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Vikas Patel"As I lead our alumni to the end of our first 100 years and into our second century, we will be celebrating our journey and embracing our future. During the coming years, the Duke Alumni board will continue to champion the work we have started and continue to lead and represent our 190,000 diverse alums in an inclusive and equitable manner." – Vikas Patel ’96, M.D.’00, HS’04, Immediate Past President, Duke Alumni Board of Directors

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Our Mission​
On behalf of the Duke alumni community and its Board of Directors, CDEI works to infuse all on- and off-campus alumni programming and engagement opportunities with clear, consistent and measurable strategies for inclusion, equity and representation of our ever-evolving alumni body.

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Ivory Jr. '18

An alumnus ponders whether the university is really ready to reckon with its past.

The problem of racism is a problem of roots. It is just as much a question of what nourishes life as we know and understand it, as it is about what antagonizes so many people's right to live. Racism is often spoken of as a barrier. Too infrequently is it addressed as something that enables and permits. 

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Playlist

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Playlist

We are committed to a Duke community where everybody feels welcomed and valued. Below you'll find a selection of in-person and virtual CDEI programming hosted by AED, our affinity groups, and partners across Duke.

Upcoming Diversity & Inclusion Events

GPSG Alumni Mixer

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 05:30 PM EDT ,

Aperitif
3105 Shannon Road Suite 203
Durham, NC 27707
See map: Google Maps

Café Flamenco Dance Performance to Honor Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month

Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 01:00 PM EDT ,

Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE,
Washington, DC 20002
See map: Google Maps

FLI: Food for Thought - Food Puzzles: Agriculture, Climate, and Solutions

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 03:00 PM EDT ,

Virtual (Zoom)
See map: Google Maps

Celebrate Diwali!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 06:00 PM CDT ,

India Palace
12817 Preston Road, Suite 105,
Dallas, TX 75230
See map: Google Maps

Prospanica Conference Fuqua Student-Alumni Mixer

Thursday, October 31, 2024 | 06:00 PM EDT ,

American Social
7335 W. Sand Lake Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
See map: Google Maps

DUHLA Breakfast Meetup

Friday, November 01, 2024 | 09:00 AM EDT ,

Brodhead Center, 068 (Basement Level)
Durham, NC
See map: Google Maps

Duke DC Celebrates Diwali!

Saturday, November 02, 2024 | 06:00 PM EDT ,

Pappe
1317 14th St NW,
Washington, DC 20005
See map: Google Maps

FLI: Food for Thought - Food Wellness: Food as Medicine

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 12:00 PM EST ,

Virtual (Zoom)
See map: Google Maps