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Athletics, Alumni Association Celebrate 50 Years of Women’s Varsity Sports
2/6/2023 4:06:00 PM | Athletics
DURHAM – In one month, Duke Athletics is set to host its 50 Years of Women's Varsity Athletics Celebration, held in conjunction with the Duke Alumni Engagement and Development's biennial Women's Weekend. The event takes place from March 2-4, 2023 and registration is currently open.
"We are thrilled commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Women's Varsity Athletics during this year's Women's Weekend, and to do so in partnership with Duke Alumni Engagement and Development," Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King said. "This collaboration serves as a testament to our shared commitment to celebrating the meaningful accomplishments and positive impact of our female student-athletes. The weekend promises to be truly remarkable."
The festivities begin with a Friday evening reception for former Duke women varsity athletes and special guests, followed by "Duke in Dialogue with Nina King and Lisa Borders," a conversation between the current Director of Athletics and former WNBA President on Saturday morning.
The next event is the "Champions Chat: Student-Athlete Panel Discussion," moderated by Sue Harnett, which will feature current Blue Devil student-athletes sharing their experiences and insights.
The celebration continues with the Alumnae Plenary Luncheon, which will focus on risk, resilience, relationships and other "R" words, featuring alumna and Duke Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Alana Beard. The weekend concludes an adult sports clinic, where attendees can learn new skills and techniques from Blue Devil student-athletes, rec sports club members and athletics staff.
Women's Weekend is a biennial conference for Duke alumnae, faculty members, administrative leaders, and current students to share experiences, impart wisdom and cultivate relationships.
For more information on Women's Weekend 2023 and to register for the 50 Years of Women's Varsity Athletics Celebration, please visit www.dukewomensweekend.com. Duke Athletics looks forward to celebrating the achievements and impact of its women's varsity athletics programs with the Duke community.
Golden Belt Campus – Speakeasy
Invitation only
Penn Pavilion, West Campus (107 Union Dr.)
Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center (125 Science Dr.)
Penn Pavilion, West Campus (107 Union Dr.)
Cameron Indoor Stadium (115 Whitford Dr.)
"We are thrilled commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Women's Varsity Athletics during this year's Women's Weekend, and to do so in partnership with Duke Alumni Engagement and Development," Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King said. "This collaboration serves as a testament to our shared commitment to celebrating the meaningful accomplishments and positive impact of our female student-athletes. The weekend promises to be truly remarkable."
The festivities begin with a Friday evening reception for former Duke women varsity athletes and special guests, followed by "Duke in Dialogue with Nina King and Lisa Borders," a conversation between the current Director of Athletics and former WNBA President on Saturday morning.
The next event is the "Champions Chat: Student-Athlete Panel Discussion," moderated by Sue Harnett, which will feature current Blue Devil student-athletes sharing their experiences and insights.
The celebration continues with the Alumnae Plenary Luncheon, which will focus on risk, resilience, relationships and other "R" words, featuring alumna and Duke Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Alana Beard. The weekend concludes an adult sports clinic, where attendees can learn new skills and techniques from Blue Devil student-athletes, rec sports club members and athletics staff.
Women's Weekend is a biennial conference for Duke alumnae, faculty members, administrative leaders, and current students to share experiences, impart wisdom and cultivate relationships.
For more information on Women's Weekend 2023 and to register for the 50 Years of Women's Varsity Athletics Celebration, please visit www.dukewomensweekend.com. Duke Athletics looks forward to celebrating the achievements and impact of its women's varsity athletics programs with the Duke community.
Duke Athletics Schedule of Events
Friday, March 3, 2023 | 5:30-7:00 PM
50th Anniversary ReceptionGolden Belt Campus – Speakeasy
Invitation only
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Duke in Dialogue with Nina King and Lisa Borders '79Penn Pavilion, West Campus (107 Union Dr.)
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Champions Chat: Student-Athlete Panel Discussion moderated by Sue Harnett '90Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center (125 Science Dr.)
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 12:15-2:00 p.m.
Alumnae Plenary Luncheon featuring Alana Beard '04Penn Pavilion, West Campus (107 Union Dr.)
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 2:15-4:00 PM
Adult Sports ClinicCameron Indoor Stadium (115 Whitford Dr.)
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