Campus Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 6

Study Abroad Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE: Main Quad (rain site: Bender lobby)
INFO: Learn about more than 100 programs in 34 countries available to AU students.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Sarah Beumer Harlow at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call her at 202-885-1324.

Open House in the Wellness Center
Noon - 5 p.m.
WHERE: The Wellness Center
INFO: Enjoy free food and refreshments while learning about what the Wellness Center offers.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Kathy Haldeman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call her at 202-885-3276.

Queers and Allies Meeting
8:15 p.m.
WHERE: MGC 205
INFO: The main GLBTA group on campus holds its first meeting.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Nick Sakurai at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Fair Trade Banana Splits
7 p.m.
WHERE: Main Quad
INFO: Enjoy frozen treats and get to know members of the Fair Trade Student Association and AU Animal Rights Effort. Vegan options available.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Friday, Sept. 7

Memorial Service for James Pepper
4 p.m.
WHERE: Kay Spiritual Life Center Chapel
INFO: Join the American University community in honoring the life and memory of James Pepper, a member of the Class of 2010, who died this summer.
CONTACT: For more information, contact University Chaplain Joseph Eldridge at 202-885-3336.

Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels
5 p.m.
WHERE: In front of Kay Spiritual Life Center
INFO: The first meeting of Dinosaurs against Fossil Fuels (DAFF), a group dedicated to promoting the sustainable and fun transportation method of biking.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .

Saturday, Sept. 8

Campaign College: AU Women to Win
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: University Club
INFO: The Women and Politics Institute and Women’s Initiative sponsor an intensive one-day seminar on running a successful Student Government campaign.
CONTACT: A registration form is available at wandp.american.edu/pages.php?ID=74. For more information, e-mail Vanessa Mueller at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Artists’ Reception
6 - 9 p.m.
WHERE: AU Museum, Katzen Arts Center
INFO: Come celebrate the openings of five exhibitions and meet the artists.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Rachel Friedmann at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit http://www.american.edu/museum.

Monday, Sept. 10

Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature Series
7 p.m.
WHERE: Archives Reading Room, Bender Library
INFO: Bender Library kicks off its Jewish Literature Series with a discussion of “Tevye the Dairyman” by Sholem Aleichem. To register, visit http://www.library.american.edu/letstalk.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Carolyn Ramsden at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call her at 202-885-3233.

American Forum: “Freedom of the Press in a Post-9/11 Era”
7 p.m.
WHERE: Katzen Recital Hall
INFO: Moderated by School of Communication Associate Professor Jane Hall. Panelists include USA Today Editor Ken Paulson.
CONTACT: For more information, visit soc.american.edu.

Monday, Sept.10 - Friday, Sept. 14

Celebrating 25 Years of USA Today
WHERE: Katzen Arts Center Rotunda
INFO: An exhibition of 25 USA Today covers since 1982.
CONTACT: For more information, visit soc.american.edu.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

GLBT Multicultural and International Students + Allies Meet and Greet
8:15 p.m.
WHERE: MGC 203
INFO: Socialize with other international and multicultural GLBTA students.
CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Nick Sakurai at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
-ALLIE FERAS