About this Showcase

Visit the City of Durham, NC in the heart of the Research Triangle and join Duke University leaders and community experts to explore strategic planning in an ever-changing landscape. Through engaging presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will examine how institutions can advance community-engaged scholarship, foster economic mobility, strengthen their roles as anchors, and promote community health and well-being.

Highlighting Duke's Strategic Community Impact Plan and featuring campus and community partners, the showcase will highlight innovation, evidence-based practices, and emerging opportunities to create meaningful impact both within and beyond the university. Attendees also will experience Durham's unique assets, culture, and collaborative spirit.

Whether you are shaping institutional strategy, advancing research, or building community partnerships, this meeting offers teams a valuable forum for learning, connection, and inspiration.

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Who should attend?

This TRUCEN Showcase is open to all faculty, staff, and administrators at R1 institutions with active Campus Compact membership. Registration is limited to a total of 50 participants. Teams are encouraged to attend. 

Meet the Featured Speakers:

Stelfanie Williams

Vice President for Community Affairs
Duke University

Vincent E. Price

President 
Duke University

Logistics

Wednesday, September 30th      

  • 5:30 -7:30 PM: Reception

Thursday, October 1st

  • 8:00 - 8:30 AM: Breakfast                                                                                   
  • 8:30 - 8:35 AM: Welcome and Logistics                                                
  • 8:30 - 9:15 AM: Vision and Strategy                                                       
  • 9:20 - 10:00 AM: Panel: Centering Community Engagement in Scholarship
  • 10:00 - 10:15 AM: Break
  • 10:15 - 11:00 AM: Panel: Anchoring Economic Mobility with Communities
  • 11:05- 11:50 AM: Panel: Grounding Community in Health and Wellness
  • 12:00- 1:15 PM:  Lunch 
  • 1:15 - 1:30 PM: Break
  • 1:30 – 2:15 PM: Panel: Clarifying University-Community Engagement
  • 2:15 – 3:30 PM: University teams exercise and reflection 
  • 3:30 – 4:00 PM: Well-being Activity 
  • 4:00 - 4:15 PM: Information for the Evening and Next Day 
  • 6:30 – 8:30 PM: Optional dinner in Durham

Friday, October 2nd

  • 8:00 - 8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 8:30 – 8:45 AM: Welcome                                                                             
  • 8:45 – 10:15 AM: Reflecting on Our Contexts/Strategies for the Future
  • 10:15 - 11:00 AM: Report Out                                                                            
  • 11:00 - 11:15 AM: Finale and Farewell

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Boulevard Durham NC 27705

Guests may make reservations online using the reservation booking link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/11999?groupID=5339262

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Guests can also contact the hotel’s reservations department by calling 919-490-0999. Please reference TRUCEN (1224318)

For specific questions regarding your travel or participation, please contact:
Michelle Benham at michelle.benham@duke.edu

For questions on TRUCEN and Campus Compact, please contact:
Anthony Sorrentino at amedina@compact.org 

  • Registration and program materials/events for this event are free.
  • Attendees will be responsible for travel and lodging.
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