Thursday, Oct. 19
"Taking Your Product to Market: Clinical Research and Product Launch for Drugs and Devices" 9:30 a.m.-noon, WCL, room 603 Speakers include Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Robert Wanerman of Epstein Becker and Green. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
Lou Dematteis Lecture 9:55 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Wechsler Theatre
Award-winning photographer Lou Dematteis has spent more than two decades documenting social and political conflict and its consequences in the United States and around the world. Sponsored by the Center for Social Media.
For more information, contact (202) 885-3107.
Human Rights Film Series: "Maquilapolis" 6 p.m., Wechsler Theatre
The film is part of the seventh annual Human Rights Film Series, which explores the ways in which film and media can be used to promote and protect human rights. Light refreshments will be served; the screening will be followed by a discussion.
For more information, contact (202) 274-4180.
"They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" Through Oct. 28 8 p.m., Greenberg Theatre
This new musical, adapted from the novel by Horace McCoy and the 1969 classic film, is set in Venice, Calif., during a depression-era dance marathon. Gail Humphries-Mardirosian directs the production, which runs through Oct. 28.
Tickets are $5-$15. For more information, contact (202) 885-2587.
Friday, Oct. 20
Ph.D. Alumni Authors Reception 5:30-7 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, rooms 203-205 Sponsored by the School of Public Affairs. For more information, contact (202) 885-2661.
"Heart's Accord" Through Oct. 21 7:30 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
The department of language and foreign studies and the Alliance Fran?aise de Washington present this musical production by the Theatre Nuit of Nantes, France. The musical is in French with English subtitles. Tickets are $5-$20.
For more information, contact (202) 885-3634.
Saturday, Oct. 21
The American Classic 5K: Race for Humanity 8 a.m., quad
Everyone running or walking will receive a T-shirt and prizes will be awarded. On-site registration begins at 6:30 a.m.; online registration is available at www.americanclassic5k.com. Registration fee is $20 for those paying by credit cards, $15 for those paying with Eaglebucks.
For more information, contact americanclassic5k@gmail.com.
Sunday, Oct. 22
Dinner with John Richardson 8 p.m., Anderson Hall, 1st floor lounge
Join faculty resident John Richardson for homemade meat and vegetarian lasagna. Hughes faculty resident John Doolittle will be a special guest. Sign up on John's board in the Anderson Hall entrance.
For more information, contact facultyresident@american.edu.
Monday, Oct. 23
"A Remnant South: A Reading and Discussion" 6:30 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center
The Bishop C.C. McCabe Lecture Series launches its 2006-07 season, "Making History-Shaping History," with Natasha Trethewey, winner of the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and professor of creative writing at Emory University.
For more information, contact (202) 885-2435.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
Transportation Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tavern
Metro and 10 other vendors will be on hand to answer questions about alternative transportation.
For more information, contact Steven Price at (202) 885-2448.
Lunch-and-Learn: "Vitamin D: The Miracle Vitamin" Noon-1 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 120
New evidence shows that getting enough vitamin D may be the most important thing you can do for your health. Learn about the benefits, recommended daily values and how you can get your daily dosage of vitamin D.
For more information, contact rebecca@american.edu.
"Overcoming Procrastination" 5:30-7 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 245
Learn how to stop delaying what you need to do during this workshop sponsored by the Academic Support Center.
For more information, contact (202) 885-3360 or asc@american.edu.
Human Rights Film Series: "China Blue" Also Oct. 26 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., WCL, room 603
The screening is part of the seventh annual Human Rights Film Series, which explores the ways in which film and media can be used to promote and protect human rights. Light refreshments will be served. The screening will be followed by a discussion.
For more information, contact (202) 274-4180.
Roger W. Jones Award Ceremony and Lecture 7-9 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
Annual SPA event honors public servants. For more information, contact Jackie Corbett at (202) 885-2937.
Screening: "Murderball" 7 p.m., Wechsler Theatre
The film, presented as part of Disability Awareness Month, follows quadriplegics who play full-contact rugby, overcoming unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece. Light refreshments will be served. The screening will be followed by a discussion.
For more information, contact (202) 885-3312.
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Literary Lunchtime in the Library Noon, Mud Box, Bender Library
MFA students will read their poetry and prose during this monthly event.
For more information, contact Mary Mintz at (202) 885-3243.
Economics Department Seminar Series 12:10-1:15 p.m., Roper Hall, room 101
Steven Trost of the U.S. International Trade Commission will present "Crowding Out in Corporate Charitable Giving."
For more information, contact (202) 885-3770.
"Writing Research Papers" 12:45-2 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 245
Learn the steps to plan and write more effective papers during this workshop for undergraduate students, sponsored by the Academic Support Center.
For more information, contact (202) 885-3360 or asc@american.edu.
Proposal Writing Workshop 1-3 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 5
"Writing Winning Proposals: Insight from the Foundation Center and Successful PIs" will feature Anita Plotinsky, director of the Washington, D.C. office of the Foundation Center; SPA professor Lynn Addington; and CAS professor David Haaga.
R.S.V.P. required by Oct. 20. For more information, contact (202) 885-3440.
"Future Potential in IT" 1-4 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
Kogod, Microsoft and the Society of Information Managers are teaming up for this panel discussion, which will help students better understand how their technology skills can better position them for success.
For more information, contact Jesse Boeding at boeding@american.edu.
Freedom of Expression Program 6-7:30 p.m., WCL third floor conference room
WCL Dean Claudio Grossman will host a reception celebrating the launch of the Freedom of Expression Program with Universidad Diego Portales. R.S.V.P. required.
For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
