5. What You Did not Learn from Your Parents About Sex
6. There's no Place Like Home...Or Is there?
7. Midnight Breakfast
8. Duke Jazz Ensemble Welcomes Ray Codrington
9. Duke Women’s Basketball vs. Ohio State
10. Duke Men’s Basketball vs. St. John’s
11. Duke Men’s Basketball vs. Southern California
12. FREE, Rapid HIV Testing for World AIDS Day
13. Blood Drive
BSA Events Wednesday, December 2 BSA will hold the second General Body Meeting of the year at 6:30pm in East Duke 204B. Be sure to come out to hear updates on various things that have been taking place on campus in the past few weeks, as well as things taking place within BSA.
Academic Events Thursday, December 3 An admissions officer from the Harvard Business School will be speaking to Duke students about the MBA admissions process as well as the Harvard 2 + 2 recruitment initiative. The talk will be held from 6:00-8:00pm in Social Sciences 136. Career Opportunities Wednesday, December 2 The Stanback Internship Program is a partnership between the Nicholas School of the Environment and targeted conservation organizations. The purpose of the program is to provide students with significant work experience in grassroots conservation, advocacy, applied resource management or environmental policy. Learn everything you need to know about the Stanback program, application process and interview day at the info session held in LSRC A158. There are over 40 participating organizations and 160 paid internship positions with $4500 stipends made possible by the generous donation of a Duke University alumni. Two info sessions available on December 2nd at 10:00am and 10:45am. Community Service Opportunities Tuesday, December 1 DukeEngage Durham will have an info session in Bryan Center Meeting Room A from 4:00-5:00pm.
Social Events Tuesday, December 1 Join the LGBT Center for an open discussion: What You Did not Learn from Your Parents About Sex. Here's your chance to ask anonymous questions about sex. You may have a technical question, you may have a "just curious" question, you may have an ethical question, but all questions are invited. The talk will be held in Crowell 315 from 6:00-7:00pm.
Thursday, December 3 There's no Place Like Home...Or Is there? Going Home for Break and feeling stressed out? Join Women Loving Women from 6:00-8:00pm in The Center for LGBT Life 2 West Union Building and have some fun helping each other figure out what to do when: You are ready to leave after the first two days but your ticket is for weeks away...your parents ask you for the 1000th time if you are dating anyone...your sister tells your parents some girl keeps calling you...your mother wants to know when you started wearing guy's clothes. This group was established two years ago to support women who have an attraction to other women and includes undergraduate and graduate women. They gather periodically for discussion, to build community, and offer support. Many women who love women on campus feel isolated and as though they are the only one who feels this way (no matter how they identify: Bisexual, lesbian, questioning, queer, trans, no labels please). So, if you are looking to be a part of such a support network please join!
Sunday, December 6 Take a study break in the Great Hall and have some themed breakfast items from 11:00pm-1:00am. There will be a limited supply of free t-shirts for those who attend.
Cultural Events Thursday, December 3 The Duke Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Brown, welcomes guest artist Ray Codrington. A member of the John Brown Quintet, Ray Codrington is a native of Fayetteville, NC and a graduate of Howard University. He has performed and recorded with Eddie Harris, the JFK Quintet, Larry Willis, Hugo Montinegro and Godfather II, and has headlined bands of his own in his nearly fifty-year career. His career has taken him to the famed Apollo Theater in New York, the Howard Theater in Washington, D.C. and festivals and clubs all along the East Coast. Ray has also served as an adjunct professor at East Carolina University and remains in high demand among musicians in the Southeastern United States. The performance will be held in Baldwin Auditorium from 8:00-10:00pm, and the cost is only $5 for students. Athletic Events Thursday, December 3 Duke Women’s Basketball plays Ohio State at 7:00pm at home.
Saturday, December 5 Duke Men’s Basketball plays St. John’s at 3:30pm at home.
Sunday, December 6 Duke Men’s Basketball plays Southern California at 2:00pm at home.
Health and Wellness Events Tuesday, December 1 Know Your Status will sponsor FREE, rapid HIV testing for World AIDS Day in Bryan Center Meeting Room B from 10:00am-6:00pm. No blood is involved. Cheek swabbing is used instead. Results will be available in only 20 minutes, and those who get tested will receive a free t-shirt!
Wednesday, December 2 There will be a blood drive from 11:00am-3:00pm in Law School Blue Lounge. Sign up for a time slot at www.duke.givesblood.org or stop by the Blue Lounge the day of the drive. For more information, contact Rebecca Gedalius at rebecca.gedalius@duke.edu.
26. Defining Black Identity: The African Diaspora in the Caribbean and the Americas
27. STILL BLACK: a portrait of black transmen
28. Black Women’s Health Issues Discussion
29. Awaaz Charlie and the Chutney Factory
30. Duke Djembe and Afro-Cuban Ensembles
31. Duke Chamber Players
32. Duke Men’s Basketball vs. Coastal Carolina
33. Duke Men’s Basketball vs. Charlotte/Elon
34. Duke Women’s Basketball vs.Georgia Southern
35. Duke Volleyball vs. N.C. State
36. Duke Men’s Basketball vs. Radford
37. Free Rapid HIV Testing
38. Duke Red Cross Club Blood Drives
Academic Events
Monday, November 16
Jennifer Staple-Clark will give a talk from 4:00-5:30pm in Physics 128. Clark founded Unite For Sight while a sophomore at Yale University in fall 2000. Under her leadership and with her focus on entrepreneurial innovation, Unite For Sight has cultivated a highly successful volunteer training program, created 90 chapters throughout North America, and developed international programs that provide sight-restoring eye care to more than 200,000 people annually in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Given her extensive on-the-ground experience in international humanitarian work, her background in starting student-driven global health programs, and her passion for mentoring students in these types of endeavors, Jennifer Staple-Clark will offer invaluable insights to members of the Duke undergraduate community, specifically those interested in global health.
Interested in going to Australia next summer? Come to the Duke in Australia info meeting from 5:30-6:30pm in Allen 103 to meet with the 2010 Duke in Australia faculty director and learn more about this exciting one course, one credit summer program.
Wednesday, November 18
Join Jessi Bardill for dinner at 5:30pm in the Bryan Center Multicultural Center as part of the Multicultural Center "Down to Earth Dinner Series" and Prism Professor Discussions: Jessi Bardill is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of English at Duke University. She focuses her research on American Indian Studies, American literature, with a current focus on the risks and benefits of genetics research for indigenous communities. Her interests in these areas derive from her Cherokee heritage and her undergraduate education where she double majored in Biology and English at Emory University. Jessi has been active in the Native American Student Alliance, and is now focusing on her dissertation.
Thursday, November 19
Duke in New York- Arts & Media will hold an info session from 3:00-4:00pm in Allen 328 English Department Lounge.
Friday, November 20
Women students are invited to join the Women’s Center from 6:30-8:30pm in West Union Faculty Commons for the second Alumnae Profiles Dinner Series featuring Duke trustee member Kimberly Jenkins. This is an ideal opportunity to network with faculty and staff members and learn from the valuable experience of Dr. Jenkins. The evening will include dinner, a talk by Dr Jenkins, and celebratory activities recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Duke Women's Center. Register here: http://survey.oit.duke.edu/ViewsFlash/servlet/viewsflash?cmd=page&pollid=Womenscenter!2AlumProfDinnerFind out more about Dr. Jenkins here: http://www.trustees.duke.edu/trustees/bios/jenkins.php
Career Opportunities
Monday, November 16
This Are you a freshman or sophomore interested in securing an internship? The Career Center is sponsoring an interactive and informative workshop from 4:30-5:30pm in Friedl 107 to will help you develop an action plan for securing an internship when competing with other college students. How can you leverage your skills, personality, and experience to date when seeking out an awesome internship opportunity? How can you make the most of Duke's resources? How can you spend your Winter Break wisely when thinking about future internships? Come out for answers to these questions and more!
Tuesday, November 17
The Duke Association for Business Oriented Women will be hosting an intimate dinner with Deutsche Bank from 7:00-8:00pm. This great opportunity is open to all interested Duke undergraduate women. This event takes place right before the resume drop for summer internships and will preview the interview workshop with Deutsche Bank that will occur the next day. Food and drink will be provided. Feel free to invite your friends! ****RSVP on Facebook for more details and event updates.****
Wednesday, November 18
Want to attend the same leadership training President Barack Obama received in Chicago before he became a senator? Join Duke Organizing in a leadership training session led by nationally renowned Gerald Taylor, community organizer for more than 27 years. The training will be held from 6:00-8:00pm in Social Psychology 126 and will focus on essential leadership skills such as power structure analysis, relational meetings, advocacy and campaign building. Please RSVP to Poorav K. Rohatgi at pkr@duke.edu.
The Duke Marketing Club is pleased to announce its second event of the year. Come enjoy an interactive presentation from special guest speaker Martha Reeves about the keys to effective branding from 9:00-10:00pm in Social Sciences 136. For more information, visit www.dukemarketingclub.com.
Thursday, November 19
The Office of Postdoctoral Service is sponsoring Academic Job Search Series Part 5: “Negotiating the Faculty Job Offer” from 12:00-1:30pm. In this session, a panel of Duke faculty members will discuss the negotiation process. Questions include: What does a typical start-up package look like? How much can you negotiate it, and how can you provide justification for asking for more? How much grant money are you expected to bring if you get hired? What are some common pitfalls in the negotiation process? Are there any differences between what men and women commonly negotiate for? RSVP TO: http://tinyurl.com/AcademicCareerSeriesPt5
Overland Summer will hold an info session from 4:00-5:00pm in Flowers 201.
This The Career Center is sponsoring Get Connected: Strategies for Preparing for Finance Internships While You’re Abroad from 4:00-5:00pm. This webinar will provide a how-to-guide for your internship.Students will learn what to expect from the on-campus recruiting process, how to prepare now to hit the ground running in January, what virtual and distance resources and services are available through the Career Center, gain insight on best practices for the finance internship search Clair Raver of the Department of Economics. To participate, use the more info link More Info and sign on. This session will also be available for later viewing online through the Career Center website
Friday, November 20
Representatives from the Government Accountability Office’s Applied Research Methodology (ARM) and Health Care Teams will host an information session via videoconference from 10:00-11:00am in Room 151 Rubenstein. The ARM team of GAO is interested in speaking with Engineering, IT, and Physical Science graduate students for their internship and entry-level positions. In addition to technical expertise, some interest in policy is key. Please go to http://www.gao.gov/careers/arm.html for more information. The GAO webpage with deadlines and information for both internships and entry level jobs is http://www.gao.gov/careers/internannouncements.html.
The Parthenon Group has expanded its recruiting opportunities and are currently looking to interview graduating seniors to begin in the Boston office in the Fall of 2010 as full-time associate consultants. For more details about the specific job opportunity please check out the posting on the Duke eRecruiting site (http://duke.experience.com) and for more details about Parthenon please check out the website (www.parthenon.com) or reach out to one of the many Duke alumni directly. We will be resumes will be accepted until NOVEMBER 23rd, so those who are interested should apply as soon as possible.
Community Service Events
Wednesday, November 18
The Annual Alternative Christmas Market, held in the hallway of the Refectory from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offers our community the chance to celebrate the birth of Christ through the purchase of gifts, in honor of family and friends, which help God's children who are hungry, homeless, and living in poverty. Organizations participating in this year's Market are: Durham County Habitat for Humanity, Society of St. Andrew, Interfaith Hospitality Network, One World Market, Basin & Towel's Walltown Angel Tree, Family Health Ministry, Grotto Olive Wood Arts, and Church World Service Christmas cards.
Walltown Neighborhood Ministries coordinates a regular food distribution to help the neighborhood's elderly and disabled families get through hard economic times. WNM needs volunteers from 11:00-1:00pm to help pick up food from the Food Bank. Volunteers will meet at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church at 917 Onslow Street. To help out, or to donate food, contact Sylvia Hayes-Blecher at 919-286-0332 or at stjohnba1@verizon.net.
DukeEngage Durham will hold an info session from 1:00-2:00pm in Bryan Center Meeting Room B.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - Fri, December 4, 2009
Sponsor a family for Project Share and help create holiday memories for those in the Durham community who are in need. Without assistance, these individuals may be unable to provide gifts for themselves and their families during the holiday season. Any members of the Duke community may choose to either send a donation that will be used to purchase gifts, or may adopt a family spending $50/person. Adopting a family involves collecting money, purchasing and wrapping the gifts for your family, and delivering them to the DCCE Durham Programs. If you would like to adopt a family, call 684-4377 and tell them the number of family members you are able to sponsor on or before Tuesday, November 23, 2009. A family profile and instruction sheet will be sent to you. The deadline for delivering all gifts to the DCCE-DP is Monday, December 7, 2009.
Thursday, November 19
Help alleviate hunger in Durham! How it works: Fast for breakfast and lunch, and donate the money you would have used on those meals to Walltown Ministries, a food pantry and fantastic organization helping the needy right behind East Campus. Sign up to be a part of the Meal Swap through tabling on the Plaza November 16th through 19th and donate food points to the Meal Swap. Your food points will be donated to Walltown Ministries so they can purchase food for Thanksgiving. Then on November 19th, after fasting for the morning and giving a meal,come get a meal! We're providing all participants with a delicious catered dinner. The dinner will feature speakers, performances, and information about Walltown Ministries and local/global hunger.
Saturday, November 21
Come volunteer with GPSC Community Outreach from 9:00am-12:00pm and help the Durham Foodbank organize their warehouse. Various projects will be available. Dress for the weather as the warehouse is not heated--gloves are a must! Carpools will be arranged as necessary and t-shirts will be provided. To learn more about the Foodbank, visit www.foodbankcenc.org. The address to the Foodbank is 708 Gilbert St. in Durham.
Come out to support the Toys and Tales charity for local Durham children and schools from 12:00-5:00pm in the Bryan Center Von Canon Rooms.
Social Events
Monday, November 16
Panhel will hold an info session which will involve a panel sharing information about sorority life and the recruitment process and answering anonymously submitted questions. Everyone interested is encouraged to attend one of these two sessions!The info session will be held in White Lecture Hall 107 from 8:00-9:00pm.
Watch Head out to the Mary Lou Williams Center from 8:30-10:30pm to watch the game on the Big Screen! Popcorn and drinks provided.
Tuesday, November 17
Come to Keohane 4B Room 401(4th floor commons) from 9:00-10:00pm to hear the Pitchforks perform and enjoy some free food!!
Wednesday, November 18
DUU Jazz is mixing it up! Not only are they going to be at the Coffeehouse from 9:00am-12:00pm but they are bringing you quite the act! The Lacy/Trachy Collective, originally from our own North Carolina, is coming down from New York City to bring you the jazz that you crave on Wednesday nights! So come on over to the Coffeehouse located in the Crowell building behind Wilson and Friedl on East Campus to check out their grooves! There will not be a cash bar, but the event is BYOB. Looking forward to seeing all of you jazz lovers out at the Coffeehouse!
IFC will have a mandatory informational session from 8:00-10:00pm in Page Auditorium for all men interested in going through Spring Recruitment. This session will inform you of the do's and dont's of recruitment.
Cultural Events
Tuesday, November 17
SOCA presents Defining Black Identity: The African Diaspora in the Caribbean and the Americas in Social Sciences 139. What is Black? How does it change in different countries? How has the African Diaspora affected Caribbean and American culture as we know? Come hear top scholars in the field discuss the issue of blackness and ethnic variation in the Caribbean and the Americas. SOCA presents a discussion panel where you can find out all these answers, and engage in thoughtful conversation.
STILL BLACK: a portrait of black transmen is a documentary that explores the lives of six black transgender men living in the United States. The film tells stories of their lives as artists, students, husbands, fathers, lawyers and teachers, and it offers viewers a complex and multi-faceted image of race, sexuality and trans identity. The director, Kortney Ryan Ziegler is a gender-queer filmmaker and doctoral student at Northwestern. Kortney's work has screened in several festivals including Queer Women of Color Film Festival and Queer Black Cinema in New York. The producer, Awilda Rodriguez Lora, is committed to creating and promoting art that spurs a progressive dialogue regarding race, gender and sexuality. Kortney and Awilda will be present during the screening, which will take place from 7:00-9:30pm in Griffith Film Theater in the Bryan Center, and for a post-film discussion. You can view trailers, stills and more information about the film at stillblackfilm.org.
Wednesday, November 18
Join women from the Duke and UNC communities from 6:00-7:00pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center for a discussion about Black Women's Health issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, relationships, and dating on a college campus.
Friday, November 20
Awaaz, Duke's premier South Asian cultural show, is the largest student-run production on campus. They have prepared a star-studded performance with the central theme of Charlie and The Chutney Factory. So please come and bring all your friends and family for what will be a deliciously entertaining night in Page Auditorium at 7:00pm on November 20th or 21st or better yet both! Reserve your tickets for the show and for dinner on both nights at awaaztickets09@gmail.com. The cost is only $1 for Duke students.
The Duke Djembe and Afro-Cuban Ensembles, directed by Bradley Simmons, welcome guest artist Michael Spiro. Michael Spiro is an internationally recognized percussionist, recording artist, and educator, known specifically for his work in the Latin music field. He has performed on thousands of records with such diverse artists as David Byrne, Ella Fitzgerald, David Garibaldi, Gilberto Gil, Bobby McFerrin, Carlos Santana, and others. Michael Spiro is Professor of Music in the Percussion Department at the renowned Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University.The performance will be held from 8:00-9:30pm in Baldwin auditorium.
Sunday, November 22
Join the Duke Chamber Players, a student-run chamber orchestra, from 3:00-4:30pm in Baldwin Auditorium for an afternoon full of great music! The program includes music from Harry Potter, Borodin's Polovtsian Dances, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Ewalds' Brass Quintet no. 1, Mozart's "Exultate Jubilate" (with solo soprano, Sara Womble) and Bach's Piano Concerto in D minor (with soloist, Tiffany Pao). The concert will also feature an exciting performance by the Duke Percussion Ensemble. Come enjoy a wonderfully varied program followed by a delicious reception!
Athletics
Monday, November 16
Duke Men’s Basketball plays Coastal Carolina at 7:00pm at home.
Tuesday, November 17
Duke Men’s Basketball plays Charlotte/Elon at 6:00pm at home.
Thursday, November 19
Duke Women’s Basketball plays Georgia Southern at 7:00pm at home.
Friday, November 20
Duke Volleyball plays N.C. State at 7:00pm at home.
Saturday, November 21
Duke Men’s Basketball plays Radford at 3:00pm at home.
Health and Wellness
Monday, November 16
Know your status is sponsoring FREE, rapid HIV testing the Bryan Center Meeting Room B from 10:00am-6:00pm. No blood is involved. Cheek swabbing is used instead. Results will be available in only 20 minutes, and those who get tested will receive a free t-shirt!
Tuesday, November 17
The Duke Red Cross Club will have three blood drives on Tuesday (11/17), Wednesday (11/18), and Friday (11/20) from 11:30-4:30pm in Bryan Center Von Canon Room B. The drives will take place in the Von Canon rooms in the basement of the Bryan Center from 11:30am-4:30pm each day. The Red Cross urgently needs blood donations, as the H1N1 virus has taken an unfortunate toll on donors this year. Please sign up online for an appointment to donate blood at duke.givesblood.org. If you'd like to volunteer at the blood drive, please email sjl11@duke.edu. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please call 1-866-236-3276 or refer to www.redcross.org/en/eligibility. Finally, all donors will be eligible to enter to win a pair of Delta airline tickets.
