Supported by Duke and Fuqua Alumni Assoc. Our group provided a platform for valuable business networking and insights. Jon Vague served as the Founding Chair.
and various initiatives and centers, alum Jon Vague organized in 2014 this energy industry affinity networking and insight group to gather alumni and friends in quarterly events and virtually. Duke University is one of the world’s leading academic institutions, with strong programs in the study of global business and the complex relationships between policy, the environment and energy. Duke alums
03/20/2015
“The Morality of Fossil Fuels, Human Development and the Environment," an interactive discussion with Ron Harrell, Chairman Emeritus of Ryder Scott Company, about “The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels,” by Duke alum and philosopher Alex Epstein.
Controversial Energy and Environment Theme Triggers High Interest and Participation for The Dukes Energy Breakfast Discussion on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at St. Regis Houston Hotel's Re*****on Restaurant Red Room
Do not be left out of "The Morality of Fossil Fuels, Human Development and the Environment"! While the group’s breakfast event is almost at full capacity, there is still time to register through Duke Alumni Association. The required registration closes the night of Monday, March 16, and registration cannot be done at the event. At The Dukes Energy Breakfast Discussion on March 19, Mr. Ron Harrell, Chairman Emeritus of Ryder Scott, will deliver a PowerPoint presentation on a large screen, walking participants through the main arguments in “The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels,” by Duke alum and philosopher Alex Epstein. Harrell, an accomplished petroleum engineer and former industry executive, will welcome diverse viewpoints. There is no need to read the book in advance. Be ready to share ideas and viewpoints to enrich our group’s dialogue. Breakfast will be punctually served in the St. Regis Houston Hotel's Re*****on Restaurant Red Room at 7:15 am. The Red Room will open to participants at 7 am.
Can you afford missing our Energy Breakfast Discussion Meeting, March 19, 2015, St. Regis Hotel, Houston? This is a unique opportunity to hear from respected oil industry leader and discuss hot issues recently raised by a Duke alum in a new book.
“The Morality of Fossil Fuels, Human Development and the Environment: Separating Facts from Fiction”
An interactive discussion with Ron Harrell, Chairman Emeritus of Ryder Scott Company, about “The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels,” by Duke alum and philosopher Alex Epstein (reading the book is not required to participate).
03/04/2015
The Dukes thanks each of our 25 attendees for a fun evening of networking with new and old friends! Sample energy and services companies represented at meet-up: Chevron, Statoil, Shell, NRG, Schlumberger , Weatherford, Baker Hughes, FMC Technologies, Schlumberger Consulting, Votorantim, Kuraray, Mitsubishi, Modec, Mexico Energy Intelligence, Energia.com, Xodus Subsea, RPS Consulting, Rothbridge Capital, Citi Group, Sirius Solutions and NLV International.
02/08/2015
On Mexico and its energy industry and policy.
