Thursday, Sept. 14
Constitution Day 3-5 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
"Checks and Balances: Classified Information Versus the Public's Right to Know" will feature Phil Brenner, School of International Service professor, and Thomas Blanton, executive director for the National Security Archives. Mary Alice Baish, associate Washington affairs representative, American Association of Law Libraries, will moderate the discussion. Contact Susan McElrath at mcelrath@american.edu or (202) 885-3255 for more information.
"A Compassionate Response to 9/11" 4 p.m., Gianni Lounge
Members of the Alderman family will discuss the work of the Peter C. Alderman Foundation, named after a 1999 Kogod School of Business alumnus who died in the Sept. 11 attacks. The foundation is dedicated to relieving the suffering of people affected by torture, terrorism and mass violence. SIS Dean Louis Goodman will moderate the discussion. Reception to follow. Contact (202) 885-1603 for more information.
"Top Five Databases for International Development" 4 p.m., library reference desk
This walk-in session, aimed at international development students, is the first in a series of "Top Five Database" workshops planned for different disciplines. Contact (202) 885-3238 for more information.
Friday, Sept. 15
"International Law after the Age of Three Worlds" 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., WCL room 528
This conference will bring historical and comparative perspectives to consider the questions at the heart of international law. Participants include experts from the Washington College of Law, Harvard Law School and Georgetown Law. Contact Teemu Ruskola at truskola@wcl.american.edu for more information.
IDPSA Friday Forum 4:30-6 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 200 Forum will focus on fair trade. Contact (202) 885-1603 for more information.
Network SPA: Networking Effectively in Washington
6-8 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, rooms 4-6 Work your social muscles and sharpen your networking skills as you connect with School of Public Affairs alumni who are setting the pace in the fields of government, non-profit, politics and consulting. RSVP required. Contact Jessica Kochiss at jkochiss@american.edu or (202) 885-6230 for more information.
"The Art of Sound-The Sound of Art" Through Sept. 16 8 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall and AU Museum, Katzen Arts Center
Award-winning composer and pianist Jerzy Sapieyevski combines his spontaneous and expressive piano virtuosity with a harmony of colors, sound sculptures and rhythms in an interactive performance with the art exhibit. Tickets are $5-$15. Contact (202) 885-1300 for more information.
Saturday, Sept. 16
My Super-Sweet Bar Mitzvah Party 8-midnight, Tavern
The Jewish Student Association, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Student Activities and Women's Initiative are sponsoring a bar mitzvah party with free food, a live disc jockey and raffle tickets to those who bring toiletries for Women's Initiative. The first 75 students who come receive free T-shirts. For more information, contact Aaron Bregman at jsa@american.edu.
Monday, Sept. 18
Memorial Service for Betty T. Bennett
11:30 a.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center The service for Bennett, former College of Arts and Sciences dean and distinguished professor of literature, will be followed by a reception in the Katzen Arts Center. Contact Matt Wickens at (202) 885-2446 for more information.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Blood Drive 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Hughes Formal Lounge The drive is organized by Staff Council and the Campus Life Civility Cluster in commemoration of Sept. 11. Donors must be at least 17 years old, 110 pounds and in good health. Appointments required. Contact Joanne Benica at (202) 885-3312 or benica@american.edu for more information.
"Note Taking Skills" 5:30-7 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 245 Discover new methods for taking lecture notes during this workshop sponsored by the Academic Support Center. Contact (202) 885-3360 or asc@american.edu for more information.
Don and Mera Rubell: "Not Afraid: Rubell Family Collection" 8 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
For husband and wife Don and Mera Rubell, collecting art is a family affair; everything is done by consensus. The Rubells share their very personal process of selecting and collecting art. Contact (202) 885-1300 for more information.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Table Talk Lunch Series: "Moral Clarity and Politics in a Time of War" Noon, Kay Spiritual Life Center lounge
This discussion features Ron White, Lincoln scholar and theologian, and the Rev. Gaspar Lobiondo, executive director of the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University. A buffet lunch will be provided. A $5 donation is requested from faculty and staff; lunch is free for students. RSVP required. Contact (202) 885-3321 or kslc@american.edu for more information.
"Critical Thinking" 12:45-2 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 245
Strengthen your analytical skills to become a more active and engaged learner during this workshop sponsored by the Academic Support Center. Contact (202) 885-3360 or asc@american.edu for more information.
