Duke BSA

BSA is having our first GBM of the school year!✏️📚

We will be discussing important Black Duke events that are coming up, program updates, and asking you all questions like, “What initiatives do you want to see from BSA this year?”

Be sure to pull up October 5th at 7:00pm in the Lower Lou so we can determine how we can support YOU 🤎

BSA is having our first GBM of the school year! 📚✏️

We will be discussing important Black Duke events that are coming up, program updates, and asking you all “What initiatives do you want to see from BSA this year?”

Be sure to pull up October 5th at 7:00pm in the Lower Lou so we can determine how we can better support YOU 📚✏️🤎

REMEMBER THE TIME: Community, Culture, & Cinema!

It’s time to reconnect, make new memories, and celebrate community at Duke!

Join us for Remember the Time: Black Duke Mixer, an evening to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and build community across campus.

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 8:30–10:30 PM
📍 Keohane Atrium

And the fun doesn’t stop there…

🎬 MICHAEL Screening
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 Griffith Film Theater

Save the dates and bring your people!

♠️ SPADES NIGHT IS BACK! ♠️

Ready to talk your talk and play your cards right? Pull up for BSA Spades Night!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never played a game of Spades before, we’ve got you covered! The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to teaching the basics and getting everyone comfortable with the game. So come learn, play, and meet some new people!

Thursday, September 24
6–8 PM
Keohane 4E Upper Commons
Buffalo Wild Wings provided!🍗

Bring your friends, find a partner, and come ready to play. No experience necessary!

We asked 100 people where they’ll be on September 4th @7 pm👀 Survey says…

🚨NEW BOMBSHELLS HAVE ENTERED THE VILLA🚨 Here’s the first look at our 2026-2027 Exec board 👀

Forgot to sign up? Don’t worry round 2 of Big/Little is open NOW‼️

The BSA Big/Little Mentor Program is back for the 2026–2027 school year!
This program is all about building long-lasting relationships, encouraging community, and helping one another thrive at Duke
Important Dates
• Applications close: August 13
• Preference rankings due: August 19
• Big/Little pairings announced: August 22
As a Big, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, encourage, and support a fellow student while creating a lasting connection. As a Little, you’ll gain a mentor, resource, and friend to help you navigate your Duke journey.
We can’t wait to welcome another amazing class of Bigs and Littles!

Duke Black Alumni is excited to announce that our DC chapter will be giving incoming students a warm welcome to the Black Duke family at the Summer Celebration and Welcome to Duke!

This will be a gathering among Black Duke’s incoming and current students, alumni, as well as friends and family for an afternoon of community, connection, and celebration. Details below:

Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Bowie, MD

Space is limited. Please register through this link: https://rsvp.duke.edu/event/7c2da48b-72f1-48a9-b674-b4685d436886/homepage

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us in congratulating Jasmin!

Our BSA Publicity Chair graduated with a major in Psychology with Distinction, an Education minor and her Documentary Studies Certificate.

At Duke, Jasmin served as Assistant Publicity Chair and then Publicity Chair for BSA. She also served as the House Director of The Mitchell-White House LLC, Chief Marketing Officer for CS Sidekicks, an Orientation Leader for Project Global, a Duke Reunion Ambassador, and a member of the United in Praise Gospel Choir. She conducted research through the Duke L.I.F.T. Lab and the University Assisted Community Schools Bass Connection team. She also participated in DukeEngage with Raising a Reader MA, and student taught in Durham Public Schools. Her awards include the Samuel DuBois Cook Award, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, and the William J. Griffith University Service Award.

Jasmin is currently in Duke’s Elementary Teacher Preparation Program and Duke TeachHouse, a Duke-affiliated teacher residency program in Durham.

We’re so proud of you, Jasmin! 💙