Date: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 10:00pm - 2:00 am
Contact: Michael Rose (michael.rose@duke.edu)
Sponsor: Duke Med AMA Student Chapter
Where: Shooters, 827 W Morgan St Durham NC
Why: Friday February 13th the American Medical Association will be having its annual DATE AUCTION at Shooters Bar in Durham. As this is the main fund-raising event for the AMA we are looking to have a huge turnout and throw an awesome party. We are auctioning off 15 people from the Duke Med (9), PT (4) , and Law schools (1). Each person is going to come with a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Cover will be five dollars at the door, just say you're with "Duke Med" and there will be drink specials for everyone. Check out the facebook group for more info "Duke Med AMA Date Auction" and all grad students are invited so hope to see you there!

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 8:30am - 5:30 pm
Contact: eas43@duke.edu
Sponsor: The Duke MBA Net Impact Club
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Why:

Join us for the Duke MBA Footprints Conference, a day-long event at the Fuqua School of Business that celebrates how the public, private and social sectors converge to create positive and sustainable change. This year's Keynote Speaker will be Rosalind Kainyah, President, De Beers Inc, USA 

When: Feb. 18th from 8:30am-5:30pm

Where: Duke's Fuqua School of Business

Visit the Conference Website to learn more about this year's speakers and sessions (http://www.dukembanetimpact.org/footprints/index.php) 

Register Now (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=bpPeCAmpgHhK5yEKDGlflg_3d_3d) 

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 12:00pm - 12:00 pm
Contact: Alethea Duncan - and10@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: Washington, DC
Why:

Have you ever wanted to interact with politicians, lawmakers and lobbyists in Washington, D.C.? Do you feel passionately about issues related to higher education, graduate/professional education or students in general? Would you like to participate in a tremendous professional development experience that looks great on your resume? Transportation and lodging will be covered, and the trip runs from March 5-6. If you are interested please submit a 500 word or less statement of intent to Alethea Duncan and10@duke.edu by noon Wed. Feb 4th.

The goals of this Legislative Action Days are :
- extended access to match time to degree for federally backed student loans
-better Visa access for foreign students who obtain their graduate degrees here in the US
-inclusive health care reform
-broadening of tax exemptions and deductions for graduate and professional education expenses

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
Contact: yrm@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: Room 0016W Divinity School (Westbrook Wing)

Why: All are welcome to attend and dinner is provided beginning at 6:00pm (free food!).  Our speaker for this meeting is Provost Peter Lange.  He will be giving a  general overview of his position with the university along with a discussion about the economic impact on the intellectual life of the university diversity initiatives, and  duke abroad.  Please attend and prepare to engage him in a conversation about issues important to our Graduate and Professional Student community.

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: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
Contact: yrm@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: Room 0016W of the Divinity School (Westbrook Wing)

Why: First General Assembly meeting of 2009!  All are welcome to attend and dinner is provided (free food!).  Our speakers for this meeting will be Dean Jo Rae Wright, Vice-Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, along with Tavey McDaniel Capps, Duke's Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.  Please attend and prepare to engage these individuals in a conversation about issues important to our Graduate and Professional Student community.

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Contact: jdb29@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC Finance Committee
Where: Blue Express Dining Room, Levine Science Research Center (LSRC)

Why: Affiliated student groups are invited to send a representative to network with other student leaders and play to earn funding for their organization's events.  This event encourages collaborations for the overall Funding Application Spring Round, but also to allow student leaders to interact.  The prizes have been INCREASED to: 1st- $250, 2nd -$200, and 3rd- $125. Please RSVP directly to Jessi Bardill (jdb29@duke.edu), GPSC Student Groups Liaison.

Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 11:37am - 1:30 pm
Contact: Anastasia: agb17@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC
Where:

Durham Rescue Mission

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

Why:

The Durham Rescue Mission provides year-long housing and counseling or educational and training support for people going through a transitional period  often brought on by substance addiction.  If you enjoy cooking, meeting new people, or exploring the Durham community, join in preparing and sharing the meal with the DRM residents this Sunday lunch. Tentative menu includes burger meat, baked potatoes, and salads. Come yourself and invite others!

10 slots available  - please e-mail Anastasia at agb17@duke.edu if interested!

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 12:00pm - 1:00 pm
Contact: Sara Salahi, sara.salahi@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: Taylor Cole Room next to the Faculty Commons in West Union Bldg.
Why: Come enjoy an hour-long, informal lunch and discussion with our Director of Parking and Transportation Services! Seats are limited to the first 15 who RSVP to sara.salahi@duke.edu.

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 12:00pm - 1:00 pm
Contact: Sara Salahi, sara.salahi@duke.edu
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: Taylor Cole Room next to the Faculty Commons in West Union Bldg.
Why: Come enjoy an hour-long, informal lunch and discussion with our Deputy Directors of Athletics! Seats are limited to the first 15 who RSVP to sara.salahi@duke.edu.