Field Day 2008

Join the Nicholas School of the Environment & Earth Sciences
for Field Day on Saturday, April 12, 2008

Friday, April 11

Saturday, April 12

8:30am	Continental Breakfast Levine Science Research Center, Hall of Science
9:00 - 10:00 am	“Saving Species” Speaker:  Stuart Pimm, Doris Duke Professor of Conservation Ecology, Nicholas School of the Environment Levine Science Research Center, Love Auditorium
12:30 - 5:30 pm	Field Day festivities will be held at the Troy Couch Farm site in Duke Forest. Mix and mingle with classmates and friends at the Annual Field Day Celebration. * Live Music on the front porch * Traditional games * Barbecue cooked by our own students $12 per person / Children 12 and under free. Tickets will be sold at the event. No pets please Map to Couch Farm (.pdf) >

It’s Also Reunion Weekend for 3’s and 8’s . . . So there is a lot going on and you can take advantage of other Duke Reunion Weekend activities. Information is available online at the Duke Alumni site. Registration and payment may be required through the University Alumni Office for some events.  Duke registration is not necessary if you plan to attend only Dr. Hinton’s talk and/or Field Day.

You can also make a gift to one of our Annual Funds in honor of your reunion by going to the Nicholas secure giving web page.

Maps & Directions For maps to popular campus locations and reunion event sites, driving directions and more, check out Duke Online Maps. Directions to Field Day event:  Map to Couch Farm (.pdf) >

Airlines

American Airlines is offering reunion alumni 5% off most applicable American published fares in effect at the time of the reservation. To make reservations at the special discounted rate, alumni must call 800-433-1790 or log on to www.aa.com and reference Star File (promotion code) #A4048AC

[PLEASE NOTE: The above discount DOES NOT apply to airline tickets purchased from other websites, and cannot be used in conjunction with other discounted fares such as military/government, senior, etc.]

Ground Transportation

Please identify yourself as a Duke alumnus/a in order to receive the lowest possible rate.

• Charlene's Safe Rides: 919-309-7233 (make reservations online at    http://www.charlenesaferide.com/alumni.html)
• RDU Airport Taxi Service: (919) 840-7277
• Dave's Airport Transportation Services: 919-632-5509
• Durham's Best Cab Company: (919) 680-3330 (highly recommended)
• ABC Switchboard (Major taxi dispatcher for multiple independent companies): (919) 682-0437

Avis Rent-a-Car offers reunion alumni special car rental rates, which may be obtained by calling (888) 754-8878. The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number for Duke reunion alumni is D003122. (Please note: April is a busy time for car rental agencies, so make your reservations early.)

Hotel Information

You may also find accommodations by checking travel web sites such as hotels.com, orbitz.com or travelocity.com.

Please contact the hotel directly should you need to cancel your hotel reservation.

Reunion Parking:

Reunion Parking_Map >   
In general, you may park in any legal parking space in any parking zone; no one may park in zones marked yellow or red, or in fire lanes. Cars parked in these areas will be towed at the owner’s expense. Parking will be especially challenging during the day on Friday, when students and employees will be using most available spaces.  After 4:30 p.m., more spaces will be open for alumni use.

Childcare

The Reunions Office has several options for babysitting and child care. Rates vary, and class members are urged to make arrangements for sitters as soon as possible, since services are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Thee Nanny Service -- (919) 341-0911 or NannySrv@cs.com (Patricia Bass, contact); www.nannyservice.com
•  Parents’ Relief – (919) 567-3030 or parentsrelief@aol.com (Pat Wright, contact); www.parentsrelief.com

Nicholas School, Duke University and the Office of Alumni Affairs assume no liability or responsibility for any childcare service, including those listed above.

Durham Area Golf Courses

Additional Information about Durham

Visit the Durham Convention and Visitors' Bureau for additional places to stay and things to do around Durham.

Visitors with Disabilities

Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about any physical access provided, please contact Michele Wittman Robinson (mwittman@duke.edu or 919-613-8039) in advance of your participation or visit.

Other Field Day questions can also be directed to Michele.