March 30th-April 5th

Preview

1. BSAI 2009

2. Julian Abele Awards

3. Fall 2009 Class Registration

4. CRR Dialogue on Minority Recruitment Weekends

5. "The Future of Reputation: Gossip, Rumor & Privacy on the Internet"

6. Engineering Blood Drive

7. Jazz at the Mary Lou

8. NPHC Step Show

9. Dashboard Confessional Tickets

10. Islamic Art: Calligraphy

11. Duke Royale

12. Little Shop of Horrors

13. Springternational

14. Native American Students Association Pow-Wow

BSA Programs

BSAI 2009

It's finally here!! BSAI events will be taking place from Thursday, April 2nd until Sunday, April 5th. For a detailed schedule of events, please view the official schedule on the Facebook event.

Julian Abele Honors

The Julian Abele Honors will take place on Sunday, April 19th at 3:00 pm in Doris Duke Center. To RSVP for this event, please send an e-mail to JulianAbeleHonors2009@gmail.com. If you were on the Dean's List this year and would like to be recognized, please send your name and the corresponding semester to JulianAbeleHonors2009@gmail.com.

Academic Events

**Make sure to check your class registration dates to get the classes you want!

Monday, March 30th

CRR presents a CRR Dialogue on Minority Recruitment Weekends at 8:00 pm in the Gothic Reading Room in Perkins Library. The three authors of the Duke United editorial will be present and a discussion will take place regarding minority recruitment weekends at Duke.

Friday, April 3rd

The lecture, "The Future of Reputation: Gossip, Rumor & Privacy on the Internet," will take place from 12:00-3:00 pm in Rubenstein Hall 153.  

     

Career Opportunities

The following companies will be having information sessions this week:

Monday, March 30th

Environment America from 5:00-6:15 pm in LSRC A158.

Community Service Events

Wednesday, April 1st

Tau Beta Pi, an engineering honors society, and the Red Cross present an Engineering Blood Drive from 9:30 am-2:00 pm in Fitzpatrick Center Schiciano Auditorium. You can make an appointment online at http://givesblood.org/go.php?bdc=88240 or walk-in. 

  

Social Events

Wednesday, April 1st

Enjoy live jazz and light hors d'oeuvres at Jazz at the Mary Lou from 9:00 pm-12:00 am in the Mary Lou. 

Saturday, April 4th

The National Pan-Hellenic Council presents its Step Show from 7:30-10:00 pm in Page Auditorium. Enjoy step show performances and videos from NPHC fraternities and sororities in addition to guest performances from Duke Dhamaka Dance Group and Speak of the Devil  A Capella Group. Tickets are $8 cash and $10 on Flex.

Cultural Events

Tuesday, March 31st

Dashboard Confessional with Cobalt & the Hired Guns will be playing from 8:00-10:00 pm in Page Auditorium. This band is best known for their soul-baring songs and dynamic live performances. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at the Duke Box Office in the Bryan Center or at http://www.tickets.duke.edu.

Wednesday, April 1st

The Muslim Students Association presents Islamic Art: Calligraphy from 7:00-9:00 pm in Social Sciences 139. Learn about Islamic calligraphy and get the chance to try it out yourself.

Thursday, April 2nd

Duke Royale will take place from 9:00 pm-12:00 am in the Doris Duke Center. Celebrate Spring in style with your friends and professors. This year's theme is the 1920s with jazz, gambling, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and drinks. Cocktail attire is preferred.

Hoof 'n' Horn presents Little Shop of Horrors from 8:00-10:00 pm in Reynolds Theater in the Bryan Center.  

Friday, April 3rd

The International Association presents Springternational from 12:00-6:00 pm on the Main Quad on West Campus. This outdoor festival will feature 35+ student groups and country booths from places across the globe. Enjoy live music, free t-shirts, hookah, henna, and other activities.

Saturday, April 4th

The Native American Student Association presents their annual inter-tribal powwow from 12:00-5:00 pm on the Kilgo Quad Outdoor Lawn. Enjoy drummers and dancers from Duke University, North Carolina and other tribes from the United States.

March 23rd-March 29th

Preview

1. LEADWeek

2. "A Conversation on Conservatism: Where Does the Movement Go Next?"

3. "Lost Boys Rebuilding Southern Sudan"

4. Mariane Pearl

5. Fuqua Master of Management Studies Program Information Session

6. Fulbright Scholarship Information Session

7. Women's Center Internship Program Application

8. Global Health Week Careers Panel

9. Last Round of Senior Photos for Chanticleer

10. Find Your Weight Out - A Non-Diet Approach to Weight Management

11. Jazz at the Mary Lou

12. DukeAFRICA Jabulani Activities

13. "Doubt" Screening

14. Small Town Records Release Party

15. Rebel Youth

16. Mezcla 2009

BSA Programs

BSAI is right around the corner (Thursday, April 2nd-Sunday, April 5th)!!! If you would like to get involved in organizing this amazing weekend, please contact Shantel Buggs (shantel.buggs@duke.edu).

Academic Events

LEADWeek

Tuesday, March 24th: OSAF presents "Food for Thought - Women on Top" from 12:00-1:00 pm in the Women's Center. This discussion includes lunch and will focus on the idea of a glass ceiling limiting the opportunities for women. RSVP to matin.liccardo@duke.edu by 9:00 am on Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 25th: OSAF presents a Seminar on Creating a Non-Profit from 6:00-8:00 pm in Schiciano Auditorium in the Engineering Quad. Engage nonprofit experts in a collaborative discussion about the intricacies of starting a non-profit organization.

Thursday, March 26th-Saturday, March 28th: OSAF presents Duke Goes to D.C. Tickets cost $75 and will allow students to travel to Washington, D.C. to learn more about leadership in the political realm and to connect with Duke alumni working in and around the nation's government.

Friday, March 27th: OSAF presents Balancing Life and Leadership from 12:00-1:00 pm in Griffith Board Room in OSAF in the Bryan Center. In this interactive workshop, participants will be encouraged to explore strategies for maintaining health and wellness, time and energy awareness, and effective leadership roles..

OSAF is accepting applications for the Student Leadership Retreat at Beaufort. Are you a rising sophomore (class of 2012) interested in becoming a better leader? Students will explore the meaning and practice of leadership, develop personal strengths and skills, increase community among peers and apply it to their Duke experiences. Apply using the following link: http://tinyurl.com/br55g2. Applications are due Monday, March 30th.

 

Monday, March 23rd

Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor for National Review and a columnist for Time, will present "A Conversation on Conservatism: Where Does the Movement Go Next?" from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Breedlove Room in Perkins Library. This talk will be discussion-based with a question and answer session as well.

Tuesday, March 24th

Sanford Institute presents a discussion by "Lost Boys Rebuilding Southern Sudan," a non-profit devoted to the Lost Boys of Sudan, from 4:00-6:30 in Fleishman Commons in Sanford. Three of the Lost Boys will speak about their organization and will show a segment of the 60 Minutes broadcast about the Lost Boys of Sudan.

The Baldwin Scholars present Mariane Pearl at 7:00 pm in Page Auditorium. Mariane Pearl is the wido of Danny Pearl, a journalist with the Wall Street Journal who was killed by terrorists. Pearl will relay a message of courage as a tribute to her husband's life and the values and ideals that they shared.

An information session regarding Fuqua's new Master of Management Studies program will be held at 7:00 pm in the Davis Meeting Room in the Fuqua School of Business.

Wednesday, March 25th

The Fulbright Scholarship Program will have an information session from 6:00-8:00 pm in Social Psychology 130.

Career Opportunities

The Women's Center is accepting applications for the Women's Center Internship Program. Visit http://wc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/default%202-column%20Page.html for more information.

Monday, March 23rd

The Global Health Forum presents a Global Health Week Careers Panel from 6:30-7:30 pm in Social Sciences 113. This event will discuss career options for those individuals interested in pursuing global health after graduation.

Social Events

Senior Photos

This week will be the LAST CHANCE for seniors to have their pictures taken to be included in the 2009 edition of Chanticleer, Duke University's yearbook. You will be able to have your picture taken from 12:00-8:00 pm in the Bryan Center in between the Post Office and McDonalds. Make sure to wear nice clothes for your portrait.

Find Your Weight Out - A Non-Diet Approach to Weight Management

This 4 week class, run by Student Health Dietitians, will take place on Thursdays from Thursday, March 26th-Thursday, April 16th in The Oasis in Bell Tower on East Campus. The class will teach you how to balance your meals and minimize food cravings, respond to hunger without over-doing it, and managing the emotions that can lead to overeating. To register, contact Toni Ann Apadula at 919.613.1218 or at toni.apadula@duke.edu.  

Wednesday, March 25th

Enjoy live jazz music and light refreshments at Jazz at the Mary Lou from 9:00 pm-12:00 am in the Mary Lou Williams Center.

Cultural Events

DukeAFRICA Jabulani

Thursday, March 26th: DukeAFRICA will be hosting a free dinner at 7:00 pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center.

Friday, March 27th: DukeAFRICA will be hosting a movie night at 7:00 pm in McClendon 2nd Floor Media Room.

Saturday, March 28th: Duke AFRICA will be hosting JABULANI: Heritage Redefined at 7:00 pm in Page Auditorium. Jabulani is DukeAFRICA's annual cultural show. This year will showcase African dance, drumming, fashion and arts. There will also be acts from schools across North Carolina as well as Duke's own Precision Step Team and Djembe Drumming Ensemble as well as a special spoken word performance by Shannon Nelson. Make sure to enjoy this showcase of art from Africa and the African Diaspora.

Doubt

Freewater Presentations presents "Doubt" on Thursday, March 26th from 9:30-11:30 pm and Friday, March 27th at 7:00 pm and from 9:30-11:30 pm. This movie tells the story of a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him of abusing a black student.

Friday, March 27th

Small Town Records presents Small Town Records Release Party from 9:00 pm-1:00 am at Alivia's, 1013 Main, and Mt. Fuji. No cover all night with music from Duke students and local performers. 

The United Pan-African Student Movement at North Carolina Central University presents Rebel Youth at 5:30 pm in the Eagle Landing 1st Floor Conference Room at 408 Brant Street. This is an official call to action to youth and students interested in the liberation and unification of African peoples both nationally and internationally. This is ultimately a forum for political education, mobilization and the formation of a United African Community. For more information, contact Layla Dalal at layla.dalal@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 28th

Mi Gente presents Mezcla 2009: Across the Universe from 8:00-10:00 pm in Baldwin Auditorium. Join Mi Gente in this multicultural showcase featuring a large variety of popular student performances and other guest acts in a celebration of the wide scope of talent, creativity, and individuality of Duke students. This year's theme will incorporate special visual effects and take you on a trip around the world and across the universe.

Athletics

Make sure to support Duke Basketball during tournament season!!! 

March 16th-March 22nd

Preview

1. "The Changing Tide: Black Leadership in America" with CNN Correspondent Donna Brazile

2. Julian Abele Awards Nominations due Friday, March 20th

3. UNC School of Pharmacy Information Session

4. Office Hours with a Rhodes Scholar

5. Post-Graduate Scholarship Information Session

6. MAP General Body Meeting

7. "The Trials of Darryl Hunt" Screening

8. 3rd 3rsday at the Women's Center

9. Book Signing with Paule Marshall

10. Junior Jumpstart Senior Panel

11. Job Search Lab

12. Kick It For Kenya

13. ADPi Waffle Breakfast

14. DUI's MST3K

15. Omega Prom: A Purple Carpet Affair

16. Slumdog Millionaire

17. The "F" Word: A CRR Dialogue on Feminism

18. Shabach Music Explosion

19. Lady Blue Spring Concert

20. Campus Council Battle of the Bands

BSA Programs

"The Changing Tide: Black Leadership in America" with CNN Correspondent Donna Brazile

The Black Student Alliance, the Black Student Movement at UNC-Chapel Hill and the Black Student Board at NC State present a discussion with Donna Brazile from 7:00-8:30 pm at the UNC Frank Porter Graham Student Union: Great Hall on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus. Ms. Brazile will talk about contemporary black leaders and the future of leadership landscape for a generation of Blacks coming of age in an increasingly more racially progressive world. Send an e-mail to Brandon Roane at bmr7@duke.edu if you would like to secure a ticket to this event. Take the Robertson Bus at the Chapel Circle at 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm to ensure transportation to the event.

Julian Abele Awards Nominations

Nominations are still being accepted for the 2009 Julian Abele Awards.  This ceremony, hosted by BSA and BGPSA, honors the significant achievements of Black community members and their allies at Duke. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards:

Student Leader of the Year

Curt Blackman Graduate Organization of the Year

Ed Hill Undergraduate Organization of the Year

Mentor of the Year: Faculty member or administrator providing support.

Life of the Mind: Graduate or undergraduate student dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.

Lifting As We Climb: Graduate or undergraduate community service project of the year.

To nominate individuals and organizations, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yT6z6DpXyJu3svp_2bDf5xyg_3d_3d.  NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH.

Academic Events

Monday, March 16th

The UNC School of Pharmacy will be having an information session from 7:30-8:30 pm in Social Sciences 113. Find out about the academic and experiential background needed to be admitted to pharmacy school, including courses, letters, and related experiences. Contact 919.684.6221 for more information.

Tuesday, March 17th

Learn about the Rhodes Scholarship through a Rhodes Scholar who graduated at Duke. These office hours will take place from 3:00-5:00 pm at Smith Warehouse.

The Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows presents a Post-Graduate Scholarship Information Session from 6:00-7:00 pm in Old Chem 116. Learn about the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Mitchell, Churchill, Lucen, and Boren Scholarships and how to apply.  

The Minority Association of Premedical Students (MAPS) will be having a general body meeting from 8:00-9:00 pm in 

White Lecture Hall. Candidate speeches and elections will take place at this meeting.

 

A screening of "The Trials of Darryl Hunt" will play at 8:00 pm in Griffith Film Theater in the Bryan Center. The documentary tells the story of a brutal rape and murder case and a wrongly convicted man, Darryl Hunt, who spent nearly twenty years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The film one the 2006 Audience Award at the Full Frame Festival.

Thursday, March 19th

The Women's Center presents 3rd 3rsday from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Women's Center. This event will commemorate Women's History Month through an exploration of women's reproductive rights. Information will be available about contraceptive options and reproductive health history. Snacks will be provided.

Friday, March 20th

Author Paule Marshall will be signing copies of her new memoir, Triangular Road, at 7:00 pm at The Regulator Bookshop on Ninth Street. Her memoir tells the story of a young black woman coming of age as a novelist in a literary world dominated by white men.

Career Opportunities

Thursday, March 19th

The Career Center presents a Junior Jumpstart Senior Panel from 7:00-8:00 pm in Flowers 201. The panel comprised of seniors will discuss their job search and offer valuable advice on the process.

Friday, March 20th

The Career Center will have a Job Search Lab from 5:00-7:00 pm in Flowers 201. This is an opportunity for students to receive support as they continue to search for jobs.

Community Service Events

Saturday, March 21st

WISER and East Campus Council presents "Kick It for Kenya" from 1:00-3:00 pm on the East Campus Main Quad. There will be a 5 on 5 soccer tournament for freshmen, using makeshift soccer balls similar to those used by Kenyans. If any freshman is interested in participating, please contact your house council representative. All proceeds will go towards WISER.

Sunday, March 22nd

Alpha Delta Pi presents their bi-yearly Waffle Breakfast from 11:00 am-2:00 pm on West Campus Quad. Enjoy all you can eat waffles for $5 with proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House.

Social Events

Friday, March 20th

Duke University Improv (DUI) presents Mystery Science Theatre 3000 from 11:55 pm-1:55 am in Griffith Theater in the Bryan Center. They will play the movie "From Justin to Kelly."

Saturday, March 21st

The Omega Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated presents "Omega Prom: A Purple Carpet Affair" at 7:00 pm in the R. David Thomas Executive Center on Science Drive. Tickets for the charity ball cost $37.50 each and can be purchased on the BC Plaza or online at http://dukecard.duke.edu/omega. An after party will follow the ball from 11:00 pm-2:00 am at George's Garage.

Cultural Events

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire will be playing on Thursday, March 19th and on Friday, March 20th from 7:00-9:00 pm and from 9:30-11:30 pm in Griffith Theater in the Bryan Center.

Tuesday, March 17th

The Center for Race Relations (CRR) presents "The 'F' Word: A CRR Dialogue on Feminism" from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Multicultural Center. They will talk about Feminist Front activities (bridge painting and defamation, etc.) that have happened recently and about the subject of feminism in general. Free food will be served at this event.

Friday, March 20th

The Shabach Music Explosion will take place from 5:00-9:00 pm on the BC Plaza. There will be performances from a wide variety of Christian performers including NC State Gospel Choir, UNCG Gospel Choir, Justin Tenseniar Band, Harbor View, Deacon Authority, Richard Bowman, Chosen, Saaphire, Something Borrowed Something Blue, Deidre Watson and United in Praise Gospel Choir. There will be music and free food.

Lady Blue, an all-female acapella group, will have their Spring Concert from 8:00-10:00 pm in White Lecture Hall.

Saturday, March 21st

The Campus Council Series Battle of the Bands will take place from 6:00 pm-12:00 am on Crowell Quad on East Campus near the Duke Coffeehouse.

Athletics

Tournament season has begun so make sure to keep up with the latest schedules.  GO DUKE!!!

March 2nd-March 8th

Preview

1. Discussion with Donna Brazile

2. Julian Abele Awards

3. Corporate Fellowship at Wake Forest

4. "Reclaiming the Commons: Alternatives to Education at the Grassroots"

5. Student Affairs Distinguished Leadership and Service Awards Nomination Deadline

6. Capital One Summit for Developing Leaders

7. MLT Career Preparation Program

8. Career Nexus Partners Program

9. 30 Minute Meals--Crash Course

10. Jazz at the Mary Lou

11. Arabian Nights

12. Duke Men's Basketball vs. Florida State

13. Duke Men's Basketball vs. UNC

BSA Programs

Donna Brazile Event

On Thursday, March 19th BSA, in conjunction with the Black Student Movement at UNC Chapel Hill and the Black Student Board at NC State, will present a talk and discussion with Donna Brazile at UNC.  Brazile is a CNN correspondent and best known for being the first African American to chair a presidential candidate's campaign when heading up Al Gore's 2000 campaign. If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to Brandon Roane at bmr7@duke.edu in order to reserve your ticket for the event. Transportation will be arranged.

Julian Abele Awards

We are still seeking nominations for the 2009 Julian Abele Awards. This ceremony recognizes the significant contributions of Black community members and their allies at Duke University. The awards are as follows:

Student Leader of the Year

Curt Blackman Graduate Organization of the Year

Ed Hill Undergraduate Organization of the Year

Mentor of the Year

Life of the Mind

Lifting as We Climb

For more information or to nominate a deserving individual and/or organization, visit the following website:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yT6z6DpXyJu3svp_2bDf5xyg_3d_3d.

Also, if you made the Dean's List and would like to be recognized, please send your name and qualifying semester to JulianAbeleHonors@gmail.com.

Academic Events

Are you interested in a Master of Art in Management program? Wake Forest offers an MA/MBA in this area, providing students with the knowledge regarding the basic functional areas of business. The Corporate Fellowship has been created to provide diverse students with full tuition and a stipend. For more information, please contact Ms. Guinn at chandra.guinn@duke.edu

Tuesday, March 2nd

Gustavo Esteva will be giving a talk "Reclaiming the Commons: Alternatives to Education at the Grassroots" at 12:00 pm in the Multicultural Center. Esteva will be analyzing the impact of grassroots implementations of education strategies.

Friday, March 6th

Today is the deadline for nomination students for the 2008-2009 Student Affairs Distinguished Leadership and Service Awards. This event will celebrate leadership and service and will be an opportunity to recognize a select number of individuals and organizations whose influence and achievements have made a significant impact on University life and beyond. Award descriptions, nomination instructions, and deadlines at http://osaf.studentaffairs.duke.edu/leadership/awards/index.html. E-mail leadership@studentaffairs.duke.edu for more information.

Career Opportunities

Capital One Summit for Developing Leaders

Capital One is seeking students to participate in their 2nd Annual Summit for Developing Leaders. This week-long program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.  All application materials should be sent electronically to kira.peterson@capitalone.com. Include a resume, cover letter, and 250-300 word response to each of the following questions: 

1. Describe a major obstacle or challenge you have faced in pursuit of your goals, how you addressed the situation and what the outcome was. 

2. Tell us something unique about yourself that is not on your resume. 

3. Why Capital One and why Capital One's Summit for Developing Leaders?

The application is due Friday, March 6th.  

The MLT Career Preparation Program is a 12-week comprehensive experience to prepare students for a fast-track entry-level jobs. This program is open to students from all majors who are African American, Hispanic, and/or Native American. Students also should be graduating in 2011. The application can be found at http://www.mlt4.org/apply.

Tuesday, March 3rd

Career Nexus Partners will be having a presentation from 5:00-7:00 pm  in Social Sciences 139. This program will provide information on packaging and marketing skills for job/internship search, techniques for success in the job/internship process and developing an effective toolbox for networking. Register online at http://studentaffairs.duke.edu/d/?p=qxph.

Social Events

Monday, March 2nd

OSAF presents a Crash Course in 30 minute meals from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Old Trinity Room. 

Wednesday, March 4th

Jazz at the Mary Lou

Cultural Events

Thursday, March 5th

The Duke Arab Student Organization presents Arabian Nights from 6:00-7:30 pm in Reynolds Theater in the Bryan Center. Performances include a Middle Eastern fashion show, a rap performance and a show by DefMo among other activities.

Athletics

Tuesday, March 3rd

Duke Men's Basketball plays Florida State University at 8:00 pm in Cameron Indoor

Sunday, March 8th

Duke Men's Basketball plays UNC at Chapel Hill at 4:00 pm. It can be seen on CBS.