Dear Sanford Alumni and Friends,
It is the time of year that I anticipate the future. In just a few weeks, Fleishman Commons will be abuzz, our classrooms full and our patio ready to welcome all. Everyone at Sanford is getting ready for an exciting fall semester!
As we prepare for a new year, I wonder: How well do you truly know the Sanford School of Public Policy? Get ready for the fall semester with this 10-question, no stress pop quiz about my favorite community – Sanford.
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Regards,
Judith Kelley
Dean and ITT/Terry Sanford Professor of Public Policy and Political Science
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Duke Sanford Hosts: A Duke Toast On The Coast
Aug. 10, 5:00 - 7:00 PM EST - Nantucket, MA
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We invite Duke alumni, parents, and friends to join us for a gathering in Nantucket. Sanford Board of Visitors members and our hosts Lori Cashman T'94, P'27, P'27, Kathy Lieb WC ’69, and Liz Star, along with Dean Judith Kelley, look forward to connecting with you as we spend time networking and discussing Duke and the Sanford School of Public Policy.
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Duke Sanford Rubenstein Fall Lecture: Mitch Landrieu
Sep. 7, 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST - Duke Campus and Virtual
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Join us for 'Yes, We Can Do Big Things: Lessons Learned from Rebuilding' at Duke's Reynolds Theater. The event features Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to President Biden. Join us as he speaks to challenges and successes throughout his career, and thoughts from his current role implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Duke Sanford Crown Lecture: Cal Newport
Oct. 5, 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST - Duke Campus and Virtual
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The event features professor and author, Cal Newport. 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.
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Save the Date: Professor Jay Pearson in New York City
Oct. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 PM EST - More details and registration to be released soon
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Jay Pearson, the H. M. Foundation Associate Professor of Public Policy, will join us in NYC for a discussion around disrupting racism in America.
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Save the Date: Professor Jennifer Lansford in Chicago
Oct. 24, 5:30 - 7:30 PM EST - More details and registration to be released soon
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Jennifer Lansford, the Research Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy and Director of the Center for Child and Family Policy, will join us in Chicago for a discussion around challenges and opportunities for improving the lives of children and families.
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Thank you to the alumni who have reached out for our #DogDaysOfSummer. As we continue to receive photos, know that we have a few bandanas left and would welcome you to participate.
Do you have an adorable dog? Would you like to receive a free Duke Sanford pet bandana for them? We can help! Send us your information and we will send you a bandana. Send us back a photo of you with your dog wearing the bandana, tell us a little about what you are doing this summer and we will post the photos on our social media platforms.
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What adventures are you and your dog embarking on this summer? Will you be traveling? Will you be hard at work? What public policy topics excite your furry friend? We want to hear from you!
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You will have the opportunity to meet and engage on social media with other Sanford alumni as you share summer stories and your Duke Sanford pride. Also, there will be a prize for the most liked photo submission. Later in the summer, we will share the top three liked posts and have you vote on them.
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Quauhtli Y. Olivieri Herrera MPP'17 ODNI Officer in the National Counterterrorism Center with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
He is a dedicated advocate for justice and security in public policy. With a personality focused on compassion and a fervent commitment to justice, Quauhtli uses the policy knowledge he learned at Sanford to protect our nation and promote others.
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Looking for a book to read this summer? Duke Alumni's Lifelong Learning team curates a list of some of Duke's most celebrated faculty authors with a look at recently published works. Suggested reading questions, an author introduction video, and purchase links are available for each book.
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Be sure to check out the selections from two of Sanford’s Professors
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Click here to explore author videos and discussion questions
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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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We are grateful for the support of the 1,500+ alumni and friends who made philanthropic gifts of support to Sanford this year which included gifts totaling over $1.4M to the Sanford Annual Fund.
Your gifts provide critical support for Sanford and our public policy students. Look for our honor roll and strategic report to be published later this fall.
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Collaborating with Career Services |
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On behalf of the Sanford Career Services team:
Sanford Alumni, thank you for your time and willingness to get engaged with Sanford students. Volunteer engagement with current students is a valuable contribution to Sanford and we are grateful for your time. Please consider filling out this volunteer engagement survey to learn more about how you can collaborate with students.
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Sanford Mentoring Program |
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The Sanford Mentoring Program is recruiting alumni to participate in the 2023-2024 program cycle. The Sanford Mentoring Program provides MPP and MIDP students with the opportunity to develop a partnership with persons who have graduated from Sanford or with faculty and staff at Sanford. Students are paired with a mentor they can engage with about their master's program as well as careers in public policy and international development.
Mentors are responsible for meeting with their mentee at minimum three times throughout the program cycle (October 2023-April 2024). Alums do not have to be local to Durham to be eligible to apply. If you are interested in becoming a mentor to one of graduate and professional students, we invite you to fill out the application form today. Applications are due by September 8th.
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