In the museum
Madeleine Keesing: Ashes and Embers runs through March 18 and Contemporary Glass: Beauty and Innovation runs through Apr. 8. Robert Brady: Sculpture 1989–2005; Richard Cleaver: Family Fictions; and Stanley Lewis—A Retrospective open Feb. 6. Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Contact 885-1300. |
Tues 30 Jan
The United Nations Committee Against Torture Project
Noon–1:15 p.m., WCL, room 401. WCL dean Claudio Grossman, vice chair of the United Nations Committee Against Torture (UN CAT), Jennifer de Laurentiis, project coordinator, and student participants will discuss their experiences. As part of the seminar, the group attended UN CAT meetings in Geneva last November. Contact 274-4075. “International Efforts to Combat Racial Discrimination”
4–6 p.m., WCL, room 603. This panel discussion will explore the ways in which questions of discrimination and intolerance are being seen as issues of central concern in relation to social cohesion in countries and peace and security internationally. The panelists, including academics, activists, and government officials, will discuss national legal frameworks and regional institutional mechanisms to monitor inequality and promote social inclusion, including the proposed Inter-American convention against racial discrimination. Contact 274-4075. Academic Support Center Workshop: “Effective Reading”
5:30–7 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 203. Learn strategies to read texts effectively and efficiently. No registration required. Contact 885-3360. “How Do Christians Interact with Other Faiths?”
6:30 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center lounge. Sponsored by the AU Baptist Fellowship Group, the discussion will be led by Rev. Jim Somerville. Contact Marinetta Cannito Hjort at marinetta@msn.com. Wed 31 Jan
“Fleeing Persecution: Religion and Immigration”
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., WCL, room 603. Panelists will discuss aspects of working with religious asylees and refugees, the prevalence of religious persecution in the world today, the history of immigration and migration for religious reasons, and give the perspective of a refugee or asylee who fled religious persecution. Contact 274-4075. Academic Support Center Workshop: “Time Management”
12:45–2 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 203. Learn to make time work for you. No registration required. Contact 885-3360. 113th Washington Asia Forum
2 p.m., SIS Lounge. Shulong Chu, professor of political science and international relations at the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University, will present “Chinese Foreign Policy and Sino–U.S. Relations.” Contact the Center for Asian Studies at 885-1760. “The American Prosecutor: Power, Discretion, and Accountability”
4–6 p.m., WCL, room 603. WCL professors Angela Davis and Randall Eliason headline a distinguished panel to discuss the issues surrounding the power and discretion of prosecutors in the U.S. criminal system. Contact 274-4075. “Making Your Documentary Matter 2007”
Through 1 Feb.
4–9 p.m., Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall.
The Center for Social Media’s third annual conference—which is open to documentary filmmakers, nonprofit communications directors, funders, and students—will focus on how to craft a powerful communications tool for social change. RSVP required. Contact Bree Bowman at bowman@american.edu. “National Security and Human Rights: Lessons Learned from Israel and the U.S.”
6–8:30 p.m., WCL, room 603. This panel discussion on the U.S. and Israeli perspectives will be followed by a reception. Contact 274-4075. “Profiting from Nonprofits: Pulling Back the Curtain on the Nonprofit Sector”
7–8:30 p.m., Butler Board Room. Join SPA’s Nonprofit Alumni Career Committee for the first in a series of panel discussions on the careers and opportunities within the world of nonprofits. Panelists include Michael Beard, president, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, and Erika Schlacther, director of national advocacy, American Lung Association. RSVP suggested. Contact Alexandra Salama at asalama@american.edu. Thurs 1 Feb
“Making Your Documentary Matter 2007”
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall. See 31 Jan. “The Trade In Antiquities: Laws, Cases, Ethics, and Staying Out Of Trouble”
5–6 p.m., WCL, room 603. Through this slide-illustrated lecture, Professor Patty Gerstenblith will address the international market in antiquities and the ethical responsibilities of museums to avoid acquiring undocumented artifacts and works of art. Registration required. Contact 274-4075. Fri 2 Feb
Transfer Preview Day
9 a.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 2. Potential transfer students are invited to learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities, meet with faculty and students, and tour the campus. RSVP required. Contact transferpreviewday@american.edu. “China and the World: The Import-Export of a Human Rights Framework?”
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., WCL, room 603. This two-part program will explore the human rights implications of the world investing in China and China investing in the world. The program will focus on China’s substantial impact on human rights through the prism of private and public international law. Contact 274-4075. “Islamic Law in the West: Theory, Doctrine, and Practice”
Through 3 Feb.
2:15–5:30 p.m., WCL, room 603. This conference will explore the relevance of Islamic law in the West; the plurality of religions, including a discussion of the different schools of thought within the Islamic faith; the future of Muslims in the mainstream; humanitarian law and Islam; and women’s rights. Contact 274-4075. Friday Forum
4:30–6 p.m., SIS Lounge. Presented by the International Development Student Association, the forum will explore community owned microfinance. Contact idfridayforum@yahoo.com. Chamber Music Series: Osman Kivrak and Friends
8 p.m., Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall. Celebrating 20 years of Kivrak’s music at AU, this program features works by Brahms, Clarke, Bartok, Kivrak, and Bloch. Tickets are $5–$15. Contact 885-3634. Sat 3 Feb
“Creative Peacemaking”
9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., McDowell Formal Lounge. High school juniors and seniors are invited to learn more about careers in the field of peace and conflict resolution. Contact Rebecca Davis at 885-5970. “Islamic Law in the West: Theory, Doctrine, and Practice”
9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., WCL, room 603. See 2 Feb. Women’s Basketball vs. Lehigh
2 p.m., Bender Arena. Contact athletics at 885-3000. Men’s Basketball vs. Holy Cross
7:30 p.m., Bender Arena. Contact athletics at 885-3000. Sun 4 Feb
Wrestling vs. Rutgers
Noon, Bender Arena. Contact athletics at 885-3000. John Richardson’s Sunday Dinner
8 p.m., Anderson Hall first floor lounge. Enjoy a pasta dinner prepared by faculty in residence John Richardson. Sign up on the faculty resident board in the Anderson Hall front entrance. Contact Althea Mickiewicz at 885-2117. Mon 5 Feb
SIS Career Week: Finding a Job Overseas
1–2 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 200. Contact the Career Center at 885-1800. SIS Career Week: Careers and Internships in Human Rights, Refugees, and Immigration
6–7:30 p.m., SIS Lounge. Contact the Career Center at 885-1800. Bruce Poynter Lecture
7:30 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center. The Honorable John Lewis will present “Walking with the Wind.” Contact 885-3320. Tues 6 Feb
SIS Career Week: Résumé Critiques
2–4 p.m., SIS Lounge. Contact the Career Center at 885-1800. Women’s Basketball vs. Bucknell
5:30 p.m., Bender Arena. Contact athletics at 885-3000. Academic Support Center Workshop: “Writing Research Papers”
5:30–7 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 205. International students are invited to learn more about U.S. academic writing style. No registration required. Contact 885-3360. SIS Career Week: Careers in Private Sector and International Consulting
6–7:30 p.m., SIS Lounge. Contact the Career Center at 885-1800. Men’s Basketball vs. Bucknell
8 p.m., Bender Arena. Contact athletics at 885-3000. Wed 7 Feb
“The World’s Refugees and Their Right of Return”
9 a.m.–5 p.m., WCL, room 603. This program will explore the legal and practical issues facing refugees in Darfur, Palestine, and Bosnia. Contact 274-4075. Academic Support Center Workshop: “Critical Thinking”
12:45–2 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 205. Strengthen your analytical skills to become a more active and engaged learner. No registration required. Contact 885-3360. SIS Career Week: “I Want to Do Something International”
1–3 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 200. Contact the Career Center at 885-1800. SIS Career Week: Careers in International Communications
6–7:30 p.m., SIS Lounge. Contact the Career Center at 885-1800. Visiting Writers Series: Azar Nafisi
8 p.m., Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall. Azar Nafisi is the author of the national bestseller Reading Lolita in Tehran, which has been translated into 32 languages and spent more than two years on the New York Times bestseller list. Contact the Department of Literature at 885-2973. Hamlet
Through 10 Feb.
8 p.m., Greenberg Theatre. The most famous play in the English language, Shakespeare’s tale explores the ambiguities of revenge, justice, and truth. This production will also challenge expectations and assumptions of gender. Production runs through Feb. 24. Tickets are $5–$15. Contact 885-2587. Thurs 8 Feb
“Forced Labor and Slavery: The Other Side of Trafficking”
9 a.m.–5 p.m., WCL, room 603. This event will explore the causes of forced labor, common scenarios of slavery, the consequences victims face, and what is being done to combat slavery. Contact 274-4075. Table Talk Lunch Series
Noon, Kay Spiritual Life Center lounge. “Violent Conflict and Peace: What are the Private Sector’s Roles?” A buffet lunch is provided free to students; a donation of $5 is requested from faculty and staff. Reservations required. Contact 885-3321. SIS Career Week: How to Be a Networking Success
6:30–7 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 200. Contact the Career Center at 885-1800. SIS Career Week: Alumni-Student Networking Reception
7–8:30 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, rooms 4–6. Contact the Career Center at 885-1800. Hamlet
8 p.m., Greenberg Theatre. See 7 Feb. Fri 9 Feb
Lavender Languages and Linguistics Conference
Through 11 Feb.
9 a.m., Butler Board Room. The Department of Anthropology presents the 14th annual conference. Presentations include “Sweet Tea: An Oral History of Gay Black Men in the South” by Patrick Johnson, Department of Performing Arts, Northwestern University. Registration is $5–$10. Contact 885-1831. “Innovative Nonprofit Financing: An Exploration into Socially Responsible Investing”
4–6 p.m., WCL, room 603. This event will explore the way in which responsible investment can contribute to healthy communities, economic equity, and a clean environment. Panelists include speakers from Calvert and the World Bank’s Foreign Investment Advisory Service. Contact 274-4075. IDPSA Friday Forum
4:30–6 p.m., SIS Lounge. The International Development Student Association presents an alumni panel discussion as part of SIS Career Week. Contact idfridayforum@yahoo.com. Wrestling vs. Maryland
7 p.m., Bender Arena. Contact athletics at 885-3000. Hamlet
8 p.m., Greenberg Theatre. See 7 Feb. |
