1.Talking Drum Poll
2. Service Opportunities in Leadership
3. Introduction to Professional Work Fellowships
4. Discussion on Biomedical Engineering
5. Down to Earth Dinner Series with Dr. Malinda Maynor Lowery
6. Truman Scholar Info Session
7. CLG Series: SuperReader- Tapping Your Speed Reading Power
8. Do the Right Thing Panel Discussion with Dr. Maurice Wallace and Dr. Mark Anthony Neal
9. Careers in Federal Legislative Politics Discussion
10. Fuqua Speed-dating Mentor/Mentee Match Event
11. Sentrana Info Session
12. Writing a Winning Personal Statement for Fellowship Applications
13. Deloitte Info Session
14. Facility Engineering Associates Info Session
15. School Days
16. Durham Jaycees' Annual Haunted House Fundraiser
17. Operation Smile Fundraiser at Dillo
18. Kappa Kappa Gamma 5K walk/run for Camp Kaleidoscope
19. Conversations with Family and Friends: From Coming Out to Feeling Invisible
20. Center for Race Relations BBQ
21. Afternoon Tea Talk with Professor Kate Bartlett
22. FEMCAMP: Activists in Training
23. Cimarron Latin Night
24. Do the Right Thing
25. Master Ghanaian Percussionist Performs with Renowned Jazz Musicians
26. North Carolina Symphony presents "French Horn Spectacular
27. Don Byron New Gospel Quintet
28. Duke Men’s Soccer vs. UNC Greensboro
29. Duke Women’s Soccer vs. Miami
30. Duke Men’s Basketball Countdown to Craziness
31. Free Rapid HIV Testing
32. Find Your Weigh Out - A Non-Diet Approach to Weight Management
33. Healthy Eating at Duke
34. Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Management Skills
35. Shake Your Stress in Creative Dance
BSA Events
Want to let Duke know what the black community really wants? Take the Talking Drum poll!!!
-Who do you want to see perform on the Last Day of Classes?
-What should happen with the Black Student Alliance Invitational Weekend?
-What would students like to see in the Talking Drum?
To tell us what you want go to http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/455720*
To discuss your answers visit http://www.misterpoll.com/forums/209605
Results will be posted in the *Parents' Weekend* Edition of Talking Drum.
Pick up your copy in the BSA Office, the Bryan Center, the Mary Lou Williams
Center, or at the Parents' Weekend BSA dinner.
*Find out what WE really want*
Academic Events
Monday, October 12
Areyou looking to be a part of a nationally-recognized, intensive, and year-long leadership program for Duke Undergraduates that combines academic study, community service, original field research, critical reflection, mentoring, and leadership development? Are you looking to learn how to reflect critically on the intellectual, ethical, and civic issues from your research experience? Are you looking to gain a deeper intellectual understanding of the leadership frameworks needed to tackle complex, real-world problems? If your answer to any of those questions is yes, then come learn how to get involved in Service Opportunities in Leadership (SOL), part of the Hart Leadership Program based at the Sanford School of Public Policy! SOL info sessions will be held on Monday, October 12th at 5:30pm and Thursday, October 22nd at 5:30pm in Sanford School Room 150. Current and former SOL students will share their summer research and leadership experiences, and how they got engaged in the local, national, and international communities. GATEWAY COURSE APPLICATION DEADLINE is Wednesday, October 28th at 5:00pm and applications are available at http://www.hart.sanford.duke.edu/index.php/sol/how-to-join. Completed applications should be emailed to SOL Program Coordinator Andrea Marston at andrea.marston@duke.edu or turned in to Sanford Rm. 113. Contact Andrea Marston if you have any questions, and check out www.sanford.duke.edu/sol for more information!
As a part of Fellowship Week, the Career Center, Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows, and the Writing Studio are co-sponsoring an introduction to professional work fellowships from 7:00-8:00pm in Social Psychology 130. Hear from a panel of experts as they discuss an overview of project-based fellowships that are unaffiliated with graduate schools. Learn where to find fellowships of this nature, application timelines, how to secure recommendations, and what to expect in a fellowship.
Wednesday, October 14
Have you thought about a career in biomedical engineering? Are you curious as to the kinds of experiences that would put you on the right path? If so, join Duke alum and Professor of Practice Dr. Bob Malkin G'90, PhD'93 from 5:00-6:00pm in Flowers 201 for a discussion on the field of biomedical engineering and ways to get involved with a hands-on international service experience through Duke's Engineering World Health programs. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Students interested in attending Dr. Bob Malkin's presentation may register via Duke eRecruiting. Dr. Malkin is also available for group advising appointments with students on Thursday, Oct. 15th. Students interested in a group advising appointment must attend the presentation held on Wednesday, Oct. 14th. Sign-ups are also available via Duke eRecruiting.
Down to Earth is a dinner series sponsored by the Multicultural Center, where students can learn from the diverse experiences and research of staff and faculty in a relaxed environment. The next guest is Malinda Maynor Lowery, UNC Professor and Filmmaker (NC Lumbee) who was born in Robeson County, North Carolina. Her research concerns Native American identity and politics in the late 19th and 20th centuries in North Carolina. She has published articles about migration and identity, school desegregation, and religious music in books and journals such as American Indian Culture and Research Journal (2005), Southern Cultures (2004), and Confounding the Color Line: Indian-Black Relations in a Multidisciplinary Perspective (2002). Lowery has produced three documentary films about Native American issues, including the award-winning In the Light of Reverence, which showed on PBS in 2001 to over three million people (http://www.sacredland.org) and in 2005 won the Henry Hampton Award for social change documentary from the Council on Foundations. Her two previous films, Real Indian and Sounds of Faith, both concern Lumbee identity and culture. The dinner will be held in the Multicultural Center (Bryan Center Lower Level) from 5:30-7:30pm. Please RSVP to vcw@duke.edu if you would like to participate.
Hirsh Sandesara, 2005 Truman Scholar and current Duke Medical student will introduce the Truman program and answer questions from 8:30-9:30pm in Social Sciences 136.
Thursday, October 15
The International House and the Academic Resource Center are co-sponsoring CLG Series: SuperReader- Tapping Your Speed Reading Power at the International House from 4:00-5:30pm. Increasing your speed is possible both through training your eyes AND through active reading strategies. Learn how to approach your reading in order to comprehend and remember!"Material being used to practice with will be at the undergraduate level; however, the strategies will be appropriate for all levels graduate, postdoc, etc.
Join Dr. Maurice Wallace and Dr. Mark Anthony Neal for a panel discussion on Spike Lee's Film, Do The Right Thing from 7:30-9:00pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center.
Career Opportunities
Monday, October 12
Have you ever thought about a career in national politics? Not sure what kinds of experiences would put you on the right path? Are you curious about the day-to-day work and lifestyle of a US Congressperson? Duke Alumna, U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito T'75 will return to Duke to discuss her career in federal legislative politics. The talk will be held from 5:00-6:00pm in Sanford 05. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! To register visit http://studentaffairs.duke.edu/d/?p=yhp4. Students may also signup for individual appointments with Representative Capito by signing up via Duke eRecruiting.
Tuesday, October 13
Fuqua will host its annual Speed-dating mentor/mentee match event in the Davis Conference Room at the Fuqua School of Business from 6:00-7:30pm. This event provides undergraduate students an opportunity to meet and network with Fuqua students who have experience in the industries they are looking to pursue. During the event, students will meet 5-6 Fuqua students and preference potential mentors to connect with and discuss your career goals. Fuqua students available have had experience in engineering, nonprofit, government, marketing, technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, finance, consulting, entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Sentrana will hold an info session from 6:00-7:15pm in LSRC D106.
The Career Center is sponsoring Writing a Winning Personal Statement for Fellowship Applications in Perkins Library Breedlove Room from 7:00-8:00pm. Learn strategies and techniques for presenting yourself, your talents and experiences more effectively to fellowship committees. Join us for this informative event. This workshop is a part of Fellowship Week and is co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows, the Writing Studio and the Career Center.
Thursday, October 15
Deloitte will hold an info session from 5:00-6:15pm in Bryan Center Von Canon Room C.
Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) will hold an info session from 6:30-7:45pm in Hudson Hall 125.
Community Service Events
Monday, October 12
Think college is hard? Imagine your future without it. These days, students make choices by the end of 8th grade that can determine their future. Many children, especially those from families without college backgrounds, don’t elect college track courses. And once in high school, it’s very hard to switch to the college-bound group. On Friday, October 16, over 300 such 8th graders are coming to Duke’s campus, and YOUR help is need to show them the campus from a college student’s point of view. You don’t need to know Duke history or statistics; all you need is an inside perspective on college life. Duke student guides will join small teams of middle schoolers accompanied by a Duke staff and a teacher. Guides are asked to arrive at Reynolds Theater no later than 9:30am on October 16, 2009. Volunteers can leave as early as 11:30am, or stay for a free lunch. Sign up via the online form at
Wednesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 14 is the last day to register as a volunteer for the Durham Jaycees' Annual Haunted House Fundraiser! Every year, the event raises money to benefit charitable organizations; this year, the proceeds will go to Urban Ministries of Durham. The event needs volunteers! From acting in skits and being tour guides, to selling concessions and taking tickets, there's always plenty of fun work for volunteers. And for every person who volunteers, the Jaycees will donate a percent of the proceeds from ticket sales, up to a maximum of 10%. All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and are asked to arrive an hour before the scheduled opening time of the Haunted House to get into costume and makeup. The Haunted House will be open Oct. 23-25 and 28-31. Interested volunteers should contact Faye Morin, Urban Ministries Volunteer Coordinator, at fmorin@umdurham.org or 919-682-0538.
Like Soccer? Like Dillo? Want to help a good cause? Come watch the U.S. vs. Costa Rica World Cup Qualifying Game at the Armadillo Grill from 8:00-11:00pm. The Dillo will donate a portion of its proceeds to Operation Smile to treat children's facial deformities. Not only will you be watching the big game but you will also be helping out children with facial deformities! So come before the start of the game to grab a seat and settle down with some chips and queso, and cheer on the U.S. Men's Soccer team!
Saturday, October 17
Join Kappa Kappa Gamma on Saturday, October 17 for their second annual 5K walk/run for Camp Kaleidoscope (Camp K)! Camp K is a summer camp run through the Duke Children's Hospital for chronically and terminally ill patients. ALL race proceeds go towards providing camp scholarships for kids. Join Kappa Kappa Gamma to walk/run and enjoy free music and food to support Camp K! The race will be held at the Washington Duke/Al Buehler Cross Country Trail. Pre-registration begins at 10:30 am in the gravel parking lot and the race begins at 11 am.
Social Events
Tuesday, October 13
Join The LGBT Center for an open discussion: Conversations with Family and Friends: From Coming Out to Feeling Invisible. Coming out to one's family is an important decision. What are typical ways that family members might react? What are typical things they may be thinking? What can you do to help facilitate their understanding? What can you do to best support yourself through this process? What happens when you finally come out to family and then they never again broach the subject? How do you address invisibility in the family? Address these questions and more in Crowell 315 from 6:00-7:00pm.
Wednesday, October 14
Center for Race Relations is having a kick-back BBQ from 4:00-6:30pm on the plaza for CRR Week! CRR "Human" t-shirts will be sold.
Thursday, October 15
What's next for feminist advocacy? Discuss this question and others at an afternoon tea talk with Professor Kate Bartlett, former dean of Duke Law, in the Women’s Center from 3:30-4:30pm.
Friday, October 16 - Saturday, October 17
Calling all STUDENT ACTIVISTS!!! Are you struggling with communicating effectively with opponents to your cause? Do you want to learn better ways to consistently engage students in group activism? If so, FEMCAMP: Activists in Training is a great opportunity to build those skills and others that are integral to leading for social change on and off campus. The event will take place in the Women’s Center from 6:00pm on Friday until 2:00pm on Saturday. All meals are included, as well as Friday night’s accommodations, workshop materials, and a fly t-shirt. For more info, visit http://wc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/ To register for the retreat, go to http://survey.oit.duke.edu/ViewsFlash/servlet/viewsflash?cmd=showform&pollid=Womenscenter!FemCamp
Friday, October 16
El Kilombo will be hosting Cimarron Latin Night at Club 9 (744 Ninth St.) from 10:00pm-2:00am. The night will feature the hottest Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, and Bachata music, and a free salsa lesson will be held at 10pm. Door proceeds are donated to support free community programs at Durham-based El Kilombo nonprofit. $10 at the door, $5 with RSVP to clubcimarron@gmail.com by Friday, 8pm with your name.
Cultural Events
Tuesday, October 13
Come out to the Mary Lou Williams Center this Tuesday night to watch the Spike Lee Joint, Do The Right Thing at 7:00pm. There will be free popcorn and Twizzlers!
Wednesday, October 14
Equally rooted in traditional Ghanaian percussion and jazz improvisation, Nii Otoo Annan and Friends create a joyous sound in their performances. Live and on their recordings, the group has fashioned a musical synthesis that simultaneously celebrates and transcends the styles and traditions of their musical backgrounds. Come out to East Duke 204A from 8:00-9:00pm and listen as master Ghanaian percussionist performs with renowned jazz musicians. For more information, contact Daniel Raimi - danielraimi@gmail.com
Thursday, October 15
The North Carolina Symphony presents "French Horn Spectacular," conducted by Grant Llewellyn, Music Director, with the North Carolina Symphony French Horn section. The program will feature Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik; Schumann: Konzertstück for Four Horns; Beethoven: Contradances; Brahms: Serenade No. 2 in A Major. The performance will be held in Page Auditorium at 8:00pm and the cost is only $5 for Duke students.
Friday, October 16
The Don Byron New Gospel Quintet will be performing at Hayti Heritage Center at 8:00pm. Don Byron is a tenor sax and clarinet wizard who rolls between high art and low by exploring the real-life swerve at the heart of jazz. Behind the soaring vocals of D.K. Dyson, his New Gospel Quintet comes to Hayti, exploring the work of Georgia-born gospel king Thomas A. Dorsey (b. 1899), whose own high-low game put hymns of praise alongside raunchy Saturday-night blues, and all was joy. The show features a sermon by Reverend Kelly R. Andrews of Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church in Tarboro, N.C. The cost is only $5 for Duke Students.
Athletics
Tuesday, October 13
Duke Men’s Soccer plays UNC Greensboro at 7:00pm at home.
Thursday, October 15
Duke Women’s Soccer plays Miami at 7:00pm at home.
Friday, October 16
The Duke Men’s Basketball Countdown to Craziness will be held at 7:30pm in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Health and Wellness
Monday, October 12
Know Your Status is sponsoring FREE, rapid HIV Testing in Bryan Center Meeting Room B from 10:00am-5:00pm. 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!
Are you an emotional eater, a chronic dieter, or are you just plain confused about what to eat? Want to learn about nutrition in a supportive group environment? If so, consider attending Find Your Weigh Out - A Non-Diet Approach to Weight Management. This 4 week class, run by Student Health Dietitians, will teach you how to:
- Balance your meals and minimize food cravings.
- Respond to hunger without over-doing it.
- Manage emotions that can lead to overeating.
Sessions will be held Mondays October 12th, 19th, 26th and November 2nd from 12:00-1:00pm. All sessions are held at The Duke Student Health Center (Conference Room). Please bring lunch or snack.Registration is free! To register please contact: Toni Ann Apadula RD,LDN at 613-1218 or toni.apadula@duke.edu
Prism is sponsoring “Healthy Eating at Duke” at 6:00pm in Few GG 301 (Common Room). This event will be a presentation about healthy eating at Duke, led by Duke Nutritionist Nancy Morgridge from the Student Health Center, and there will be FREE healthy food. Please RSVP to lindsay416@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 13
Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) is sponsoring Introduction to Mindfulness Medication and Stress Management Skills from 5:15-6:30pm in Page 217. Head out and learn how to manage your stress with teacher Holly Rogers.
Thursday, October 15
Shake Your Stress in Creative Dance Class sponsored by Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS). Dance barefoot to the beat of world music. Experience joy, playfulness, and tension release through a combination of yoga, creative dance process, and African dance. To register for CAPS' 4-Week Creative Movement Class, visit the website at http://caps.studentaffairs.duke.edu and click the link to the right on the Home Page. Class will be held in Upstairs, East Campus Marketplace from 6:00-7:00pm.
