Interim President Kerwin to host campus forum
Interim President Neil Kerwin wants to hear from you.
At 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 11, in the Kay Spiritual Life Center, Kerwin will hold an open meeting with members of the AU community to discuss matters of interest or concern and goals for the coming academic year. After offering a brief update on campus matters, Kerwin will open the floor to comments and questions from the audience.
“Some concern has been voiced to me that the goal-setting process has been too ‘top down’ in prior years,” Kerwin said. “Therefore, I will use this forum, as well as other discussions in our various units, to make the goal-setting process more open and participatory.”
For more information, contact Leslie Wong at 885-2121. |
Tues 11 Apr
Exhibit: Forget Me Not/No Me Olvides: Photography by Norma I. Quintana; Estuardo Maldonado: Dimensionalismo; and MFA Theses Exhibition
Through 7 May
Katzen Arts Center, AU Museum. Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Tues. through Thurs.; 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; and noon–4 p.m. Sun. Contact 885-1300. “Human Rights Implications of Hurricane Katrina: Six Months Later”
10 a.m.–5 p.m., WCL, room 603. Panelists will discuss the application of international standards for the treatment of internally displaced people. Contact 274-4180. “Sexual Politics and the Hebrew Bible: Origins of Women’s Legal Rights”
Noon–1:20 p.m., WCL, room 528. Lillian Abensohn, author, professor, and women’s rights activist, will discuss her newest book, From Debra to Esther: Sexual Politics in the Hebrew Bible. Kosher lunch provided. Contact Jackie Ochs at 301-455-5237. 102nd Washington Asia Forum
2 p.m., SIS, room 200. Sun Zhe, professor and deputy director of the Center for American Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, will present “China’s Peaceful Rise: Implications for U.S.–China Relations.” Contact Quansheng Zhao at 885-1760. Geek Out Session
2–4 p.m., Hurst 212. Brigid Maher will present “Interface Design with Motion Menus Using Apple’s DVD Studio Pro.” Session for faculty is presented by the Center for Teaching Excellence. Contact 885-2117. Campus Forum
4:15 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center. Interim President Neil Kerwin hosts this open meeting. Contact Leslie Wong at 885-2121. “How to Make Documentary Films Entertaining”
7 p.m., Wechsler Theatre. SOC professors Maggie Burnette Stogner and Larry Engel will share their adventures as filmmakers. Sponsored by AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking and Filmmakers for Conservation. Contact SOC at 885-2060. Wed 12 Apr
“Gay Marriage: Could It Affect You?”
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center. Event features Judy Schaefer, People for the American Way; Steve Fitschen, National Legal Foundation; and Ethan Taylor, who’s married to his same-sex partner. Contact Judith Bonderman at 895-4926. TraCCC Brown Bag Lunch Series
Noon, Brandywine, room 300. Saltanat Sulaimanova will discuss Kyrgyz migrants in the United States. Contact 885-2830. SIS Awards Ceremony
Noon–2 p.m., SIS Lounge. Contact Ryan Daviduke at 885-1603. Economics Department Seminar Series
12:10–1:15 p.m., Roper Hall, room 101. Marco Cipriani of George Washington University will lecture about behavioral finance and experimental economics. Contact 885-3770. Thurs 13 Apr
Making the Most of Your Benefits Brown Bag Lunch: Building Your Financial Future
Noon–1 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 5. Learn about the importance and advantages of early retirement planning, with particular emphasis on maximizing retirement plan contributions. Also, explore how a good understanding of asset allocation principles can play a big role in the success of individual financial objectives. Light snacks and beverages will be provided; registration required. Contact 885-2591. “Design Basics: Graphic Design for Non-Designers”
Noon–1 p.m., Hurst 203. Designed to help participants create more appealing outreach materials and sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence. Contact Amy Hendrick at 885-2117. “Legislative Update: The Future of Same-Sex Marriage in Maryland”
Noon–1 p.m., WCL, room 503. Join us for a discussion on recent developments in the Maryland courts and legislature concerning marriage rights for same-sex couples. This discussion will focus on the Deane and Polyak v. Conaway victory in the Baltimore City Circuit Court and the current status of that case as well as the legislative response. Speakers include Patrick Wojahn, plaintiff in Deane and Polyak v. Conaway, and Meredith Moise, field organizer, Equality Maryland. Contact 274-4075. Passover Seder
7 p.m., WCL, room 600. Feast on matzah, maror, and charoset during this kosher Passover dinner hosted by the Jewish Law Students Association. Vegetarian options available. RSVP required. Contact Jackie Ochs at 301-455-5237. Bishop C.C. McCabe Lecture Series: Lillian Jimenez
8 p.m., Wechsler Theatre. Award-winning filmmaker, educator, and activist Lillian Jimenez will screen and discuss her film, Antonia Pantoja: Abriendo Camino, which explores the life of the visionary leader Antonia Pantoja. Contact 885-2435. Mon 17 Apr
“Ceasefire on Health Care”
10–11:30 a.m., Willard Hotel, Crystal Room. The Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies hosts this forum, featuring former HHS secretaries Donna Shalala and Tommy Thompson, former senator John Breaux (D-La.), and CCPS director James Thurber. RSVP required. Contact ccps@american.edu. “Justice and Accountability in Serbia and Montenegro”
Noon–1:30 p.m., WCL, room 500. Andrej Nosov, executive director of the Youth Initiative for Human Rights, will discuss his work on justice and human rights in Serbia and Montenegro. RSVP required. Contact Joseph Vess at 274-4067. “Dead or Sitting Ducks? Avian Flu in Asia”
12:45–2:45 p.m., Hughes Formal Lounge. Bridget Welsh, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins, will discuss the impact of Avian Flu. Contact Quansheng Zhao at 885-1760. “Artists Among Us”
6:30 p.m., Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall. This event celebrates the work of Kenneth Slowik, an American conductor, cellist, musicologist, and artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society. Contact 885-1300. Tues 18 Apr
Campus Beautification Day
8 a.m., main quad, Tenley, WCL, and Brandywine. Help install plants, place mulch, and clean up the campus grounds during this annual event. Activities include: planting, 8–11:30 a.m.; barbecue, noon; raffle, 12:45 p.m.; and arboretum tours, 1:30 p.m. Rain date is Apr. 19. Contact Katherine Kirlin at 885-2431. 2006 Honors Capstone Conference
9 a.m.–5 p.m., McDowell Hall Formal Lounge. This competitive conference showcases the work of honors seniors from all schools and departments on campus. For the schedule of presentations, visit www.american.edu/honors. Contact 885-6194. SIS Grad Day
10 a.m., Butler Board Room. This information session is for all admitted graduate students. Contact Sonja Steinbrech at 885-1599. WCL Dean’s Diversity Council Speaker Series Spring Luncheon
Noon–2 p.m., WCL student lounge. Robert Bell, chief judge, Court of Appeals of Maryland, will present “Judicial Independence.” Registration required. Contact Sherry Weaver at 274-4032. Asian Pacific Heritage Month Event: A Taste of Asia
Noon–3 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge. Enjoy Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Thai food during this event hosted by the Asian Student Association. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Contact asa.american@gmail.com. TraCCC Spring Speaker Series
2–4 p.m., SIS Lounge. Mark Galeotti of Keele University will present his research into terror money flows and what they tell us about crime-terror interaction. Contact 885-2830. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Resource Center Awards Ceremony
5 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 4. Celebrate the work of AU students, staff, and faculty to create a more inclusive campus community and recognize the Richard L. Schlegel Legion of Honor awardees, Gunner Scott and Jay Toole, for their work in the struggle for economic justice. Reception to follow. Contact 885-3347. Key Executive MPA Information Session
5:30–7:30 p.m., Ward 300. Learn more about SPA’s Key Executive MPA program. Contact Jessica Kalemba at kalemba@american.edu. Wed 19 Apr
Visual Politics: The Art of Engagement
Katzen Arts Center, AU Museum. Contact 885-1300. Women and Politics Institute Brown Bag Lunch Series
Noon–1 p.m., Ward 300. Contact 885-2903. “Financial Access of Low Income Population in Brazil”
12:10–1:15 p.m., Roper Hall, room 101. Contact 885-3770. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Drexel
3:30 p.m., Jacobs Recreation Complex. Contact 885-3000. Thurs 20 Apr
“Civilian Defense Counsel Trying Cases in Combat Conditions”
11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., WCL, room 603. Contact 274-4322. Table Talk Lunch Series
Noon, Kay Spiritual Center Lounge. Contact 885-3321. Fri 21 Apr
Equinox Spring Dance Concert
Through 22 Apr.
8 p.m., Greenberg Theatre. Contact 885-3420.
E-mail Datebook items to afrank@american.edu
Submissions for:
April 18 issue must be received by Wed., April 12, 5 p.m.
April 25 issue by Wed., April 19, 5 p.m.
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