What a great beginning of the semester we have had, Sanford! As we wrap up our first week of classes, I want to recognize all of our returning and new students, as well as our dedicated faculty and staff, and our supportive alumni and friends. Together, we are a community that is working to create a better future with evidence-based policy.
The world around us appears increasingly polarized, but this is precisely why it is important to remember that our strength lies in our diversity, including diversity of backgrounds, experiences, identities and perspectives.
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A strong community is a cornerstone of Sanford. We welcome diversity. We recognize that, despite any differences, what unites us is the pursuit of academic inquiry and excellence towards a common goal – to improve human wellbeing locally, nationally and globally.
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Manoj Mohanan
Interim Dean and Creed C. Black Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy
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Alumni Events & Opportunities
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Meet The Dean
Oct 1, 6:30 – 8:30 PM EST, Duke in DC
We invite Duke Sanford Alumni to join us for an evening of networking as we introduce our DC Sanford alumni to Sanford’s Interim Dean Manoj Mohanan. He will share an overview of Sanford’s priorities and how the school is moving public policy forward.
Click Here to Learn More and to Register
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A Duke Centennial Conversation on Civil Discourse and Democracy
Oct 29, 6:30 – 9:00 PM BST, Central London
Registration Coming Soon
Duke Immerse is a semester-long program in which undergraduates enroll in a cluster of four courses designed by Duke faculty around a central theme. This semester, the Civil Discourse and Democracy program aims to provide an interdisciplinary experience for students seeking to deepen their understanding of how public debates shape – and are shaped by–policymakers, higher education, and the media. Alumni, parents, and friends of the Duke UK and Duke Europe communities are invited to meet the faculty and students and engage in this topic.
The 2024 Post-Election Panel: What Just Happened?
Nov 7, Duke in DC: 6:30 - 8:30 PM EST, Virtual: 7:15 - 8:30 PM EST
Registration Coming Soon
We are partnering with DukeDC Women’s Forum and The Chronicle to host a dynamic bipartisan panel discussion with political experts addressing the key factors defining this presidential election – including the outcome of key congressional and gubernatorial races impacting the national political landscape.
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| Rubenstein Distinguished Lecture: How to Know a Person: Bringing Humanity Back from the Brink
Oct 29, 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST, Duke Penn Pavilion
Join us for our Sanford event featuring David Brooks. Based on his bestselling book, “How to Know a Person,” this talk is ultimately a guide to becoming a better person, living a more connected and fulfilling life, and repairing our torn social fabric.
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Contextualizing 100 Years at Duke
An upcoming session in the Contextualizing 100 Years at Duke, Evolving a Campus Culture, will feature . The session will take place on Oct. 1 and will delve into landmark moments in U.S. history and how they helped to shape Duke as a leading institution over time.
Let’s Talk About Race
The sessions in this series will feature and further sessions will feature . Inspired by Duke University’s popular UNI course “Let’s Talk About Race,” discover the profound impacts of race in today’s world. This series allows the greater Duke community to gather in an innovative collection of evidence-based lectures and meaningful conversations that will challenge preconceptions and foster understanding across social divides.
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Update: We have exceeded our initial goal and are continuing the initiative! One upcoming opportunity will take place on campus on Nov. 21 - more details to come.
Have you been wanting to join the initiative? We invite you to come together around a public service mission and service-learning opportunity of your choosing to commit your time and resources to addressing this opportunity and to reflect on how you, as an engaged citizen, can show leadership in moving your community forward.
Interested in hosting a #SanfordServes alumni opportunity in your community. Reach out to Maggie Stroud with ideas!
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Receive a Free Sanford Flag |
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One initiative we are working on is growing our #PlantingSeedsOfChange tagline from our Sanford Serves initiative. What seeds of change are you planting in your community?
Join us for #PlantingSeedsOfChange and you will receive a free Duke Sanford flag. Do you want to share your seeds of change with your fellow Sanford alumni? We can help! Send us your information and we will send you a custom flag (stand not included). Send us back a photo of your flag in your garden/yard/potted plant/bulletin board, tell us a little about what you are doing this summer, and we will post the photos on our social media platforms.
What adventures are you embarking on this summer? What public policy topics excite you when you think of planning seeds of change in your community? We want to hear from you!
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To celebrate the Duke Centennial, we are featuring photos of public policy alums THEN as Duke students and NOW as engaged alum. Marc Supcoff PPS'88 - THEN as a student and NOW as an alum. Marc is an Attorney and Counselor-At-Law at the Law Offices of Marc H. Supcoff.
Then: "Duke Graduation in May 1988 with my sister, mother, and brother in front of Old Chem Building."
Now: "Here I am with Whitney Martin (Duke Senior Major Gifts Officer) inside the Duke Medicine Pavilion in April 2023 during a visit back to Duke for my 35th college reunion. We are in front of a family consult room which Duke named in honor of my Mom."
Duke alum, we want to feature you! Email our alumni team to learn more and share your photos to learn more and share your photos!
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Support the MPP Mentor Program |
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The Sanford Mentoring Program is recruiting alumni for the upcoming academic year. The program provides MPP students and MIDP fellows the opportunity to develop a partnership with Sanford’s alumni network. The goal is to offer opportunities for relationship building and guidance during student’s last year as they navigate their future as policymakers. Mentors are responsible for meeting with their mentees monthly from October to April - meetings can include phone calls, video calls, or in-person meetings when applicable.
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Danielle Turnipseed PPS'97
Chief Public Policy Officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges
Sanford has had a profound impact on Danielle’s career, serving as fertile ground for her passion for health policy. Her career is marked by her ability to navigate the intricacies of the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. She has authored comment letters, prepared and reviewed testimony, and served as a trusted advisor to senior executives and U.S. Senators.
Her proven track record of engaging large, multi-stakeholder groups and diverse communities in health outreach programs, coalitions, and campaigns highlights her legacy in health leadership.
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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 who recently volunteered!
Amy Kramer PPS'18 - Leila Elmergawi MIDP'11
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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 to strengthen the Duke network while giving back.
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