October 27-November 2

Preview

1. Upcoming BSA General Body Meeting

2. Minority Scholarship Opportunity

3. Be PRHOactive

4. Spring 2009 class registration

5. 9th Annual WILD Conference

6. SEO Final Information Session

7. Overheard at Duke

8. Community Service Week

9. Nourish Week

10. DukeEngage Programs

11. Man on Wire

12. "America the Beautiful" Documentary

13. Kickin' It with the Deltas

14. Jazz at the Mary Lou

15. Devil's Eve

16. University/Cultural Fund Proposals

17. Sweeney Todd

18. Billy Bragg

19. Duke Football vs. Wake Forest

**EARLY VOTING ENDS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST. MAKE SURE TO LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD AND VOTE!!!**

Awards and Achievements

BSA would like to thank everybody who helped plan this year's Heritage and Hope Dinner as well as those individuals who attended, spoke, and performed.

We would like to commend Karamu and United in Praise on their great performances this weekend.

Congratulations Duke Football on your 10-7 win against Vanderbilt during their Homecoming Weekend this past Saturday. 

Congratulations Duke Women's Basketball on your Blue and White Scrimmage

Congratulations Men's Soccer on your win against Virginia.

BSA Programs

BSA will be having its third general body meeting in November. This will be an opportunity to voice your opinions about BSA this year. What have we been doing well? What should we improve? This will be your chance to let us know what you think. 

Academic Events

Minority Scholarship Opportunity

The Raleigh Durham Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Inc. is accepting applications for its 2008 scholarship program awarding graduate and undergraduate scholarships to deserving minority candidates. They are inviting African American students to take part in their 2008 scholarship essay contest. This year's them is "Catalyst of Change." The application and guidelines can be found at www.rdumba.org. 

Monday, October 27th

The Omicron Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. presents Be PRHOactive from 7:00-8:30 in West Duke 105. This is a workshop style event featuring representatives from ACES, the Career Center, and Academic Advising. An ACES representative will help to explain the new ACES system just in time for registration. An internship coordinator from the Career Center will be able to provide information regarding applying for internships and how they can help you in the future. An academic advising dean will provide valuable information regarding planning for your major, graduation, and a four year plan.

 

Wednesday, October 29th

Class registration begins today. Make sure to bookbag your classes before your registration window opens.

Saturday, November 1st

Remember to attend The 9th Annual Women in Leadership Development (WILD) conference from 10:00 am-5:00 pm at Duke if you have registered.

Career Opportunities

Monday, October 27th

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) is hosting its final information session from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. One-on-one application, resume, and interview presentation and review with an SEO recruiter will take place on Monday, October 27th from 11:00 am-4:00 pm and on Tuesday, October 28th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm in the Multicultural Center. SEO is the nation's premier summer internship program for talented students of color leading to full-time job offers. Freshmen interested in pre-internship preparation, sophomores and juniors particularly interested in finance, corporations, and philanthropy internships, and seniors interested in law internships are encouraged to attend.

Thursday, October 30th

The Career Center Diversity Liaison Team presents Overheard at Duke at 7:30-8:30 pm in the Multicultural Center. Join a candid discussion about majors, careers and life after Duke. You will be given a chance to ask your own questions and to hear from a panel including Duke administrators, Fuqua Business School students, and the Director of the Career Center. The discussion will focus on tips to best market your liberal arts background for any plan you have after Duke and what to do if you feel pressured to think only about consulting an banking jobs. Register for this event at eRecruiting.

The following companies will be having information sessions this week:

Monday, October 27th

IBM Corporation from 5:00-6:15 pm in Von Canon C

Medtronic, Inc. from 8:00-9:15 pm in Von Canon B

Tuesday, October 28th

Teach Kentucky from 5:00-6:15 pm in Sanford 224

MPR Associates from 6:30-7:45 pm in Teer 203

Wednesday, October 29th

Peace Corps from 5:00-6:15 pm in Sanford 05

Oracle from 6:30-7:45 pm at Millennium Hotel

Thursday, October 30th

Schlumberger from 5:00-6:15 pm at the Washington Duke Inn

Community Service Events

Community Service Week

Monday, October 27th: Attend the Forum on Service at Home and Abroad from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Thomas Reading Room in Lilly Library. Join past DukeEngage participants as they share their summer immersive experiences and relate them back to the service activities they participated in prior to DukeEngage and upon their return.

Tuesday, October 28th: Join Mayor William "Bill" Bell and Vice President of Durham and Regional Affairs, Dr. Phail Wynn, as they facilitate discussions with representatives of Durham's major political parties about local, state, and national issues that may impact you this election year. 

Wednesday, October 29th: Attend the Community Service Fair from 12:30-3:30 pm in the Bryan Center and explore ways to get involved with community service activities through campus service clubs working with the Service Leadership Council (SLC). The Community Service Center is also co-sponsoring Jazz at the Mary Lou with the Mary Lou Williams Center at 9:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Donations will be accepted to support Project Share and to help purchase holiday gifts to Durham individuals and families in need during the holiday season.

Friday, October 31st: Participate in the Community Service Center's Annual Fall Carnival from 4:00-7:00 pm on East Campus Quad. Children of Duke employees and children attending schools within the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership.

Nourish Week

Nourish International (NI) is a service organization that strives to reduce poverty through student action. NI is hosting its first week with the following events

Tuesday, October 28th: Carve your own pumpkin and grab some tea lights in preparation for Halloween from 4:00-7:00 pm on the BC Plaza

Wednesday, October 29th: Listen to some oldies and R&B performed by the TROSA Band from 5:00-7:00 pm on the BC Plaza. A Hunger Lunch will be served.

Thursday, October 30th: Learn more about Nourish International from the Director and Founder of Nourish International at 7:30 pm in the Duke Coffeehouse. This will be followed by a social with the opportunity to meet members of other progressive, activist, service, and entrepreneurial communities at Duke.

DukeEngage Programs

DukeEngage will be hosting information sessions about 2009 DukeEngage programs throughout the week in McClendon Commons in Undergraduate Admissions on Campus Drive. For a schedule of these meetings, visit http://dukeengage.duke.edu.

Social Events

Man on Wire

Freewater Presentations presents Man on Wire on Thursday, October 30th from 7:00-8:00 pm and from 9:30-10:30 pm, on Friday, October 31st from 9:30-10:30 pm in Griffith Film Theater in the BC. Admission is free for Duke students.

Tuesday, October 28th

The documentary "America the Beautiful" will be playing from 7:00-9:00 in Griffith Theater in the BC. This film analyzes the question of whether America has an obsession with beauty. The film examines the degree to which social values, the media, and the fashion industry produce a narrowly defined notion of beauty and how it impacts our lives.

 

The Lambda Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents Kickin' It with the Deltas from 7:00-9:30 pm in Armadillo Grill in the BC. Grab some food and join in an insightful discussion about the documentary "America the Beautiful."

Wednesday, October 29th

Enjoy live jazz music, light hors d'oeuvres, and beverages at Jazz at the Mary Lou at 9:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Late night fare and drinks can be purchased at the Faculty Commons.

Friday, October 31st

DUU and Campus Council present Devil's Eve from 8:00-10:00 pm on West Campus Quad. Start your Halloween night the right way with food, kegs, music and prizes for the craziest costumes.

 

Cultural Events

University/Cultural Fund Proposals for Spring 2009

The deadline for University/Cultural Fund proposals is November 17, 2008 at 5:00 pm. All undergraduate student organizations with an OSAF fund code are eligible to apply. In order to qualify for funding, a member must attend a mandatory information session. This week's sessions will take place on Monday, October 27th from 2:00-3:00 pm, Wednesday, October 29th from 4:00-5:00 pm, Thursday, October 30th from 2:00-3:00 pm, and Friday, October 31st from 1:00-2:00 pm in the Multicultural Center. The application and guidelines can be found at http://mcc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/resources/ucfund/overview.htm.

Sweeney Todd

Hoof 'n' Horn and the Department of Theater Studies present Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd is a killer thriller musical about the barber who did away with his customers with a flick of his razor and and then had his lover serve up the remains in tasty meat pies. This play will be performed on Thursday, October 30th from 8:00-10:00 pm, Friday, October 31st from 8:00-10:00 pm, Saturday, November 1st from 8:00-10:00 pm, and on Sunday, November 2nd from 2:00-4:00 pm. All performances will take place in Reynolds Theater. 

Saturday, October 1st

Duke Performances presents a performance by Billy Bragg from 8:00-9:00 pm in Page Auditorium. Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and political activist who will perform a set of original protest songs including odes to civil liberty, lost love, and standing your ground. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the Box Office.

Athletics

Saturday, November 1st

Duke Football will play Wake Forest at 3:30 pm at Wake Forest. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.

October 20-October 26

Preview

1. BSA Pre-Performance Mixer

2. BSA Heritage and Hope Dinner

3. Michael Steele and Harold Ford Jr. Debate

4. Academic Info Advising Night

5. Majors Fair

6. Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Conference

7. Careers in Policy and Other Interesting Areas

8. DukeEngage Week 

9. School Days

10. Jazz at the Mary Lou

11. Parents Reception with Trinity Deans

12. Pratt Seminar and Cook Out

13. "Day of Absence" 

14. Sweeney Todd

15. University/Cultural Fund Proposals

16. MCC Chats

17. United in Praise (UP) Parents Weekend Concert

18. A Cappella Showcase

19. Duke Jazz and Djembe Ensemble

20. Duke Chorale and Symphony Concert

21. Savion Glover Performance

22. Duke Football vs. Vanderbilt

**PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE!! EARLY VOTING IS LOCATED IN THE OLD TRINITY ROOM IN WEST UNION UNTIL NOVEMBER 1ST**

Awards and Achievements

BSA would like to thank Homecoming Weekend Co-Chairs Edna Chukwurah and Charisma Nelson, Director of Programming Amanda Turner, and everybody else who helped with planning BSA Homecoming activities. We would also like to thank everybody who attended our events throughout the week.

BSA would like to congratulate Ms. Chandra Guinn and the Mary Lou on the Mary Lou Williams Center 25th anniversary programs this past weekend.

We would also like to commend Duke Football's effort against Miami this past Saturday.

BSA Programs

Parents and Family Weekend

BSA Pre-Performance Mixer

BSA will host a pre-performance mixer for Karamu's performance of "A Day of Absence" on Friday, October 24th from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Schaefer Lobby in the Bryan Center. This will be a time to meet and mingle with leaders of black student groups around campus. Cocktail attire is preferred. 

BSA Heritage and Hope Dinner

The BSA Heritage and Hope Dinner will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 6:30-8:30 pm in Great Hall. This is an annual dinner held during Parents and Family Weekend to honor the history of diversity at Duke. There will be a keynote speaker and a variety of student performances. Registration is required for this event. Please be sure to send an e-mail to bmr7@duke.edu with your name and party count (including yourself) to guarantee seating at the dinner by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st AT 5:00 PM. Cocktail attire is preferred.

Other BSA Events

Michael Steele and Harold Ford Jr. Debate

BSA, in conjunction with DUU and Hart Leadership Program, will be hosting a debate between Michael Steele (chair of GOP Action Committee) and Harold Ford Jr. (Chair of the Democratic Leadership Conference) on Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:30-9:00 pm in Page Auditorium. Both African-American officials will be talking about issues relevant to college students today. Be sure to pick up your free ticket at the Box Office. If you have a question you would like to be asked of the two political officials, please send them to DukeBSAPresident@gmail.com.

Talking Drum

Contribute to the Talking Drum! BSA's Talking Drum magazine is always welcoming new writers, photographers, and layout staff. If you are interested in getting involved, e-mail Talking Drum Editor Aisha Turner at ant4@duke.edu or at DukeBSATalkingDrum@gmail.com

Academic Events

Monday, October 20th

Are you a freshman or sophomore and are still confused about your future career? The Career Center presents Academic Advising Info Night from 6:45-8:30 pm in Von Canon. The following sessions will take place:

Summer Internships and Opportunities--Von Canon A at 7:00 pm

Study Abroad--Von Canon B at 7:00 pm

Entrepreneurship at Duke--Von Canon B at 7:30 pm

Planning for Law, Business, Graduate, or Health Professions School--Von Canon A at 8:00 pm

Does My Choice of Major Matter?--Von Canon B at 8:00 pm

Light refreshments will be served at this event.

Tuesday, October 21st

The Majors Fair will occur from 11:00 am-4:00 pm in the Bryan Center. Speak with faculty and students in the various majors at Duke and learn about opportunities for research, service, and experience in the academic programs. Also find out how majors translate to careers.

Friday, October 24th

The 9th Annual Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Conference will take place on Saturday, November 1st from 10:00 am-5:00 pm at here at Duke. The WILD Conference is a one-day leadership program designed specifically for college females. This year's theme, "Making Connections," focuses on how to make the critical connections necessary to become a leader. This conference is a collaboration among Triangle-area colleges and universities. The registration deadline is Friday, October 24th. A registration fee of $15 is required. To find more information and to register, please visit http://www.ncsu.edu/csleps/leadership/wild.htm

Career Opportunities

Tuesday, October 22nd

The Career Center presents Careers in Policy and Other Interesting Areas from 6:30-8:00 pm in Flowers 201. A distinguished list of panelists will be on hand to share their career stories and provide practical advice for students interested in investigating careers involving policy as well as problem solving, making  a difference, advocating, community organizing, and much more. Light refreshments will be served at this event. RSVP at Duke eRecruiting

The following companies will be having information sessions on the following dates:

Monday, October 20th

Carney, Sandoe & Associates from 6:30-7:45 pm in Von Canon C

Daiichi Sankyo from 8:00-9:15 pm in Sanford 03

Tuesday, October 21st

CGI from 6:00-7:15 pm in Sanford 04

MicroStrategy from 6:30-7:45 pm in Von Canon C

Compellent Technologies from 8:00-9:15 pm in the Multicultural Center

Wednesday, October 22nd

Edwards Lifesciences from 5:00-6:15 pm in Von Canon C

JPMorgan from 5:00-6:15 pm in the Washington Duke Inn

Stryker Instruments from 6:45-8:00 pm in Schiciano Auditorium in CIEMAS

FBI from 8:00-9:15 pm in Rubenstein Hall 153

Thursday, October 23rd

Deutsche Bank Interview Skills Workshop from 6:30-7:45 pm in the Washington Duke Inn

Ogilvy & Mather (Advertising company)  from 8:00-9:15 pm in Von Canon A

Community Service Events

DukeEngage Week

Throughout the week, DukeEngage will be hosting information sessions on specific upcoming programs, a fair of past student projects, and much more. For a complete schedule of events, visit http://dukeengage.duke.edu.

Thursday, October 23rd

Over 300 eighth-graders will be invited onto Duke's campus to take a tour of the university and its campus for a day. The goal of School Days is to encourage eighth-graders to choose a college track for their courses in high school, so that they can attend college. Duke student volunteers are needed to serve as student guides for this event. To sign up, please contact Stacey Craig at stacey.craig@duke.edu or 919.668.1o33.

Social Events

Wednesday, October 22nd

Take time to relax at Jazz at the Mary Lou at 9:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Enjoy live jazz music, light hors d'oeuvres, and beverages at the event. Late night fare and drinks can be purchased at Faculty Commons.

Saturday, October 25th

Dean George McClendon invites parents of Trinity sophomores, juniors, and seniors for refreshments and conversation with the deans of Trinity College of Arts & Sciences from 10:30-11:30 am in the West Union Faculty Commons.

The Pratt School of Engineering Seminar will occur from 10:00-11:00 am in Griffith Theater. The seminar will be followed by the Pratt Engineering Cook Out from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Pratt Plaza.

Cultural Events

"Day of Absence"

Karamu Drama Group presents "Day of Absence," an ironic piece using a reversal of minstrelsy to depict a rural southern town as it struggles to solve the disappearance of all of the black townspeople.  The play will be performed on Friday, October 24th at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 pm with doors opening at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $5 an can be purchased at the Box Office or at http://tickets.duke.edu

Sweeney Todd 

Hoof 'n' Horn and the Department of Theater Studies presents Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd is the killer thriller musical about the barber who did away with his customers with a flick of the razor and then had his lover serve up their remains in tasty meat pies. This play will be performed on Thursday, October 23rd from 8:00-10:00 pm, Friday, October 24th from 8:00-10:00 pm, Saturday, October 25th from 8:00-10:00 pm, and Sunday, October 26th from 2:00-4:00 pm.  All performances will take place in Reynolds Theatre.

University/Cultural Fund Proposals

University/Cultural Fund applications are due on Monday, November 27th at 5:00 pm. Attendance at an informational meeting is required to apply. This week's meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 21st from 2:00-3:00 pm in the Multicultural Center. Information can be found at http://mcc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/resources/ucfund.

Wednesday, October 22nd

The Multicultural Center presents MCC Chats from 5:00-6:30 pm in the Multicultural Center. MCC Chats is a biweekly dinner discussion exploring various subjects in a relaxed and fun environment. This week's conversation will be about managing academics at Duke.

Friday, October 24th

United in Praise (UP) presents the Parents Weekend Concert and Reception from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Angle Amphitheater in the Duke Gardens. 

Student Affairs presents the Parents' Weekend A Cappella Showcase from 7:00-8:30 pm in Nelson Music Room (East Duke 201). This event brings many of Duke's talented and diverse a cappella singing groups together in concert. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children and Duke students.

The Duke Jazz and Djembe Ensemble will take place from 8:00-10:00 pm in Baldwin Auditorium. Percussionist Bobby Sanabria will be a guest artist for the night. Tickets are $5 for the general public and free for Duke students and senior citizens.

Saturday, October 25th

Duke Chorale, the Duke Symphony Orchestra, and the Duke Wind Symphony present the Parents' Weekend Concert from 8:00-9:30 pm in the Duke Chapel. Tickets are $5 for general admission and free for students and senior citizens.

Sunday, October 26th

Duke Performances is bringing famed tap dancer Savion Glover to campus from 8:00-9:00 pm in Page Auditorium. Called the greatest hoofer of his generation, Glover will perform in a way that breaks the barrier separating music and physical art.  Ticket prices range from $5 to $38 and can be purchased at the Box Office. 

Athletics

Saturday, October 25th

Duke Football will play Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt.

October 13-October 19

Preview

1. BSA General Body Meeting: Homecoming Pep Rally

2. First of Firsts: BSA Homecoming Kickoff Party

3. BSA Game Day Celebration

4. BSA Pre-Performance Mixer

5. BSA Heritage and Hope Dinner

6. Michael Steele and Harold Ford Jr. Debate

7. Presidential Debate

8. On-campus Early Voting Site

9. "The House that Toni Built at Random: Contemporary African American Fiction and the Shadows of the Black Arts Movements"

10. Ella Baker Tour

11. Soul on Soul: The Life and Music of Mary Lou Williams

12. Global Health Focus Program: Local and International Disparities

13. Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Conference

14. Fannie Mitchell Expert in Residence: Careers in Healthcare with Tia Simmons

15. Career Information Sessions

16. DukeEngage Information Session

17. School Days

18. Jazz at the Mary Lou

19. Campus Council Homecoming Pep Rally

20. NPHC Homecoming Step Show and After Party

21. Round Midnight

22. Mary Lou Williams Center 25th Anniversary Gala

23. President Brodhead's Homecoming Dance

24. "Diego and Me: Hendricks on Velazquez"

25. University/Cultural Fund Applications for Spring 2009

26. Duke Football vs. Miami

27. Duke Women's Basketball Blue and White Scrimmage

BSA Programs

Homecoming Weekend 2008

BSA General Body Meeting: Homecoming Pep Rally

We will be having our second general body meeting of the year on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. This is your chance to find out what is happening in October with BSA, hear from football players and coaches about the upcoming Homecoming game, and get hype for Homecoming 2008!!!!

First of Firsts: BSA Homecoming Kickoff Party

We will be hosting a party on Thursday, October 16th from 10:00 pm-2:00 am at Club 9 on Ninth Street. Come out as we kick off the first night of one of the biggest weekends in 2008. Celebrate Homecoming with BSA, friends, alumni, and students from area universities. Remember to bring your college ID and $5.00 to get in. Active members will get in FREE!! 

BSA Game Day Celebration

Join BSA and the Duke Football Office on the quad on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm to celebrate the team and get ready for the game. 

Parents and Family Weekend 2008

BSA Pre-Performance Mixer

BSA will host a pre-performance mixer for Karamu's performance of "A Day of Absence" on Friday, October 24th from 5:00-6:00 pm. This will be a time to meet and mingle with leaders of black student groups around campus. Cocktail attire is preferred. Immediately following the mixer, United in Praise (UP) will have a performance in the Duke Gardens' Angle Amphitheatre at 6:00 pm. The Karamu play will occur at 7:30 pm in the Bryan Center Schaeffer Theater with doors opening at 7:00 pm. An encore production will take place on Sunday, October 26th at 1:30 pm in the same location.

BSA Heritage and Hope Dinner

The Heritage and Hope Dinner will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 6:30-8:30 pm. This is an annual dinner held during Parents and Family Weekend to honor the history of diversity at Duke. There will be a keynote speaker and a variety of student performances. Registration is required to attend this year's event. Please be sure to send an e-mail to bmr7@duke.edu with your name and party count (including yourself) to guarantee seating at the dinner. Cocktail attire is preferred.

Other BSA Events

Michael Steele and Harold Ford Jr. Debate

BSA, in conjunction with DUU and the Hart Leadership Program, will be hosting a debate between Michael Steele (chair of the GOP Action Committee) and Harold Ford Jr. (Chair of the Democratic Leadership Conference) on Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:30-9:00 pm in Page Auditorium. Both African-American officials will be talking about issues relevant to college students today. Be sure to pick up your free ticket at the Box Office. If you have a question you would like to be asked of the two political officials, please send them to DukeBSAPresident@gmail.com by Sunday, October 19th.

Talking Drum

Contribute to the Talking Drum! BSA's Talking Drum magazine is always welcoming new writers, photographers, and layout staff. If you are interested in getting involved, e-mail Aisha Turner at ant4@duke.edu or at DukeBSATalkingDrum@gmail.com

BSA Executive Committee Office Hours

BSA Exec will be having weekly office hours in the BSA Office from 12:00-1:00 pm and from 3:00-4:00 pm on Mondays through Thursdays.

Election 2008

Learn the facts before you cast your vote!! Watch the third and final Presidential Debate from 9:00-10:30 pm. This debate will focus on foreign policy and can be viewed on several television stations.

Do you plan on voting in North Carolina? If so, you can register and vote on campus in the Old Trinity Room in the West Union Building on West Campus beginning on Thursday, October 16th and lasting until Saturday, November 1st.

   

Academic Events

Wednesday, October 15th

The Franklin Humanities Institute presents Wednesdays at the Center: "The House that Toni Built at Random: Contemporary African American Fiction and the Shadows of the Black Arts Movements" from 12:00-1:00 pm in John Hope Franklin Center 240. Dana Williams, English professor at Howard University and FHI-Mellon HBCU fellow, will be lecturing on this interesting topic.

Thursday, October 16th

The Department of Political Science presents the Ella Baker Tour at 4:30 pm in White Lecture Hall. This tour seeks to commemorate and reinvigorate the influence of the Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee (SNCC) by enlisting students and young activists to organize events for a multigenerational, intergenerational dialogue.  This event will be hosted by Frank Stasio from NC Public Radio and appearances by Annie Pearl Avery, Ira Grupper, Efi Nwangaza, Gwen Patton, Al Pertilla, and Theresa El-Amin.

 

Friday, October 17th

The Mary Lou Williams Center presents Soul on Soul: The Life and Music of Mary Lou Williams at 1:00 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Dr. Tammy Kernodle, Associate Professor of Music at Miami University (Ohio) will discuss the life and music of Ms.Williams in her book Soul on Soul, which tells the story of Williams' musical career and personal life. To learn more about Dr. Kernodle's biography of Ms. Williams, please visit http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=14371.

Global Health Focus: Local and International Disparities

Are you interested in global health and would like to learn more about this subject? If so, you should consider enrolling in the Global Health Focus for the Spring 2009 semester. The deadline for applications is this Friday, October 17th so hurry up and apply if interested. The following four courses are included in this focus:

Global Diseases

International Law and Global Health: This course is taught by a human rights lawyer from South Africa

Journalism and Public Health: This course is taught by a  journalist who covered West Africa for Le Monde for several decades

Global Health Issues: This course looks at health issues in the U.S. South.

Full course descriptions can be found at http://focus.aas.duke.edu/program/clusters/global_health.php. 

9th Annual Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Conference

This conference will take place on Saturday, November 1st from 10:00 am-5:00 pm here at Duke. The WILD Conference is a one-day leadership program designed specifically for college females. This year's theme, "Making Connections," focuses on how to make the critical connections necessary to become a leader. This conference is a collaboration among Triangle-area colleges and universities. The registration deadline for this conference is Friday, October 24th. A registration fee of $15.00 is required. To find more information and to register, please visit http://www.ncsu.edu/csleps/leadership/wild.htm.

 

Talk to Me: Open Office Hours with MLWC Director Chandra Guinn

Ms. Guinn will be holding weekly office hours on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the BSA Office, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center, and Thursdays at 3:00 pm in 208 Crowell (2nd floor of the Crowell Building on East Campus). No appointments necessary.

Career Opportunities

Thursday, October 16th

Are you interested in community and public health and would like to know how you can get involved now as a student and in the future? The Career Center presents Fannie Mitchell Expert in Residence: Careers in Healthcare with Tia Simmons from 6:00-7:00 pm in Flowers 201. Tia Simmons, MPH, CHES, RHEd serves as Medical Instructor with the Division of Community Health, Department of Community and Family Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. She is also responsible for the Division's community-based program, Learning Together. Visit Duke eRecruiting to register for this event and to sign-up for group advising with Tia Simmons. 

The following companies will be having information sessions on the following dates:

Thursday, October 16th

Visa from 5:00-6:15 pm in Von Canon A

SCANA from 6:00-7:15 pm in Rubenstein Hall, R149

Abercrombie & Fitch from 7:00-8:15 pm at the Vista Restaurant in the Washington Duke Inn

Green Corps from 8:00-9:15 pm in the Multicultural Center

Community Service Events

DukeEngage Information Session

Learn more about DukeEngage programs, including the application process and deadlines during this information session. This week's session will take place on Wednesday, October 15th from 4:00-5:00 pm in McClendon Commons in the Undergraduate Admissions Office on Campus Drive.

School Days

Help steer an 8th grader to aim for college! These students are selected by their teachers and counselors because they do not have any family members who have gone to college. Paired with another Duke student and a staff member, you will meet and walk with a group of 10 8th graders visiting from Durham middle schools on Thursday, October 23rd at 9:45 am or at 11:00 am. You will also receive a free lunch and t-shirt for participating in this event. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/4wy7wd and register for this event. For more information, contact Stacey Craig at 919.668.1033 or at stacey.craig@duke.edu.

Social Events

Wednesday, October 15th

Take a break from your busy schedule at Jazz at the Mary Lou at 9:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center and enjoy live performances by local musicians as well as Duke music students and special guest artists brought together by John Brown, Director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided with the option of purchasing late night fare and drinks in the Faculty Commons provided by Sage & Swift.

Friday, October 17th

Campus Council presents a Homecoming Pep Rally from 4:00-7:30 pm on Main Quad on West Campus. Enjoy live music, activities, free t-shirts and free Cookout while celebrating Homecoming 2008. 

NPHC presents the 2008 NPHC Homecoming Step Show at 8:00 pm in Page Auditorium. The Step Show After Party will take place in Great Hall after the show. Tickets can be purchased for $10.00 at the Box Office or for $12.00 at the door.  Tickets can also be purchased online at http://tickets.duke.edu/.

The Mary Lou Williams Center presents Round Midnight at 10:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Enjoy late night jazz and R&B with a guest artist. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

Saturday, October 18th

The Mary Lou Williams Center presents its 25th Anniversary Gala from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Von Canon rooms in the Bryan Center. This evening recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture and will include a dinner celebration. Tickets cost $50.00 for the public and $25.00 for students.

President Brodhead's Homecoming Dance will take place from 9:00 pm-1:00 am in Wilson Gym. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks while enjoying live bands and performances throughout the night.

Cultural Events

"Diego and Me: Hendricks on Velazquez"

DUU presents "Diego and Me: Hendricks on Velazquez" on Thursday, October 16th from 7:30-8:30 pm at the Nasher Museum of Art. American artist Barkley L. Hendricks talks about drawing inspiration for his own work from the Spanish old master, whose work is currently on view at the Nasher.

University/Cultural Fund Proposals

Are you a member of an undergraduate student organization with an OSAF fund code that would like to receive funding for Spring 2009 events? If so, apply for funding through the University/Cultural Fund. These applications are due on Monday, November 17th at 5:00 pm. In order to be eligible to receive funding, the member(s) of your organization drafting the proposal must attend one mandatory information meeting.  These meetings will occur on the following dates:

Tuesday, October 21st from 2:00-3:00 pm

Monday, October 27th from 3:00-4:00 pm

Wednesday, October 29th from 4:00-5:00 pm

Thursday, October 30th from 2:00-3:00 pm

Friday, October 31st from 1:00-2:00 pm

All of these meeting will take place in the Multicultural Center in the Bryan Center.  The application and guidelines can be viewed at http://mcc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/resources/ucfund/overview.html. Program evaluation forms for past events funded by the University/Cultural Fund are due on November 17th and can be found at http://mcc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/resources/ucfund/forms.html.  Please send any questions to Vivian at vcw@duke.edu.

Athletics

Saturday, October 18th

Duke Football will be playing its Homecoming game against Miami at 3:30 pm at Wallace Wade Stadium. Bring your Homecoming spirit to the game and support our team!!!

Sunday, October 19th

Duke Women's Basketball will be having its annual Blue and White Scrimmage at 2:00 pm in Cameron.

October 6-October 12

Preview

1. Service Opportunities Leadership (SOL) Information Sessions

2. "Freeing and Empire's Slaves" with Adam Hochschild

3. MLWC Art, Jazz and "Forrealness": A Dialogue with Artist-in-Residence Barkley Hendricks

4. Presidential debate watch

5. Wednesdays at the Center: "George Washington Williams: The Case of a Neglected American Hero"

6. Mid-semester grades report

7. Career information sessions

8. Charity Denim sale

9. DukeEngage Information Session

10. 2009 LDOC Chair Application

11. Sister's Circle

12. Jazz at the Mary Lou

13. MCC Chats

14. Don Quixote ballet

15. Men's Soccer vs. UNC

**BSA would like to remind everyone to REGISTER TO VOTE!!!!**

Awards and Achievements

The Black Student Alliance would like to congratulate everyone who survived the LSAT this past Saturday.

We would like to recognize the Duke Football's efforts against Georgia Tech last Saturday.

Congratulations to Mike Tauiliili for ACC Player of the Week for games played September 25th-September 27th. 

BSA Programs

BSA is still looking for student questions for our debate-style discussion between Harold Ford Jr. and Michael Steele on Wednesday, October 22nd. Please send questions to DukeBSAPresident@gmail.com

Contribute to the Talking Drum! BSA's Talking Drum is always welcoming new writers, photographers, and layout staff. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Talking Drum Editor Aisha Turner at DukeBSATalkingDrum@gmail.com or ant4@duke.edu. 

Don't forget to send in active membership applications to DukeBSACommunications@gmail.com

Academic Events

Service Opportunities Leadership (SOL) Information Sessions

Looking to be part of an intensive, yearlong, nationally-recognized leadership program from Duke undergraduates that combines academic study, community service, field research, critical reflection, mentoring, and leadership development? Come learn how to get involved in Service Opportunities in Leadership (SOL), part of the Hart Leadership Program based at the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy at their information sessions. Current and former SOL students will share their summer research and leadership experiences and how they have become engaged in the local, national, and international communities. These sessions will be held at the following times:

Wednesday, October 8th from 5:00-6:00 pm in Sanford Institute Room 05.

Wednesday, October 22nd from 5:00-6:00 pm in Sanford Institute Room 05

Contact SOL Program Coordinator Trisha Bailey at tab16@duke.edu.

Monday, October 6th

Duke Human Rights Center presents "Freeing an Empire's Slave" by Adam Hochschild from 5:00-8:00 pm in LSRC B101. Award-winning journalist Hochschild will speak about his recent work on the Abolitionist movement in 19th-century Great Britain. He authored King Leopold's Ghost, the basis for the film featured in this series. The event will be free and followed by a reception.

Tuesday, October 7th

The Mary Lou Williams Center presents MLWC Art, Jazz & "Forrealness": A Dialogue with Visiting Artist in Residence Barkley L. Hendricks led by Professor Richard J. Powell (Art, Art History and Visual Studies). Hendricks, 2008 Visiting Artist-in-Residence, will hold his first public event during his eight-week residency in the Mary Lou Williams Center at 7:00 pm. He will be visiting Duke University from October 1st-November 24th. A reception will follow.

The Mary Lou Williams Center presents "We're Watching...Are You?" at 9:00 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Watch the second presidential debate with a town hall meeting format, involving questions posed by audience members. Bring your own questions for the candidates and have a chance to win a prize.

Wednesday, October 8th

The John Hope Franklin Center presents Wednesdays at the Center: "George Washington Williams: The Case of a Neglected American Hero", a conversation led by Lea Fridman from 12:00-1:00 pm in John Hope Franklin Center 240. An African American historian and legislator, George Washington Williams played a key role in exposing the horrors of King Leopold's Congo and pioneered the concept of "crimes against humanity."

Friday, October 10th

Today is the last day for professors to report mid-semester grades to the Registrar's Office. 

Talk to Me: Open Office Hours with MLWC Director Chandra Guinn

Ms. Guinn will be holding weekly office hours on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the BSA Office, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm in the Mary Lou, and Thursdays at 3:00 pm in 208 Crowell Building (2nd floor of the Crowell Building on East Campus). No appointment necessary. 

Career Opportunities

The following companies will be having information sessions on the following dates:

Tuesday, October 7th:

McMaster Carr from 8:00-9:15 pm in the Washington Duke Inn.

Community Service Events

Monday, October 6th

The Duke Public Interest Law Foundation sponsors a Charity Denim sale from 10:00 am-5:00 pm in the Bryan Center. Designer denim jeans will be sold at heavily reduced prices with a portion of the proceeds from each pair of jeans funding public interest law fellowships for Duke Law students. Brands include Seven for all Mankind, True Religion, and iJeans.

Tuesday, October 7th

Learn more about DukeEngage programs, including the application process and deadlines during this DukeEngage Information Session. This final session will occur from 4:00-5:00 pm in McClendon Commons in the Undergraduate Admissions Office on Campus Drive.

Social Events

2009 LDOC Chair Application

Do you love LDOC and have creative ideas for this yearly celebration? Apply for the position of 2009 LDOC Chair!! Applications are due on Friday, October 10th. Applications can be found at http://www.tinyurl.com/4v3nuu. Contact Molly Bierman (mrb27@duke.edu) or Chamindra Goonewardene (cmg25@duke.edu) with any questions.

The Omicron Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. presents Sister's Circle from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Sister's Circl is a bi-monthly meeting of Duke's women of color to have frank and fun dialogues about all things pertinent to our lives. Come curl up on comfy couches with comfort foods while discussing everything from Duke to health to relationships to family to politics to sex...and everything in between. This month's talk will focus on the Palin Effect and what it means for women of color.

Wednesday, October 8th

Take some time to relax and enjoy some live jazz music at Jazz at the Mary Lou at 9:30 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Local musicians, Duke music students, and special guest artists are brought together by John Brown, Director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program, for this weekly event. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided with the option of purchasing late night fare and drinks at Faculty Commons provided by Sage & Swift.

Cultural Events

"MCC Chats"

The Multicultural Center presents "MCC Chats" on Wednesday, October 8th from 5:00-6:30 pm in the Multicultural Center. "MCC Chats" is a biweekly Wednesday dinner discussion series held in the Multicultural Center exploring racial identity, relationships, community engagement, navigating academics, family dynamics and more. Have meaningful conversation on issues you care about.

Don Quixote

The Carolina Ballet is performing Don Quixote with all new choreography at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. This program accompanies "El Greco to Velazquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III." The ballet will be occurring on Thursday, October 9th at 8:00 pm, Friday, October 10th at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, October 11th at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.  For ticket information, call 919.719.0900 or visit www.carolinaballet.com. 

Athletics

Friday, October 10th

Duke Men's Soccer will be playing UNC at 7:00 pm in Koskinen Stadium. Please come out and support the team!