Presentation/Forum
Submitted by mst7 on Wed, 10/31/2007 - 1:24am.
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 4:30pm - 5:30 pm
Contact: Butch Trusty ( dt22@duke.edu)
Sponsor: The Fuqua School of Business, FuquaPride
Where: The Fuqua School of Business
Why: As most of us imagine exciting careers after school, we become so focused on our careers and making a living that we often don't anticipate discrimination towards gays in the workplace. We ponder over many questions: Should I come out? How will my peers treat me? Will I get passed up for a promotion because I am gay? Does my partner qualify for benefits? Is there a gay organization at work? Join Duke and Fuqua current students and Alumni in a thought provoking panel discussion to explore ways to navigate and creatively integrate LGBT issues in your work. Pick up a copy of the 2006 Corporate Equality Index published by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The Report rates American businesses on their treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. Also pick up your free "love=love" t-shirt at the event. Light refreshments will be provided.
Submitted by nw9 on Tue, 10/30/2007 - 1:15pm.
Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 6:15pm - 7:30 pm
Contact: Sarah Pradka, sarah.pradka@duke.edu
Sponsor: International Women's Health Alliance
Where: Duke University Hospital, Duke South, Purple Zone, Basement, Small Conference Room
Why: Join Dr. Karla Holloway, William R. Kenan Professor of English, with appointments in the Law School and departments of Women's Studies and African & African American Studies, for a conversation on bioethical considerations of clinical research. We will explore the recent controversy in the Durham community about investigational use of the blood substitute Polyheme in emergency situations. (The American Journal of Bioethics, "Accidental Communities: Race, Emergency Medicine and the Problem of Polyheme.") We will discuss race, community and bioethics over a dinner from Saladelia.
Submitted by jdb29 on Sun, 10/21/2007 - 5:13pm.
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 9:00pm - 11:00 pm
Contact: Jessi Bardill, jdb29@duke.edu
Sponsor: Native American Student Alliance and UNC's First Nations Graduate Circle
Where: The Stone Center at UNC - Chapel Hill. Parking available at the Center or you can take the Robertson bus down and back!
Why: In collaboration with UNC's First Nations Graduate Circle, the Duke Native American Student Alliance invites all to learn more about culture through humor because we all laugh the same! More information on the performers available at www.powwowcomedyjam.com .
Submitted by jdb29 on Sun, 10/21/2007 - 5:08pm.
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2007 - 12:00pm - 3:00 pm
Contact: Jessi Bardill, jdb29@duke.edu
Sponsor: Native American Student Alliance
Where: Bryan Center Walkway/Plaza
Why: November is Native American Heritage Month and what better way to kick it off than with drumming, singing, dancing, and food on the Plaza! We invite all to come out and learn more about the varied traditions of Native America.
Submitted by mst7 on Sun, 10/21/2007 - 1:28pm.
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:00pm - 10:00 pm
Contact: Mayuresh Tapale (mst7@duke.edu)
Sponsor: DukeOUT
Where: Nosh, 2812 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 (919) 383-4747
Why: Discuss agenda for the rest of the year. Dinner provided. All members welcome!
Submitted by mst7 on Sun, 10/21/2007 - 1:23pm.
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007 - 8:00pm - 10:00 pm
Contact: Mayuresh Tapale (mst7@duke.edu)
Sponsor: DukeOUT, DUU, Duke Islamic Studies Center
Where: Fuqua School of Business, RJR Auditorium
Why: This presentation aims to dispel myths about Islam, a religion that is commonly misunderstood in today's world. By exploring the complex diversity within the Muslim world and by illustrating the many challenges facing queer Muslims, this presentation will bring new light into the lives of an often invisible and silent community: Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning. The history of the queer Muslim movement will be presented and a discussion on Islam's view towards sexual and gender minorities will also be explored in this interactive presentation.
Faisal Alam is a queer Muslim activist of Pakistani descent. He is the founder & former volunteer director of Al-Fatiha, a US-based organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning (LGBTIQ). Al-Fatiha's mission is to support, empower and advocate on behalf of LGBTIQ Muslims and to promote progressive Islamic notions of peace and social justice. Under Faisal's leadership, Al-Fatiha has grown to include eight chapters in the United States with another seven affiliate sister- organizations in Canada, the United Kingdom and South Africa. Since its inception in 1998, Al-Fatiha has been featured in newspapers and magazines around the world.
Faisal has received numerous recognitions for his work on behalf of LGBTIQ Muslims. In 2001 the Advocate selected him as an "Innovator" and in 2002 the Utne Reader selected him as a "Young Visionary Under 30". In 2005, the Equality Forum recognized Faisal as one of "40 Heroes" who have made a defining contribution to LGBT civil rights over the last 40 years. Faisal has presented at colleges and universities across the country, including Duke University, American University, Oberlin College, University of New Hampshire, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Michigan, and University of Oklahoma. Most of Faisal's professional work has been in HIV/AIDS education/prevention and LGBT organizing. His former employers have included the National Minority AIDS Council and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Faisal is also active in human rights, asylum rights and immigration rights work. He recently relocated from Washington DC to Atlanta, GA, where he continues his social justice and human rights organizing.
Submitted by lgw4 on Mon, 10/15/2007 - 7:23pm.
Date: Friday, November 9, 2007 - 9:00am - 5:30 pm
Contact: Lorna Wright (lorna.wright@duke.edu)
Sponsor: Society of American Foresters, Duke University Student Chapter
Where: Reading Room, LSRC A-wing
Why: Duke University’s Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters is holding a symposium on November 9, 2007 entitled “Forestry and Conservation: Understanding & Creating Linkages.” The symposium will feature four panel discussions on emerging topics in forestry, including:
• Timber Investment Management Organizations
• Forestry and Global Change
• Forest Certification
• Forestry and Conservation
Discussions will feature panelists from the Conservation Trust for North Carolina, Environmental Defense, Forestland Group, International Paper, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Weyerhaueser, and others. Audience participation will be a central component of discussions, and participants may attend one or all of the panels.
Where: Reading Room, LSRC A-wing When: 8:00-4:30 on November 9, 2007.
Cost: Free (includes lunch).
Note: Registration is required. Please visit www.duke.edu/web/forestry to register or get more information. Additional questions should be directed to Amanda Harford (amanda.harford@duke.edu) or Lorna Wright (lorna.wright@duke.edu) . We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted by tec4 on Thu, 10/11/2007 - 4:28pm.
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 11:30am - 12:30 pm
Contact: Tim Chiodo, tec4@duke.edu, 267.253.1520
Sponsor: Fuqua School of Business (Finance and Real Estate Clubs)
Where: Geneen Auditorium, Fuqua School of Business
Why: Please mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the most educational and interesting events of the year. Former Dean, Doug Breeden, and three distinguished Fuqua alumni (Peter Nolan, BJ Whistler, and Tapas Panda), will be holding a panel discussion about the recent happenings in the subprime mortgage market.
Submitted by jam63 on Wed, 10/03/2007 - 4:11pm.
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 9:00am - 2:00 pm
Contact: jam63@duke.edu
Sponsor: Business Technology Club, Fuqua School of Business
Where: Geneen Auditorium, Fuqua School of Business 8am - Noon, followed by lunch until 1pm
Why: "I thought this was the future... where is our better world?"
Innovation, inspiration, and leadership are the core values of the high-tech industry. Every breakthrough, every wonder product, and every game-changing moment has been the result of individuals and corporations who believed in those values. But, these beliefs don't stop at simply designing powerful products. They extend into developing solutions that can improve quality of life, empower developing nations, and drive critical research. Therefore, it's no surprise that the high-tech industry is a leader in finding new ways to improve society on global scale. The Business Technology Club invites you to join us for the 2007 Business Technology Symposium - "Designing a Better World" from 8am to 1pm on October 10th. You'll have a chance to hear from InfoSys on developing emerging markets, Microsoft's Director of Corporate Responsibility on the importance of CSR in driving the core business, and Philips on breakthrough medical devices that are improving quality of life every day. In addition, these companies and IBM and EDS will be present to share their thoughts on the development of the high-tech industry and opportunities available. Finally, everyone who pre-registers for the event and is present will have a chance to win an iPod Touch! Please use the link below to pre-register by 5pm on Tuesday, October 9th. http://survey.oit.duke.edu/ViewsFlash/servlet/viewsflash?cmd=showform&pollid=FuquaBTC!BTC_Symposium_07 Check in outside of Geneen on the day of the Symposium. Event Date: Wednesday, October 10th Event Time: 8am - Noon, followed by lunch in the Winter Garden Event Place: Geneen
Thank you,
The Business Technology Club
Submitted by jcc27 on Fri, 09/28/2007 - 3:27pm.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 8:30pm - 9:30 pm
Contact: isel.delvalle@duke.edu
Sponsor: Duke University Union
Where: Page Auditorium- West Campus
Why: John Ekwugha Amaechi is a retired English NBA basketball player who currently works as a broadcaster and political activist in the United Kingdom. In February 2007, Amaechi publicly announced that he is gay and became the first player associated with the NBA to come out. John will be speaking about his experiences, and this is a free event open to the public.
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