Events, Conferences and Seminars
The Duke Endowment occasionally holds events related to our grantmaking and to our program area work in child care, health care, higher education and rural church. We also post handouts and presentations from previous events on this website. View upcoming events below, or browse our archive to access resources and materials from previous events.
Events
2011 Convocation on the Rural Church
- When:
- August 22, 2011 - August 24, 2011
- Where:
- Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation Hotel - Myrtle Beach, SC
- Category:
- Rural Church
Description
Robb Webb, director of the Rural Church program area, discussed the ministry of The Duke Endowment at the 2011 Convocation on the Rural Church. View the presentation.The Convocation on the Rural Church is an opportunity for leaders from rural churches in the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church, Duke Divinity School, and The Duke Endowment to come together for worship, plenary sessions, workshops, and conversation about the state of the rural church and how it can engage in even more vibrant ministry and mission. The 2011 Convocation on the Rural Church will be centered on the theme of “Down to Earth Faith.”
Online Registration for the 2011 Convocation on the Rural Church will open on May 25, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. Please register promptly, as registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces fill up very quickly.
Connecting Life and Learning
The Citizen Schools program at Lowes Elementary encourages students to stay in school.
Undergraduate Research
Davidson Research Inititative provides hands-on research opportunities for undergraduates.
Quality Center Connects N.C. Hospitals
Safety and quality officers like Joan Wynn work with the Quality Center to improve hospital care.
