Affinity Reunions and Homecoming
Affinity Gathering Zone Schedule
Friday, September 23, 2011
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. – Duke University Hispanic/Latino Alumni Association
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Kappa Alpha Theta
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. – Chi Omega
Saturday, September 24, 2011
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. – DefMo (Defining Movement Dance Troupe)
Affinity – How to:
Did you know that you can register your affinity group for a gathering during Homecoming Weekend and get free space in the Homecoming Hub, free snacks, and free beer and other beverages? Whether you're an alumnus reconnecting with your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters, or a student group interested in connecting with alumni of your group, the DAA can help. Reserve space for your group now by clicking on the link below and filling out the form. The Alumni Association can help you invite your friends, current students and alumni to join you on campus.
Whether you're meeting up with a few close friends or planning a large reunion or anniversary celebration, the DAA can help no matter what the event or size. Act now, as space is given on a first-come, first served basis.
Alumni: Fill out this event form to get started. Let us know what group you're organizing and when you'd like to have your event, and DAA staff will work with you to plan your event and help get the word out. Contact Jen Copeland with questions, 919-684-3416 or jennifer.copeland@daa.duke.
Students: Email networking@daa.duke.edu and include your name and class year, group name, and what kind of event you want to organize. DAA staff will be in touch to help you organize your event, get the word out to alums, and fit your event into the Homecoming Weekend schedule.
Affinity – current groups:
Below is a list of groups with events in the works, more details will be listed here when they become available:
Brownstone Reunion
Details TBD
Center for Jewish Life
Friday, September 23, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Jewish Life at Duke Open House, 1415 Faber Street (located at the corner of Campus Drive and Swift Avenue) Please join us for refreshments and conversation with the staff and students of Jewish Life at Duke. Tour the Freeman Center or spend some time in our Sukkah and learn about the Jewish programming available to Duke students. You're an invited to stay for Shabbat Services (6:15 p.m.) and dinner (7:15 p.m.).
Friday, September 23, 6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Shabbat Services, 1415 Faber Street (located at the corner of Campus Drive and Swift Avenue) Join the Jewish Life at Duke community for student-led conservative and reform Shabbat Services.
Friday, September 23, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Shabbat Services, 1415 Faber Street (located at the corner of Campus Drive and Swift Avenue) Enjoy a delicious kosher family-style Shabbat dinner with Jewish Life at Duke community. Please RSVP for dinner ($18/per person) at jewishlife@duke.edu or call 919.684.1949.
Chapel Choir Alumni
All former Chapel Choir members are welcome to sing with the Chapel Choir on Homecoming Sunday. Please email allan@duke.edu for more information.
Hoof 'n’ Horn's 75th Anniversary Alumni Cabaret & Social
Saturday, September 24, 8:00 p.m.
Sheafer Theater, Lower Level Bryan Center
Hoof 'n' Horn alumni and friends are invited to return to the stage for an evening of Cabaret! Gather a small group and show us what you got during this casual gathering in celebration of Hoof 'n' Horn's 75th year. Current Phredlings will also perform numbers from recent musicals, and we'll top it off with a dessert social. To sign up your act please contact Nathaniel Hill at nwh5@duke.edu.
Out of the Blue 30th Reunion Concert
Out of the Blue, Duke's first female a cappella group, will perform songs from across the years.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
White Lecture Hall on East
Cost: $5 (Register through Homecoming Registration)
Contact information: Rachel Vorwaller '12 (rachel.vorwaller@duke.edu) or Amy Cairney Prewett '94 (acprewett@yahoo.com)
Phi Kappa Psi Reunion
Come, all brothers in Phi Kappa Psi, to the first chapter-wide reunion of NC Alpha since the early 1980s! Join us in celebrating our strong band and make it stronger. During Homecoming Weekend, September 23-24, 2011, all brothers and their families and friends, and our little sisters and friends from days in the dorms are invited back to one of the loveliest places on earth, the campus of Dear Old Duke. There are more than 800 Duke Phi Psis out there, so: come one, come all, and bring those who mean most to you in your lives to make this a Homecoming we will never forget. More details will be included with Homecoming information from the Alumni Association. In the meantime, spread the word and meet old friends and new on this Facebook group dedicated to the Phi Psi Reunion. You may now make hotel reservations at the Millennium Hotel by calling 800-633-5379 and requesting the Phi Kappa Psi Reunion room block. We have 40 rooms at $84 per night including free Wifi. They'll hold our block until August 24th. Spread the word!
Sigma Nu Reunion - Celebrating our 140th Anniversary and 1500th Member!
September 23-24, 2011
Please see this link for a full schedule of events!
Cost: $25 for Dinner and Awards Banquet (Register through Homecoming Registration)
Contact information: Jordan Zaslav at jzaslav@gmail.com
Affinity Group Gathering
Friday, September 23, 2011
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. – Duke University Hispanic/Latino Alumni Association
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Kappa Alpha Theta
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. – Chi Omega
Saturday, September 24, 2011
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. – DefMo (Defining Movement Dance Troupe)