Thursday, Sept. 21
Wellness Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m., quad Take advantage of free health screenings, including blood pressure, hearing, vision, glaucoma, flexibility, strength and body fat composition. Contact Kathy Haldeman at (202) 885-3276.
U.S. Foreign Policy Forum 1-2:30 p.m., Hughes Formal Lounge
Brady Kiesling, a career diplomat who resigned from the Foreign Service in 2003 in protest of the Bush administration's foreign policy, will present "Diplomacy Lessons: Realism for an Unloved Superpower." Contact the School of International Service at (202) 885-1603.
A Conversation Caf? 1-2:30 p.m., Davenport Lounge, SIS building Students and faculty are invited to a drop-in event focusing on issues in the SIS community. Contact Sonya Hetrick at sonyahetrick@gmail.com.
CIVITAS Celebration 1-3 p.m., quad (rain site is the Bender Arena lobby)
Celebrate AU's civil campus with food and fun. Winners of the banner and essay competitions will be announced, and the BE KIND Campaign drawing for JetBlue Airways flights will be held at 2:30. Also, learn about the Community Service Center's Alternative Break programs and chat with students from the International Student and Scholar Services' International Friendship Program about public service, social justice and cross-cultural understanding. Contact the Office of Campus Life at (202) 885-3310.
Farewell Reception for Joni Comstock 2:30-4 p.m., Butler Board Room
Join Interim President Neil Kerwin at a reception to say farewell to Athletics Director Joni Comstock. Sponsored by the Office of the President. Contact Leslie Wong at (202) 885-2143.
Second Annual Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property 5-7:30 p.m., WCL, room 603 The Honorable Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit will speak. Contact Steve Roberts at (202) 274-4148 or iplecture@wcl.american.edu.
Friday, Sept. 22
IDPSA Friday Forum 4:30-6 p.m., SIS Lounge The forum will focus on disabilities and development. Contact (202) 885-1603.
Monday, Sept. 25
Screening: "Running in High Heels" 7-9 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center.
The film follows the last months of the campaign of Emily Csendes, the 29-year-old running for state Senate in New York's 29th District. The screening, sponsored by the Women and Politics Institute, will be followed by a reception. A $10 donation is suggested. Contact (202) 885-2903.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
"Examining the Implications of Hamdan v. Rumsfeld" 9 a.m.-1 p.m., WCL, room 603
This conference will analyze the implications of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the use of military tribunals in Guantanamo Bay, discussing its impact on international law, separation of powers, habeas corpus and how the decision specifically impacts practitioners and detainees. Lunch will be served. R.S.V.P. required. Contact Hadar Harris at (202) 274-4180.
"Time Management" 5:30-7 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 245 Learn to make time work for you during this workshop, sponsored by the Academic Support Center. Contact (202) 885-3360 or asc@american.edu.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Women and Politics Brown Bag Lunch Series Noon-1 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 203
Join the Women and Politics Institute's faculty members Brian Schaffner and Maryann Barakso, both of the department of government, as they present their latest research on women and politics. Contact (202) 885-2903.
Table Talk Lunch Series Noon, Kay Spiritual Life Center lounge
"Globalization and Free Trade: Who Wins, Who Loses?" Lunch will be provided. A $5 donation is requested from faculty and staff; lunch is free for students. R.S.V.P. required. Contact (202) 885-3321 or kslc@american.edu.
"Note Taking Skills" 12:45-2 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.
MFA Alumni Reading 8 p.m., Butler Board Room
Features Paulette Beete, author of "Blues for a Pretty Girl;" Matt Getty, author of "You Will Behave;" and Alex MacLennan, author of "The Zookeeper." The reading is part of the department of literature's Visiting Writers Series. Contact (202) 885-2971.
