International
Submitted by jao12 on Sun, 10/05/2008 - 11:06pm.
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Contact: mike.stanton@duke.edu
Sponsor: Buddhist Community at Duke
Where: The Chapel Crypt
Why: Topic: Roshi Joan Halifax on Bodhidharma - Part II This week our Meditation and Dharma discussion offers a great introduction to Zen Buddhist practice. We will listen to a recording of a dharma talk by Roshi Joan Halifax, abbess of the Upaya Zen Center in New Mexico. Roshi Halifax talks about the the history and origins of Zen Buddhism, particularly the founder Bodhidharma and his journey to the East. The 15-minute talk will be followed by a discussion, sitting meditation, and chanting.
Submitted by ww25 on Thu, 09/25/2008 - 9:34pm.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 7:30pm - 9:30 pm
Contact: dcssa2009@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: **Attention** New Location: Love Auditorium
Why: This Saturday Chinese Karaoke Night
Welcome to join us for singing this Saturday. Please come with friends and family and have fun. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
To celebrate China's National Day on Oct. 1st, the participants of the Karaoke Night this Saturday will have the chance to get a beautiful Chinese knot. First come, first serve.
Submitted by na22 on Sat, 09/20/2008 - 7:13pm.
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008 - 4:00pm - 7:00 pm
Contact: Nayantara Atal (na22@duke.edu)
Sponsor: International Association
Where: BC Plaza
Why: The International Association would like to give y'all a warm welcome back to Duke. As the weather continues to heat up, it is almost time to spice it up at the International Food Fest! FoodFest is an International Food Festival that IA hosts on the BC Plaza every Fall. Many different groups of students get together to cook representative foods from their cultures and/or countries and serve it at the event. Anyone can participate and IA pays for the cost of the food. Student Performers will also entertain the crowd. Continuing our tradition of culinary excellence and festivity, this year's Food Fest will be held on 3 October Friday at the Bryan Center Plaza from 4 – 7pm. If you are interested in joining, please contact foodfest2008@gmail.com by Friday, September 19th. As one of the biggest events on campus this semester, FoodFest will not be successful without your participation, we therefore hope to have your continued support this year! If you have any questions, please email Jason Li, the person in charge of this event, at jason.li@ duke.edu.
Submitted by mpt9 on Tue, 09/09/2008 - 5:17pm.
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 5:11pm - 5:11 pm
Contact: Nancy Kelly
Sponsor: Nicholas School of the Environment
Where: Page Auditorium
Why: National Geographic and the Nicholas School will host “An Evening of Field Research and Exploration,” at 7:30 p.m. in Duke’s Page Auditorium.
The evening event, which is free and open to the public, will feature presentations by three National Geographic explorers. John Francis, vice president of research, conservation and exploration at National Geographic, will share highlights from his research on seals in the Juan Fernandez Islands of southern Chile. Adventure filmmaker and author Rick Ridgeway will recount his 275-mile journey on foot through the Chang Tang region of the Himalayas to the high-altitude calving grounds of the elusive Tibetan antelope. Nicholas School alumnus Luke Dollar, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, will present his research on Madagascar’s endangered predator, the cat-like fossa, and his efforts to work with local villagers to conserve its dwindling habitat.
Submitted by mpt9 on Tue, 09/09/2008 - 5:10pm.
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 4:03pm - 12:00 am
Contact: Nancy Kelly, youngexplorers@nicholas.duke.edu
Sponsor: Nicholas School of the Environment and National Geographic
Where: Hall of Science, Levine Science Research Center
Why: Triangle-area students interested in learning how they can become a National Geographic Young Explorer are invited to attend a free workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment.
The workshop is open to all students, ages 18-25. It will be held at Love Auditorium in the Levine Science Research Center on Research Drive, on Duke’s West campus.
Advance registration is required.
To register, or for more information, go to www.nicholas.duke.edu/youngexplorers
Questions, contact Nancy Kelly, youngexplorers@nicholas.duke.edu
National Geographic Young Explorer Grants support research, exploration and conservation-based field projects in anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, climatology, conservation, geography, geology, paleontology, oceanography, mountaineering and polar exploration.
Students attending the workshop will be given an overview of the Young Explorer grant process, including tips on how to make a successful application. A panel of recent Young Explorer grantees will be on hand to share advice and present their grant-winning field projects and future plans. After lunch, selected area students will have the chance to pitch their own ideas for Young Explorer projects to panels of National Geographic staff and grant committee members. *** In conjunction with the workshop, National Geographic and the Nicholas School will host “An Evening of Field Research and Exploration,” at 7:30 p.m. in Duke’s Page Auditorium.
The evening event, which is free and open to the public, will feature presentations by three National Geographic explorers. John Francis, vice president of research, conservation and exploration at National Geographic, will share highlights from his research on seals in the Juan Fernandez Islands of southern Chile. Adventure filmmaker and author Rick Ridgeway will recount his 275-mile journey on foot through the Chang Tang region of the Himalayas to the high-altitude calving grounds of the elusive Tibetan antelope. Nicholas School alumnus Luke Dollar, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, will present his research on Madagascar’s endangered predator, the cat-like fossa, and his efforts to work with local villagers to conserve its dwindling habitat.
Submitted by ww25 on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 11:01pm.
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008 - 6:30pm - 11:00 pm
Contact: dcssa2009@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: Love Auditorium, LSRC http://map.duke.edu/?bid=7776
Why: One of the most important Chinese traditional festivals Mid-Autumn Day is coming this Sunday. DCSSA will hold a Chinese Song Karaoke Contest Saturday to bring people together and celebrate. Everyone is welcome to join us and enjoy the unforgettable performance from our fellow student singers. Chinese moon-cakes will be given away free to the first 300 audiences. More gifts will be handed out during the Chinese culture-related quiz section. Please come with family and friends and have fun! For details, please visit our website: http://dukechina.org
Submitted by ww25 on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 11:55am.
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 7:30pm - 9:30 pm
Contact: dcssa2009@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: CIEMAS Auditorium
Why: Welcome to join DCSSA for singing this Saturday. Please come with friends and family and have fun. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Submitted by ww25 on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 11:39am.
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 11:59pm - 11:59 pm
Contact: dcssakaraoke@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: TBA
Why: To celebrate Chinese Mid-Autumn Day, DCSSA will hold a Chinese Song Karaoke Contest 6:30 pm, Sep 13th at Love Auditorium, LSRC. Everyone is welcome to participate as long as the song you sing is in Chinese. There will be gifts for all the singers and the top three will be awarded with the prizes valued $150, $100, and $50. You will also have the opportunity to represent Duke in Triangle Area Karaoke Contest later this fall. Please register by filling the registration form and send it to dcssakaraoke@gmail.com with the title “Karaoke Singer_Your Name”. The deadline for registration is 11:59 pm, September 3rd. Thank you. http://dukechina.org/files/KaraokeRegistrationForm.doc
Submitted by ww25 on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 11:34am.
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 11:59pm - 11:59 pm
Contact: dcssakaraoke@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC
Where: TBA
Why: To celebrate Chinese Mid-Autumn Day, DCSSA will hold a Chinese Song Karaoke Contest 6:30 pm, Sep 13th at Love Auditorium, LSRC. Everyone is welcome to participate as long as the song you sing is in Chinese. There will be gifts for all the singers and the top three will be awarded with the prizes valued $150, $100, and $50. You will also have the opportunity to represent Duke in Triangle Area Karaoke Contest later this fall. Please register by filling the registration form and send it to dcssakaraoke@gmail.com with the title “Karaoke Singer_Your Name”. The deadline for registration is 11:59 pm, September 3rd. Thank you. http://dukechina.org/files/KaraokeRegistrationForm.doc
Submitted by ww25 on Sat, 08/16/2008 - 9:21pm.
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 7:30pm - 10:30 pm
Contact: DukeNewComer2008@gmail.com
Sponsor: GPSC, Duke Chinese Christian
Where: LSRC，Love Auditorium and lobby
Why: To welcome Duke Chinese newcomers, DCSSA will hold a newcomer orientation on August 21th. DCSSA committee, DCSSA clubs, Duke Chinese Christian and Duke China Forum will introduce themselves to the newcomers during the orientation. DCSSA adviser Prof. Xiao-fan Wang will deliver a speech on how to better prepare the newcomers for life here at Duke. We will also distribute DCSSA discount card which covers many nearby Chinese restaurants and grocery stores and it is free！Newcomer airport pick-up volunteers will receive their gas compensation at the orientation. DCSSA newcomers please come and join us for some useful information and fun. Everyone is welcome to attend our orientation. Time: August 21th, 6：30pm-9:30pm (Pizza and drinks will be provided) Place：LSRC，Love Auditorium and lobby
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