Date: Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 9:30am - 2:00 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. On Saturday, March 31 at 8:30 am, volunteers will meet in the top floor of the Bryan Center. We will carpool to the Durham Rescue Mission (Men's campus) on 1201 East Main Street. At the DRM, we will cook and serve a meal for needy and homeless guests. The service will last until 1pm. If you're interested in participating, please send an RSVP to Andres Luco at andres.luco@duke.edu

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 9:00pm - 11:00 pm
Contact: Betty Rhodes betty@carolinatheatre.org or 919-560-3040x256
Sponsor: The Carolina Theatre
Where: Performances will take place on Saturday, March 31 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Why:

The Carolina Theatre of Durham will present two shows of N*gger, Wetb*ck, Ch*nk, or N*W*C for short, a 90-minute original work for the stage by Rafael Agustin, Allan Axibal, Miles Gregley, Liesel Reinhart and Steven T. Seagle produced by LA-based Speak Theater Arts.

N*W*C mixes comedy with the real-life stories of three young men from different ethnic backgrounds to deconstruct the notion of race in America. Drama, hip-hop, slam poetry and stand-up comedy are intermingled to communicate the show’s overall message: “There’s only one race: the human race.” N*W*C has garnered high praise from critics and more traditional theatergoers, and is also the winner of the 2003 award for “Best Play” from the American Readers Theater Association, as well as the Audience Prize and four other major awards.

As for the powerful title, the cast/co-writers Miles Gregley, Rafael Agustin, Allan Axibal say, “the show traces the origins and evolution of three derogatory terms that shaped our lives and took the place of a genuine understanding of our distinct cultures. In doing this show we hope to de-power these words for ourselves and for our audiences.” Co-writers Steven T. Seagle and Liesel Reinhart direct the production.

Tickets for students are only $2 

Date: Friday, March 16, 2007 - 9:00pm - 10:30 pm
Contact: sima.yazdani@duke.edu
Sponsor: School of Medicine Student Faculty Show
Where: Page Auditorium on March 16th at 8:00 pm
Why:

Want to know what Duke Med is like...or isn't like? Come to Duke Med's Annual "Student-Faculty Show" parodying life as a Duke Medical student! See students--and faculty--"sing," "dance," and "act!" You'll see why we are in med school instead of on Broadway! Tickets are $10 for non-students and $5 for students and will be sold at the door of Page Auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Durham Rescue Mission.

Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 9:00pm - 12:59 am
Contact: Meng Gao, meng.gao@duke.edu
Sponsor: DUU
Where: Doris Duke Center - Duke Gardens

Why:

On the first day of spring, Wednesday, March 21: enjoy free food, drinks, and live music in the Duke Gardens at the best party of the year.

DUU presents Duke Royale, an elegant affair for all Duke students. The menu includes sushi, chicken, quesadillas, cheeses, and deserts. Enjoy the beauty of the Gardens in the comfort of chic decor and a sophisticated atmosphere.

Duke Royale is an indoor event with chartered buses that will run from East and West Campus. The event runs from 8pm to midnight.

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Date: Friday, March 9, 2007 - 8:00pm - 2:00 am
Contact: Elizabeth McSweeney, eam29@duke.edu
Sponsor: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training
Where: Broad Street Cafe at 1116 Broad Street in Durham. Doors open at 7pm
Why:

Start your spring break off right with a night of great rock music and dancing that is guarenteed to be more for fun than a middle school dance! Local bands Red Collar, Can Joann, the Relatively Calm, Suanter and Jeff Crawford will be playing from 7pm until 1am at the Broad Street Cafe's Rock for a Cure. So grab your favorite pair of sneakers and a bunch of friends and listen to some local bands rock out for a great cause! Only $8.00 at the door, with all proceeds donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a non-profit group that provides funding for cancer research and finanacial aid to families so they can afford treatment for their loved ones.

 

Date: Sunday, March 4, 2007 - 7:30pm - 8:30 pm
Contact: jar7@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Community Service and the Varsity Swimming and Diving Team
Where: Wilson Rec Center
Why: The "Swimming with The Blue Devils" program allows elementary-aged Durham children to learn to swim for free. We are in need of both instructors and people to do other odd jobs before and during the event. Volunteers should arrive 30 minutes before the event.