Dear Sanford Alumni and Friends,
On behalf of the Sanford Board of Visitors, I bring September greetings to all of you. While I graduated in ‘94 as a PPS major, and currently work in venture capital, a recent trip back to campus reminded me of the power of our community. In a welcome address to the Class of 2027, University leaders proffered that moments of faltering or failure will occur, that all must actively engage in our community, and emphasized the importance of gratitude.
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I recall Duke opening me up to take a more expansive view of the world and my role in it; being inspired to take action, and realizing that, collectively, we can move the needle. For many of us, despite setbacks, our Duke experience has embedded in our DNA a relentlessness that pushes us to pursue those things that serve society. We all seek to have an impact whether by acting, mentoring, lifting, pressing, advocating, or insisting on an alternate path. We all share an outrageous ambition to make this world a better place. Importantly, the gratitude felt for Duke’s role in our lives, and the community we all share, continues to grow.
Do you remember what it was that most inspired you at Duke? Are there ways that you tap into that spirit now? Can Sanford leverage your efforts?
We want to hear from you! Join us on social media to engage with your fellow alumni.
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Regards,
Lori Cashman, PPS’94, P’27, P’27
Chair, Sanford Board of Visitors
Managing General Partner, Visible Ventures
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Duke Sanford Rubenstein Fall Lecture: Mitch Landrieu
Yes, We Can Do Big Things: Lessons Learned from Rebuilding America
Sep. 7, 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST - Duke Campus and Virtual
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Join us for a talk featuring Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to President Biden, as he shares invaluable insights gained from his experiences in rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and his vision for rebuilding America on a larger scale.
This event is open to the public and has a live stream component. Click here to register.
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How Does Dismantling Structural Racism Impact the US's National Identity?
Oct. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 PM EST - New York, NY
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Join us as Sanford Professor Jay Pearson leads a discussion focused on how structural inequity, structural racism, and systemic racism leads to health inequities. The Sanford Development and Alumni Relations team, along with the Duke NY Regional Group, look forward to connecting with you as we network and learn alongside fellow Duke Alumni and friends of Duke.
Click here to register.
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Challenges and Opportunities for Improving the Lives of Children and Families
Oct. 24, 5:30 - 7:30 PM CST - Chicago, IL
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Join us as Sanford Professor Jennifer Lansford provides an overview of education, research, and policy highlights from the Center for Child and Family Policy's first 25 years and shares the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, especially in the lives of children and families. The Sanford Development and Alumni Relations team, along with the Duke Chicago Regional Group, look forward to connecting with you as we network and learn alongside fellow Duke Alumni and friends of Duke.
Click here to register.
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Duke Forever Learning Institute: The Ethics of Helping
Abdullah Antepli - Associate Professor of the Practice, Sanford School of Public Policy
Eric Mlyn - Lecturer and Distinguished Faculty Fellow
Sept. 21, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST – Virtual
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Is there a “right” way to volunteer? Are good intentions more important than good outcomes? In this session, weigh the complexities of ethics in volunteering and interrogate your own perceptions of what it means to be a good volunteer.
Click here to register.
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Duke Sanford Crown Lecture: Cal Newport
Why Can't I Focus? On Email, Smartphones, and the Age of Distraction
Oct. 5, 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST - Duke Campus and Virtual
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Of the many worrisome effects of our current technological moment, perhaps the most noticeable is the degree to which our attention has become fragmented. Georgetown computer science professor and bestselling author Cal Newport will draw from his three most recent books to examine the critical collisions of technology and society that led us into this current Age of Distraction.
This event is open to the public and has a live stream component. Click here to register.
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Thank you to our alumni who have reached out for our #DogDaysOfSummer. The photos are continuing to come our way and we hope you enjoy seeing some of your posts on our social media platforms.
What submission has your vote? What #PublicPAWlicy pup stands out to you? We want to hear from you!
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Take a look through our submission album and cast your vote by Sept. 30
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The winner will receive a Duke Doggie Swag Bag.
We have a few bandanas remaining so sign up here to receive one for your pup.
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Owen Zighelboim PPS’20 - Community Economic Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Fiji.
When I got to Sanford as an undergraduate, I wanted answers. I wanted a professor to tell me what the best way to serve others was and how to do it. What I found instead was a community that wasn’t after answers so much as solutions. And despite the enormity of the issues in question, they kept showing up. Ready to learn, ready to listen.
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Each month, we want to share updates from our alumni.
Do you have a new job? Receive a promotion or an award?
Celebrating a wedding, birth, or other milestone?
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Thank you to our amazing alumni volunteers who served in August.
Sanford Alumni Event Hosts: Lori Cashman PPS'94, P'27, P'27, Kathy Lieb WC ’69, P'03, P'08, and Liz Star
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Your participation brings invaluable knowledge and experience to the table for fellow alumni and current students, and we greatly appreciate your efforts. As a Duke alum, your unique experiences and talents have the power to make a difference in the lives of others. Consider lending your support as a volunteer and strengthen the Duke network while giving back.
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Sanford Mentoring Program |
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The Sanford Mentoring Program is recruiting alumni to participate as mentors during the upcoming program cycle (October 2023-April 2024)! Mentors will work alongside our graduate and professional students. You do not have to be local to Durham to be eligible to apply. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, we invite you to fill out the application form today. Applications are due by September 8th.
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Presidential Management Fellow Program |
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Interested in continuing your public service opportunities? The PMF Program is “the Federal Government's premier leadership development program for advanced degree holders across all academic disciplines. The PMF Program creates a lasting bond among Fellows and Alumni, and instills a spirit of public service, which, for Fellows who complete the program successfully, can ultimately encourage and lead to a care in government.” Want to know if you are eligible? Deadline for applications is September 25.
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