The purpose of the Duke Women’s Forum in Southern California is to bring together a multigenerational cross section of Duke women to develop educational programming, new opportunities for leadership, networking, and mentorship, and closer personal ties to the university. We welcome all Duke alumnae – of all ages and from all of Duke’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools – to get involved. Learn more about Duke’s Women’s Forum program.
Upcoming Events
February 23-26, 2012
Women's Weekend at Duke
Join us for the biennial Alumnae Weekend at Duke, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the merging of the Woman's College with Trinity College and key milestones for women in the life of the University, including Title IX, the establishment of Women’s Studies and the Women’s Center, the appointment of President Nan Keohane, and the Women’s Initiative. Connecting the past, present, and future, the program will also focus attention on the achievements and concerns of Duke women today. The weekend will begin with a welcome reception for Women’s Forum volunteers on the evening of Thursday, February 23, followed by leadership development sessions for volunteers on the morning of Friday, February 24. Programs of interest to all alumnae will follow. www.dukewomensweekend.com
March 4, 2012 • 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Brunch at Factor's Deli
9420 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Valet parking available
Tel: 310-278-9175
Please RSVP to Julie Singer '88 to let us know you're coming.
March 26, 2012
Save the date for our Women's Leadership event featuring Pam Gann, president, Claremont McKenna College, and Andrea Rich, director, Mattel Inc. Check back soon for details.
Recent Events
November 13, 2011
Sunday Brunch at Cafe Bizou
Hosted by Debra Feinstein Beadle '89 and Katherine Allen Smith '03
September 2011
Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails, and Conversations
Duke Alumnae hosted another round of their popular Neighborhood Coffees, Cocktails, and Conversations across three locations in Cheviot Hills, Studio City, and South Pasadena. If you are interested in hosting a Neighborhood Coffee in your area, please contact Candice.Provey@daa.duke.edu.
May 2011
Steering Committee Meeting
Under the leadership of Wendy Marantz Levine ’95, Julie Rosen Singer ’88, and Dani Lemmon Zapotoczny ’96, the Women’s Forum steering committee met on May 23 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza to discuss the next steps in planning enriching Women’s Forum programming for Southern California alumnae. Plans are in the works for a summer brunch, fall coffees and cocktails, and a speaker panel.
May 2011
Neighborhood Coffees and Cocktails
Alumnae in Southern California are reinvigorating the Duke Women’s Forum to provide Duke women with opportunities for learning, leadership, networking, mentorship, and friendship. As part of this effort, Neighborhood Coffees and Cocktails were held in four Southern California locations over the course of one week in early May. Nearly 30 alumnae attended, got to know one another, and shared enthusiastic ideas for moving the Women’s Forum program forward. Ideas included organizing discussion groups, book clubs, dinners, volunteer events, mentoring opportunities, and speaker programs on a variety of timely issues. Sincere thanks to our hosts, Julie Rosen Singer ’88 in Cheviot Hills, Christine Moore B'06 in Anaheim Hills, Katherine Allen Smith '03 in Studio City, and Debra Feinstein Beadle '89 in South Pasadena.
Connecting with Other Duke Women in Southern California
Looking for other Duke women in Southern California? Check out the Duke Alumni Directory.