Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is making it even easier to learn the latest technological tools anytime, anywhere.  Duke users can now participate in the Lynda.com online training pilot by connecting to the tutorials from Duke or home using the Duke NetID authentication system. The new system will allow 30 users to access the tutorials at one time, with a limited number of dedicated user accounts also available for individual faculty and trainers. Training topics include Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, computer programming, Web design, and database design. The Lynda.com pilot runs through June 2010. For more information on how you can participate, go to:
http://www.oit.duke.edu/training/online/lynda.php

The student organization information session scheduled for this Thursday, November 5th has been moved from the Schiciano Auditorium in CIEMAS to 203 Teer building due to a course exam that will be held in CIEMAS.

If your group needs to attend the FINAL session of the semester please be sure to notify your representative.

You can find out if your group must attend by reviewing the list at:

http://osaf.studentaffairs.duke.edu/funding/Frozen_Status.html

If you have questions please contact ryan.o@duke.edu

Duke Arts Weekend
November 6 – 7, 2009

All students are invited to join in the first ever Duke Arts Weekend!  The weekend will include an opportunity to meet and network with alumni who contribute to the arts in a variety of ways from independently creating to supporting the business of the arts or arts-related legal issues.  An art exhibition will be located at the Bryan Center from 2:00 p.m. on Friday through Saturday evening.  Various student performances will also be featured throughout the weekend.

Twenty-five alumni are returning to campus to represent the TV/Film, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Music Industries!

The weekend will kick-off with a dinner and networking reception with alumni panelists and students at the LSRC Dining Hall.  Registration is required.  All students are invited to register for this dinner and networking reception.

Industry specific panels will take place on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. and 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.  Following the panels, all students and alumni are invited to attend a networking reception from 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. where the students will have an opportunity to speak with alumni after hearing them speak on their panel.

Students are asked to register for each event (dinner, panels and networking reception) at
https://secure.www.dukealumni.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2230517.

The Diversity Internship Program is designed to help The Nature Conservancy (TNC) attract individuals from a variety of socio-cultural experiences. The goal is for each intern to have a high- quality experience, a committed mentor, and a relevant project that provides them with additional skills and training. TNC will be hiring students to fill OVER 40 PAID INTERNSHIP positions during summer, 2010.

To view the PowerPoint presentation on this wonderful opportunity, visit the Career Center’s BlackBoard organization page. If the Career Center is not already on your organization page, enter the keywords “Career Center” in the search box on the Organization tab. Select the “Enroll” button to the right of the Career Center listing.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 @ 7:00-8:30pm
130 Social Psychology, West Campus

Are you interested in a career in public and international affairs? Are you looking to attend graduate schools before beginning your career? What to know what types of programs are available? Admissions representatives from Columbia University, Georgetown University, John Hopkins University, Princeton University and Tufts University will be on hand to introduce the distinctive characteristics of each program including each program’s curriculm, faculty, admissions process and financial aid. Students will also have the ability to ask questions and talk with admissions representatives individually at the program’s end.

Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 12:00-1:30pm
103 Bryan Research Building, West Campus

A background in polymer chemistry can serve as a stepping stone into a variety of roles in industry.  This talk will discuss our upcoming Fannie Mitchell Expert in Residence Jennifer Petoff’s evolution from a PhD in polymer chemistry and a career at the bench to a role as a technical trainer at Google.  Specific emphasis will be placed on volunteer opportunities and the key role of a strong professional network in breaking into a new area.

This opportunity is for PhD students and postdocs.  Register at http://tinyurl.com/JenniferPetoff11-05.  Ms. Petoff is also available for individual advising appointments with students on Friday, Nov. 6th. Students interested in an advising appointment must attend the presentation held on Thursday, Nov. 5th. Sign-ups are available via Duke eRecruiting.

Thursday, November 5th @ 5:00-6:00pm
201 Flowers Building, West Campus

When Jennifer Petoff graduated from the University of Rochester with a double degree in Chemistry and Psychology, she had no inkling that she would one day be training publishers to use online ad serving tools.  A graduate degree in the sciences combined with a variety of volunteer experiences led her down a non-traditional path.  This talk will discuss the author’s evolution from a PhD in polymer chemistry and a career at the lab bench to a role as a technical trainer at Google.  The importance of volunteer opportunities, a focus on transferable skills, and a broad professional network to break into a new career area will be emphasized.

This opportunity is for undergraduate and master’s students only.  Registration is required - Visit Duke eRecruiting to register.

Want to earn $5 by completing a fun and quick study where you answer some questions about “hooking up” on campus? This study should take less than 10 minutes to complete and your responses will be completely anonymous and confidential.

***You MUST be a SINGLE DUKE UNDERGRAD (so not in a romantic relationship) and over the age of 18 to participate.***

The study is at:
http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_bjcR2yvxki6M1Hm&SVID=Prod

Just click on the link, take the survey, and then send an e-mail to jwolfe9784@gmail.com to let the researcher know you completed the study so that you can hear how to receive your $5. At no time will your name or email address be connected to your responses to the study. Thanks!

Calling all members of the Class of 2011
We want you….to help identify a speaker for your Commencement ceremony.
The Office of the University Secretary seeks your nominations for a distinguished speaker to address Duke graduates and their families in May, 2011.  All ideas are welcome and appreciated.
We are also looking for volunteers to serve on an advisory committee to review and comment on possible speakers.
Nominations for speakers and the advisory committee should be submitted to secretary@duke.edu no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Are you currently in your last year as an undergraduate at Duke? Are you interested in working and living in a developing country? Do you want to combine academic research with service to a community organization?

If the answer to any of those questions is “Yes!” then consider applying to become a Hart Fellow!

The Hart Fellows Program, which is part of the Hart Leadership Program and is based out of the Sanford School of Public Policy, offers recent Duke graduates the opportunity to spend 10 months working with organizations around the world that are facing complex social, political and humanitarian problems.

FIRST INFORMATION SESSION:

Wednesday, November 4th
Sanford Rm. 223 (Rhodes Conference Room)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Come find out more about the program, the experiences of past fellows, and the application process. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to combine travel, research, and international service!

For more information, check out our website: www.pubpol.duke.edu/hfp. If you have any questions, contact the Hart Fellows Program Coordinator at andrea.marston@duke.edu.