Thursday, April 19
"Saving God's Green Earth: Religion and the Environment" Noon-1 p.m. Kay Spiritual Life Center lounge Join the AU Presbyterian Fellowship as they host Terry Nagi, president of Terry Nagi and Associates, who has been involved in environmental action since he participated in the first Earth Day in 1969. For more information, contact the Rev. David Gray at davidgray@yahoo.com.
"Bearing Witness to the Politics of Trauma" 6:30 p.m. Battelle-Tompkins atrium Bettina Aptheker, author, activist and professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz, will lecture. For more information, contact (202) 885-2903.
Friday, April 20
"Witnessing Katrina: Feminist Contributions to Socially Responsible Science" 3:30 p.m. School of International Service Lounge Nancy Tuana of Pennsylvania State University will speak during the 48th Bishop Hurst Lecture. For more information, contact Shelley Harshe at (202) 885-2925.
Student Capstone Through April 22 8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, Studio Theatre Celebrate the work of senior theater and music majors. For more information, contact (202) 885-3420.
Saturday, April 21
Kogod Spring Graduate Open House 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kogod Building Prospective and admitted Kogod graduate students are invited to meet with students, faculty and alumni to learn about the school's MBA and MS programs, career services, admissions process, financial aid and more. For more information, contact kogodgrad@american.edu.
AU Wind Ensemble 8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall The inaugural concert of the AU Wind Ensemble featuring winners of the AU Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition. Directed by Michael Rossi. Tickets cost $5 to $15. For more information, contact (202) 885-3420.
Sunday, April 22
John Richardson's Sunday Dinner 8 p.m. Anderson Hall, first floor lounge Faculty resident John Richardson will prepare Peking duck. Sign up for dinner on the faculty resident board near the Anderson Hall front entrance. For more information, contact Althea Mickiewicz at (202) 885-2117.
Tuesday, April 24
Reception for New General Education Director Patrick Jackson 9-10 a.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 5 Meet the new director of the General Education program, SIS professor Patrick Jackson. Breakfast will be served. For more information, contact Jamie Wyatt at jwyatt@american.edu.
Youth Venture Launch 3:30 p.m. Kay Spiritual Life Center Partnering with MTV, AU alumnus Kyle Taylor '06 and Youth Venture will launch their 11-country, five-continent tour to promote social responsibility among young people. For more information, contact (202) 885-2222.
Wednesday, April 25
Open Arts Night 6-9 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, AU Museum Check out the museum's new exhibitions while it keeps its doors open late. The Washington Conservatory Jazz Ensemble will perform and enjoy $1 off espresso drinks at the Katzen Caf?. For more information, contact (202) 885-3420.
