“6 Degrees of Duke” is the Duke Club of New York’s bi-monthly social and career networking event series for alumni of all ages in New York City. On the third Tuesday of every other month, we invite our New York alumni base to re-connect with old friends and make new ones. Whether you are searching for your dream job, hoping to make some new professional and/or social connections, or just need a break from the daily grind, DCNY can provide a unique opportunity to broaden your horizons. Since the launch, we have invited guest speakers to present short, tactical presentations on various aspects of networking and career-building, from enhancing your resume to navigating the interview process to transitioning from one industry to another.

UPCOMING EVENTS

An Entrepreneur Shares Her Secrets

Featuring guest speaker Amanda Holt '07, Founder, Shatterbox

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  |  7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Join Duke alumni, parents, friends and current Duke students for a special summer edition of 6 Degrees of Duke, the Duke Club of New York’s bi-monthly networking night at a convenient midtown location. Enjoy an evening with a diverse group – both recent grads and established alumni – who can help you get connected professionally!

This month's featured speaker will be Amanda Holt ’07, Founder, Shatterbox, who will share tips for approaching a career search or change that incorporates your passions both in and out of the workplace. Her words of wisdom will be applicable to both entrepreneurs and those on a more traditional career path.

Advanced registration requested: RSVP here
Questions? Contact Jessie DuPont at jessie.dupont@alumni.duke.edu

RECENT EVENTS

Spring Into Wellness

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Duke alumni of all ages joined together on Tuesday at Chelsea Manor to connect professionally and to spring into wellness….in their careers and life! Inspired by Duke NY’s Duke Alums Engage NYC event, the featured speaker was Nikki Fajana, Fuqua '00, a nutrition and holistic health coach with Bon Sante Nutrition & Wellness Services. Nikki shared expert tips on how to achieve and maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle - both in AND out of the workplace.

Fall in Love....with a Job!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Duke alumni of all ages joined together at Red Sky Bar to connect professionally and to learn about falling in love….with a job! The featured speaker was Tracy Nolder ’97, Director at David Zwirner Gallery and a former management consultant, who shared her personal career transition story and how she navigated her way into the world of fine arts, a field she truly loves. Tracy offered tips on how to identify your passion and overcome career hurdles to land a job that fulfills you in many ways.

New Year, New and Improved You!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Duke alumni of all ages joined together at Red Sky Bar to connect professionally and enjoy a presentation by Nancy A. Shenker, Founder and CEO of theONswitch, a company that provides strategic, branding, and integrated marketing services (including both traditional and social media) to a wide variety of small- and mid-sized businesses and corporate brands. Nancy discussed why how you present yourself - to management, colleagues, clients, partners, and key influencers - is more important now than ever before, especially as the worlds of face-to-face communications and new media collide. She offered tips on how to define (or redefine) your brand, enhance your personal and professional image, and make your brand come alive through social media in the New Year.

Achieving Happiness In and Out of the Workplace

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Duke alumni of all ages joined together to connect professionally and enjoy a presentation on “Achieving Happiness In and Out of the Workplace.”  The guest speaker was Pat Hammond ‘80, founder of Work Life Management, LLC, a human resources consulting group with global experience providing career counseling, executive coaching and skilled facilitation for teams and individuals looking to improve their effectiveness in their work and personal lives. Pat discussed the importance of learning to juggle these demands and coached alums on how to achieve true happiness in the workplace by identifying their goals and values through a fun, interactive exercise.