Saturday, January 26, 2008

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.

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