101 Howard St., Room 529, San Francisco, CA 94105
Description
70% - 80% of all jobs are found through networking. This kick-off event for unemployed (or soon to be unemployed) San Francisco Bay Area MBA's presents an opportunity to begin utilizing our collective networks and creativity for shared success. Wharton (and affiliate schools) Success Teams are a powerful tool for MBA's between jobs to help find the next career opportunity. This first meeting will familiarize participants with the concept and functionality of Success Teams, followed by the formation of success teams themselves. Each team will have 5-6 people and choose a team leader. The team meets every 2-3 weeks (locally to team members) with the goal of helping each other in making connections via our networks, updating on our respective job searches, asking for feedback on issues in our searches, and generally holding ourselves accountable. Note this event is open to all Wharton MBA's, Wharton Executive MBA's and MBA's from affiliate schools.
Palo Alto: DukeGEN Happy Hour
Wednesday August 12, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location:
Old Pro - Palo Alto ~ 541 Ramona St ~ 541 Ramona St
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 Silicon Valley.
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.
San Francisco: Fuqua Happy Hour
Thursday June 18, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location:
TBD
Description
The Fuqua Club of the San Francisco will be hosting a summer happy hour to welcome recent graduates and student interns to the Bay area. Mark your calendar and plan to join the club for an evening of fun.
San Francisco: Hoops Watch Party
Sunday March 08, 2009
Time:
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location:
Kezar Pub & Restaurant ~ 770 Stanyan St ~ San Francisco, CA 94117
Description
Come watch the Blue Devils take on UNC in the final regular season game.
Notes
Kezar Pub & Restaurant Neighborhood: Cole Valley 770 Stanyan St (between Beulah St & Waller St) San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 386-9292
Palo Alto: Alumni & Student Happy Hour
Wednesday March 04, 2009
Time:
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location:
Blue Chalk Cafe, 630 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Description
Alumni and students in the San Francisco area are invited to gather for a happy hour with current members of the Duke MBA Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club as they visit the bay area for a Week In Cities trip. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and learn more from current students about what is going on a Fuqua today.
San Fran:Sunset Cocktails & Conversation
Wednesday February 11, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Saint Francis Yacht Club - On the Marina, San Francisco, CA 94123
Description
While most people have been shaken hard by the '08 stock equity implosion, they now recognize the need to consider Alternative Investments, like commercial real estate properties. Even with the residential housing and credit crisis, Commercial Real Estate has proven its unique, long term investment benefits from appreciation, income, tax benefits and leverage potential - especially in the Bay Area. The topics will include: * Commercial Real Estate Investment Market Update * Trade-offs of Direct Investing, Syndicated Investing, or REIT Investing * Testing Your Personal Investment Strategies With The Experts
Notes
Wednesday, February 11th Saint Francis Yacht Club 6:00-7:00 PM Hors D'Oeuvres and Cash Bar 7:00-8:00 PM Fireside Chat Format with 3 Industry Experts 8:00-9:00 PM Hors D'Oeuvres and Cash Bar $50 Ticket Price or $40 Before 1/15/09
Palo Alto: Panel Discussion
Wednesday January 07, 2009
Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location:
Dinah?s Garden Hotel: 4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Description
In this tough economic climate, thriving while others merely survive requires an effective approach to innovation, executed brilliantly. Increasingly, companies find that they need discipline and systems to harness idea creation, manage idea execution, and successfully deploy effective practices throughout their organizations. Join Haas School of Business Professor Sara L. Beckman for an evening of insights and inspiration as she leads a discussion on how companies can develop processes, structure their organizations, and use customer insights to encourage and drive innovation. Dinah?s Garden Hotel: 4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 6:00 ? 7:00 p.m. Networking 7:00 ? 9:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Cost - $15, Includes heavy appetizers
Notes
Cosponsoring alumni organizations: Duke Fuqua School of Business, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, NYU Stern School of Business, and Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Announcements
Welcome to the San Francisco 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.
- Get Involved
There are a number of ways to get involved with Fuqua Alumni Club of San Francisco:
- 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 Northern California 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.











