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