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Date/Time
Thursday, November 14, 2024
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration for this event has closed. If you are registered for this event and can no longer attend, please email us at dukeforest@duke.edu so we can admit a member of our waitlist.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The event program will begin promptly at 6 and will end at 8 p.m.
Location: Penn Pavilion, Duke University (West Campus) – 107 Union Drive
Parking: Complimentary parking is available in the Chemistry Lot on the corner of Circuit Drive and Towerview Road. The Lot is a brief 10-minute walk from Penn Pavilion, and there is directional signage and ample street lighting along the route. Please factor this additional time into your arrival on campus for the event. If you require handicapped parking, please notify our team via email at dukeforest@duke.edu.
Food & Drink: Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. Complimentary beer and wine will be offered on a limited first-come, first-served basis.
We look forward to seeing you at the Duke Forest’s Annual Gathering, where new and longstanding community members will come together to celebrate and explore the Forest’s deep-rooted connection with Duke University. This year, we’re excited to bring the event to campus as a Duke Centennial celebration. The program will include welcome remarks from Duke University President Vincent Price and a presentation from Duke Forest Executive Director Sara Childs on the intertwined history of the Forest and the University from their founding through their first hundred years. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the future of the Duke Forest moderated by Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment Lori Bennear.
Event Highlights:
- Presentation: Duke Forest Executive Director Sara Childs will share a story of the Forest’s origins and its connections to the formation of Duke University and the School of Forestry. She will also describe the myriad ways the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory remains an incredible resource for Duke and the greater community.
- Panel Discussion: Following this historical journey, an esteemed panel moderated by Lori Bennear, Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School, will discuss the future of the Duke Forest. Together, the panelists will share their vision and insight around the role of Duke Forest in Duke’s 2nd century, including its ongoing contributions to Duke’s Climate Commitment, teaching and research, and regional partnerships. Attendees will better understand and appreciate how the Forest will continue serving as a critical asset to both the University and the surrounding community. Panelists include:
- Toddi Steelman: Vice President/Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability, Office of Climate and Sustainability
- Sara Childs: Duke Forest Executive Director, Office of the Duke Forest
- Nicolette Cagle: Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment
Audience: This event is geared toward adult audiences (ages 18+). Any minors who are registered for the event must have a parent or guardian present and have an active interest in the subject.
We look forward to celebrating the Forest and the University with you! Please contact the Office of the Duke Forest with any questions at dukeforest@duke.edu or 919-613-8013.
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