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!!!
