October 15 - October 21

Preview
1. Win a prize by completing our survey!
2. Final Honors Application
3. Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship
4. Sheryl Lee Ralph Performance
5. Joe College Day 2007

BSA Announcements
Attention BSA General Body! BSA and the Career Center want to hear from you! We want to know what's working and what's not in regards to preparing you for life beyond Duke. Below you will find a link to a quick survey that will allow us to gain a better understanding of what you want and what you feel will help your experience here at Duke and beyond. As a bonus, the first 100 people to respond will be automatically entered into a drawing for four $25 gift certificates to the Streets at Southpoint Mall. So please take a few minutes and tell us how we can work better for you! (http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB226ZXJ8DEZ5)

We know it's only October, but it won't be too long before we are saying goodbye to the Class of 2008!! We are looking for creative, motivated, and outgoing upperclassmen to help the Black Student Alliance send off the senior class in the right way. The FINAL HONORS CHAIRPERSON will work closely with BSA Exec in the creation, preparation, and implementation of Duke's BEST commencement program. Interested? For applications please email Vanecie (vbd@duke.edu). Applications must be submitted electronically to Vanecie no later than 9:00 pm on Monday, October 22, 2007. No late applications will be accepted. Strong candidates will be invited to interviews.

Make sure you pick up a copy of the new *Talking Drum* in the BSA office!

Campus Announcements
If you are a JUNIOR and interested in teaching, The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color program may be for you. Information and application materials are in 02 Allen Building. Please see Dean Bryant for a conversation.

Looking for paid internships that will take your career to the next level now? Why wait until you graduate? INROADS is the nation's largest non-profit source of salaried, summer corporate internships for talented students of color. Students participate in these internships for 2-4 summers during college and earn $10-$25/hr. Most of them receive offers for full-time positions, upon graduation. Applications may be submitted until March 2008. For more information, visit www.INROADS.org or contact Michael Baptiste at mbaptiste@INROADS.org

Are you interested in a business career? Are you looking for an internship opportunity? Forte Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the number of women business leaders by providing networking opportunities and information support. Visit www.fortefoundation.org for more information.

Campus Events
Monday, October 15
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. presents "Bridging the Gap: A Look at a Flawed System of Meritocracy for Latinos and other Minorities" at 7:00 pm in Social Psychology, Room 130. This discussion challenges the concept of color at Duke University and at other institutions nationwide. Please come out for an eye-opening discussion with statistical and sociological support, with guest speaker Eduardo Bonilla-Silva.

Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity Informational Session at 7:00 pm in Languages 211, West Campus. Come learn about PSP and rush events for the semester. For mor information, please contact Michael Anderson at cma22@duke.edu.

Tuesday, October 16
Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity Informational Session at 7:00 pm in Languages 211, West Campus. Come learn about PSP and rush events for the semester. For mor information, please contact Michael Anderson at cma22@duke.edu.

Life After Teach for America at 7:00 pm in Von Canon C, Bryan Center. Come hear from prominent Teach for America alumni about their experiences in medicine, law, and business-and how their time in the classroom shaped their journey to where they are today. There will also be FREE FOOD!.

On the Reel: Black Love & Relationships Film Series presents "Something New" at 7:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. This series is being held in collaboration with WOMENST150S/AAAS199S - Black Love: Romantic Relationships and the African American Experience taught by Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes. A brief discussion may follow each viewing. Open to All! Popcorn Provided!

Wednesday, October 17
John Amaechi Program at 7:30 pm in Page Auditorium. Formerly of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Utah Jazz, Amaechi was the first openly gay basketball player in the NBA. He is a renowned spokesperson for the civil rights movement and a New York Times-bestselling author.

Thursday, October 18
The Progressive Party at 10:00 pm in the Duke Coffeehouse, East Campus. Everyone involved with progressive causes and activities is invited to this great opportunity to meet people and build connections with other progressive groups, recruit people for your group and boost attendance at your events, learn about all the events and activities on (and off) campus, and, most importantly, have fun hanging out with other cool people.

Saturday, October 20
Duke University Union presents Joe College Day 2007 on Saturday, October 20 beginning at 2:00 pm and ending at 1:00 am on Sunday on Main West Campus Quad. Get ready for a free Duke University Music Festival featuring 6 nationally touring bands, food vendors and craft vendors.

Local Events
Sheryl Lee Ralph Performance on Monday, October 15 at Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill. Carolina Union Activities Board and the Kappa Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. present "Sometimes I Cry": the loves, lives, and losses of women affected by HIV/AIDS as performed and written by Sheryl Lee Ralph. Tickets are $5 for the general public and can be purchased either over the phone by calling the Memorial Hall Box Office at (919) 843-3333, or in person. For more information on the performance, please visit http://www.sometimesicry.org

Have a great week!