Campus calendar

Thursday, Feb. 5
Lecture: “The State of Nigeria’s Political Parties”
4-5 p.m.
WHERE: Mary Graydon Center, Room 245
INFO: Learn about the challenges Nigeria’s new president faces during a discussion with the former social science dean of University of Ibadan.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Friday, Feb. 6
Faculty music recital
8 p.m.
WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall
INFO: Listen to a performance by Teri Lazar, an AU musician in residence, and guest artist George Peachey, who will play works by Antonio Vivaldi, Claude Debussy and other artists. Tickets cost $5 for students.
CONTACT: For more information and to buy tickets, visit american.tix.com.

Saturday, Feb. 7
Student Union Board: Matt Nathanson
8-11 p.m.
WHERE: The Tavern
INFO: The Student Union Board presents a free concert by Matt Nathanson and Adam Day for AU students. Students must bring an AU ID, and can bring one guest.
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.ausg.org.

Sunday, Feb. 8
AU men’s wrestling match
1 p.m.
WHERE: Bender Arena
INFO: The men’s wrestling team will compete against George Mason University.
CONTACT: For more information, visit aueagles.cstv.com.

Monday, Feb. 9
Exhibit: “Washington Project for the Arts”
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, AU Museum
INFO: Spend the afternoon at one of the museum’s current exhibitions, featuring contemporary prints, photos and pieces by D.C. artists.
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.american.edu/academic.depts/cas/katzen/museum/2009jan_wpa.cfm.

Tuesday, Feb. 10
Film: “Safari Sisters”
7 p.m.
WHERE: Mary Graydon Center, Wechsler Theater
INFO: A former senior producer for National Geographic, Kathryn Pasternak, will discuss her experience filming a documentary in a wildlife reserve in Zimbabwe.
CONTACT: For more information, visit soc.american.edu/content.cfm?id=1454.