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Fuqua Reunions 2012: April 27-29, 2012
More than 3,600 Duke MBA, MMS, MHA and MMCi alumni from 37 classes and programs are celebrating a reunion in 2012. Make plans to reconnect with classmates and re-live your Duke days (minus the exams!) this spring at Fuqua Reunions 2012!
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Register Today
At reunion weekend, Fuqua is the way you always wanted it to be—packed with friends, food and fun, with nary a textbook in sight. Reconnect with friends without reliving the terrors of financial accounting. We'll bring the BBQ, bluegrass and beer. You bring the memories.
Online registration for Fuqua Reunions 2012 has closed. Due to record-breaking attendance at this weekend's reunion, Saturday evening's gala dinner has sold out. We hope you will still participate in the festivities on Friday evening, during the day on Saturday, and for brunch on Sunday. On-site registration for these events will be available on both Friday and Saturday.
View our "Who's Coming?" page to learn more about who you'll see at reunion!
If you have questions about reunion weekend, please contact Alumni Relations at +1.919.660.2915 or alumni-relations@fuqua.duke.edu .
Registration Fees
Please note online registration will close April 25, 2012.
Full Reunion Weekend Package:
The reunion package includes all weekend events, except golf and child care, which are charged separately. Please see the Schedule of Events tab for complete details.
Alumni: $150 through March 16; $175 March 17- April 25; $200 walk-in registration
Spouses/Guests: $150 through March 16; $175 March 17- April 25; $200 walk-in registration
Kids age 7-18: $20
Kids 6 and under: free
A la Carte Pricing:
Friday Night: $25 Fuqua Friday only; $50 Fuqua Friday and DinnerAll Saturday: $125 through April 25; $150 walk-in registration
Saturday Daytime Only: $50Saturday Night Only: $85 through April 25; $100 walk-in registration (adults only, please)
Sunday Brunch Only: $20
Additional Fee:
Golf outing: $100 per person -- Sold Out!
Saturday Night Child Care:
1 child: $65
2 children, same family: $85
3 children, same family: $100
4 children, same family: $115
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made by Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after April 17, 2012.
If you have registered for Fuqua Reunions 2012 and find that you are no longer able to attend, please contact the Alumni Relations office at alumni-relations@fuqua.duke.edu or +1.919.660.2915.
Fuqua Reunions 2012 Weekend
Schedule of Events
Below is the schedule for Fuqua Reunions 2012. Please note that we are still adding to more specifics to our reunion programming. Check back to see additional information as the weekend approaches!
Friday, April 27, 2012
| 4:00-8:00 p.m. |
Check-in/Walk-in Registration Check in early and take a stroll through Fuqua's facility. Even if you're only five years out from graduation, much has changed! Check out the new Ford Library and our new classrooms and team rooms in Breeden Hall. |
| 4:00-5:30 p.m. |
Alumni Panel: What to expect 20 years after earning your MBA- industry trends and personal career paths This will be a moderated forum to illuminate experiences and insights from the Daytime Class of 1992. It is designed to share both individual experiences and general themes. In a relaxed and conversational tone, but with a brief hint of a Socratic approach reminiscent of classical B-School pedigree, it will explore career decisions, particular highlights, and both professional and life lessons learned that might be valuable to others. Moreover, it will tease out thoughts about the next 20 years - in the way of industry trends and personal career paths. This will be both a fun and productive 90 minutes. Over beer and good cheer, the session will bring everyone up to speed on the class of 1992 and set the stage for a great reunion. |
| 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
Fuqua Friday Welcome Reception Kick off the weekend by joining current students for a Fuqua tradition. Fuqua Friday was created by the Class of 1985 and lives on today as a casual evening of food, drink, and entertainment. Relive old times or blaze a new trail in your Fuqua experience as you connect with classmates, friends, current students, faculty, and staff. Attire: casual |
| 6:30-9:00p.m. |
Class Dinners Class dinners provide the opportunity for classmates to reconnect at the beginning of reunion weekend. The casual and relaxed dinner setting will be the perfect chance for you to introduce (or reintroduce) classmates to your family. Attire: casual |
Saturday, April 28, 2012
| 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Golf Outing -- Sold Out! Challenge your classmates to a fun outing on the links – the level of competitiveness is up to you! The beautiful 18-hole championship Duke University Golf Course is the only Robert Trent Jones-designed course in the region. Pre-registration required. Attire: collared shirt required; no metal spikes on shoes |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Registration/Information Table Open |
| 9:30-11:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Family Fun Day With arts and crafts, inflatables, face painting, balloon art and more, Family Fun Day is the place to be for those bringing small children (or children at heart) to reunion. Attire: casual |
| 10:30-11:45 a.m. |
Morning Academic Sessions Consumer irrationality and public policy: What is our duty to protect people from their worst instincts? Peter Ubel, M.D.,
Stories of Support Kristen Smalley, J.D. A nuts-and-bolts overview of the tax-smart and financially savvy ways that alumni have supported Fuqua while meeting their own financial and personal goals
Growing Into The Leader You Can Be Sim Sitkin,
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| 12:00-1:30 p.m. |
Alumni Luncheon Enjoy two of North Carolina's finest offerings - barbeque and bluegrass - as you reconnect with old friends. Savor the offerings of local favorite Bullock's BBQ while enjoying live music. Be sure to bring your camera as the Blue Devil is scheduled to make an appearance! Attire: casual |
| 1:30-3:00 p.m. |
State of the School and Alumni Awards Ceremony We will recognize our alumni award winners, applaud the volunteers who worked so hard to make reunion possible, and update you on which classes are leading in participation and dollars raised for the class gift. Fuqua's newest dean, Bill Boulding, will update reunion alumni on the state of the school and explain Fuqua's focus and strategy. Attire: casual |
| 3:15-4:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Academic Sessions Strategies for maintaining a professional presence online
Jumpstarting entrepreneurship after the crisis: Missed opportunities and new possibilities David Robinson, Professor of Finance
Global Risks in a Very Uncertain World: Explore the major risks facing the U.S. economoy and their implications Cam Harvey |
| 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
Isle Maligne Society Reception Fuqua's new dean, Bill Boulding, will spend time with alumni in a reunion year and members of the Isle Maligne Society at this invitation-only reception. Since its founding in 1983, the Isle Maligne Society has grown from 40 charter members to more than 1,000 donors. These individuals, who contribute a minimum of $1,000 to Fuqua annually, continue to be the school's leaders and most generous supporters. Attire: cocktail attire |
| 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Class Cocktail Receptions -- Sold Out! Classes of 1972, 1977, 1982 and 1987 – Davis Meeting Room Kick off the evening by mixing and mingling with old friends. Cocktail receptions will take place in various locations in Fuqua's building. Attire: cocktail attire |
| 7:30-10:00 p.m. |
Reunion Gala Dinner -- Sold Out! Join all reunion alumni for dinner and entertainment in the Fox Student Center. Classes will be seated together among the larger group. Attire: cocktail |
| 9:00-11:00 p.m. |
Casino Night -- Sold Out! You might remember the space that is now the Kirby Reading Room from the days when it housed Fuqua's Ford Library. You've probably never played roulette there! |
Child care will be available at the Fuqua School of Business from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at an additional cost. Advance registration is required, and space is limited.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
| 9:00-11:00 a.m. |
Farewell Brunch One of the best-known brunch facilities in town, the Washington Duke Inn is a perennial favorite among alumni. It's one last chance to exchange addresses and bid farewell to your classmates! Attire: casual |
Support your reunion class gift!
Reunion giving is great way to show your Fuqua pride and renew your commitment to the school. Your support of the Fuqua Annual Fund has an immediate impact in our students' experience, both inside and outside the classroom.
Want to learn more about reunion giving? Our frequently asked questions section below provides some key answers.
Why participate in Reunion giving?
The Fuqua School of Business is poised to claim a permanent place among the world's very best business schools. Philanthropy will be the transformative force to move the school into that position. Now is the time to inspire reunion-year alumni to realize their combined philanthropic potential and contribute to the most critical areas of the school.
How will my gift make an impact?
Your reunion year gift to the Fuqua Annual Fund goes directly to the most critical areas in need of support, including scholarships, faculty, and program innovation. Your unrestricted investment enables the school to acquire the best faculty, to attract the highest quality of students, and produce graduates who become global leaders of consequence.
How much should I give?
Philanthropy is a personal decision. Many decide to give because their career opportunities were a direct result of their Fuqua education. Many decide to give because of their stake in Fuqua's reputation and desire to participate in the ongoing efforts to advance the school. Others are responding to the strong sense of Team Fuqua that inspires a loyalty among alumni which is uncommon among top business schools. The final decision is yours. Give a meaningful amount that expresses all of your reasons.
We encourage you to consider a special stretch gift in honor of your reunion. Please consider increasing your level of support for Fuqua and sustaining that increase by making a multi-year pledge.Your increased support is a wonderful way to signal your ongoing commitment to your class and to the school
A gift at the Isle Maligne Society level ($1,000+ annually) will have a meaningful impact on Fuqua. IMS members are distinguished as leaders and the most generous supporters of the school. As such, they are recognized in Fuqua publications and on the electronic donor wall in the Fox Student Center. There will be a reception for IMS donors during reunion weekend which will be a great opportunity to meet other leadership donors to Fuqua and interact with Fuqua's dean, Bill Boulding.
A five-year pledge is a wonderful way to support Fuqua. Your sustaining gift benefits Fuqua by allowing the dean to anticipate cash flow for several years. As a donor, you benefit from having the luxury of extending your gift over a five-year period during which time you will not receive any Fuqua Annual Fund mailings. Your total pledge amount will be counted in the reunion class gift total.
Every Gift Counts! Participation from each and every alumnus is our goal. Please make your commitment to Team Fuqua today. High giving participation rates send a compelling message to our alumni, prospective students, peer schools, and corporate leaders.
How does my gift get counted?
- All gifts to the Fuqua Annual Fund received between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, (including payments on existing pledges and outright gifts) will count toward the Reunion campaign goal.
- Matching gifts from corporations will count toward the goal if documentation of the matching gift is received between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012.
- If you and your spouse are both Fuqua alumni of the same class, you both will receive participation credit with your gift - one gift receives two participation credits.
- If you make a new multi-year pledge, the entire amount of your pledge will be counted toward reunion giving goals.
What are the different ways I can give?
There are many ways to give to the Fuqua Annual Fund including cash, check, and credit card, as well as planned giving options and appreciated securities. Some forms of gifts offer advantages to those who pay U.S. income taxes.
Corporate matching gifts are also an important source of support for the Fuqua Annual Fund. If your employer or your spouse's employer matches charitable contributions, please help your gift go farther by requesting a company match.
More information about forms of payment and company matching gifts can be found at www.fuqua.duke.edu/alumni/give_to_fuqua.
For more information about making a reunion gift, contact Mike Byerley, Assistant Director, Reunion Giving, at mike.byerley@duke.edu or +1.919.660.2916.
Child Care
We have arranged for licensed child care to be available Saturday evening. This service is provided at an additional cost, and space is limited. Child care will be hosted at the Fuqua School of Business.
A special children's room will be hosted filled with fun activities for children of all ages. Food, games and activities will keep them occupied while you enjoy getting reacquainted with your classmates. The children's room will be staffed by Tutor Time. All are child care workers with CPR certification and most are teachers. Parental supervision is not required and a fee will apply to this event. The costs for child care are as follows:
1 child, $65 per night
2 children, same family, $85 per night
3 children, same family, $100 per night
4 children, same family, $115 per night
To sign up, please choose the appropriate child care option during the reunion registration process. When you've finished registering, please complete our child care form to tell us a little more about your children. All forms must be completed and returned by Friday, April 13, 2012. Questions? Please contact Tracey Martin at traceym@duke.edu or +1.919.660.2917.
Hotel Blocks
We have blocks of rooms available at two local hotels the weekend of April 27-29,2012. Make your reservations today!
Washington Duke Inn
3001 Cameron Blvd.
Durham, NC 27705
To reserve call +1.800.443.3853 or +1.919.490.0999 and ask for group code 299515
This room block is now full. The Washington Duke has created a waitlist in case rooms become available.
Durham Courtyard by Marriott
1815 Front Street
Durham, NC 27705
$85 per night, plus tax
To reserve call: +1.919.309.1500, and ask for the "Duke Fuqua Reunion" room block
Room block rate ends April 6, 2012.
R. David Thomas Center
Duke University's Fuqua School of Business
1 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708
$129.00, plus tax
To reserve call: +1 919-660-6400, ask for the "Fuqua Reunion" room block
Other Suggested Hotels
While we do not have rooming blocks reserved at these hotels, below are a few additional options for hotel accommodations during Fuqua Reunions 2012.
Durham Marriott City Center
201 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
+1.800.909.8375
+1.919.768.6000
website
Durham Hilton
3800 Hillsborough Road
Durham, NC 27705-2328
+1.919.383.8033
website
Who's Coming to Reunion
Check out the Who's Coming page to find out which of your classmates have made plans to join the fun this weekend. You can also see a list of attendees and message one another via the Fuqua Reunions 2012 mobile app.
Fuqua Reunions 2012: There's an App for That!
We've gone mobile! You can get all the latest information about Fuqua Reunions 2012 in the palm of your hand! Our mobile app includes a schedule of the weekend's events (complete with maps), a list of who's coming, information about other campus events, speaker photos and bios, a feed of what people are saying about Fuqua Reunions 2012 on Twitter, and the ability to message other attendees through the app.
Access the Mobile App
- iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users: Visit the iTunes store and search for "Fuqua Reunions". The app is free.
- Android, Palm Pre, Blackberry and other smart phone users: Access the reunion app via mobile web at www.fuqua.duke.edu/reunion_mobile
Attendee-to-Attendee Messaging
One of the great features of our mobile app is the ability to message your classmates directly through the app. Shortly after you've registered for Fuqua Reunions 2012, you will receive an e-mail from our partner Gather Digital. Follow the instructions in the e-mail to set up your user name and password. Once you've registered through Gather Digital, your ability to send and receive messages will be enabled. If you do not with to use this feature or do not wish to register through Gather Digital, you will still be able to enjoy all of the other features of the app. Registration is not necessary to access the attendee list, schedule or other information.
Tweet about Reunion!
We want to hear from you as you're preparing to attend Fuqua Reunions 2012 and throughout the weekend as you reconnect with friends, faculty and staff. If you're a Twitter user, tweet about Fuqua Reunions 2012 using the hashtag #fuquareunions . Your tweet will be pulled into the revolving Twitter feed on the home screen of the mobile app. Share your experience!
Alumni Awards
The Fuqua School of Business has been recognizing alumni who contribute to the Fuqua community for over twenty years. Awards are presented each spring at Reunion and celebrate the accomplishment of alumni from the reunion classes. Faculty, staff, and alumni are encouraged to nominate distinguished Fuqua alumni for one of the following awards -the Alumni Impact Award and the Award for Exemplary Service. Learn more and make a nomination.