You should receive your Save the Date postcard in mid-summer prior to your reunion in April.
If you did not receive your postcard, please notify the Reunions Office at
reunions@daa.duke.edu. You will receive a class newsletter with preview information in January.
A schedule and registration will be available online in early March. If you would like to receive a printed registration
brochure in the mail, email us (reunions@daa.duke.edu) or opt in on the postcard
you received in the mail.
When and how can I register for Reunions events?
Registration for Reunions 2010 will be available online beginning March 10, 2010.
If you opted in to receive a registration brochure in the mail, you will receive it the first week of March.
You may mail, fax, or email that registration form. To download a registration form, click here.
Call the Reunions office with any questions or if you have problems registering. 1-800-for-Duke (1-800-367-3853)
Why haven't I received registration materials in the mail?
Duke Reunions is going green! In an effort to reduce waste, we strongly recommending that you register online.
If you received your save the date card and class newsletter, you had the option of opting in to receive a registration
brochure in the mail.
If you would like to opt in for at registration brochure now, please email us at
reunions@daa.duke.edu or call 1-800-for-Duke (1-800-367-3853).
Click here to register online. (Coming soon)
Click here (coming soon) to download a brochure that you can print and mail/fax/scan back to us.
Can I volunteer for my class reunion?
Yes! There are several ways you can volunteer for your class reunion, including promotion, recruitment,
gift volunteers, and more.
For more information, please contact Mitch Yelverton, Director of Affinity and Volunteer Programs at
mitch.yelverton@daa.duke.edu or (919) 684-3416.
Why should I come to Reunions?
Connect, Engage, Celebrate!
Click here (coming soon) to see a one-minute video.
When should I plan to arrive on campus?
Activities begin Friday morning and continue until early Sunday afternoon. Daytime activities
include tours, academic and art sessions, affinity group gatherings, and much more!
Each class will have its own party on Friday evening (beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m.), and you don't
want to miss this wonderful gathering for your class. On Saturday evening, the Big Dance will be held for
all reunion classes from 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Champagne Toast in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens is from
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
When you arrive on campus, your first stop should be your class headquarters tent on West Campus where you
can pick up your registration packet with your name tags, schedule of events and locations, etc.
What's planned for Reunions Weekend?
Below are the main activities currently slated for Reunions Weekend 2010.
(For a full reunions schedule, click here (coming soon.)
Friday, April 16
Academic seminars
Tours
Arts events
Class parties
Saturday, April 17
More tours, academic seminars, and arts events
Affinity group get-togethers
President Brodhead's State of the University Address
Presentation of Annual Fund checks to the president
Alumni Association Luncheon
The Reunions Gala (The Big Dance)
Sunday, April 18
Alumni Chapel Service
Champagne toast in Duke Gardens
What should I wear?
Dress throughout the weekend is primarily casual. We recommend comfortable clothes and shoes so that you can walk
around campus. Check your Friday night class party description on your class website to get specifics about party attire.
Can you accomodate special dietary needs?
With enough advance notice, we can usually accommodate requests for special meals (such as kosher or vegan meals)
from alumni on restricted diets. Please contact Lisa Dilts at (919) 684-5114 or
lisa.dilts@daa.duke.edu at least two weeks prior to the reunion to arrange for a special meal.
Can I bring my kids to reunions?
Yes! We offer many family friendly activities that you can enjoy together. Additionally, we offer
specific Children’s Programming. See below for details.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
On Saturday of reunion weekend, alumni and their children are invited to run wild in the Kids' Zone, located in
Krzyzewskiville near Cameron Indoor Stadium. Kids will have a blast bouncing on the Blue Devil Bouncer, running
through the inflatable Obstacle Course, or testing their skills in the Multi-sport Challenge. Children of alumni
are also invited to participate in a soccer or basketball clinic.
A Kid's Quad will be open on Friday and Saturday during the day. Parents can hang out and play with their children with the games,
toys, and crafts provided, or may leave their children with on-site professional childcare providers from Thee Nanny
Service for a limited amount of time (this service is available on a first-come first-served basis, and is free of charge).
Is childcare available?
The Reunions Office provides several resources for babysitting and child care. Rates vary, and arrangements for
sitters must be made directly by class members.
Parents Relief – (919) 567-3030 or parentsrelief@aol.com
(Pat Wright, contact); www.parentsrelief.com, offer a variety of options,
and should be contacted as soon as possible, as services are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
** Duke University and Alumni Affairs assume no liability or responsibility for any child care services, including the ones listed here.
A Kids' Quad (located next to Few Quad on West Campus) will be open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Parents can hang out and play with their children with the games, toys, and crafts provided, or may leave their children with on-site professional childcare providers from Triangle Nanncy Service for a limited amount of time (this service is available on a first-come first-served basis, and is free of charge).
Why should I support my REUNION CLASS GIFT?
Especially in these economic times, we are reminded what is truly important to us: connections with people and places that we love – the very people and places that have made us who we are today.
Show your gratitude to Duke for the important role it has played in shaping your life by making a special commitment to the Annual Fund in honor of your reunion. Gifts to the Annual Fund help preserve and strengthen the Duke legacy and ensure that today's students receive access to the exceptional academic and life experiences that benefitted you during your time at Duke. Moreover, Annual Fund dollars are transformed into financial aid packages, laboratory equipment that helps train future scientists and engineers, and summer stipends for students engaged in research or pursuing service-learning opportunities such as DukeEngage.
Give Back
Make your commitment now by visiting the class website at 1965.dukereunions.com. Please consider making a multi-year pledge, payable in equal or variable installments over the next five years, to the Annual Fund of your choice. The full amount any multi-year commitment will be counted as part of your class's reunion gift to Duke and are put to immediate use for today's students.
