An Evening with Lori Bennear, Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment

Wed Oct 15 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

The Westin Richmond | Lakeside

Duke Richmond
Publisher/HostDuke Richmond
An Evening with Lori Bennear, Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment
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Co-sponsored by the Nicholas School of the Environment & The Duke Campaign
Join us for a special evening with Lori Bennear, Stanback Dean of Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment.
Nicholas School of the Environment alumni Jamie Christensen M.E.M.'22 and Peter Durette A.B.'95 will speak with Dean Bennear about her vision for the school. Dean Bennear will share her priorities as a new leader and how the Nicholas School is partnering across Duke to advance bold solutions for the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
This gathering is also a wonderful opportunity to connect and network with fellow Duke alumni, family, and friends engaging in stimulating conversations and true Blue Devil spirit.
Event Schedule
6:00 PM – 6:55 PM | Check-in, refreshments, and informal conversation.
7:00 PM – 7:05 PM | Program starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Welcome by Judy Pahren A.B.'84, P'21, P'25, Duke Richmond Co-Chair.
7:05 PM – 7:10 PM | Introductions by Peter Durette A.B.'95, Nicholas School Board of Visitors.
7:10 PM – 7:50 PM | Fireside chat hosted by Jamie Christensen, M.E.M.'22.
7:55 PM – 8:00 PM | Closing remarks by Judy Pahren A.B.'84, P'21, P'25.
8:00 PM – 8:25 PM | Networking.
$35 per person includes hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine. Registrants may bring guests.

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Refund policy for this event: Refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 5 business days before the date of the event. Please expect this amount to post on your credit card statement in about 10 business days. More information on the Event Refund Policy.

Registrants will be given an opportunity to submit questions for the speaker during registration.
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The Westin Richmond, 6631 West Broad Street,Lakeside, Virginia, United States

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