Fuqua Reunions 2010
Early Bird Rates End March 31: Register Today!
 Attention classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2009: make plans now to spend the weekend of April 23-25, 2010, in Durham! Early bird registration for Fuqua Reunions 2010 is open and runs through March 31. Sign up now—spots in the golf outing at the Washington Duke are limited and going fast! Visit the Fuqua Reunions 2010 website to learn more about the weekend's events and register. Visit your class page to see who's coming. |
| |
Join Us for a Service Project at the Durham Food Bank
 As part of Fuqua Reunions 2010, alumni and their families are invited to take part in a community service project at the Durham Food Bank. In 2008-09, the Food Bank distributed over 36.8 million pounds of food through 800 partner agencies including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and after school programs for children. Volunteers will be working in the warehouse; children 12 and older accompanied by an adult are welcome to help. Many thanks to the Daytime MBA Class of 1985 for their leadership in suggesting this project! register here »
Note: Local alumni not attending Fuqua Reunions 2010 are welcome to join the community service group as well! Please use the above link to register. |
School News
Special Offer: The Upside of Irrationality
 Fuqua alumnus and Professor Dan Ariely’s second book, The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home, will hit shelves June 1. A follow-on to his 2008 New York Times best seller, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality demonstrates the surprisingly positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Stay tuned for more details about the book and opportunities to meet Dan during his book tour this summer. Fuqua will partner with Duke’s Gothic Bookshop to offer a limited Duke edition of The Upside of Irrationality, also available June 1. To receive details on how to order your limited Duke edition of The Upside of Irrationality when it is available, complete our form » |
Faculty Research
Monkeys Choose Variety for Variety's Sake
 Given a choice between spending a token to get their absolute favorite food or spending it to have a choice from a buffet of options, capuchin monkeys will opt for variety. In fact, they'll even eat a less preferred food from that buffet when the favorite food is on it. They choose variety for variety's sake. The choices made by these captive-bred monkeys in an Italian research facility seem to show some innate desire to seek variety, said Dan Ariely, the James B. Duke Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University. read more » |
| |
CFO Survey: Spending and Earnings to Increase Sharply, Employment Flat
 Chief financial officers in the United States expect strong growth in business spending and earnings this year, but plan only modest hiring and the continued outsourcing of jobs. And several significant risks remain, including tight credit markets, weak consumer demand and decreasing inventory levels. These are some of the findings of the most recent Duke University/CFO Magazine Global Business Outlook Survey. read more » |
Alumni Education
Distinguished Speaker Series
Alumni are invited to attend our upcoming Distinguished Speaker Series events at Fuqua. All events will be held from 4-5 p.m. in Geneen Auditorium.
Paul Levy
Chief Executive Officer
Beth Israel Hospital
April 6, 2010
Jamie Dimon
Chairman and CEO
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
April 9, 2010
Bruce Johnson '77 (Evening Executive MBA)
Interim CEO
Sears Holdings
April 13, 2010
Access the archive of past Distinguished Speaker presentations via Fuqua's iTunesU site. |
| |
Spotlight on Executive Education: The Duke Leadership Program
The Duke Leadership Program is a week-long, open-enrollment executive education program that teaches leadership skills and concepts using an approach to leadership developed by Duke Faculty members Sim Sitkin and Allan Lind. The program uses class discussion, team work, custom designed experiential exercises, leadership tools, skill-building techniques, and a combination of 360 degree feedback and coaching to help participants gain credibility and trust as they lead direct reports, guide peers, and influence those above them in their organizations. learn more about the program » |
| |
Meaningful Use: Technology as a Base for Healthcare Transformation
On March 11, 2010, Duke hosted its inaugural Informatics Conference. Themed "Meaningful Use: Technology as a Base for Healthcare Transformation," over 140 practitioners from more than 65 firms attended the sessions. view the conference summary » |
Giving to Fuqua
Isle Maligne Society Receptions in New York and Durham
Isle Maligne Society members, keep an eye on your mailbox for an invitation to our upcoming donor receptions on April 24 in Durham in conjunction with Fuqua Reunions 2010 and on April 29 in New York. We thank you for your generous support and hope to see you at one or both of these events! learn more about Fuqua's Isle Maligne Society » |
Volunteer Corner
Class Communication Chairs Needed!
Alumni Relations is looking for volunteers to help solicit and collect class updates quarterly for the alumni magazine, Team Fuqua. This is a fun and easy way to support the school and to stay connected or reconnect with your class. This month we are looking for volunteers for the following classes:
Cross Continent MBA: 2006
Daytime MBA: 1976
Evening Executive MBA: 1976, 1981, 1986, 1996
Global Executive MBA: 2001
MHA: 1971, 1986
Weekend Executive MBA: 1986, 1996
If you are interested in keeping your class connected with one another and with Fuqua, visit our volunteer web page to learn more about this important role. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Kim Amidon at kimberlee.amidon@duke.edu or +1.919.660.2915. |
| |
Building the Duke MBA through your Social Network
Are you interested in helping out with new student recruitment, but aren't sure how to approach friends and colleagues? We invite you to participate in our easy “Alumni Link Up” initiative. Simply copy and paste the snippet below into your LinkedIn or Facebook status for a day. If someone contacts you to find out more, e-mail Allison Jamison at allison.jamison@duke.edu, and an admissions counselor will follow up. It’s an easy way to give back!
Status Update: Ever consider going to business school? Getting a Duke MBA was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Ask me about my experience. I’d love to talk to you about it. Or visit Duke’s website www.fuqua.duke.edu.
For those who may wish to send a more detailed message to your LinkedIn or Facebook friends, feel free to use the text below:
"My Duke MBA has really been paying off for me. Given what I know about you, I think you could be a great MBA candidate. The connections you make and the reputation of a Duke MBA could really help take your career to the next level. If you’ve ever thought about getting an MBA, I’d love to talk to you about my experience at Duke and possibly refer you to an admissions counselor for more information. Drop me a line or check out the program at www.fuqua.duke.edu." |
Careers
Turning the Corner: Executive Search and Your Career in 2010
 BlueSteps.com invites Fuqua students and alumni to participate in the complimentary executive tele-seminar “Turning the Corner: Executive Search and Your Career in 2010” on Thursday, April 8, from 12-1 p.m. EST. Join Peter M. Felix, President of the AESC, as he and a panel of seasoned executive search consultants provide crucial insight into the executive search world and discuss executive job market trends in today’s economy. learn more and register »
For more information about the exclusive membership discount and benefits available to Fuqua students and alumni, please visit the BlueSteps website. |
| |
2009 Ends on Upward Trend for Senior Executive Recruitment
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) 2009 executive search industry summary indicates growing activity in senior management hiring during the fourth quarter of 2009. While overall industry revenues plummeted 32.5% in 2009 from their highest ever levels in 2008, the fourth quarter saw a 7.3% annual increase in searches started and a significant slow down in revenue declines. read the full report » |
Alumni Connections
Present Your Start-Up Company to Early Stage Investors
DukeGEN is hosting an event for the entire Duke community during which Duke founders of consumer internet/social media ventures will present their business concepts to a distinguished panel of Duke angel investors and early stage venture capitalists. Our panelists have built and sold companies for a total of $1.4B. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 12, from 6-8:30pm in San Francisco. We are actively seeking Duke founders to present their business ideas to the investor panel. Founders who would like to present should complete an application by April 12, 2010. learn more » |
Student News
Grand Finale of the 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge with Aaron Patzer'02, Founder and CEO of Mint.com
 Alumni are welcome to watch live via Internet as we webcast the grand finale of the 10th annual Duke Start-Up Challenge on Friday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. A record-breaking 109 Duke student teams entered the Duke Start-Up Challenge this year. Join us as we will reveal the winner of the $25,000 grand prize. We will also be joined by Aaron Patzer '02, Founder and CEO of Mint.com, who recently sold his company for $170 million. The audience will be able to choose their favorite team when they hear the 14 best teams give their one-minute elevator pitches. learn more » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FuquaNet Favorites |
|
|
|
In the February issue of FuquaNet, readers were most interested in:
|
|
|
| | |
|
Happy Birthday! |
|
|
|
Sara Benson '02
Fabian Bonino '99
Colleen Chelini '07
Barbara Guy '84
Toru Hama '08
Socrates N. Jimenez '95
Gregory Laco '88
Barbara Rossmiller '01
Laurie J. Smith '87
Alfonso Ugarte '99
We asked the alumni above celebrating a birthday March 25, "Where are you now?" Here's what they said... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Put Up Your Dukes! |
|
|
|
Share your photos! Want to see how far the Fuqua network reaches? We do, too! E-mail photos of yourself in Duke attire in exciting locations to Kim Amidon at kimberlee.amidon@duke.edu and include your name, Duke affiliation, and a caption for the photo. Photos will be featured in Team Fuqua magazine and on our website. |
|
|
|
