January 28 - February 3

Preview
1. BSAI Fashion Show: Learn How to Walk
2. Finer Womanhood Week: The Best Week Ever, presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
3. Karamu Audtions and Applications for Exec
4. AMP Study Nights and Study Abroad Opportunities
5. STUD and Baha'i Club Meetings

BSA Announcements
The Social Committee has planned a session for interested persons to learn how to walk for the BSAI Fashion Show on Tuesday at 9:15 pm at the Devil's Den (Central Campus). This event is not mandatory for try-outs however, routines will be taught - the same routines that you will be required to perform at try-outs. Ladies, please wear 3" stilettos. Fellas, please wear dress shoes.


Campus Announcements
Apply for Common Ground '08! Common Ground, the CRR's annual retreat (typically held in the fall), will be held in the Spring for the first time! It will take place over Thursday February 21st (departure at 5:30pm) to Sunday February 24th (arrival at 4:30pm). The retreat is free, and will be the most rewarding weekend you've ever had!Apply here! Applications are due February 8th!http://www.duke.edu/web/racerelations/retreats/

Apply for the executive board for Karamu Drama Group! Karamu Drama Group, who brought you Conditions of Color, Lifetimes on the Street, and Breathe, is looking for creative, committed people who want to build on Karamu's legacy. Apply for a position on the executive board by sending an email to Ashley Wright (anw6) or Lola Owolabi (fso) by February 1st.

In need of a quiet, comfortable place to study? Start your semester off right by taking advantage of AMP study nights! Every Sunday night from 8-11pm AMP will be hosting Study Nights in the Mary Lou. You need not be a member of the AMP program to participate, just come prepared to get some serious homework and studying accomplished!

SOPHOMORES! Apply for the Accenture Student Empowerment Program. Accenture is one of the world's leading management consulting, technology services and outsourcing companies, and ranks #8 on BusinessWeek's Best Places to Launch a Career list. The Accenture Student Empowerment Program is a three-year program targeted toward diverse sophomores with majors in business, computer science, and engineering. In addition to shadow days, networking events, and conferences, participating Accenture Fellows may intern with Accenture for two summers. For more information, please visit http://careers3.accenture.com/Careers/US/CampusConnection/StudentInitiatives/

Campus Events
Monday, January 28
Karamu Drama Group Spring Auditions at 7:00 pm in the Multicultural Center (Bottom Level of Bryan Center). Karamu will present Lynn Nottage's play "Fabulation of the Re-education of Undine" this spring in Reynolds Theater. There are roles for both women and men. See the Info Desk for Audition Packets and Sign Up Times or contact anw6@duke.edu

The "Never Say Never" Nu Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents "How We Got Where We Are: Discovering Your Career Path" at 7:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams. A panel of professionals from various fields will discuss their career paths and provide helpful tools and tips for success.

Students to Unite Duke (STUD) Meeting at 8:00 pm in the Multicultural Center. Join us for our first STUD meeting of the semester. We are ready to get to work, so bring a friend and your ideas.

Tuesday, January 29
The "Never Say Never" Nu Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents "A Quilt Stitched with Love" at 6:00 pm in Gilbert-Addoms Down Under. Design patches for a quilt that will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

Karamu Drama Group Spring Auditions at 7:00 pm in the Multicultural Center (Bottom Level of Bryan Center). Karamu will present Lynn Nottage's play "Fabulation of the Re-education of Undine" this spring in Reynolds Theater. There are roles for both women and men. See the Info Desk for Audition Packets and Sign Up Times or contact anw6@duke.edu

BSAI Fashion Show: Learn How to Walk at 9:15 pm in the Devil's Den (Central Campus). This is not mandatory for try-outs however, routines will be taught - the same routines that you will be required to perform at try-outs. Ladies, please wear 3" stilettos. Fellas, please wear dress shoes.

Wednesday, January 30

Off-Campus Housing Fair at 11:00 am on the main floor of the Bryan Center. Representatives from popular apartment complexes and property managers with houses and apartments off East Campus, as well as Duke Police, Residence Life & Housing Services, and City of Durham representatives will be available to answer any and all questions about living off campus.

"Making the Most of your Summer: Study Abroad Opportunities" at 6:00 pm in East Duke 204D (building to the right of White Lecture Hall). Not sure what you're doing for the summer yet? Do you want to take advantage of Duke's wonderful resources to have a life changing experience? Come join the Africana Mentoring Program for an awesome program about opportunities for study abroad during the summer. Directors from the Office of Study Abroad and a few of your very own peers who have done summer study abroad will be on hand to answer all of your burning questions and help guide you through the process. Pizza will be provided.


The "Never Say Never" Nu Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents "Etiquette Dinner" at 6:30 pm in the LGBT Center. World-renowned etiquette instructor Sharon Hill will be joining us for an etiquette lesson and discussion of her new book! Afterwards, we will be dining at the Washington Duke. The first 15 attendees to the session eat for free!

Thursday, January 31
The "Never Say Never" Nu Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents "Varsity Blues: Duke Basketball vs. N.C. State" at 9:00 pm in the WEL Media Room. Come watch the game and enjoy snacks with Nu Omicron.

Friday, February 1

Duke Baha'i Club presents "His Eyes are as a Flame of Fire: Exploring the Mystical Path of Divine Unity" at 5:30 pm in the Multicultural Center. The purpose of this discussion is to see with new mystical vision the Light of Religious Harmony, in contrast to past visions and interpretations producing religious conflict. This is a 5-6 week lecture series and will be held once a week in the Multicultural Center Lounge. IT'S OPEN TO EVERYONE!

The "Never Say Never" Nu Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents "Kitty Kat Chit Chat" at 7:30 pm at Armadillo Grill. Come out for dinner, conversation, and fun.

Saturday, February 2

The "Never Say Never" Nu Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents "So Sweet Fantasy Date Auction and After-Party" at 9:00 pm at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life. Bid on dates with some of the finest from Duke and other surrounding universities! All proceeds from the auction go towards the March of Dimes.

January 21 - January 27

Preview
1. MLK Commemoration
2. BSAI Fashion Show Interest Meeting
3. Roc The Mic
4. 4 Little Girls
5. Career Conference 2008
6. Rhapsody in Red

BSA Announcements
Please, Please, Please do not forget that Monday is not a day off, but a day ON.

The Social Committee will have its BSAI Fashion Show Interest Meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the Multicultural Center (Bryan Center, lower level). Short! Tall! Thick! Thin! and everyone in between!

Campus Announcements
Are you a current sophomore or junior in the social sciences, humanities, biological sciences, physical sciences, or engineering, with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher? Then Northwestern University's Summer Research Opportunity Program may be for you! The program is eight weeks in length and includes faculty supervised research, enrichment activities (i.e. graduate school application workshop, writing and public speaking workshops, etc.), and a research conference for students from traditionally underrepresented groups and students who are interested in graduate school. The application deadline is February 10. For more information, visit http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/studentlife/multiculturaloffice/research/srop/

If you like mathematics and would like to learn how quantitative methods can be applied in the study of human health, then the Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences at the Harvard School of Public Health is for you! This intensive 4-week program will introduce you to the fields of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health & Social Behavior, and Environmental Health, and possibly convince you that this is the career direction you've been looking for! Potential applicants should have an interest in public health as a career, working in academia, research centers, community organizations, governmental public health agencies etc. Room and board plus living stipend of approximately $1700/month is provided if accepted. For more information, visit http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biostats/diversity/summer/spb-intro.html

Looking for another course this semester? There is still space in AAAS 119S - Special Topics: America in Black and Brown (CCI, ALP, CZ, Seminar). Crosslisted with History 106S, LIT 162ZS. This class will attempt to deepen our understanding of the 1960s by showing the centrality of actions taken by people of Color on and off college campuses across the United States. The class meets W F 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM (Science Building). Don't be dissuaded by the time slot!

Are you a member of the Class of 2010 and interested in humanities, social sciences, or physical sciences? Then you should apply for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program. The fundamental goal of this program, now in its 11th year at Duke, is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities who plan to pursue PhDs in core fields in the arts and sciences. The deadline for applying this year is March 7. For more information, visit http://www.aas.duke.edu/mmuf/. The program will be hosting an informational dinner at the end of the month.

Are you a member of the Class of 2010? Participate in the MLT Career Prep Program! This 12-month program is designed to prepare minority 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, and four all-inclusive leadership development trips. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are due by February 29. For more information, please visit http://www.ml4t.org

Campus Events
Monday, January 21
African Children's Choir at 3:00 pm in Page Auditorium. Free and open to the public, the African Children's Choir performs throughout the world bringing hope and joy to everyone they meet while shining the spotlight on the plight of children in Africa. It is comprised of children ages seven to eleven. Each child in the Choir has lost one or both parents to poverty and disease. The Choir members are ambassadors for all children in Africa who have become orphans because of the AIDS pandemic.

Durham: A Self Portrait at 7:00 pm in Griffith Film Theater. This documentary film highlights the history of one of the South's most remarkable communities. The Durham story mirrors America's own amazing journey over the past century, in all its glory and vexation. It includes more than 70 original interviews, and rarely seen film and photo images, about the "real Durham."

Tuesday, January 22
BSAI Fashion Show Interest Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Multicultural Center. Come get information on this year's show, expectations, and the audition schedule! Bring your friends! Also, if you're interested in helping out backstage with hair, makeup, clothing design, or set design, please come to this meeting!

Rock the Mic at 8:15 pm in the LGBT Center. Come out and vibe with the brothers of the AAX Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma as they revel in a night of live music, spoken word, comedy, and other forms of creative expression. They are always looking for new performers that would like to showcase their talents so if you are interested in performing, email ktn@duke.edu

Wednesday, January 23
Million Meals Project at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at North Carolina Central University. In collaboration with NCCU, Duke University will be participating in this service opportunity for students to package 80, 000 nourishing, dehydrated, rice-soy meals. The meals that the volunteers package for Stop Hunger Now will then be sent to crisis-burdened areas and school lunch programs to feed children in developing countries such as Ghana, Bolivia, and Haiti. Transportation will be provided to NCCU from Duke. Please email jlo15@duke.edu to sign up for shifts.

Pablo Francisco Show at 8:30 pm in Page Auditorium. Pablo Francisco, a comedian featured on Comedy Central and MAD Tv, will be the first high profile comedian to perform at Duke since Mo Rocca. Get excited to have a great time! Tickets are $15 for Duke Students, $20 for general public.

Thursday, January 24
Screening of "4 Little Girls" at 6:00 pm in Schiciano Auditorium, CIEMAS Building. In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. BGPSA presents this historic movie. On a Birmingham Sunday morning, September 15, 1963, while attending Sunday school, four little girls were brutally murdered when a bomb ripped through the basement of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. The bombing was one in a series of racial attacks against Black people across the country but one that had a tremendous impact on America.

N-word Forum at 7:30 pm in White Lecture Hall. Join the Omega Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for an analytical debate and discussion with a multicultural undergraduate student panel and with scholars such as Mark Anthony Neal and James Peterson from Bucknell University, expert analysts on hip-hop culture. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, January 26
Career Conference 2008 at 12:00 pm in the Bryan Center and other locations on West Campus. The Fannie Mitchell Career Conference is a casual day when a huge number of Duke Alumni return to campus to share their wisdom and experience with current students. It's an opportunity for us to explore and learn more about a wide variety of careers, especially those you may have never considered. Come as you are, leave inspired. You must register at http://www.dukealumni.com/conference

Rhapsody In Red: A Night in Classic Hollywood at 7:00 pm at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Join the ladies of the Lambda Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for an evening of fine cuisine, live jazz music, and entertainment. There will also be an exhibit highlighting African American presence in Hollywood. Ladies and gentlemen, dress to impress in elegant evening wear and come ready to enjoy the rich culture of classic Hollywood. Proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Raleigh. Tickets can be bought online by visiting http://dukecard.duke.edu/rhapsody

January 14 - January 20

Preview
1. BSA Committee Meetings
2. Young Trustee Application
3. Marian Wright Edelman, keynote speaker of Duke's MLK Celebration
4. Alternative Spring Break
5. Career Center Mock Interviews
6 Mellon Mays Fellowship
7 Pre-MLK Film Screening
8. Career and Summer Opportunities Fair

BSA Announcements
The Outreach Committee will be having it's first committee meeting of the semester on Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm in the Multicultural Center. Please contact Sydney (spt4@duke.edu) if you have any questions.

The Talking Drum Staff will be meeting on Monday, January 14 in the BSA office. Come out and help plan for the Spring publications of the Talking Drum!

The BSAI Planning Committee will be meeting on Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 pm in Bell Tower 113.

Apply Now! Become the 2008 Young Trustee and have a lasting impact on Duke. The Young Trustee is a voting member of the Board of Trustees, representing the voice of the undergraduate students. No specific qualifications are required. Applications are due Friday, January 18th. For more information, duties, and the application form, visit http://student.groups.duke.edu/Young_Trustee_Application

Campus Announcements

Are you interested in completing community service during Spring Break? The Community Service Center is sponsoring two trips for alternative spring break trips. In Tuba City, Arizona (March 8-15, 2008), students will have the opportunity to tutor K-8 students on the Navajo Reservation and to visit the Grand Canyon. In New Orleans, Louisiana (March 9-16, 2008), students will volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in rebuilding homes that were destroyed by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. For an application, contact Jennifer O'Connor (jlo15@duke.edu)

Could you use some practice interviewing before the internship recruiting season begins? If so, the Career Center will be conducting mock interviews for Juniors and Sophomores who want some practice and feedback to prepare for upcoming interviews. Mock interviews will take place on January 17th and 18th in 03 Page Building and will be conducted by corporate recruiters. Each student may sign up in eRecruiting for a 45-minute slot. The deadline to register for mock interviews is Tuesday, January 15 at 11:59 pm. To register for a mock interview:

1. In eRecruiting (http://duke.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp), in the "Search" field search for "Career Center Mock Interviews" under Jobs.

2. Submit your resume and a general cover letter addressed to the Career Center, expressing your career/position interest. You do not have to address it to a specific person for mock interviews.

3. Sign up for an interview time on the Mock Interview schedule that matches your career interest or the schedule marked ALL CAREERS.

Are you a member of the Class of 2010 and interested in humanities, social sciences, or physical sciences? Then you should apply for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program. The fundamental goal of this program, now in its 11th year at Duke, is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities who plan to pursue PhDs in core fields in the arts and sciences. The deadline for applying this year is March 7. For more information, visit http://www.aas.duke.edu/mmuf/. The program will be hosting an informational dinner at the end of the month.

Are you a member of the Class of 2010? Participate in the MLT Career Prep Program! This 12-month program is designed to prepare minority 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, and four all-inclusive leadership development trips. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are due by February 29. For more information, please visit http://www.ml4t.org

The Women's Center has temporarily relocated to 306 Alexander Drive, Central Campus, due to impending construction at Few. Please note that the Lower Lounge in the Few location will continue to be available for use by students and staff through the spring 2008 semester. To reserve this space for events and meetings, please contact Debora Robinson at 684-3897.

Need cash for Spring Break? The Duke Annual Fund Phonathon Program needs you! The program is looking for a few good student callers for the spring semester to telephone alumni and parents around the country. In some circumstances, the goal is to solicit their support for their current campaign. In other cases, representatives call current fiscal year donors to thank them for their support of Duke and let them know how important it is. Student representatives are paid $8.50/hour with chances for raises and promotions. Work-study is NOT a requirement, but it is helpful. Representatives choose their own schedule and are required to work two nights a week, but may work more than two nights if space is available. To apply and find more information, please visit http://annualfund.duke.edu/pages/phoneapply.htm

Campus Events

Monday, January 14
BSA Talking Drum Staff Meeting at 7:00 pm in the BSA Office. Come and learn how you can contribute to the Spring publications of the Talking Drum!

Pre-MLK Film Screening of "Durham: A Self Portrait" at 7:00 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. The MLK Day publicity committee needs to make a promotional video for a documentary that will be showing on the night of the MLK Holiday. The film examines race and class relations in Durham through the 20th century. Dinner will be provided!

Tuesday, January 15
Career and Summer Opportunities Fair at 10:00 am in the Bryan Center. There will be 110 companies and organizations that are actively recruiting Duke students for jobs and internships at the fair. They represent a variety of industries and disciplines. For a complete list of companies registered to attend, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/yq5qzn

Duke in the Andes Information Meeting at 9:00 am in the Alpine Bagel (West Union Building). Duke in the Andes is a comprehensive study program - Duke's only in South America - that incorporates course work, service learning, homestays with local families, and fabulous excursions. All course work is in Spanish, so applicants must have completed Spanish 76 prior to departure.

MAPS, ARC, and SNMA present "The Secret of my Success: How I got an A in Organic Chemistry" at 7:00 pm in 103 Bryan RESEARCH Building. Meet other Duke pre-meds and share your secrets for academic success.

Wednesday, January 16

Goldman Sachs Summer Information Session at 6:30 pm at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Come and learn more about Goldman Sachs summer and spring internship opportunities. The application deadline for all divisions is Thursday, January 17 by 12:00 pm. Apply online at http://gs.com/careers and through the Career Center.

BSA Outreach Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Multicultural Center. Come and learn how you can work with the outreach committee!

Humanity in Action Informational Session at 6:00 pm in 201 Flowers Building, West Campus. Come out and learn about fully-funded summer fellowships in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, New York, Paris, and Warsaw focusing on current minority and human rights issues in the host countries and the development of international human rights institutions and doctrines.

Thursday, January 17

Goldman Sachs Quantitative Career Opportunities Presentation at 10:00 am in Von Canon Room A, Bryan Center. Come and learn about internships available for students interested in banking and finance. The application deadline for quantitative career opportunities is Thursday, January 17 by 11:59 pm. Apply online at http://gs.com/careers

Friday, January 18
Hoof 'N Horn presents The Rocky Horror Show at 8:00 pm in Shaefer Theatre, Bryan Center. Tickets will be available at the door but may also be purchased on the Plaza. Performances of the show will be at 8 pm on the following dates: January 19, January 24 - January 26.

Sunday, January 20
Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children's Defense Fund and civil rights lawyer, speaks at Duke's 2008 MLK Commemoration at 3:00 pm in Duke Chapel. This event is free and open to the public so make sure you get there early for a good seat!

Save the Date!

Attention: All women undergraduate students who are considering a career in business. The Forte Foundation Career Lab is an opportunity to explore possibilities for your career, get information on different industries, network with women from leading companies and business schools, and learn how a MBA can fit into your career plans. The Forte Foundation Career Lab will occur on February 11 from 4:30 pm to 8:45 pm in the Von Canon Rooms of othe Bryan Center. To register and learn more about the Forte Career Lab, visit http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=4227