The DukeConnect Challenge is currently underway! Stay tuned-in to this website to track the progress of the 8 competing cities and see who will win a personalized career event. Rankings will be updated bi-weekly starting on June 1, and the winner will be announced on October 12.
DukeConnect is a database for Duke alumni and students to search for and connect with alumni who are willing to give career, life-stage, and other general advice. DukeConnect is not an employment database, it is simply a resource intended to bring the Duke community together in a forum of ideas, advice, and common interests.
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What is the DukeConnect Challenge?
The DukeConnect Challenge is a competition between regional clubs to see which one can increase the percentage of area alumni in DukeConnect the most. Participating cities need a minimum of one representative (teams are encouraged!); international and smaller clubs are also encouraged to join. If your club has already gotten involved (as indicated by the map, right) and you would like to help, please contact networking@daa.duke.edu. The winning city gets a high-quality career event personalized and coordinated especially for them!
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Which cities are competing?
The following cities are competing in the Challenge (click the tag on the map above to learn who the is representing the club):
Duke Club of Colorado
Duke Club of New York
Duke Club of Northern California
Duke Club of Phoenix
Duke Club of the Puget Sound (Seattle)
Duke Club of San Diego
Duke Club of Washington, DC
Duke Club of West Palm Beach
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My city isn't competing, but I'd like to help.
Speak with your local club president (or send an email to networking@daa.duke.edu) about coordinating a DukeConnect-themed event in your city.Click here to learn about the types of events Duke clubs around the country are hosting, or check out the list below to learn other ideas for DukeConnect recruitment.
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Recruitment ideas for participating cities:
Listen to this webinar for a list of recruitment ideas.
Incorporate the DukeConnect message - add the DukeConnect blurb (above) to your website, and include it in all communications sent by your club.
Encourage your club's board and AAAC volunteers to register, along with any other groups with whom the club regularly communicates.
Use online social networking tools, including the Duke Alumni Directory.
Plug DukeConnect at all club events; consider creating DukeConnect-themed events with a laptop so that attendees may register on the spot.
Print DukeConnect flyers to hand out whenever possible (templates below).
