Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 3:30pm - 5:00 pm
Contact: Nailah Adams
Sponsor: Student National Medical Association
Where: Ivy Community Center 4418 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713
Why: The Youth Science Enrichment Protocol (YSEP) is an educational pipeline program of the SNMA which seeks to stimulate minority students' interest in science at an early age through creative, interactive science lessons and mentorship. The YSEP curriculum consists of science related projects and activities designed by SNMA members.  The five areas that will be taught are the Mouth and the Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, and Central Nervous systems, with additional focus on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Stress. The members also serve as role models and provide mentorship for the young, minority students.

Date: Monday, February 9, 2009 - 3:30pm - 5:00 pm
Contact: Nailah Adams
Sponsor: Student National Medical Association
Where: Ivy Community Center 4418 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713
Why: The Youth Science Enrichment Protocol (YSEP) is an educational pipeline program of the SNMA which seeks to stimulate minority students' interest in science at an early age through creative, interactive science lessons and mentorship. The YSEP curriculum consists of science related projects and activities designed by SNMA members.  The five areas that will be taught are the Mouth and the Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, and Central Nervous systems, with additional focus on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Stress. The members also serve as role models and provide mentorship for the young, minority students.

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 3:30pm - 5:00 pm
Contact: Nailah Adams
Sponsor: Student National Medical Association
Where: Ivy Community Center 4418 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27712
Why: The Youth Science Enrichment Protocol (YSEP) is an educational pipeline program of the SNMA which seeks to stimulate minority students' interest in science at an early age through creative, interactive science lessons and mentorship. The YSEP curriculum consists of science related projects and activities designed by SNMA members.  The five areas that will be taught are the Mouth and the Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, and Central Nervous systems, with additional focus on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Stress. The members also serve as role models and provide mentorship for the young, minority students.

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 3:30pm - 5:00 pm
Contact: Nailah Adams
Sponsor: Student National Medical Association
Where: Ivy Community Center 4418 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713
Why: The Youth Science Enrichment Protocol (YSEP) is an educational pipeline program of
the SNMA which seeks to stimulate minority students? interest in science at
an early age through creative, interactive science lessons and mentorship. The
YSEP curriculum consists of science related projects and activities designed by
SNMA members.  The five areas that will be taught are the Mouth and the
Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, and Central Nervous systems, with additional focus on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Stress. The
members also serve as role models and provide mentorship for the young,
minority students.

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 2:30pm - 5:30 pm
Contact: Anastasia at agb17@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC
Where:

The Durham Rescue Mission 

1201 East Main Street, Durham, N.C. 27701 

Why:

Come to make chili dinner at the Durham Rescue Mission this Saturday! Learn more about the history and diversity of Durham, meet people or catch up with friends while preparing the meal, and finally, enjoy the fulfilling results! All levels of culinary abilities are definitely welcome. The Durham Rescue Mission provides year-long housing and counseling or educational and training support for people going through a transitional period in their lives. To sign up, arrange for carpooling, or for any other questions, please e-mail Anastasia at agb17@duke.edu.

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 6:00pm - 7:00 pm
Contact: jfs13@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Community Outreach
Where: GPSC Office in Bryan Center

Why: GPSC Community Outreach is having a meeting to plan service events for the spring semester. Please share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions! You do not have to be a GPSC Representative to participate!

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 8:00pm - 10:00 pm
Contact: jfs13@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Community Outreach & Community Service Center
Where: Transportation will be provided to and from the Walker Complex at NCCU Campus
Why:

On January 21, 2009 Duke and NCCU students will join together to package 75,000 meals to be sent overseas to crisis-burdened areas and school lunch programs to feed children in developing countries, such as Haiti, Bolivia and Ghana. Ask anyone who has participated in the past - it's a really fun event. Lots of music, a gong, and people running all over the place! We need Duke students, faculty, and staff to sign up for either the 5:30-7:30 p.m. shift, or the 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. shift. Transportation is provided to and from the West Campus bus stop and NCCU's Walker Complex.

PLEASE pass this along to all of your friends!

TO REGISTER: www.duke.edu/web/service/meals

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 5:30pm - 7:30 pm
Contact: jfs13@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Community Outreach & Community Service Center
Where: Transportation is provided to and from Walker Complex at NCCU Campus

Why:

On January 21, 2009 Duke and NCCU students will join together to package 75,000 meals to be sent overseas to crisis-burdened areas and school lunch programs to feed children in developing countries, such as Haiti, Bolivia and Ghana. Ask anyone who has participated in the past - it's a really fun event. Lots of music, a gong, and people running all over the place! We need Duke students, faculty, and staff to sign up for either the 5:30-7:30 p.m. shift, or the 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. shift. Transportation is provided to and from the West Campus bus stop and NCCU's Walker Complex.

PLEASE pass this along to all of your friends!

TO REGISTER: www.duke.edu/web/service/meals

Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 5:00pm - 6:30 pm
Contact: swbluedevils@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC Community Outreach
Where: Duke Pool in Wilson Gymnasium

Why: Started by members of the Duke Varsity Swim Team, this group gives elementary-aged Durham children the opportunity to learn how to swim - for free! Both swim instructors and other volunteers are needed!

Date: Monday, January 19, 2009 - 9:00am - 1:30 pm
Contact: Cassie Hoffman, cah33@duke.edu
Sponsor: Farmhand and the Duke Apiary Club
Where: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Doris Duke Center
Why:

Martin Luther King Day Celebration and

Duke Community Garden Commemoration and Workshop

January 19^th, 2008, 9:15 AM

 

 

The Nicholas School of the Environment student organization Farmhand and the undergraduate Duke Apiary Club in partnership with SEEDS (South Eastern Efforts Developing Sustainable Spaces - http://www.seedsnc.org/), the Duke Martin Luther King Commemoration Committee, and the Environmental Management Advisory Club (EMAC) invite you to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens on Martin Luther King Day, January 19^th to participate in a half-day garden workshop and community celebration:

 

• Come and learn about the founding of the Honey Patch, an experimental, student-run gardening project
• Discover the many facets of gardening: composting, slow-drip irrigation, raised beds and apiculture
• Contribute to the garden’s maintenance and construction with hands-on activities
• Participate in a commemoration of Martin Luther King Day, the Duke and Durham community and the garden itself as a step toward building a more sustainable food system

 

MLK Day Programming:

 

9 AM                         Doors to the Doris Duke Center open

                        Breakfast will be served.

 

9:15 AM            Introductions

 

9:30 AM             Speaker on Local Food Networks and Gardening as a Community Resource:

                        Tom Philpott

                        Founder of Maverick Farms (www.maverickfarms.com)

                        Food Editor at Grist Magazine (http://www.grist.org/comments/food/)

 

10 AM             Learning about Community Gardens

Participants will attend 3 of 4 twenty-minute educational sessions.

 

A.   Apiculture and the Duke Apiary

B.    Composting, Biodynamics and Closed Energy Systems

C.    Community Gardening 101:  Information on SEEDS, Duke’s Student Garden, and Maverick Farms

D.   Irrigation Systems and Production Cycles

 

11: 15 AM            Building a Community Garden

Participants will pick one activity to participate in and contribute to. 

 

A.   Construction of compost bins

B.    Building garden sign and planting commemoration trees

C.    Hive Inspection and Honey Extraction Demonstration

D.   Assembling Drip Irrigation System

 

12:45 PM            Garden Commemoration and Dedication

 

1 PM                        Small Lunch and Goodbyes

 

 

All are welcome to attend the presentation by Tom Philpott and the garden commemoration, but space is limited for the workshop component.

Please RSVP for the workshop and state your preferences for different activities at

www.duke.edu/sustainability

Directions to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens are available at

http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/directions.htm

 

Please direct questions and concerns to Cassie Ann Hoffman, cah33@duke.edu

If you are interested in receiving information about the garden and how to participate in its development, please join our listserv!

Go to https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/ and search “honeypatch”