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  • Spring Housing Update
    from Housing Updates by Jen
    Hi Everyone!

    I wanted to share an update on where we are with Spring housing assignments.

    Roommate Pairs:

    We are happy (and honestly, a bit surprised!) to say that the graduate student release opened up a lot of opportunities for undergraduate roommate pairs to be placed together.  Right now, we think the majority of pairs who applied will be placed together.

    Pretty much every opportunity for a pair to be placed together is on Central Campus - all apartment sizes are possibilities (studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom suite, and 3-bedroom).

    About half of the available opportunities are in 3-bedroom (4-person) apartments.  These apartments have two small single rooms that share a bathroom and one larger double room that has its own bathroom.  Floor plans are available on our website.

    Instead of just randomly placing pairs together in these apartments, we are looking for sets of roommate pairs who want to live together (think of it as a block of four in one apartment).   If you are interested, please have one person from each roommate pair email Housing Accommodations with the names of the four students who want to be placed together.  We will hold off on assigning these apartments for a week so that you have a chance to get in touch with your friends and pair up. If you have friends who originally wanted a single or weren’t in a pair, they can also join you in these apartments - they should email us with the names of the four people who are trying to live together.  You need four people to fill these apartments.

    We will use these requests to make assignments in conjunction with the applications you previously submitted.

    Singles:

    Demand for singles is, as is usually the case, higher than supply.  Right now, fewer than half of the students requesting singles will likely get them.  We recommend that students seeking singles consider using the roommate finder to see if there is someone who has a vacancy in their room with whom you’d wish to live.  If there isn’t a single available for you when we are doing placement, we will use your listed preferences to place you as best we can with a roommate.  You may also want to try to get together with three other students in a 3-bedroom (4-person) apartment – details above.

    Assignment Timeline:

    We will be sending out the results of reassignments around Thanksgiving.  This information comes out early so students who are moving may be prepared to do so in December.

    Assignments for students returning from abroad or leave of absence will go out in early-to-mid December.  Experience has shown that the longer we wait, the greater the chance we will be able to meet your preferences as more students cancel their housing.  We appreciate your patience!

    Please let us know if you have any questions!
    Jen... Read More >
  • Learn IT Online with OIT Training - Lynda.com Online Training Pilot
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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... Read More >
  • Treasurer Training THIS THURSDAY
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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... Read More >
  • Duke Arts Weekend
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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.... Read More >
  • The Nature Conservancy Diversity Internship Program
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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.... Read More >
  • Careers and Graduate Schools in Public and International Affairs
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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.... Read More >
  • Fannie Mitchell Expert in Residence Series: Catalyzing a Non-Traditional Career Path
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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.... Read More >
  • From Double Major to Google's DoubleClick Division: Embracing Unexpected Opportunities
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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.... Read More >
  • Survey Invitation about Hook-up culture
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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!... Read More >
  • Cast your vote for Commencement Speaker (class of 2011 only)
    from OSAF Blog by hz32
    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.... Read More >