The Black Student Alliance would like to thank everyone who attended our Thanksgiving Dinner with Duke Africa and SOCA, the Karamu Performance, and the United in Praise Gospel Concert. We hope that all of you have safe and relaxing break!
Campus Announcements
Calling all SOPHOMORES! Calling all SOPHOMORES!!! Want an internship at an elite investment bank this summer? The internship includes: A $5,000 scholarship towards tuition and/or expenses PLUS a hefty salary, an opportunity to participate in Credit Suisse's 10 week rotational program and mentoring by Junior and Senior Professionals at Credit Suisse. For more information and the application email Vanecie at vbd@duke.edu!
Are you a member of the Class of 2010? Apply to be a MLT Career Prep Fellow! The MLT Career Prep Program is a comprehensive 12-month program designed to prepare students for fast track entry level jobs. Skills training includes one-on-one career coaching and planning, exclusive exposure to leading companies, national networking with young professionals, four all-inclusive leadership development trips. You DO NOT have to be a business major. Applications are due November 30. For more information, visit http://www.ml4t.org/cp/index.aspx
Apply to the John Spencer Bassett Memorial Fund! Interested in sponsoring a public lecture? Starting a new publication? Completing an experimental undertaking in the humanities? If your special project will add to the intellectual vibrancy of the undergraduate community, please do not hesitate to apply for financial support! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and may be emailed to Samson Mesele at szm@duke.edu. For more information, visit http://student.groups.duke.edu/Bassett_Fund
The INROADS Program seeks high performing Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American Indians tudents for internship opportunities with some of the nation's largest companies. Their rigorous career development training process will challenge you to commit to excellence and raise the bar on your personal expectations. Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis, so APPLY NOW to secure your spot. For more information, visit http://www.inroads.org
"Davis Projects for Peaces" is an opportunity for undergraduates to receive funding for innovative grassroots project to be implemented this coming summer. If you have an exciting, worthy project for which you would like generousfunding in summer 2008, please submit an electronic 3-page application to nkeul@duke.edu by Friday, December 7. The application should include a 2-page proposal and a 1-page budget. An ad hoc nomination committee will evaluate the proposals and submit to the Davis UWC Scholarship Program one Duke nominee and one or two alternates by February 15. Winners will be notified in mid-March. For further information about the Davis Projects for Peace Scholarship, please visit the website at <https://webmail.duke.edu/horde/services/go.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdavisprojectsforpeace.org%2F>
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions currently has several paid job opportunities for students.*Hosting Co-Coordinator* (Work/Study only; spring semester). Admissions is seeking a hosting co-coordinator to recruit, train, and connect current first-year student hosts with prospective, admitted students. Primary job responsibilities include recruiting first-year students to host students overnight, matching first-year and prospective students, and serving as a resource for prospective students and their families. First-year students are particularly encouraged to apply. If interested, please send a brief statement about yourself and your work availability to emily.almas@duke.edu.
*Winter Break Assistants* (late December-mid January). Admissions is looking for very reliable, dependable, and hardworking students to assist with opening mail and processing applications. We are looking for students who will be able to work full time, for at least 2-3 weeks, in late December to mid-January and will be in the Durham/Duke area. If you are interested, send an email with resume toStephen.McLaughlin@duke.edu. Applicants do not have to have work/study for this job.
Save the Date!
The Duke Student National Medical Association (SNMA) will be hosting its Annual Fundraising Silent Auction at the Mary Lou Center for Black Culture on Saturday, December 1st at 7:00 pm. Entrance is $5 and the attire is elegantly casual. Buffet style meal and entertainment will be provided. Funds will be used to support the annual activities of the SNMA - medical trips to Congo, Gambia and Dominican Republic, merit scholarships to deserving high school students starting college, mentorship of elementary school students interested in medicine, advising of pre-medical students, the annual Martin Luther King Banquet, etc. If you're free come on out, bring a friend and get started on your Christmas list!
