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Recruiting at Fuqua

Duke MBA Employment Statistics: 2010-11 Preliminary Report
by Sheryle Dirks, Associate Dean for Career Management
I am pleased to share the Duke MBA 2010-2011 preliminary employment report about Daytime MBA students in the Class of 2011 (graduates) and the Class of 2012 (interns) reporting job offers by Fuqua's May 14 graduation date. MMS employment statistics are reported on a different cycle and will be shared later this summer. read more »

Give to Fuqua

Fuqua Annual Fund Sets New Record!
The results are in! 2011 was the Fuqua Annual Fund’s most successful fiscal year ever thanks to the generosity of 4,593 donors who gave $2,652,075. This represents an 8 percent increase in donors and a 9 percent increase in dollars. Your support makes a difference daily in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. Thank you, thank you, thank you! learn more about the annual fund »

School News

Cheer on the Duke Men's Basketball Team in China!
Get 'em while they're hot! Tickets are now on sale for the Duke men's basketball games in Kunshan, Shanghai and Beijing next month. Fuqua staff in China have arranged for a special student/alumni section at each of the three games, so don your Duke gear and make plans to join the Cameron Crazies! learn more and buy tickets »

Dubai basketball fans, stay tuned! More information about tickets will be available soon.

Campout 2011
What do you have to do for a chance to fly around the world with the legendary Duke Blue Devil Men's Basketball team? Or for a chance to win men's basketball tickets (even Duke-UNC tickets) to a game in Cameron Indoor? All you gotta do is Campout. There are just four days left to get in the game. Visit www.fuqua.duke.edu/campout to join the fun!

Professor Cathy Clark Speaks at the White House
The promise of impact investing (investing for both financial and social return) has been widely touted—JP Morgan cites the potential for invested capital of $400 billion to $1 trillion over the next 10 years. This potential attracted the attention of the White House which recently convened a meeting of experts, including Fuqua professor Cathy Clark, to talk about building an “Impact Economy.” read more »

Volunteer Corner

Class of 2007 Reunion Committee Volunteers Needed!
Development and Alumni Relations is looking for volunteers to be on reunion committees for all classes of 2007. Serving on the committee is a great way to reconnect with classmates and energize your class. The fifth reunion sets the trend for all future class reunions and helps to cultivate your Fuqua network. If you are a member of the Class of 2007, please consider volunteering for your reunion committee. Contact Mike Byerley at mike.byerley@duke.edu or +1.919.660.2916 to learn more about this important role.

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. We are looking for volunteers for the following Reunion 2012 classes:

Daytime MBA: 1972, 1977, 1982
Evening Executive MBA: 1977, 1982, 1987
Global Executive MBA: 1997, 2002
MHA: 1982, 1987, 1992
Weekend Executive MBA: 1987, 1992

Visit our volunteer web page to learn more about this important role. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Stacy Dalton at stacy.dalton@duke.edu or +1.919.660.2915.

Faculty Research

Rising Fuel Costs Spur Companies to Embrace Green Solutions
Eighty percent of chief financial officers in the U.S. say the high price of oil is negatively affecting their firms, with 61 percent describing the effects as "significant." Companies in Europe, Asia and China report similar concerns, spurring a range of initiatives aimed at cutting fuel consumption. "We may be reaching a tipping point on the cost of traditional fuels," said John Graham, professor of finance at Fuqua. "We're seeing more companies embrace 'green' initiatives and position themselves to become less reliant on oil in the future." read more »

To the Clouds, with Reservations
The shift toward cloud computing will continue to gain momentum in the coming years, despite concerns about security, integration with existing systems and functionality. Nearly half of U.S. firms are already using cloud computing, while 76 percent say they will rely on cloud computing for IT activities in the next 3-5 years. "The practical advantages of cloud computing are winning out over the potential drawbacks of dealing with a still developing technology," said John Graham, professor of finance at Fuqua. "Companies appear to be embracing cloud computing as a new IT paradigm." read more »

Fuqua Centers

Multi-City DukeGEN Networking Events on August 3
Calling all entrepreneurs! The Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (DukeGEN) is hosting networking events in a dozen cities on August 3. Bring your business card, meet fellow entrepreneurs in your area, and swap ideas. learn more and register »

Center for Technology, Entertainment and Media Launches New Website
Launched during an uncertain time period characterized by a global financial crisis, unprecedented political uprisings across the Middle East, and debilitating Japanese natural disaster, Fuqua's Center for Technology, Entertainment and Media (CTEM) is redefining the boundaries of business education to prepare our students to lead in an increasingly connected, complex, and unpredictable world. For several months, Fuqua has been developing CTEM in support of Fuqua's vertical strategy. Now, with the recent launch of CTEM's website and continued planning for a number of upcoming events, CTEM is quickly progressing towards the achievement of its mission and goals, and the center seeks alumni partnership to continue its advancement in the coming year. read more »

Center for Financial Excellence Hosts Spring Advisory Board Meeting
On June 22, 2011, the Center for Financial Excellence held its spring Advisory Board meeting in New York at the midtown offices of Capstone Advisory Group. Twelve board members attended the meeting, including three new additions: Caroline Brecker '89 from J.P. Morgan, Dan Allen '97 from Anchorage Capital, and Graham Goldsmith '94 from Bank of America Merrill Lynch. read more »

Careers

Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Changers
In Lindsey Pollak’s blog, Change is in the Air: 7 LinkedIn Tips for Career Changers, she discusses ways that those seeking to change careers can use LinkedIn to their advantage. The post covers details on how to organize your profile, highlights LinkedIn tools and alert settings that may be of assistance, and suggests other mechanisms to support one’s efforts.

Upcoming Events

FuquaNet Favorites

• Campout 2011
• FuquaNet Birthdays
• Recommended Article: "Nine Things Successful People Do Differently"
• Observing Others Reach Their Goals Can Make Us Less Likely to Reach Our Own, Study Shows

Happy Birthday!

Executive Education

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