Money, Sex & Power
In 2010, this tremendous alumnae weekend spotlighted more than 50 expert alumnae and faculty speakers, who returned to campus to share their expertise on a wide range of topics around issues of power in women’s lives. Named for the popular Duke Women's Studies course called Money, Sex & Power, this weekend provided an opportunity for women – and men – to connect and explore issues, such as:
- What does power look like in women's lives?
- How does power affect us physically, emotionally, and financially?
- How can we leverage our power to take bold risks and support others to do the same?
Throughout the weekend, alumnae connected with Duke women from different generations to empower one another and to discuss big questions facing women today. The conference highlighted groundbreaking work at Duke, built practical skills, and stimulated intellectual conversation about how women relate to, are affected by, and exercise various forms of power.
Women’s Health & Wellness
- The advancement of women as leaders is closely linked to our health—physical, mental, and spiritual. How can Duke women help to make connections between the role of leadership to that of advocates for women’s health?
- An overview of nutritional needs for women throughout the lifespan, debunking diet myths, and nutrition for optimal health.
- What are the major lifestyle choices that affect our health as women? What are the “top” preventative steps we can take throughout our life for our health?