Message from Sterly L. Wilder

Sterly Wilder '83, associate vice president for alumni affairs, sends new year’s greetings, plus a summary of last year's successes and what's new for the new year. Please click here.

Duke Magazine

In the January-February issue, evolutionary anthropologist Brian Hare explores the ancient bond between dogs and humans. The Putnam Mathematical Competition is a rigorous but career-rewarding contest among college students. A panel of experts at last fall's Duke Magazine Forum grappled with technology's impact on how, what, and why we read. Check out the latest issue.

Duke Blue Connections

To view the most recent edition, please click here.

The answer to the October/November '09 trivia question is:

After Trinity and the Woman's College merged in the 1970s, the format for Joe College Weekend changed and it eventually morphed into Joe Baldwin, then Springfest. For more information, read this Duke Magazine article.

If you have a favorite Joe College or Homecoming memory, please share it with us.

2008-09 DAA Annual Report

The alumni association now boasts nearly 138,000 members. For their demographic profile and a comprehensive look at the many ways the Duke Alumni Association engaged, connected, and celebrated them in 2008-09, click here for a pdf.

Message to the Duke Community from President Brodhead

President Brodhead discusses the current economic climate and steps taken by Duke University. Click here . For the latest information on Duke's 2009-10 budget, approved by the trustees on May 8, click here.

Alumni House Dedication

On February 28, 2009, Alumni House was officially renamed Forlines House to honor John A. Forlines Jr. '39, former trustee, DAA president, and winner of the University Medal for Distinguished Meritorious Service. Click here for the coverage in Duke Today.

DAA Board Nominations

Know a Blue Devil you believe would be an asset to the DAA's board of directors? DAA board membership is a two-year commitment, to represent undergraduate, graduate, and professional school alumni and other interest groups, on campus three times a year. For duties and responsibilities of DAA board members, click here. Send us recommendations (no self-nominations, please) by completing the online form at www.boardnom.dukealumni.com. The deadline for nominations is March 1 to be considered for the upcoming year.

Partners In Education

The Duke Club of Washington's PIE Project, a reading room for a local charter school, was visited by President Richard H. Brodhead, who dedicated the space. For details about the DCW's PIE event, click here. For a flash movie, click here.

Alumni Awards

Each year, the Duke Alumni Association recognizes outstanding contributions to the Duke community and to society by Duke alumni, students, and faculty. For more information on how you can be a part of the process, or just to learn the extent of how we honor excellence, please click here.

Duke at a Glance

Duke at a Glance, produced by Duke News & Communications, is a handy, colorful guide of facts, figures, and information about the university. For a printable version, click here.

Duke Alumni Association Strategic Plan

The Duke Alumni Association's roadmap for the next half decade, the culmination of a process that began in October of 2004. Hundreds of members of the Duke community have been involved in that process along the way. For more information, click here.

Upcoming Regional Events

The Duke Alumni Association's schedules hundreds of events around the world every year. Take a look at what's planned for 2008 and beyond. For more information, click here.

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