The Student Government is "starting a revolution" with their annual Artemas Ward Week, which began with former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta speaking at Kay Spiritual Life Center Monday and will close with an afternoon of food and fun on the quad Friday.
Artemas Ward Week is a celebration in honor of General Artemas Ward, the man whose statue stands in the center of Ward Circle.
SUB Cinema put on a successful Tuesday night presentation of the hit film "V for Vendetta," with students filling up Ward 1 for the showing.
The director of Artemas Ward Week, Katie Young, came up with the theme "Starting a Revolution" from Artemas Ward's background as a Revolutionary War hero.
"Revolution is a really important idea, especially in our society," she said.
Revolution is a growing process about rebirth and hope for the future, Young said.
"If people didn't care enough to revolt, there would be no hope because nothing would ever change," she said.
TDR was well attended Tuesday for a '60s "British Invasion" night as diners enjoyed a wide variety of all-American food ranging from barbecue chicken and macaroni and cheese to cotton candy and DIY banana splits.
Eagle Nights featured the D.C. Comedy All Stars and the kick-off to a 24-hour Photo Festival on Wednesday. Co-sponsored by the AU Independent Arts Collective, students will have 24 hours starting from midnight Wednesday to submit "revolutionary" photography. Students can submit from three to five pictures by e-mail to au.indie.arts@gmail.com. Voting for the winners will take place on Friday at the barbecue on the quad.
Tonight, Women's Initiative will start a sexual revolution with a new approach to sex education at 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center. Afterward, students can join School of International Service professor Philip Brenner, who will discuss the Cuban Revolution at 8 p.m. in the University Club.
Artemas Ward Week closes with "Eat Hearty with Artie" on the quad, where students can partake in free food, music and fun. The College Republicans and College Democrats will be on hand for a voter registration drive.
Young said she was excited about the week and the support the campus community has shown.
"The general support of the theme ... could go in a million negative ways," she said. "It went in a really strong, positive direction. It's really impressive how the campus community has embraced that"
