Date: Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 6:00pm - 10:00 pm
Contact: Meredith Barthelemy, mlb38@duke.edu
Sponsor: The Coalition to Unchain Dogs
Where: The 3rd Base Grill at the Durham Bulls game

Why: The Coalition to Unchain Dogs is an organization, formed in August 2006 and
located in the Triangle area of North Carolina, taking a multi-faceted approach
to improving the lives of dogs and bettering our community by building fences
for chained dogs, educating the community on why chaining is cruel and
dangerous, and advocating for legal restrictions on the practice of chaining.
The Coalition focuses fence-building and educational efforts on neighborhoods
where chained dogs and unwanted litters are major problems and where the
residents generally do not have the financial means to spay and neuter their
dogs or put up a fence. So far, we have built 11 fences and freed 21 chained
dogs and there are close to 30 more on the waiting list!

The Coalition will be running the concessions at the 3rd Base Grill at the
Durham versus Louisville game. Part of the proceeds will be donated to our
fence fund. Come out and support your local baseball team and canine friends!

Date: Monday, August 6, 2007 - 6:00pm - 7:00 pm
Contact: Elizabeth McSweeney (team captain): eam29@duke.edu
Sponsor: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Where: We will meet at the Patio tables outside of the LSRC (Levine Science Research Center)
Why:

The Light The Night Event is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's nationwide walk to raise awareness and funds to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Durham Light the Night Event is being held on Tuesday, September 11th at the American Tobacco Campus.

The Duke Graduate Students Team will fundraise for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society together, with creative events and letter campaigns. Then we will walk as a team at the Light the Night event in September, to show solidarity and that Duke graduate Students are active in the greater community.

This first meeting will be for all people who have registered for the event through the team web page, or who would like to learn more before registering. Together, we will set a fundraising goal for the team, and organize some group fundraising events. I will also hand out materials for individual letter campaigns and explain how to use the fundraising websites that were set up by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

To join the Duke Graduate Students group, go to this page and register: http://teams.lightthenight.org/DukeGraduateStudents
Anyone who wants to help lead the team and become a co-captain should email me at eam29@duke.edu

Did you know that:
* Every five minutes, someone in this country is diagnosed with blood cancer: Every ten minutes, someone loses the fight.
* Leukemia causes more deaths than any other cancer among children.
* Lymphomas are the most common blood cancers.
* The myeloma survival rate is only 32 percent.

This is your opportunity to help an amazing organization and meet some fellow gradaute students who also care about cancer research.

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 2:45pm - 7:00 pm
Contact: andres.luco@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Community Service Committee
Where:

Durham Rescue Mission - Main Location - (Men's Campus), 201 E Main St, Durham, North Carolina 27701 http://www.durhamrescuemission.org/

Why:

The GPSC Community Service Committee is organizing a series of volunteer opportunities with the Durham Rescue Mission (DRM). On Saturday, July 21 graduate/professional student volunteers will prepare and serve a meal in the DRM’s soup kitchen. Volunteers will meet in the top floor of the Bryan Center at 1:45pm. We will carpool to the DRM Men’s Campus on 1201 East Main Street, arriving at about 2pm. At the DRM we will cook and serve dinner for needy and homeless guests. Dinner will start at 5pm. The meal and clean-up period should last until about 6:30pm, at which point volunteers are free to leave. If you're interested in participating, please send an RSVP to Andres Luco at andres.luco@duke.edu

 

If you’re unavailable on July 21, but still want to participate, GPSC is scheduled to re-visit the DRM on Saturday, August 18.

 

Date: Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 4:30pm - 7:30 pm
Contact: gpwn@duke.edu
Sponsor: Graduate and Professional Women's Network (GPWN)
Where: West Point on the Eno, Durham City Park
Why:

The Festival for the Eno is organized by the Eno River Association each year,
and is North Carolina's preeminent independence day celebration. All proceeds
go towards preserving and protecting lands in the Eno River Basin. Volunteers
are needed to help at drinking booths in the afternoon. Stay tuned to GRADWOMEN
for details concerning meeting place and time.

Please RSVP as soon as possible!

Date: Friday, July 20, 2007 - 11:00pm - 3:00 am
Contact: Jessi Bardill, gpscsocial@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC Social Committee
Where:

Cinelli's Pizzeria

(located at the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street)

Why:

*Salsa : Merengue : Reggaeton: Bachata*

Come out and party, and know that all the proceeds from the $5 cover will go
towards free community programming at El Kilombo social center here in
Durham! Programs include: ESL classes, children's literacy, and computer
classes. The dance benefits are integral to helping us pay our rent and
keep our doors open! Support El Kilombo, focused on the concerns of people
of color, students, and working class communities in Durham. For more info
or questions, please contact: elkilombo@gmail.com

$5 Cover, $2 Bottles, $3 Draft, $4 Shots, $5 Cocktails

Date: Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
Contact: Jessi Bardill, gpscsocial@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Student Life Committee
Where: Eno River State Park (meetup location to be emailed)
Why:

We are going to go on a general park hike at Eno River State Park and want you to come too! We really need accurate RSVP, but all are welcome! The hike will be led by a park ranger, so information galore!
Questions or carpool needs? Ask on here or email below!

Please RSVP to gpscsocial@gmail.com

Date: Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 5:00pm - 5:00 pm
Contact: Jessi Bardill, gpscsocial@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Student Life Committee
Where: Eno River State Park (meetup location to be emailed)
Why:

We are going to go on a general park hike at Eno River State Park and want you to come too! We really need accurate RSVP, but all are welcome! The hike will be led by a park ranger, so information galore!
Questions or carpool needs? Ask on here or email below!

Please RSVP to gpscsocial@gmail.com

Date: Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 2:45pm - 7:30 pm
Contact: Andres Luco
Sponsor: GPSC Community Service Committee
Where:

Durham Rescue Mission - Main Location - (Men's Campus), 201 E Main St, Durham, North Carolina 27701 http://www.durhamrescuemission.org/

Why:

The GPSC Community Service Committee is organizing a series of volunteer opportunities with the Durham Rescue Mission (DRM). On Saturday, June 23 graduate/professional student volunteers will prepare and serve a meal in the DRM’s soup kitchen. Volunteers will meet in the top floor of the Bryan Center at 1:45pm. We will carpool to the DRM Men’s Campus on 1201 East Main Street, arriving at about 2pm. At the DRM we will cook and serve dinner for needy and homeless guests. Dinner will start at 5pm. The meal and clean-up period should last until about 6:30pm, at which point volunteers are free to leave. If you're interested in participating, please send an RSVP to Andres Luco at andres.luco@duke.edu

If you’re unavailable on June 23, but still want to participate, GPSC is scheduled to re-visit the DRM on July 21 and August 18.

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007 - 9:45am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Amrika Deonarine: gpwn@duke.edu
Sponsor: Graduate and Professional Women's Network (GPWN)
Where:

Meredith College

3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298

Why:

Volunteer at Race for The Cure: Saturday 9^th June

The Race for The Cure is an annual event arranged by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation which is "the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures" ( http://cms.komen.org/komen/AboutUs/index.htm).

The Race for The Cure is held at Meredith College in Raleigh. Volunteers are needed to help with the One Mile Race at 9am. Buses will be dropping volunteers and race participants from the RBC Center to Meredith College and back. Buses are packed and lines are long - please plan to arrive at the RBC Center no later than 6.30am! All Duke Women's Center volunteers must sign in at the volunteer table by 8:45am.

Please RSVP if you are interested in volunteering. Also, please let us know if you need a ride from Duke.

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 3:30pm - 5:30 pm
Contact: gpscsocial@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC
Where:

Lyon Farms

1549 Northside Road , Creedmoor , NC 27522 . Phone: 919-528-3263

Map to farm

Why: Summer's here and so are yummy fresh strawberries. Come pick your own fruit at this local wonderful local farm. Want to carpool (ride or drive)? Contact Jessi at gpscsocial@gmail.com. Bring your own container too! They have some for sale for $1, but only one option.