Congratulations to Cadene Russell and Iyanna Atwell for being selected as the 2010 BSA Freshman Representatives!!!!!

Please email BSA Exec VP, Simone A. Randolph for an application for one of these positions: 1. PCOBA- Have a say on how diversity functions at Duke University!!! 2. Special Assistant to the President- Serve as a vital liaison to the Duke Community!! 3. Final Honors-Help commemorate the class of 2007!! When: Applications to be emailed back to sar@duke.edu by Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 8p!!!!

What: Interested in planning Black Student Alliance Invitational Weekend?? When: Applications for BSAI Chair positions will be available on September 23, 2006. They are due back to sar@duke.edu by October 3, 2006 at 8p.

***Important info on the appointment application process*** Late applications will not be accepted. Strong candidates will be invited to interview. For more information, please contact Executive VP, Simone A. Randolph at sar@duke.edu.

WANT TO JOIN A BSA COMMITTEE?

What: Academic Affairs information session Who: Anyone interested in Academic Affairs When: Sunday, September 24th 2006 Where: BSA office, OSAF, Bryan Center Why: To promote Academic Excellence within Duke’s Black Community From: Chair, Samson Mesele (the one with the candy at the General body meeting)

Who: Brandon Roane Outreach Committee Chair What: Outreach Committee Info Meeting Where: OSAF BSA office (In the Bryan Center to the left of the main stairwell) When: Tuesday October 19, 2006 8pm

What: Social Committee Info Meeting-Teni Where: OSAF BSA office (In the Bryan Center) When: Friday September 22 @ 3pm

What: Public Affairs Committee Info Meeting-Kristin Where: OSAF BSA office When: Sunday September 24 @ 7pm

Do you have a job waiting for you upon graduation? Have you secured your internship for the summer? What: CAREER FAIR When: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH 10-3 P.M. Where: BRYAN CENTER Be sure to bring your resume!

Who: Students of the Caribbean Association What: General Body Meeting When: Wednesday, Sept 20, 2006 from 7pm - 8pm Where: Belltower Commons Room Snacks provided, come out and get involved!

Who: Duke University Black Pre-Health Organization What: Freshman Chemistry Study Session (Chem 21 and 23) Where: Carr Building 136 When: September 20, 2006 8-9:30P.M. *Will provide light snacks and study tips!

WHO: JUNIORS AND SENIORS!!! WHAT: Duke University Black Alumni Connection (DUBAC) LUNCHEON WHEN: SUNDAY October 1, 12pm-2pm WHERE: Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture WHY: We know you all have aspirations to become professionals after graduation. Come here from and network with Black Alumni who are already in the positions and places where YOU want to be. FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED. Please RSVP to gmb7@duke.edu by MONDAY September 25 by MIDNIGHT.

Who: NPHC is looking for Ushers (~12) What: Homecoming Step Show When: September 29, 2006 8PM (Ushers would need to arrive at 7) Where: Page Auditorium FREE ADMISSION INTO THE SHOW!!! If you are interested please email shawn.c.jones@duke.edu.

Who: All Students who are not registered to vote What: Voter Registration Drive When: Monday Sept 25- Thurs Sept 28 Where: Marketplace (5:30-7:30pm) BC Plaza (1-4pm) Why: Durham will be choosing a District Attorney in November and your VOTE counts!

WHO: Everyone!! WHAT: Black Student Alliance Homecoming Barbeque WHEN: Saturday September 30th, 2006. Time: TBA (after the game) WHERE: Main West Quad WHY: Come and celebrate homecoming with classmates and alumni. There will be food and entertainment.

The Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture is proud to announce our programming theme for 2006-2007 ~ Cultivating Consciousness: A Campaign for Change. This theme reflects our continuing commitment to strengthening community through deeper consideration of the past, present, and future of Black people and Black culture.

************************ Cultivating Consciousness: A Campaign for Change The Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture invites you to join us for our Lunch & Learn series every day at noon. Bring your lunch and enjoy a film, a conversation, or television show that makes a statement about our past and our present!

Monday 9/18 Boondocks Season 1 @12P Wednesday 9/20 FILM : Black History: Lost, Stolen, or Strayed? @12P Thursday 9/21 Good Times @12P Friday 9/22 A Different World Season 1@ 12P

************************ The Mary Lou Williams Center is reading The Covenant The Covenant with Black America http://www.covenantwithblackamerica.com/ Beginning Tuesday, September 26 @ 12P/Noon JOIN US FOR A COVENANT CONVERSATION: Covenant I. Securing the Right to Healthcare & Well Being

BRING YOUR LUNCH & SHARE THE LESSONS YOU'VE LEARNED FROM READING THE COVENANT!!! Copies are available for checkout in our lending library.

************************ Black Community Calendar Now available for download on the Mary Lou Williams Center website.

Get info on upcoming events sponsored by Black student organizations and the MLWC. Check it out!!! Send feedback and/or event announcements to mlw@studentaffairs.duke.edu or drop by and tell us what your group has going on.

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Black Student Alliance 101-31 Bryan Center P.O. Box 90834 Durham, NC 27705 Phone: (919)684-4154 Fax: (919)684-8395 Email: contactbsa@duke.edu