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.
