Alumni Events

We can't wait to welcome back classes ending in 0s and 5s, along with 2024 graduates, for Fuqua Reunions 2025 on April 25-27. Over three memorable days, you'll relive the best of your Fuqua experience by reconnecting with classmates, returning to the classroom with faculty lecturers, attending career and networking programs, and experiencing Fuqua traditions like a Fuqua Friday kick-off celebration. Fuqua Reunions 2025 is THE place to be! 

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You are invited to join Fuqua alumni, parents, and friends for a reception with Interim Dean Mary Frances Luce PhD '94.

Thursday, May 1, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM ET

Moelis & Company
399 Park Ave 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Kindly register online by Friday, April 25, 2025.

Thank you to Fuqua Alumni Council member, Anton Sahazizian MBA '00, for his generous support to make this reception possible.

There will come a day when you stop work. You will finally be able to celebrate decades of sacrifice and commitment, accomplishments and rewards!! You will wake up in the morning owning your own agenda. It will be one of the most important transitions in your life.

Are you prepared for that day? And the days after?

We are not asking about your financial situation or your health status. We are asking about something much more important. What will you do with your time that will be meaningful and fulfilling?

Join us for a fun, open, curious, shared, virtual roundtable discussion to start to think about this most important future step in your life.

Some questions we might explore together:

• Who will you spend your time with in the years ahead and do you know how to make new friends?
• How will you unlock creative gifts you might not have used before?
• Can you adopt new habits to keep yourself physically active?
• Is there room for spirituality in your life and what might that look like?
• How might you stay intellectually curious?
• Who can you help? How can you be a positive, uplifting contributor to others?

The intent is to have a one 1-hour session to introduce these ideas on May 13 and then a second 1-hour session on May 20 to reconnect and share our reflections and action plans.

There is no one plan for everyone and it is likely your first plan will not be your final plan. But, the intent here is to help you start thinking about your plan.

Facilitators: Kip Meyer, MBA '92 and Scott Selig, MBA '92

The Duke I&E Startup Sprint is your chance to gain critical tools, expert guidance, and a powerful community to help you launch your venture with confidence. *virtual 6-week series

This program is right for you if you are: 

• Serious about turning your startup idea into an actual venture
• Eager to test, refine, and validate your concept
• Looking for accountability, feedback, and a like-minded founder network
• A member of the Duke student or alumni community 

Agenda: Six week zoom series covering the following topics:

1. Wednesday, May 21, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Understand your customers’ real needs  
2. Wednesday, May 28, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Define and refine the problem you’re solving
3. Wednesday, June 4, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Analyze competitors and uncover your edge
4. Wednesday, June 11, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Test assumptions before you build
5. Wednesday, June 18, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Form a strong, motivated team
6. Wednesday, June 25, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Craft a clear, actionable roadmap

Registration process and fees: The Duke I&E Startup Sprint is free for current Duke students, faculty, and staff. Duke alumni may participate in the program for a fee of $75. This fee includes access to the Startup Sprint Network, learning tools, and resources. Refunds are not available for this program. 

**Early Bird Discount** Register by April 1 for discounted price $60