Preview
1. BSA General Body Meeting
2. Spotlight on Health: Career Talks
3. Harvard’s 2+2 Business Program
4. Informal Chat with Heather Smith, Director of Rock the Vote
5. GMAT Practice Test
6. DSG Positions Open
7. Triage Consulting Info Session
8. U.S. Army - Fort Bragg Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Info Session
9. Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Info Session
10. Internship Spotlight Series
11. Morgan Stanley Info Session
12. DB Global Technology Info Session
13. Microsoft Info Session
14. High Mountain Institute Info Session
15. The Fannie Mitchell Career Conference
16. Maximus Info Session
17. Red Cross for Kids Committee
18. CAPS/LGBT Discussion Session
19. What is Spiritual, Anyway?
20. Ally Network Training
21. Golden Ivy Charity Ball
22. Movies about Women
23. Pilgrimage: A Haitian Benefit Concert
24. Hope for Haiti Benefit Performance
25. Duke Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia Tech
26. Duke Men’s Tennis vs. Illinois
27. Duke Women’s Tennis vs. Indiana
28. Duke Men’s Tennis vs. Notre Dame
29. Duke Men’s Tennis vs. N.C. Central
30. Find Your Weigh Out
BSA Events
Wednesday, February 3
BSA will hold its 3rd general body meeting of the year at 6:30pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Come out for important updates on programming and upcoming elections for the 2010-2011 executive board.
Academic Events
Members of the Classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 if you are interested in being a part of the Africana Mentoring Program Advisory Board please read the following job description. If after reading the job description you are still interested in a position on the Advisory Board please send your one-page resume to the following email address: Kristina.broadie@duke.edu. All resumes are due by Friday February 5th at 6:00 pm. After we have received and reviewed all of the resumes we will contact you with further information.
Job Description: The AMP Student Program Advisory Board Member (AMP SPABM) assists with the substantive development and logistical execution of the Africana Mentoring Program and targeted outreach of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture. The AMP SPAMB works to promote the Center’s educational enrichment objectives as they pertain to strengthening Black student personal and professional development and academic performance at Duke University. The AMP Student Advisory Board Member aids in the pairing of members of the senior and junior classes with each sophomore trainee and entering student (who applies to participate in the program) to aid in their transition, selection of major and fuller acclimation to the University. Other responsibilities include the development, execution and evaluation of events (especially mentor training), campaign development and program reporting and evaluation.For a more complete description of the Advisory Board Member responsibilities please email Kristina.broadie@duke.edu.
Tuesday, February 2
MAPS is sponsoring Spotlight on Health: Career Talks from 3:00-5:00pm in the Mary Lou Williams Center. Health care professionals will discuss their career path with students who express interest in pursuing the same profession. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and seek suggestions on internships.
Wednesday, February 3
Are you thinking about applying to Harvard's 2 + 2 Business Program? Are you wondering how to survive the process? What steps to take? Come and have a conversation with Duke's 2009 recipients. They will share their experiences and answer questions regarding the application process. The discussion will be held in Allen 103A Dean’s Conference Room at 6:00pm.
Saturday, February 20
The Prebusiness Advising Office will be hosting a GMAT practice test in 023 Bostock at 10:00am. This is an excellent opportunity for students to assess their strength on various areas of the GMAT test and to implement any necessary study strategies for improvement. Students will receive test scores immediately upon completion of test. Please register at http://trinity.duke.edu/
Want to help delegate the Student Activity Fee? Interested in joining DSG? Do you have a passion for finance? The Student Organization Finance Committee is currently recruiting new members. Please email SOFC Chair David Hu dyh3@duke.edu for more information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Always wanted to be involved in DSG but never had the opportunity? Here’s your chance! Two at-large Senator positions are now open! Applications will be due next Thursday. Email Gregory.morrison@duke.edu for an application or with any questions or concerns. All applicants encouraged!
Career Opportunities
Monday, February 1
Triage Consulting will hold an info session from 5:00-6:15pm in the Bryan Center Von Canon Room C.
U.S. Army - Fort Bragg Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will hold an info session from 5:00-6:15pm in West Union Old Trinity Room.
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will hold an info session from 6:30-7:45pm at Washington Duke Inn.
Interested in finding a summer internship but don't know where to start? Come to the Career Center's new Internship Spotlight Series to hear students speak about their past summer experiences and learn about exciting internship possibilities! Each week a new industry will be highlighted - from technology to human rights and everything in between. The series will be an informal opportunity to talk personally to students who have recently done internships in various fields, working for IBM and ABC, non-profit organizations and top universities. Events are held from 5:00-6:00pm in the Center for LGBT Life and are open to all undergraduates, and there is no need to sign-up beforehand.
Tuesday, February 2
Morgan Stanley will hold an info session from 8:00-9:15pm at Washington Duke Inn. To register, please go to: https://www.seeuthere.com/rsvp/invitation/registration.asp?id=m2625a55-UCAG9YHKYBJE&sutEventRoleID=m2625a55-40NI0UMMTA59R If you are unable to attend the session but still wish to receive information, please go to: https://www.seeuthere.com/rsvp/invitation/registration.asp?id=m2625a55-UCAG9YHKYBJE&sutEventRoleID=m2625a55-1QSZV0UZL4GME
Wednesday, February 3
Sophomores will be given the opportunity to connect with the Director of Career Services as well as a faculty member (Special Guest: Emily Klein) from 12:00-1:00pm in West Union Faculty Lounge. Lunch will be provided in the faculty lounge of the faculty commons. Past topics of conversation have included: finding the right internship and Duke's history. To sign up, visit the SYE events page or copy this link http://bit.ly/6KkgkT
DB Global Technology will hold an info session from 5:00-6:15pm in Hudson Hall 125.
Microsoft will hold an info session from 6:30-7:45pm in Bryan Center Von Canon Room C.
Thursday, February 4
High Mountain Institute will hold an info session from 4:00-5:00pm in the Bryan Center Multicultural Center.
Saturday, February 6
The Fannie Mitchell Career Conference is an event that brings a huge number of Duke alumni back to campus to share their wisdom and experience with current students. It's an opportunity for you to explore and learn more about a wide variety of careers, especially those you are a little curious about. It is a chance to connect and network with one of Duke's greatest resources, its alumni. The people you begin relationships with at the Career Conference can serve as mentors and guides as you step into the real world. It's not a career fair; it's a fun, casual time to check out what's out there and hear about it firsthand. The conference will be held from 8:30am-5:30pm on West Campus. Follow the More Info link for more information on this event and registration details.
Sunday, February 7
Maximus will hold an info session from 1:00-2:00pm at Satisfaction Restaurant.
Tuesday, February 2
Interested in teaching children? Red Cross needs you! The Red Cross for Kids Committee teaches basic first aid and safety skills at schools and community centers in Durham. These programs aim at providing fundamental and essential knowledge in a fun and interactive setting. FACT/BAT is a six-week program taught by trained Duke students. Each week, volunteers travel to Durham community centers and give 1-hour long lessons in a classroom setting. While we provide a set of lesson plans, volunteers have the freedom to modify the lesson topics and also generate their own lessons. If interested, please email Yaoli Pu at yaoli.pu@duke.edu OR, come to our first training session on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:30 pm (the training will be around 45 minutes to 1 hour) in the link classroom #2. Current instructors, you need to come in to fill out your schedule and background check forms. If you can't make Tuesday's session, there will be another session later in the week, date TBA.
Social Events
Monday, February 1
CAPS, in collaboration with the Center for LGBT Life at Duke, is hosting a discussion session, exploring the impact of the media, social pressures, and the emotional experiences associated with the pursuit of physical attractiveness. Facts and tendencies will be offered and invitations issued to share personal experiences, hoping to create a stimulating and supportive discussion. The discussion will be held from 7:00-8:15pm in The Center for LGBT Life. Click on the MORE INFO to learn more More Info
Tuesday, February 2
As a follow up to last year's What Is Spiritual, Anyway? Discussion, psychologists from CAPS will collaborate again with various clergy to host another thoughtful discussion from 7:00-8:30pm in Perkins Library Rare Book Room. Steve Hinkle from Religious Life-Duke Chapel, Abdullah Antepli from Muslim Life at Duke, and Michael Goldman from Jewish Life at Duke will join Joe Talley and Gary Glass from CAPS to offer some conversation starting thoughts and questions. The purpose of this program is not to promote an ideology or specific religious doctrine. Rather, we hope to foster an exchange of caring and curious ideas, to create a space in which we can all learn from each other, and invite new friendships to form.
The Center for LGBT Life is sponsoring Ally Network Training, an introduction for faculty, staff, and students on how to be more supportive/affirming of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals, from 5:00-7:30pm in the Center for LGBT Life. To Register: go to http://studentaffairs.duke.edu/lgbt > Click "Programs/Services" > Click "Ally Network" > Registration is at the bottom of the page.
Friday, February 5
An artificial ice company will be setting up an ice rink on the main quad from 6:00-10:00pm. Students will be able to rent skates from the vendor. Come experience what winter has to offer.
The Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. cordially invite you to attend the Golden Ivy Charity Ball, which will be held on February 5 at 7PM in the Searle Center. This semi-formal event will feature live entertainment, distinguished speakers, and a gourmet dinner. Proceeds from the ball will be donated to the John Avery Boys & Girls Club and the Alliance for Lupus Research. Tickets can be purchased for $35 Food/FLEX at dukecard.duke.edu/alpha, or from any member of the Kappa Omicron or Iota Mu Chapter. Contact us at ctj3@duke.edu with any questions.
Cultural Events
Friday, February 5
Friday during the month of February and one week in mid-March, from 12:00-6:00pm, the Mary Lou Williams Center will showcase themed groupings of movies about women. FREE popcorn provided.
Saturday, February 6
Pilgrimage: A Haitian Benefit Concert, featuring Erol Josué, the Prince of Haitian Roots Music will be held from 8:00-9:30pm in Baldwin Auditorium. A $10 Ticket donation is suggested. All funds will go to Haitian earthquake victims via Red Cross. Advance tickets are available online @ tickets.duke.edu. To make a donation in a different amount for a ticket, please call the Box Office at 919-684-4444.
Athletic Events
Thursday, February 4
Duke Men’s Basketball plays Georgia Tech at 7:00pm at home.
Friday, February 5
Duke Men’s Tennis plays Illinois at 6:00pm at home.
Saturday, February 6
Duke Women’s Tennis plays Indiana at 11:00am at home.
Sunday, February 7
Duke Men’s Tennis plays Notre Dame at 12:00pm at home.
Duke Men’s Tennis plays N.C. Central at 6:00pm at home.
Health and Wellness Events
Monday, February 1
The Student Health Center and Sabrosura are cosponsoring Find Your Weigh Out- a non diet approach to weight management in Bell Tower 109 (The Oasis) from 4:00-5:00pm. 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 which can lead to overeating. Group Meetings will be held Monday February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 4-5pm
