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Homecoming
Homecoming means cheering on the Blue Devils, catching up with old friends and reliving great memories. But it’s so much more – a chance to learn about Duke’s world-changing work, to reconnect with affinity groups and clubs, to explore Duke’s ever-changing campus and to feel the energy of thousands of alumni who return for fall’s biggest weekend. Come be Forever Duke all over again.
Join the Duke Alumni Association for a weekend of friends, football, and fun during Homecoming 2017! Registration opens in early August.
2017 Highlights
President Price’s Homecoming Dance, Sept. 15
The party starts Friday evening with President Price’s very first Homecoming Dance – a Duke tradition that you won’t want to miss. Live music, food, and beverages will transform Wilson Gymnasium and K-Ville before your eyes, topped off with performances by some of Duke’s spectacular dance groups.
Football vs. Baylor and Pregame Celebration, Sept. 16
Coach Cut and the Blue Devils will take to Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday in a gridiron showdown vs. Baylor University. Join the DAA for a pregame celebration in Wilson Gymnasium with free food and beverages before cheering on the the #DukeGang in true Wallace Wade Wacko style!
First Four Reunion at Homecoming, Sept. 15-16
Undergraduate alumni from the first four classes out (2014-2017) can reconnect with friends throughout Homecoming Weekend at exclusive First Four reunion events. Join us for a First Four Happy Hour in The Devil’s Krafthouse (Brodhead Center, formerly West Union) on Friday evening and cocktails, celebration, and conversation Saturday night in Brightleaf Square.
Affinity Group Reunions, Sept. 15-17
Alumni of student organizations, clubs, and sports teams can reunite during Homecoming with reserved spaces at the VIP Lounge and Pregame Celebration. Email engagement@daa.duke.edu to learn more about scheduling space for your group.
Volunteer Weekend, Sept. 15-16
Duke volunteers of all kinds are welcome to attend Volunteer Weekend to connect, learn, and engage with other Duke volunteers. Volunteer Weekend will feature access to some of our incredible campus resources and a keynote address by Sally Hogshead ’91, a world-class branding expert and founder of the Fascination Personality Test.
DUHLAA Conference, Sept. 15-17
Hispanic/Latino alumni, please join the Duke University Hispanic and Latino Alumni Association (DUHLAA) for the DUHLAA National Conference on campus during Homecoming 2017. Reconnect with old alumni friends (and meet some new ones) while cheering on the Blue Devils and enjoying fall in Durham!
Graduate School Homecoming Celebration, Sept. 15
Alumni, students, and faculty are invited to celebrate Homecoming at The Graduate School’s annual reception. Featuring remarks from Graduate School Dean and Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Paula D. McClain, the reception will also honor the second class of inductees of the Duke Graduate School Few-Glasson Alumni Society.