Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 10:00am - 12:00 pm
Contact: jfs13@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Community Outreach
Where: Lakewood Elementary School, 2520 Vesson Ave, Durham, NC
Why: Our beautification project of the courtyard of this Durham Elementary school continues! Join us as we return to the courtyard to pull weeds, add mulch, plant perennials and seeds to help keep the courtyard blooming. The courtyard is the primary playground for preschool and kindergarten classes. And all students see the courtyard as they walk around the school. A couple of hours of hard work will really pay off by beautifying the space and attracting birds and butterflies. Please RSVP to jfs13@duke.edu.

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 8:00pm - 8:30 pm
Contact: jfs13@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Community Outreach
Where: 0016W of the Divinity School (Westbrook building)
Why:

Are you interested in planning or organizing Community Outreach events?

Then you should join the GPSC Community Outreach Committee! Come to the first meeting, immediately after the GA meeting, for a brief discussion of the fall calendar.The minimum requirement for being a member of the Committee is that you must be responsible for one event during the year. You do not need to be a GPSC Rep!

If you want to be a member of the Committee, but cannot attend this meeting, please email me at jfsf13@duke.edu.

Everyone's comments, suggestions, and ideas for new events are always welcome.

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008 - 5:00pm - 6:00 pm
Contact: Lesley Thorne, lesley.thorne@duke.edu
Sponsor: Duke Marine Lab Green Wave
Where: Duke Marine Lab
Why:

Please join us to kick-off the Marine Lab's new compost unit on Monday, September 15 with games, eco-trivia, a raffle, prizes, and free pizza!  The new compost bin is on the point on the south-west end of the island, and will be used to compost kitchen scraps from the cafeteria. 

What:   Green Wave Compost Kick-off!  Games!  Prizes!  Free pizza!

Where: The new compost bin at the south-west end of Pivers Island

When: 5 pm on Monday, September 15

Date: Monday, October 6, 2008 - 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Kat Shea, Katherine.Shea@law.duke.edu, Stephanie Lam, Stephanie.Lam@law.duke.edu
Sponsor: Duke Law Public Interest Foundation
Where: Von Canon Rooms, Bryan Center

Why: On October 6th, Duke Public Interest Law Foundation is sponsoring a Charity Denim sale at the Duke University Bryan Center (120 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708) from 10AM until 5PM. Designer denim jeans and trousers will be sold at heavily reduced prices, including jeans reduced to over half of the retail price! A portion of the proceeds from each pair of jeans sold will fund public interest law fellowships for Duke Law students. Brands include: Seven for all Man Kind, True Religion, and iJeans have been sold at recent sales. Come Early, Buy Often!, and Make a Difference by Looking Good!

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Christine Kinnier
Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity - Graduate and Professional Schools
Where: Durham affiliate construction site

Why:

Help build houses for families living in substandard housing; no experience required. You can work the morning session (8-12), afternoon session (1-5), or both. Typical activities include construction, landscaping, and painting. Please contact Christine Kinnier  and Genevieve Ricart (habitat-leaders@duke.edu) to RSVP, preferably by Monday, December 8th. If your schedule changes and you are suddenly unable or able to attend, please call Christine at 919-564-6868.

Many students have found that they want to volunteer more than once a month or that they are repeatedly unable to attend our worktrip dates due to scheduling conflicts. These students sometimes coordinate their "unofficial" worktrips through our graduate and professional student listserve - habitat4humanity@duke.edu. You can sign up for this listserve at http://lists.duke.edu/sympa/help.

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Christine Kinnier
Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity - Graduate and Professional Schools
Where: Durham affiliate construction site

Why:

Help build houses for families living in substandard housing; no experience required. You can work the morning session (8-12), afternoon session (1-5), or both. Typical activities include construction, landscaping, and painting. Please contact Christine Kinnier  and Genevieve Ricart (habitat-leaders@duke.edu) to RSVP, preferably by Monday, November 3rd. If your schedule changes and you are suddenly unable or able to attend, please call Christine at 919-564-6868.

Many students have found that they want to volunteer more than once a month or that they are repeatedly unable to attend our worktrip dates due to scheduling conflicts. These students sometimes coordinate their "unofficial" worktrips through our graduate and professional student listserve - habitat4humanity@duke.edu. You can sign up for this listserve at http://lists.duke.edu/sympa/help.

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Christine Kinnier
Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity - Graduate and Professional Schools
Where: Durham affiliate construction site
Why:

Help build houses for families living in substandard housing; no experience required. You can work the morning session (8-12), afternoon session (1-5), or both. Typical activities include construction, landscaping, and painting. Please contact Christine Kinnier  and Genevieve Ricart (habitat-leaders@duke.edu) to RSVP, preferably by Monday, October 6th. If your schedule changes and you are suddenly unable or able to attend, please call Christine at 919-564-6868.

Many students have found that they want to volunteer more than once a month or that they are repeatedly unable to attend our worktrip dates due to scheduling conflicts. These students sometimes coordinate their "unofficial" worktrips through our graduate and professional student listserve - habitat4humanity@duke.edu. You can sign up for this listserve at http://lists.duke.edu/sympa/help.

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Christine Kinnier
Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity - Graduate and Professional Schools
Where: Durham affiliate construction site
Why:

Help build houses for families living in substandard housing; no experience required. You can work the morning session (8-12), afternoon session (1-5), or both. Typical activities include construction, landscaping, and painting. Please contact Christine Kinnier  and Genevieve Ricart (habitat-leaders@duke.edu) to RSVP, preferably by Monday, September 22nd. If your schedule changes and you are suddenly unable or able to attend, please call Christine at 919-564-6868.

Many students have found that they want to volunteer more than once a month or that they are repeatedly unable to attend our worktrip dates due to scheduling conflicts. These students sometimes coordinate their "unofficial" worktrips through our graduate and professional student listserve - habitat4humanity@duke.edu. You can sign up for this listserve at http://lists.duke.edu/sympa/help.

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008 - 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
Contact: john.lohnes@duke.edu
Sponsor: Co-sponsored by GPSC Community Outreach
Where: Meet by the information desk in the lobby of Duke North Hospital
Why: Started by Duke medical students, this group recovers usable surplus medical supplies and distributes them via Duke-affiliated projects to areas of need overseas. Volunteers are needed every Sunday afternoon to sort, pack, and inventory new medical supplies. For more information, visit http://www.duke.edu/web/remedy/

Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008 - 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
Contact: john.lohnes@duke.edu
Sponsor: Co-sponsored by GPSC Community Outreach
Where: Meet by the information desk in the lobby of Duke North Hospital.
Why: Started by Duke medical students, this group recovers usable surplus medical supplies and distributes them via Duke-affiliated projects to areas of need overseas. Volunteers are needed every Sunday afternoon to sort, pack, and inventory new medical supplies. For more information, visit the Duke Remedy website: www.duke.edu/web/remedy/