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!!!
