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ore than 300 Dukes f rom 24 d if ferent states and three coun t rie s lac ed up t heir hiking boots for the inaugural Dukes Hike, held June 4–13. Hikers picked a location and distance that fit with their lifestyles and then headed outside to enjoy the great outdoors. Col lectively, hikers logged more than 430 miles over the course of 10 days. From the event proceeds and hike donations, we raised $9,424 for the Madi son Vision Fund, which provides flexible dollars that support programs through out the university. In the past, Madison Vision Fund dollars have been used to develop new programs, retain excep tional talent, build strategic partnerships, enhance safety and security around cam pus, and so much more. Thank you for supporting Dukes! Jessica Olivo (’03) and Connecticut Dukes Alumni Club members hike through Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut.
With #FlatDukeDog in her backpack, Jordan Perlish (’17) says “Go Dukes!” from Douthat State Park in Millboro, Virginia. 48
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(Above): Laura West (’17) treks around the Pyramid of the Moon (Pirámide de la Luna) in Teotihuacán, Mexico. (Left): Shelley Allen Leader (’75) logs nearly 10 miles with her dog Bear. The pair hiked the Cascade Creek Trail in San Juan National Forest, Colorado.
