Campus calendar

Thursday, Jan. 17

AU jazz ensemble auditions
8 p.m.
WHERE: Katzen 151
INFO: The AU Jazz Program is looking for musicians to audition for various jazz ensembles.
CONTACT: For more information, contact William E. Smith at 202-885-3433.

University library tour, introduction to ALADIN and academic integrity info session
4-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bender Library, Reference Desk
INFO: Learn about the university library, learn how to use the library’s catalog system and get information on the Academic Integrity Code.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-3237.

Robbie Gringas: That’s Why I’m (Still) Here!
7:00-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Tavern
INFO: A celebration of the complexities of life in Israel through stories and songs. Sponsored by AU Hillel and the CAS Center for Israel Studies.
CONTACT: For more information, contact Adina Kanefield at 202-885-3780.

Friday, Jan. 18

Virtual Women’s Center Web site launch
2-3 p.m.
WHERE: MGC 200
INFO: A celebration of the launch of the Web site for women’s programs and resources on campus, as part of Internationalism, Diversity, Ethics, Action and Service Week. Refreshments and giveaways will be provided.
CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-3310.

Saturday, Jan. 19

Guided tours of “Claiming Space”
1 p.m.
WHERE: AU Museum, Katzen Arts Center
INFO: The AU Museum will be providing free tours of the exhibit “Claiming Space: Some American Feminist Originators.” AU graduate students will conduct tours.
CONTACT: For more information, contact the AU Museum at 202-885-1300 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Monday, Jan. 21

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day
11 a.m-3 p.m.
WHERE: Community Service Center
INFO: The Community Service Center has partnered with Emmaus Center for the Aging. Volunteers will go out in pairs or teams to assist senior citizens by cleaning their homes and visiting with them.
CONTACT: For more information, visit the Community Service Center in MGC 273, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 202-885-SERV.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

Spring 2008 Study Abroad Fair
3-7 p.m.
WHERE: MGC, first floor
INFO: This is an opportunity to talk to representatives from AU Abroad, partner universities and other students who have studied abroad in previous semesters.
CONTACT: For more information, call AU Abroad at 202-885-1320.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

Orientation leader information session
Noon
WHERE: MGC 247
INFO: For students interested in becoming an orientation leader for the summer of 2008, this info session will provide the details to do so. There will be another session later in the month.
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.american.edu/orientation.

Africa Networking Event
6-8 p.m.
WHERE: SIS Lounge
INFO: This is an opportunity to meet with alumni, professors and colleagues who have lived in, worked in or studied Africa and to discuss work related to Africa. The Student Organization for African Studies, Africa Council, AU Career Center and SIS Alumni Office are sponsoring this event. R.S.V.P. is required through AU Career Center.
CONTACT: For more information or to R.S.V.P., visit http://www.american.edu/careercenter.

College Republicans Kickoff with Sen. Sam Brownback
8 p.m.
WHERE: University Club
INFO: Sen. Brownback, R-Kan., will speak at the first College Republicans meeting of the semester. AUCRs will also discuss their goals for the upcoming semester.
CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.aurepublicans.com.