Thursday, Feb. 16
"The Death Penalty: Religious, Moral and Legal Perspectives" 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., WCL, room 603 This event will examine the development of the death penalty in religious law and the evolution of social moral thought relating to the death penalty. Practitioners will also discuss their work with death row inmates. Contact 274-4075.
OSP Seminar on SPIN-SMARTS Database 1-3 p.m., Anderson Computing Complex, room B11 Training for faculty in the use of SPIN and SMARTS. Reservations are required. Contact Sarah Wassum at swassum@american.edu.
Friday, Feb. 17
International Development Friday Forum 4:30-6 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, rooms 203-205 This event, sponsored by the International Development Program Student Association, will focus on Brazil's landless movement. Contact 885-1657 or idpsis@american.edu.
Men's Wrestling vs. East Stroudsburg 7 p.m., Bender Arena Contact athletics at 885-3000.
"Fight Apathy Tour" 7:30 p.m., the Tavern Black History Month event. Contact Lorenley Baez at 885-3651.
Monday, Feb. 20
Math, Science and Technology Graduate Open House 9:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Battelle-Tompkins atrium Learn more about courses, research opportunities and graduate funding in the mathematics and statistics, biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science and professional science master's programs. RSVP required. Contact 885-3620.
"Recent Developments in the Repatriation of Native American Cultural Heritage" 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., WCL. Speakers will address the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Contact 274-4075.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
"From Sea Turtles to Whales: How to Produce Successful Marine-Related Films" 7 p.m., Wechsler Theatre Learn how scientists and filmmakers work together to make films without exploiting or harming marine life. Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Filmmaking and Filmmakers for Conservation. Contact SOC at 885-2060.
American Forum: "What Did You Do in the Revolution, Mom and Dad?" 8 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, rooms 2-6 Based on SOC professor Lenny Steinhorn's book The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy, the panel will debate the Baby Boomers' legacy of social change. Contact 885-2060.
