Thursday, Jan. 18
Table Talk: "Race Progress: Truth or Illusion?" Noon-1:30 p.m. Kay Spiritual Life Center lounge Panelists will provide perspectives on the 1857 Dred Scott decision and the 1957 founding principles of the Southern Christian Leadership Council. Speakers include Hilary Shelton, NAACP Washington bureau director and Edward Smith, AU professor of American Studies. R.S.V.P. required. Lunch is free for students; a $5 donation from faculty and staff is requested. For more information, contact (202) 885-3320.
Friday, Jan. 19
Memorial Service for Anita Alpern 10 a.m. Kay Spiritual Life Center Memorial service for Anita Alpern, distinguished adjunct-in-residence in public communication and policy. It will be followed by a reception in Mary Graydon Center, rooms 5-6. For more information, contact Teri King at (202) 885-2941.
SGI Buddhist Chanting and Discussion 1-2 p.m. Kay Spiritual Life Center Anyone interested in Buddhism is invited to attend. For more information, contact Kimberly Martin at (202) 885-2377.
AU Jazz Ensemble Concert 2:30-3:15 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall "Reflections of the Movement" features a suite from Duke Ellington's Three Kings concert honoring the ideas, feelings and inspirations of the civil rights movement. For more information, contact the Department of Performing Arts at (202) 885-3420.
Saturday, Jan. 20
Alvina Reckman-Myers First Year Moot Court Competition 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Washington College of Law The competition is designed to give first-year law students the opportunity to practice their appellate advocacy skills and gain valuable advice to improve their skills from experienced alumni, legal practitioners and members of the bench who judge the competition. Runs through Jan. 21. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
Le Serpent Rouge 8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, Studio Theatre Join Sahara Dance for a unique and intimate three-part evening of belly dance, featuring Rachel Brice, Mardi Love and Zoe Jakes. Tickets are $40. Runs through Jan. 21. For more information, contact (202) 885-3634.
Monday, Jan. 22
Presentation by Justice Albie Sachs, South Africa Constitutional Court 4:30-6:30 p.m. WCL, room 603 Justice Sachs will discuss the cases decided by the South Africa Constitutional Court that deal with the enforcement of social and economic rights. Sachs has played an active role in the development of the court building and its art collection, located on the site of the Old Fort Prison in Johannesburg. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Academic Support Center Workshop: "Note Taking Skills" 12:45-2 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 203 Learn how to develop new strategies for taking lecture notes. No registration required. For more information, contact the Academic Support Center at (202) 885-3360.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Town Hall Meeting Noon-1 p.m. Butler Board Room, Butler Pavilion, 6th Floor University Budget Committee co-chairs Ivy Broder (interim provost) and Don Myers (vice president of finance and treasurer) invite the university community to participate in a second town hall meeting to discuss the university two-year budget for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
