Celebrate New Academic Year Tonight With 'Forever Duke Block Party'
Chapel Drive closed for most of Aug. 29 between Duke University Road, traffic circle
The Duke Alumni Association invites all Duke students,
staff, faculty, alumni and friends to kick off the new academic year Monday,
Aug. 29, with the Forever Duke Block Party.
The event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside
Forlines House, 614 Chapel Dr.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the Chapel
Drive extension between Duke University Road and the traffic circle, beginning
at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29. That extension of Chapel Drive will be closed to
traffic from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Forever Duke is a university-wide party including
live music by Delta Rae and free food, all surrounded by a festive atmosphere
to celebrate the first day of classes. The event will be held rain or shine.
Registration is recommended but not required
for this family-friendly event.