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.
