Preview
1. Duke in France Info Session
2. Duke in Australia Info Session
3. Duke in Berlin Info Session
4. Duke in Spain Info Session
5. Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Open House
6. UBS Info Session
7. Senior Etiquette & Wine Tasting Dinner
8. Capital One Info Session
9. Barclays Capital Info Session
10. Bates White, LLC Case Interview Workshop
11. Junior Career Series: Interviewing Skills for Internship Prep
12. Bank of America Info Session
13. Mock Interview Day for Seniors, Junior, Sophomores, & Grad students
14. Resume Writing Workshop
15. Wells Fargo Info Session
16. The Parthenon Group Info Session
17. Cover Letter Workshop
18. Goldman Sachs Info Session
19. BlackRock Info Session
20. Spring Student Activities Fair
21. Off-Campus Housing Fair
22. Andrea Gibson, Spoken Word Artist
23. Rhapsody in Red: The Legacy of Lagos
24. Duke Men’s Basketball vs. Florida State
25. Duke Women’s Basketball vs. Florida State
26. Stress for Success
27. Procrastination and Perfectionism: How to make them both work FOR you!
28. Find Your Weigh Out
Academic Events
Tuesday, January 26
Duke in France will hold an info session from 5:00-6:00pm in Languages 305.
Duke in Australia Summer Program will hold an info session from 5:30 PM - 6:30pm in Allen 103.
Wednesday, January 27
Duke in Berlin will hold an info meeting from 4:00-5:30pm in Languages 109.
Duke in Spain will hold an info session from 5:00-6:00pm in Allen 318.
Did you know there is a 3 year doctorate program for physical therapy at Duke within the school of medicine? It is the Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. Duke DPT has a student run group known as the Diversity Task Force a group of students within the DPT program interested in raising awareness about the profession of physical therapy among undergraduate students. This interest stems from a genuine concern for the under-representation of minorities within a profession that serves a significant minority population. An open-house will be held on April 6 from 6:00-8:00pm in Wing A, Suite 210 of the Erwin Square Building at 2200 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27705. Parking is available in the parking deck located adjacent to the building on the top floor. Student escorts will direct you within the parking deck and to the department. Please RSVP to lauren.gonzalez@duke.edu if you would like to attend. The invitation is open to ALL students interested.
Career Opportunities
Monday, January 25
UBS will hold an info session from 5:00-6:15pm at Washington Duke.
The Career Center is sponsoring Senior Etiquette & Wine Tasting Dinner. This event is an opportunity to really broaden you education! Learn proper etiquette for a business dinner. Learn why you should never choose Cornish Game Hen or cherry tomatoes from the menu during a business meal. And learn when to choose merlot over cabernet. The event is open only to seniors. Registration begins Saturday, January 16 at noon, and the cost is $25. Click on more info to register. More Info
Capital One will hold an info session from 6:30-7:45pm at Washington Duke Inn.
Barclays Capital will hold an info session from 8:00-9:15pm at Washington Duke Inn.
Tuesday, January 26
Bates White, LLC, an economic consulting firm, invites you to participate in a case interview workshop from 5:00-6:15pm in West Union Old Trinity Room. This session includes information on:- Case interview structure- Preparing for case interviews- An actual case used to make hiring decisions- What employers are looking for- Summer Consultant opportunities at Bates White.
The Career Center is sponsoring Junior Career Series: Interviewing Skills for Internship Prep from 6:00-7:00pm, location TBD. More and more employers intend to do their post-graduation hiring from their intern pool. Polish your interview skills in preparation for your internship search. Learn how to sell yourself to employers and how to stand out in the crowd. This workshop is designed for Juniors, but all students are welcome to attend!
Bank of America will hold an info session from 6:30-7:45pm in Washington Duke Inn.
Wednesday, January 27
Mock Interview Day for Seniors, Junior, Sophomores, & Grad students will be held from 9:00am-4:00pm in Smith Warehouse, Bay 5. Students will practice and receive feedback on interview skills. Interviews will be behavioral and each student will walk away with valuable feedback to prepare for recruiting season. Beginning Wednesday, January 20 at midnight, students may schedule a mock interview via Duke eRecruiting (http://duke.experience.com)--search "Duke University Career Center Mock Interviews" as the Employer and sign up for a slot. The deadline for sign-ups is Monday, January 25th.
The Career Center is sponsoring a Resume Writing Workshop in Smith Warehouse Bay Room B177 from 4:00-5:00pm. Whether you are just beginning to put your resume together or need to maximize their effectiveness - this workshop is for you.
Wells Fargo will hold an info session from 5:00-6:15pm in Bryan Center Von Canon Room A.
Thursday, January 28
The Parthenon Group will hold an info session from 5:00-6:15pm in West Union Old Trinity Room.
The Career Center is sponsoring a Cover Letter Workshop in Flowers 201 from 5:00-6:00pm. Whether you are just beginning to put your cover letter together or need to maximize their effectiveness -this workshop is for you.
Goldman Sachs will hold an info session from 6:30-7:45pm at Washington Duke Inn.
BlackRock will hold an info session from 8:00-9:15pm at Washington Duke Inn.
Social Events
Wednesday, January 27
For students interested in getting information about off-campus rentals in the Durham area, Duke Community Housing and Student Affairs will hold an off-campus housing fair from 11:00-2:00PM in Bryan Center Schaefer Mall. Meet representatives from apartment complexes, property management firms, and the City of Durham. For updates on this event become a Duke Community Housing Facebook fan.
Thursday, January 28
OSAF is sponsoring the Spring Student Activities Fair in Bryan Center Schaefer Mall from 11:00am-2:00pm. Over 80 student organizations will be on hand to recruit and share information about upcoming events. If you are curious about the vast array of involvement opportunities at Duke the fair is a great way to observe them. To register your student organization: http://duke.collegiatelink.net/Community?action=getSurvey&orgID=17395&surveyID=5790
Andrea Gibson, spoken word artist, will be performing at 9:00pm at East Campus Coffeehouse. "A powerful live performer, Gibson was the winner of the 2008 Women of the World Poetry Slam (Detroit), and has placed 3rd in the world for the last 3 years by the iWPS. She won a DIY Poetry Book of the Year and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for her first book, ""Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns."" She has been showcased on Free Speech TV, the documentary Slam Planet, NPR, Air America and Independent Radio Stations nationwide. Now, Gibson is distinguishing herself amongst other performance poets by bringing her love of music into her current work. -Andrea Gibson, www.andreagibson.org
Saturday, January 30
Come join the Lambda Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for the much anticipated and well-attended elegant evening of entertainment, dinner, and dancing that supports the arts in the Duke and Durham communities. The upcoming annual charity ball, “Rhapsody in Red: The Legacy of Lagos,” will focus on promoting and highlighting the rich cultural traditions of Lagos, Nigeria. Through authentic music, ambiance, and cuisine, you will truly feel like you have stepped beyond the borders of Duke University and into a different culture. All proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. Rhapsody in Red will be at the Washington Duke Inn at 7pm. Tickets will be sold on the BC Plaza and at the Marketplace. The cost to attend this elegant event will be $42 on FLEX or food points or $40 in cash. You can also purchase tickets from any of the members of the Lambda Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc."
Athletic Events
Wednesday, January 27
Duke Men’s Basketball plays Florida State at 9:00pm at home.
Friday, January 29
Duke Women’s Basketball plays Florida State at 8:30pm at home.
Health and Wellness
Tuesday, January 26
CAPS is sponsoring Stress for Success from 4:00-5:20pm in Page 217. This 3 session workshop runs for 3 weeks on Tuesdays, beginning January 26. The workshop will briefly review what stress is and how it impacts you in your lives here at Duke. For more information or to register, visit the CAPS website at http://caps.studentaffairs.duke.edu
CAPS is sponsoring Procrastination and Perfectionism: How to make them both work FOR you! This is a 3 week workshop offered on Tuesdays, starting January 26 at 6:00pm in Page 217. It will help you understand how procrastination and perfectionism are often 2 sides of the same coin. The workshop will include helping you develop a personalized plan to use them BOTH to help you flourish. For additional information, visit the CAPS website at http://caps.studentaffairs.duke.edu.
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? 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, and manage emotions that can lead to overeating. Meetings will be held Mondays from 4:00-5:00pm February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. All sessions are held at The Duke Student Health Center (Conference Room). Please bring a snack. Registration is free! To register please contact: Toni Ann Apadula RD,LDN at 613-1218 or toni.apadula@duke.edu
