Panel Discussion Announcements




November 17, 2023

On November 7, 2023, the Boston Women’s Forum took on issues surrounding women’s healthcare presenting Legislating Women’s Bodies to a packed room of alumnae and friends in the Boston area. Our panelists - Valerie Broadie J.D.’79, P’10, Dr. Ru-fong Cheng, B.S.’89, P’25, Dr. Alisa B. Goldberg P’27, Shannon Malloy B.S.‘19, and Dr. Katharine White B.S.’94 - shared a wealth of information, data, and stories during a discussion moderated by Caitlyn Clarke M.M.S'11. Not able to attend?

Duke Research Week

January 19, 2022

Join us virtually for this week-long celebration of research including an exciting array of faculty lectures and panel discussions; graduate student, trainee, and postdoctoral fellow flash talks; and special guest speakers presenting the Robert J.

February 28, 2020

On February 28, 2020, alumnae gathered for a candid panel conversation featuring Laura A. Menninger '91, P'23, Kim Johnson '88, Heather Prochnow Brecl '94, Summer Puente '11 and moderated by Brandalyn Powell MBA'18, on navigating fear, failure, feminism and a flock of other F words. The panel provided valuable insights on the professional and personal levels for all attendees.

November 14, 2018

From alumnae venture capitalists to women-led start-ups, Duke women are staking their claim in the entrepreneurial space. On November 14, 2018, the Boston Women's Forum hosted an inspiring conversation with alumnae who are launching new businesses, seed funding new companies and pioneering solutions in multiple sectors.

November 15, 2017

On November 15, 2017, the Philadelphia Women's Forum hosted a discussion titled : "Finding and Pursuing Your Reinvention". the discussion featured Lesley Jane Seymour '78, journalist and media entrepreneur; MaryFrances Moriarty McCourt '83, University of Pennsylvania vice president for finance and treasurer; and Amy Lutz, '85, former engineer and consultant and current chef and owner of Catering by Amy.

October 11, 2017

On October 11, 2017, the NorCal Women's Forum presented a panel titled "Women in Media—Perspectives on Using Independent Film, Branding and Audio Production to Harness the Power of Stories".

October 2, 2017

Over 45 NorCal alumni joined together on October 2, 2017 for a panel titled "College Sexual Assault - Going Beyond Awareness". The event was sponsored by the DukeNorCal Women's Forum.

February 7, 2017

A combination of networking and learning from outstanding Duke women, held in a prominent international law firm, made this event top notch.   Four high-achieving Colorado Duke women shared their experiences, successes and challenges with managing work-life balance, in a unique and intimate format called a “fish bowl” and moderated by an experienced Duke alumnae moderator.   

June 15, 2016

On May 19, DukeLaw NorCal and NorCal Women's Forum co-hosted a fascinating panel of female General Counsels from a range of Bay Area companies.  Harvard Law collaborated on the event, following a model successfully executed with a Women in Judiciary panel co-hosted with Stanford Law Alumni Association.  DLA Piper through partner and event moderator Michael Torosian L'00 generously hosted the event providing a venue centrally located on the peninsula as well as hosting catering.