Preview
1. Late Registration
2. Duke in Paris
3. Program II Info Session
4. Bookbagging for Froshies
5. Medical School Application Kickoff
6. ACES Registration Symposium
7. Duke in Spain
8. Deadline to Petition for Relief from 3 Final Exams in 24 hours
9. Maximus Info Session
10. Citizen Schools Info Session
11. Accelerator-Vanderbilt Summer Business Institute Info Session
12. Careers and Graduate Schools in Public and International Affairs
13. Sandia National Laboratories Info Session
14. Ogilvy & Mather Info Session
15. RBC Capital Markets Info Session
16. NC Master's & PhD Fair
17. Environment America’s Fellowship Program
18. Did She Deserve it? A Real Discussion on Dating Violence in the Case of Chris Brown and Rihanna
19. Who Says I Have to Look/Act a Certain Way to Be a Part of the LGBTQ 21. Community
20. Alternative Spring Break
21. Open DSG Senate Meeting
22. Blaze the Stage
23. Alternative Friday Night
24. North Carolina's 3rd Annual Statewide LGBT Equality Conference
25. Black Community Thanksgiving Dinner
26. MLWC Retreat
27. Fareed Zakaria: The Rise of the Rest- The Post-American World
28. Food for Thought featuring Jennette Williams
29. The Black & White of Health Care Reform: A Discussion on Obama's Health Care Bill, Current Disparities in Minority Access & the Future of Health Care
30. Urban Bush Women
31. SOCA Dominoes Tournament
32. Men’s Basketball vs. UNC-Greensboro
33. Duke Football vs. Georgia Tech
34. Free Rapid HIV Testing
BSA Events
Monday, November 9
Join upperclassmen from all different majors in an open discussion about registering for classes, choosing majors, as well as pre-business, pre-law, and pre-med tracks. Learn what classes to take, what teachers to avoid, and benefit from the experiences of others so you can make the most of your time at Duke. PLUS there will be FREE FOOD! Freshmen, come and learn from the valuable experiences of students in your intended majors, and get to know some upperclassmen who can help you along the way! You too, Sophomores. If you haven't declared your major yet there is still time to explore your options! We are here to help you, so come out to Von Canon in the Bryan Center from 6:30-8:00pm!
Academic Events
Monday, November 9
Duke in Paris will hold an info session from 2:30-3:00pm in Languages 109.
Thinking about applying to Program II, or just want to find out more about it? Then come out from 4:00-5:15pm in Allen 103A for an informative question and answer session, led by Dean Norman Keul, Director of Program II.
Gearing up for spring 2010? Wondering what courses would be helpful for your potential major track? Come to Upper Marketplace from 6:00-8:00pm where ASA exec and FAMLI leaders will be there to give advice to froshies at "set stations" for different areas of study.
Interested in entering medical school in Fall 2011? This is a MUST ATTEND event! Dean Scheirer will present an overview of the application process, including timelines and deadlines for the Health Professions Advising office. There are identical sessions on Monday 11/09/09 and Wednesday, 11/18/09 from 7:00-8:30pm in French Family Science Center 2231.
Seeking peer advice on ACES and Spring 2010 Registration? During November 9-12, RLHS, the FACs and Peer Advising Network (PAN) will be partnering together and visiting residence halls to answer your questions about academic life at Duke and help you prepare for Spring 2010 class registration in an open forum format. See the schedule below and select any one session. BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop). November 9, 8-9pm Bassett, Brown (meeting in Bassett's common room) 9-10pm Pegram, Alspaugh (meeting in Pegram's common room)November 10, 8-9pm Wilson, Aycock, Epworth (meeting in Wilson's common room) 9-10pm Giles, Jarvis (meeting in Giles' common room) November 11, 8-9pm Blackwell, Bell Tower (meeting in Blackwell's common room) 9-10pm Randolph, BT (meeting in Randolph's common room) November 12, 8-9pm GA, Southgate (meeting in GA's common room)
Tuesday, November 10
Duke in Spain will have an info session from 5:30-6:30pm in Allen 304i.
Friday, November 13
Students with three final exams that begin and end within a 24-hour time period (any contiguous combination of the 9 am, 2 pm, and 7 pm exam times) can have one exam date changed. Likewise, if two exams are scheduled at the same time, one exam date can be changed. The form for this purpose is available on the Registrar's Office Web site and is due by 5:00pm. For information and a link to the form, see T-Reqs under "Final Exams, Scheduling Issues."
Career Opportunities
Monday, November 9
Maximus will hold an info session from 6:30-7:45pm in Sanford 03.
Tuesday, November 10
Citizen Schools will hold an info session from 6:30-7:45pm in the Bryan Center Multicultural Center.
Accelerator-Vanderbilt Summer Business Institute will have an info session from 6:30-7:45pm in the Bryan Center Von Canon Room C.
Are you interested in a career in public and international affairs? Are you looking to attend graduate schools before beginning your career? What to know what types of programs are available? Admissions representatives from Columbia University, Georgetown University, John Hopkins University, Princeton University and Tufts University will be on hand from 7:00-8:30pm in Soc Psych 130 to introduce the distinctive characteristics of each program including each program's curriculum, faculty, admissions process and financial aid. Students will also have the ability to ask questions and talk with admissions representatives individually.
Wednesday, November 11
Sandia National Laboratories will hold an info session from 5:30-7:00pm in Fitzpatrick Schiciano Auditorium Side B.
Ogilvy & Mather will hold an info session from 8:00-9:15pm in the Bryan Center Von Canon Room A.
Thursday, November 12
RBC Capital Markets will host a meet and greet targeting juniors for internship opportunities from 6:00-8:00pm in Washington Duke Inn.
The NC Master's & PhD Fair is a collaboration between the career services of 6 outstanding graduate schools that join each mid-November to showcase their advanced degree candidates in all disciplines. The sponsoring schools listed below invite employers of individuals with expertise in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities to an information exchange and recruiting forum unmatched in this region. Graduate students and postdocs affiliated with the sponsoring schools who have 2 years or less remaining to complete their advanced studies/research may attend. Sponsors are Duke University, North Carolina State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro and Wake Forest University. This event will be held at the Friday Center for Continuing Education on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill from 1:00-4:00pm. For more information, including a list of last year's participating employers, visit the following link More Info
Environment America’s Fellowship Program is designed to give you an opportunity to make an immediate impact even as you gain the training and experience you need to become a leader in the environmental movement.Through the Fellowship Program, you will develop basic expertise on critical issues—for example, clean energy—and work to carry out our strategy for winning positive policy change—for example, pushing a new initiative that will bring solar power to thousands of homes and families. One week, you might take part in a coalition meeting, speak at a news conference, lobby lawmakers or their staff, and write an op-ed for publication in the state’s top paper. Another week, you might call a list of civic leaders to seek their endorsements of pending legislation, organize a town hall meeting with a lawmaker, and hold a rally in a key legislator’s home district. In addition to developing policy expertise and lobbying on issues, fellows play an important role in mobilizing and engaging the public on critical issues. You’ll canvass during the year and run citizen outreach canvass offices during each summer of the two-year program. By the end of the program, you will have learned how to raise funds, build a membership, recruit and manage staff and volunteers, work with lawmakers and community leaders, earn media coverage, and run a successful grassroots campaign.The program is seeking recent college graduates who are ready to commit their time, talent and energy to grassroots political action on behalf of our environment. They look for academic excellence, problem-solving ability, creativity and top-notch written and verbal skills, and value leadership experience, especially with campus and other activist groups. APPLY NOW!! http://www.environmentamerica.org/jobs/environmental-fellowship/fellowship-application
Social Events
Monday, November 9
Did you know that 1 in 3 college students reports physically assaulting his/her partner? Is it ever the victim’s fault? Can an act of violence ever be justifiable? Does it make a difference if the perpetrator is male or female? These are very difficult questions that college students should know the answers to., Join the Women’s Center for a real discussion on dating violence, focusing on the case of Chris brown and Rihanna. There will be Mad Hatter's desserts. :)
Tuesday, November 10
Join the LGBT for an open discussion: Who Says I Have to Look/Act a Certain Way to Be a Part of the LGBTQ Community. Do I look gay?!?!? What does looking gay or acting gay look like? Does someone who identifies as queer have to have tattoos and multiple piercing? Do people who identify as trans dress in nontraditional ways? Do all lesbians really dislike men? If I identify as bi does that mean I should have sex with more partners? Do members of the LGBTQ community marginalize people if they do not fit the stereotypes or if they fully embrace the stereotypes? Discuss these questions and more from 6:00-7:00pm in Crowell 315.
Wednesday, November 11
Held during the traditional spring break period, Alternative Spring Break is a program where students travel beyond Duke and Durham and participate in projects where they not only serve the community but learn about issues affecting communities with which they may not otherwise interact. Alternative Spring Break provides an in depth look at a number of social
issues and gives participants the opportunity to learn, reflect, and identify ways that they can have an impact on issues facing society. This year's Alternative Spring Break options will focus on issues surrounding hunger and homelessness in New York City and Washington DC.
Information sessions will be held:
Wednesday, November 11, 6:00pm in GA Down Under
Thursday, November 12, 6:00pm in OSAF
Students are encouraged to attend an information session before applying. Preference will be given to students who attend info sessions. Visit http://tinyurl.com/yhk53zk for more detailed information and an application. Applications are due December 2nd at 5:00pm. Questions can be directed to dukeasb@gmail.com or Leslie Grinage (lng2@duke.edu) The meeting of the DSG Senate is open to the public and will be held from 8:00-10:00pm in Fitzpatrick Schiciano Auditorium. The Senate consider student group creation and finance, debates issues of concern to the student body, expresses student opinion in the form of resolutions, and questions top administrators who present at each meeting. Agenda's are available from Gregory Morrison (gsm8@duke.edu) the Tuesday before each meeting.
Thursday, November 12
Come see members of Duke's Greek community "Blaze the Stage" at the Inter-Greek Council's Stroll Show 2009! The performance will be held at 8:00pm in Page Auditorium and the cost is $10.00
Friday, November 13
Come to the Women's Center for dessert, games, movies, music and fun. Come before you go out or instead of going out from 6:30-9:00pm.
Saturday, November 14
Equality NC will present North Carolina's 3rd Annual statewide LGBT Equality Conference. This year's conference will take place in Greensboro, NC from 9:00am-9:00pm. The LGBT Center will be coordinating transportation to and from the conference. This one-day advocacy summit will bring together individuals and community organizations from across the state to help chart the course for LGBT equality and justice through keynote and breakout sessions on key LGBT issues. For more info follow the “more info” link
Sunday, November 15
The Black Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held from 2:00-6:00pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Come out for plenty of food, fun, and fellowship!
The MLWC would like to work with student leaders, better equipping us to serve in our own organizations. As up and coming scholars, executives, community members, and adults, there's much to be gleaned from the stories, experiences, and offerings of other people that have done what we're trying
to do. Particularly with AMP & BSAI being rethought and the Black community being significantly impacted by this and more unseen shifting, this is a great time to come together and find our strength, our solidarity, and our support as we seek to effectively foster community and camaraderie among ourselves. I think we all like the idea of community but we all could improve in our strategy and approach. Right now, two days have been set aside before the start of the spring semester, Monday the 11th and Tuesday the 12th, [yes, this is during Winter Forum] to convene and begin reconciling some of these issues for ourselves. The retreat will have multiple sessions for professional, leadership, mentorship, and networking development, all with the values and desires of community in mind. Residence halls will be open and we plan to offer food to ensure that people will not be concerned about using food points before school starts again. Especially for current and soon-to-be leaders of Black Affinity Groups, it would be very worthwhile to have you in attendance, and
I strongly encourage you to come. For 2011, this is definitely an opportunity to strengthen the bonds you have and be the best class you can be no matter how you're positioned on campus. Please RSVP to Jesse Huddleson [jnh6@duke.edu] at your earliest convenience with a YES or NO as well as with some suggestions for topics of discussion. We want this time to be focused on areas of interest/concern for you, and we need at least 50 people to say YES for the retreat to happen!
Cultural Events
Monday, November 9
2009 Ambassador S. Davis Phillips Lecture: "The Rise of the Rest: Post-American World One Year after the Election of Obama" CNN host and editor of Newsweek International Fareed Zakaria talks about "The Rise of the Rest" -- the growth of countries such as China, India and Brazil -- and America's place in the world, one year after the election of Barack Obama. Open to the public. Free lecture tickets will be distributed first-come, first-serve at Page Auditorium's front entrance door near the Chapel on Monday, November 9th starting at 4:45 PM. A limited number of general seating tickets will be available for purchase online or over the phone starting Friday, October 9th. There is a $5.00 handling fee (limit 4) for tickets purchased online from tickets.duke.edu or by phone 1-919-684-4444.
Thursday, November 12
Join the Women’s Center for a Food for Thought featuring Jennette Williams, a fine arts photography instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and winner of the fourth Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography. She will talk about her work photographing women in European and Turkish bath houses, and lead a discussion on how this relates to conceptions of beauty. The talk will be held from 12:00-1:00pm in the Women’s Center, and lunch will be provided! Please RSVP to Erin Stephens by Wednesday at 10:00am at es120@duke.eduSee her work on exhibit in the Special Collections Gallery in Perkins Library or online at: http://library.duke.edu/exhibits/williams/index.html
NAACP is hosting The Black & White of Health Care Reform: A Discussion on Obama's Health Care Bill, Current Disparities in Minority Access & the Future of Health Care, featuring N.C. Secretary of Health and Human Services Lanier Cansler and Duke University Professor of Public Policy Donald Taylor. The event will be held in East Duke 204B from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Pounding out double-dutch rhythms with bare feet, the Brooklyn-based Urban Bush Women are "fierce" and "smart" and "shake the theater" when they move (Village Voice). The mostly-black, all-female ensemble comes to Duke for a three-day residency, culminating in a performance where chants and drums are the backbeat for these "physically poetic" dancers (New York Times), who turn the stage into a place they own. The performance will be held in the Bryan Center Reynolds Industries Theater at 8:00pm and the cost is only $5 for Duke Students.
Saturday November 15
Want a chance to win $50? Think you're the best Dominoes player on campus? Want to learn a new, fun and exciting game? Come join SOCA from 2:00-4:00pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center to enjoy free food, good music, and fun games. Event is open to everyone and anyone who is interested in Caribbean culture. E-mail Vanessa Vincent at vv9@duke.edu if you want to sing-up for the tournament.
Athletics
Friday, November 13
Duke Men’s Basketball plays UNC-Greensboro at 7:00pm at home.
Saturday, November 14
Duke Football plays Georgia Tech at home.
Health and Wellness Events
Monday, November 9
Know your Status is sponsoring FREE, rapid HIV testing from 10:00am-6:00pm in Bryan Center Meeting Room B. No blood is involved. Cheek swabbing is used instead. Results will be ready in only 20 minutes, and those who get tested will receive a free t-shirt!
