Thursday, Oct. 2
Green on the Screen: A Killer Bargain
12:30-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Media Services Classroom, Bender Library
INFO: The documentary “A Killer Bargain,” part of the Green on the Screen film series, focuses on the human costs of globalization and the use of cheap consumer goods, where the price often doesn’t reflect the human and environmental costs associated with its production.
CONTACT: For more information, call Chris Lewis at 202-885-3257.
“Fast for the Hungry” with Kermit Washington and Project Contact Africa
All day
WHERE: Main quad
INFO: AU alumnus and former NBA star Kermit Washington will lead a hunger fast to raise money for Project Contact Africa.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Friday, Oct. 3
Roundtable discussion
4 p.m.
WHERE: School of International Service Lounge
INFO: Information tables and a roundtable discussion about Kermit Washington’s “Fast for the Hungry” and Project Contact Africa.
CONTACT: For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Annual Kogod Graduate Student vs. Faculty Volleyball Game
5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Main quad in front of the Kogod School of Business
INFO: Cheer on your favorite Kogod professors and TAs as they battle it out in this Kogod tradition.
CONTACT: For more information, contact Sheena Luke at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Saturday, Oct. 4
Translation Conference
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: MGC 4-5
INFO: The Department of Language and Foreign Studies and the National Chapter of the American Translators Association will present this joint, all-day translation conference. Admission is free. Guests must RSVP.
CONTACT: For more information, call Jack Child at 202-885-2385.
“The Gorenman Beethoven Project”
8 p.m.
WHERE: Abramson Family Recital Hall
INFO: Celebrated concert pianist and musician-in-residence Yuliya Gorenman performs the third installment of an eight-part series devoted to Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano sonatas. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for other members of the AU community.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-ARTS.
Sunday, Oct. 5
“Inside North Korea with the New York Philharmonic”
2-4 p.m.
WHERE: Katzen Arts Center Rotunda
INFO: The Department of Performing Arts presents Mark Edward Harris’ collection of photographs documenting the New York Philharmonic’s historic trip to North Korea. This exhibit will be on display through Oct. 22.
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.american.edu/sis/calendar.
“Fast for the Hungry” with Kermit Washington and Project Contact Africa
All day
WHERE: Main quad
INFO: AU alumnus and former NBA star Kermit Washington will lead a hunger fast to raise money for Project Contact Africa.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Friday, Oct. 3
Roundtable discussion
4 p.m.
WHERE: School of International Service Lounge
INFO: Information tables and a roundtable discussion about Kermit Washington’s “Fast for the Hungry” and Project Contact Africa.
CONTACT: For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Annual Kogod Graduate Student vs. Faculty Volleyball Game
5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Main quad in front of the Kogod School of Business
INFO: Cheer on your favorite Kogod professors and TAs as they battle it out in this Kogod tradition.
CONTACT: For more information, contact Sheena Luke at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Saturday, Oct. 4
Translation Conference
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: MGC 4-5
INFO: The Department of Language and Foreign Studies and the National Chapter of the American Translators Association will present this joint, all-day translation conference. Admission is free. Guests must RSVP.
CONTACT: For more information, call Jack Child at 202-885-2385.
“The Gorenman Beethoven Project”
8 p.m.
WHERE: Abramson Family Recital Hall
INFO: Celebrated concert pianist and musician-in-residence Yuliya Gorenman performs the third installment of an eight-part series devoted to Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano sonatas. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for other members of the AU community.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-ARTS.
Monday, Oct. 6
Kennedy Political Union - Judy Shepard
8-9:15 p.m.
WHERE: MGC 2-5
INFO: As a part of National Coming Out Week, the Kennedy Political Union presents Judy Shepard, gay rights activist and the mother of slain gay college student Matthew Shepard.
CONTACT: For more information, visit kpu.ausg.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Breastival
Noon-5 p.m.
WHERE: Main quad
INFO: Enjoy music, food and games while you help raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.ausg.org/calendar.
Film screening: “Mekong Butterflies”
6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Abramson Family Recital Hall
INFO: In concurrence with the “Ricardo Calero. Goya. Disparates ... Continuity of an Unfinished Project” exhibit at the AU Museum, the Spanish Embassy will sponsor a screening of “Mekong Butterflies,” a documentary about human trafficking.
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.american.edu/cas/event_description.cfm?event=774.
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