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Date/Time
Thursday, November 14, 2024
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration will open in late September with invitations being sent via email.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., with the event program beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Penn Pavilion, Duke University (West Campus)
Join us for 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 a presentation from Duke Forest Executive Director Sara Childs on the intertwined history of the Forest and the University from its founding through its first hundred years. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the future of the Duke Forest moderated by Duke University President Vincent Price.
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 President Vincent E. Price 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
- Sara Childs: Executive Director of the Duke Forest
- Dr. Nicki Cagle: Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science and Policy
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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