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.
event schedule
Friday, March 20
The Durham Hotel
Check-In and Reception
Mezzanine Balcony
5 – 5:30 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
Mezzanine Room
5:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Provost Alec Gallimore
Abbas Benmamoun, Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Keynote
Mezzanine Room
5:45 – 6:20 p.m.
Terrie Moffitt, Nannerl O. Keohane University Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Networking Dinner
Mezzanine Room
6:20 – 7:30 p.m.
Optional: Social Gathering
The Roof
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 21
Rubenstein Arts Center
Check-in and Breakfast
Studio 124
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast Remarks From President Vincent Price
Studio 124
9 - 9:30 a.m.
President Vincent Price
Conversation With Provost Alec Gallimore
Studio 124
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Provost Alec Gallimore
Networking/Reflection Break
Studio 124
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Expanding Your Impact and Amplifying Your Voice as Tenured Faculty
Studio 124
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Activity by Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, James L. Vincent Distinguished Professor of Leadership
Networking Lunch and Leadership Conversation
The Lounge
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Provost Alec Gallimore in conversation with Coach Mike Krzyzewski
Stretch Goals: New Research and/or Professional Directions
Studio 124
1 - 2 p.m.
George Truskey, R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Maria Wisdom, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Path to Full and Distinguished Professor
Studio 124
2 - 2:40 p.m.
Abbas Benmamoun, Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Aaron Franklin, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the Pratt School of Engineering
Thavolia Glymph, Peabody Family Distinguished Professor of History
Networking/Reflection Break
Studio 124
2:40 - 3 p.m.
Fireside Chat: The Future of Student Engagement and Your Role in it as Tenured Faculty
Studio 124
3 - 3:45 p.m.
Moderated by Sherilynn Black, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
Lee Baker, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Suzanne Barbour, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School
Envisioning Yourself as a Leader
Studio 124
3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Activity by Angela Passarelli, Associate Professor of the Practice of Business Administration
Closing Reception With Families and Guests
The Lounge
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.