Congratulations & Welcome to Team Fuqua Class of 2023!
We are so incredibly excited to welcome you to the Fuqua Family and show you what we're all about. While we would have loved for you all to join us in Durham this weekend, we've done our best to create a virtual experience for you to get a glimpse into life at Duke.
Below you'll find zoom links for all sessions. We also have a selection of pre-recorded content and other resources (e.g. housing guide, club overview, a message from alumni, etc.) available at the very end for those looking to learn more about specific topics. *If you need a disability-related accommodation and are unable to view all of the posted content, please contact: bluedevilweekend@fuqua.duke.edu and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
But first, a welcome note from us, your BDW Co-Chairs, and a glimpse into what our first year here at Fuqua was like. Enjoy!
Friday, April 16
11:00 - 11:20am EST | Kick-Off & Welcome
We'll kick-off the day with welcome messages from Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions, and your BDW Co-chairs. Join us for a live viewing at the link below:
*Reminder: Don't forget to attend your Financial Aid chat at the designated time if you signed up for one prior to the event.
12:20 - 12:45pm EST | Break
1:30 - 2:00pm EST | Break
2:30 - 2:40pm EST | Break
3:10 - 3:30pm EST | Break
5:00 - 5:10pm EST | Break
5:10 - 6:00pm EST | Durham Housing Chat
Learn more about housing options here in Durham from a live panel of current students living in a variety of options. For more information, see the housing resources at the end. Panelists include Class of 2022 students: Blair Esbin, Victoria Bright, Katie Kanner, Sharon Nwaebube, Kristin Papiersk, Tyler Skinner.
*Submit your questions and upvote existing questions ahead of time using this link. You can submit anonymously if you wish.
6:00 - 6:15pm EST | Break
6:15 - 7:45pm EST | Trivia Night with your Buddy Group!
Join us for a fun Friday night of virtual trivia! You'll be on a trivia team with your BDW buddy group and compete with your fellow and future classmates!
*You will receive information via email directly from your assigned Fuqua buddy.
7:00 - 9:00pm EST | *Optional: Entrepreneurship Startup Session: Fuqua Fast Pitch
Saturday, April 17
9:00 - 9:55am EST | *Optional: International Student Panel
Live panel session featuring Samira Wellemeyer, Director, International Programs Office and current, international students Chard Milante (Asia Business Club - 2022), Tracy Ba-Taa-Banah (Business in Africa - 2022), Enrique Serrano (European Club - 2022), Gia Song (Greater China Club), Radhika Singhal (INDUS - 2022), and Milagros Favre (Latin America Students Association - 2022).
*Submit your questions and upvote existing questions ahead of time using this link. You can submit anonymously if you wish.
9:30 - 10:00am EST | *Optional: Coming with Your Partner Session
Joint session for admitted students coming to Fuqua with their partners.
10:30 - 10:40am EST | Break
10:40 - 11:40am EST | Academic Preview Session
*Choose one of the three sessions to attend for the entire hour. Recordings will be posted for further viewing.
*Please read this article in preparation for Professor McDevitt's session.
11:40am - 12:00pm EST | Break
12:00 - 1:15pm EST | *Optional Lunch & Class of 2023 Hangout
Join your future classmates for a casual, lunch time hangout session! There will be breakout rooms designated by different topics that you can drop in and out of as you please. Bring your lunch and chill the entire time, or simply stop in and stay hello!
2:50 - 3:00pm EST | Break
3:50 - 4:00pm EST | Break
4:00 - 5:00pm EST | Real Talk Student Panel
Join us for a live session with your BDW Co-Chairs and their fellow classmates, without Admissions or administrators, to ask any lingering questions you might have about life at Fuqua.
*Submit your questions and upvote existing questions ahead of time using this link. You can submit anonymously if you wish, so ask all of those burning questions you have!
Check out additional content & resources below:
The 2021 Blue Devil Weekend Slack Channel
- Click here to directly join!
- If you are already familiar with Slack, you can simply “Add the workspace” which is: BlueDevilWeekend2021
*If you have any questions about this process, check out the Slack 101 resource, or feel free to reach out to Seth Ohemeng-Appiah (seth.ohemeng-appiah@duke.edu) for specific questions and troubleshooting.
Durham Apartment Map
- 1) 501 Estates Apartments
- 2) Chandler at University Tower
- 3) Belmont Apartments
- 4) Lofts at Lakeview
- 5) Station Nine
- 6) Berkshire Ninth Street
- 7) 810 Ninth Apartments
If you are looking to purchase and work with a realty company, check out the options below:
Check out the housing guide below for more information and details!