Thursday, March 8
"Assisting Law Students with Disabilities in the 21st Century: Brass Tacks" 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Washington College of Law, room 603 Experts will discuss the best practices when assisting law students with disabilities. For more information, call (202) 274-4075.
Networking Tips from Chris Palmer 6-6:30 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 6 School of Communication professor Chris Palmer will teach students how to "work the room" and network like pros during SOC's alumni-student reception. For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800.
SOC Alumni-Student Networking Reception 6:30-8 p.m Mary Graydon Center, rooms 4-5 Students, alumni, faculty, staff and employers are invited to this networking event. Students must R.S.V.P. For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800.
Friday, March 9
"Transitions to Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa: Lessons from Other Regions" 9 a.m.-5 p.m. McDowell Formal Lounge This conference will prepare the agenda for a major three-day conference in September 2007. The event will explore the barriers to democracy in the Middle East and what can be learned from transitions in Europe and Africa. R.S.V.P required. For more information, call (202) 885-1529.
Second Annual Meeting on Human Rights Law 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. WCL, room 603 Academics, policy makers and advocates will address the crucial aspects for the future of the Inter-American Human Rights System and key issues relevant to human rights in the Americas. For more information, call (202) 274-4075.
Saturday, March 10
The William H. Karchmer Spring Moot Court Competition 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. WCL TheMarshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project hosts its annual spring moot court competition for the public school students who are enrolled in the constitutional law and juvenile justice classes taught by WCL students during the academic year. For more information, call (202) 274-4075.
Monday, March 12
Spring Break Through March 16 No classes; university offices open.
Tuesday, March 13
MBA Information Session 6-8 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 200 Learn more about the Kogod School of Business and the MBA program, which now includes career tracks, a career management curriculum, consulting projects and a global business strategy course. For more information, contact kogodmba@american.edu.
Monday, March 19
KPU Presents: Valerie Plame Wilson 8:15 p.m. Kay Spiritual Life Center The Kennedy Political Union presents Valerie Plame Wilson. Plame is the former CIA officer whose identity was leaked by senior government officials just after her husband accused the administration of altering intelligence to justify the Iraq war. For more information, contact Amanda Fulton at amanda.fulton@ausg.org
