Celebrating the Milestone of Becoming a Long-Term Partner in Duke’s Future
Durham, NC, March 20–21, 2026
This gathering is intended to provide newly tenured faculty with an opportunity to reflect and strategically consider the next phase of their careers through discussions led by senior faculty and leaders. The full program includes a celebratory dinner, career planning activities, presentations by senior faculty and networking opportunities with faculty across a broad range of disciplines at Duke.
Preliminary event schedule
(Please check back for updates)
Friday, March 20, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Reception at The Durham Hotel
The Durham Hotel 2nd Floor Balcony
Welcome & Keynote Address
The Durham Hotel Mezzanine Room
Networking Dinner
The Durham Hotel Mezzanine Room
Optional: Social Gathering
7:30 p.m., The Roof at The Durham Hotel
Saturday, March 21, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Check-in and Breakfast at the Duke University Rubenstein Arts Center
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Breakfast Conversation With Campus Leaders
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Networking/Reflection Break
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Expanding Your Impact and Amplifying Your Voice as Tenured Faculty
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Remarks From Campus Leaders
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Networking Lunch
Rubenstein Arts Center Lounge
Stretch Goals: Professional Reflection and Goal Setting
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Path to Full and Distinguished Professor
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Networking/Reflection Break
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Engaging Students as Tenured Faculty
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Envisioning Yourself as a Leader
Rubenstein Arts Center Studio 124
Closing Reception With Families and Guests
Rubenstein Arts Center Lounge