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Family Health Ministries, which oversees DukeEngage in Haiti program, expands relief efforts to rural Haiti

A week after the deadly 7.0 earthquake rocked the island nation of Haiti, millions are still without food, water, shelter, electricity and medical attention. As aid slowly makes its way into the capital city Port au Prince, others worry about the surrounding rural areas that suffered as much damage but is getting far less attention. Through the efforts of the Durham-based nonprofit, Family Health Ministries (FHM), which operates three medical clinics, a school and an orphanage, medical supplies are reaching the hard-hit communities of Leogane, Blanchard and Fondwa. FHM, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control, has worked around the clock to collect emergency supplies and transport them to Haiti.

Duke Center for Civic Engagement helps organize Haiti relief effort

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti shortly before 5:00 p.m. that evening. There is no estimate as to how many have been pronounced dead or wounded, but an American Red Cross spokeswoman warned that “up to 3 million people may have been affected.”

DukeEngage alumnus encourages Duke students to consider DukeEngage domestic options

Andrew Ognibene '11, who spent the summer of 2009 volunteering with community partner Seedco Financial in New Orleans, Louisiana, is urging Duke students still considering DukeEngage for the summer of 2010 to "think domestic." The application deadline for domestic programs, along with independent projects and study abroad hybrid programs, is January 14, 2010.

DukeEngage Director Eric Mlyn appointed chair of civic engagement consortium

Eric Mlyn, director of DukeEngage and the Duke Center for Civic Engagement, recently was apoointed chair of the Building Bridges Coalition Campus Engagement Group, a university consortium on international service of more than 70 organizations.

Duke alumni offer to help students with independent project opportunities in Charlotte, NC

Duke alumni have extended the offer to help match select students with independent project opportunities located in Charlotte, NC. Students interested in these opportunities are still required to complete the normal DukeEngage independent project application process--the deadline for which is January 14--and to partner with the identified organizations to facilitate project development.

Nonprofit and Governmental Career Fair Bryan University Center - Upper Level

October 21, 2009
12-3pm
 

If you have considered a career in public service or the non-profit sector, then come to the Duke University Nonprofit and Government Career Fair. This event, sponsored by Duke Career Center, Duke Engage, Duke Center for International Development, and Sanford School of Public Policy, provides a great opportunity to learn about internships, fellowships, and full-time opportunities in non-profit and government organizations.

 For questions or concerns, contact Cloe Liparini at cloe.liparini@duke.edu

DukeEngage Symposium Bryan Center Plaza

DukeEngage and SPAC (Student Programming and Advisory Committee) are putting together the DukeEngage Symposium, an event to showcase 2009 DukeEngage projects. The event will be held on the Bryan Center Plaza on October 19th from 11am-1pm. The Symposium is an interactive event that aims to highlight programmatic accomplishments.
 

This event is a wonderful opportunity for prospective DukeEngage students to learn more about DukeEngage programs and Independent projects and for returned DukeEngagers to showcase their summer experiences.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cloe Liparini at cloe.liparini@duke.edu

Back at Duke Dinner Event Von Canon A-C (Bottom Floor of the Bryan University Center)

The DukeEngage Back at Duke Dinner Event will take place on from 5:30-7:30 pm and provide an opportunity for DukeEngage participants to gather with their fellow DukeEngagers and share their experiences in the field and their plans back on campus over dinner and lively conversation. All 2009 DukeEngage particpants, Program Directors and Site Coordinators are encourage to attend this informal social event. If you have any questions, please contact Cloe Liparini at cloe.liparini@duke.edu or at 919.660.3227.