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Duke University’s Centennial Celebration Kickoff

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
4
5:15 PM
Tickets Required

Save the Date

January 9, 2024

One event.

100 Years

in the making

Featuring

Ken Jeong headshot

Ken Jeong ’90

Lisa Borders headshot

Lisa Borders ’79

Coach K headshot

Coach K

Student Performance Groups

  • Devils En Pointe
  • Duke Chinese Dance
  • Duke Dhamaka
  • Duke Temptasians
  • Hoof ’N’ Horn
  • Nakisai African Dance Ensemble
  • On Tap
  • Rhythm and Blue
  • Something Borrowed Something Blue
  • Speak of the Devil
  • Street Medicine

Winter Chill Reception

immediately following in Wilson Recreation Center/Card Gym

5:30 p.m.

Open to Duke faculty, staff, students, alumni, and invited guests

No ticket required

Fun wintry-themed food, beverages, activities, and giveaways

Centennial Celebration Kickoff Event Details

Dress 

Dress for the Centennial Celebration Kickoff event and the Winter Chill Reception is business casual or Duke spirit wear. 

Event Entry Policy for Centennial Celebration Kickoff event and the Winter Chill Reception

  • All bags and purses must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12” x 12” x 6” or 
  • Small clutches/wallets that fit in the palm of the hand – no larger than 8” x 5” x 1.” 
  • Bags not meeting these specifications are not permitted. Bag check is located in Scott Family Pavilion

Rain Plan 

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Winter Chill Reception has been moved indoors to the Wilson Recreation Center/Card Gym.

Parking 

For those who are driving to the Centennial Celebration Kickoff event and/or the Winter Chill Reception, parking will be available in Science Drive Garage. Shuttle service will be provided for guests parking in the Science Drive Garage. The shuttle will deliver guests to Whitford Circle right outside of Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Accessible parking will be available on the 2nd floor of the Science Drive Garage, in addition to accessible shuttles that will drop-off & pick-up at the Whitford Circle from 3pm – 8:30pm.