Ideas are more important than ever in our increasingly interconnected world. The Duke Idea is a series of talks led by President Richard H. Brodhead and various Duke leaders, held in venues across the nation and around the world. Topics generally focus on Duke's vision for the university of the 21st century and its place in shaping and serving society. We invite you to join Duke alumni and friends for a conversation about the ideas that make a difference in people’s lives.
Upcoming cities: Richmond, VA | Atlanta, GA | Charlotte, NC
Upcoming Duke Idea Conversations |
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President Richard H. Brodhead
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President Jimmy Carter and Jason Carter '97
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Michael B. Kastan, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Director, Duke Cancer Institute
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Past Events (Select speaker image to watch video)
November 8, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Los Angeles, CA between President Richard H. Brodhead and Dan Ariely Ph.D.'98, James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics
Topic: Using Social Science to Improve the World
Also: Learn more about Professor Ariely's work.
October 25, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Dallas, Texas between President Richard H. Brodhead; Calvin Hill, a retired NFL star and consultant to the Dallas Cowboys; and Janet Hill, a principal with Hill Family Advisors and a member of the Duke University Board of Trustees. They are the parents of former Duke Basketball standout Grant Hill '94.
Topic: Building Character
Also: Learn more about Calvin Hill, Janet Hill, and Grant Hill.
October 6, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Washington, D.C. between President Richard H. Brodhead and David Rubenstein T'70, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms.
Topic: Education, Investing, and Philanthropy
Also: Learn more about David Rubenstein.
September 15, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Durham, North Carolina between President Richard H. Brodhead; Durham Mayor Bill Bell; and Jim Goodmon '65, President and CEO of Capitol Broadcasting Company.
Topic: Renewing Downtown Durham
Also: Learn more about Mayor Bill Bell and Jim Goodmon '65.
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July 5, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Singapore between President Richard H. Brodhead and Michael H. Merson, M.D., the founding director of the Duke Global Health Institute.
Also: Learn more about Michael H. Merson, M.D.
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July 1, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Shanghai between President Richard H. Brodhead and Xiqing Gao L'86, President of the China Investment Corporation and a member of the Duke University Board of Trustees.
Also: Learn more about Xiqing Gao.
June 26, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in London between President Richard H. Brodhead and Kimerly Rorschach, Mary D.B.T. and James H. Semans Director, the Nasher Museum of Art.
Topic: Global Universities, Global Art
Also: Learn more about Kim Rorschach.
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May 24, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in San Francisco, CA between President Richard H. Brodhead and Blair Sheppard, Dean of the Fuqua School of Business
Topic: Innovation and Entrepreneurship – A Global Business Model
Also: Learn more about Dean Sheppard.
April 12, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in New York, NY between President Richard H. Brodhead and Dan Ariely Ph.D.'98, James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics
Topic: Using Social Science to Improve the World
Also: Learn more about Professor Ariely's work.
March 22, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Boston, Massachusetts between President Richard H. Brodhead and Dr. Victor Dzau, chancellor for health affairs at Duke University and president and CEO of Duke University Health System
Topic: Addressing Global Health Challenges
January 20, 2011
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Miami, Florida between President Richard H. Brodhead; Jason Rubell '91, The Rubell Family Collection/Contemporary Arts Foundation; and Kimerly Rorschach, Mary D.B.T. and James H. Semans Director, the Nasher Museum of Art
Topic: Contemporary Art and the Future of Museums
November 18, 2010
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Baltimore, Maryland between President Richard H. Brodhead and Michael H. Merson, M.D.: harnessing Duke's strengths to improve health around the world.
November 1, 2010
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Houston, Texas between President Richard H. Brodhead and alumnus Shane Battier: "Duke's 21st Century Charge".
March 18, 2010
Stephen Nowicki, dean and vice provost of undergraduate education: “The undergraduate experience in and out of the classroom during Duke’s second century.”
Jan. 26, 2010
Thomas C. Katsouleas, dean of the Pratt School of Engineering: “Grand challenges for the 21st century”
Nov. 18, 2009
Nancy C. Andrews, M.D., dean of the School of Medicine and vice chancellor for academic affairs: “Medical education and health reform”
Oct. 28, 2009
Victor Dzau, M.D., president and CEO of Duke University Health Systems, and Duke trustee Paul Farmer ’82, M.D.: “Addressing global health challenges: What’s money, power, and policy got to do with it?”
Oct. 7, 2009
Duke trustee Michael Marsicano ’78, Ph.D. ’82, and Distinguished Alumni Award co-recipient Russell Robinson ’54, J.D. ’56, P’78, P’81, P’84: “Not for Profits: Past, Present, and Future
