Thursday, Sept. 6
Study Abroad Fair 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Main Quad (rain site: Bender lobby) INFO: Learn about more than 100 programs in 34 countries available to AU students. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Sarah Beumer Harlow at auabroad@american.edu or call her at 202-885-1324.
Open House in the Wellness Center Noon - 5 p.m. WHERE: The Wellness Center INFO: Enjoy free food and refreshments while learning about what the Wellness Center offers. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Kathy Haldeman at haldeman@american.edu or call her at 202-885-3276.
Queers and Allies Meeting 8:15 p.m. WHERE: MGC 205 INFO: The main GLBTA group on campus holds its first meeting. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Nick Sakurai at sakurai@american.edu
Fair Trade Banana Splits 7 p.m. WHERE: Main Quad INFO: Enjoy frozen treats and get to know members of the Fair Trade Student Association and AU Animal Rights Effort. Vegan options available. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail casj@american.edu.
Friday, Sept. 7
Memorial Service for James Pepper 4 p.m. WHERE: Kay Spiritual Life Center Chapel INFO: Join the American University community in honoring the life and memory of James Pepper, a member of the Class of 2010, who died this summer. CONTACT: For more information, contact University Chaplain Joseph Eldridge at 202-885-3336.
Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels 5 p.m. WHERE: In front of Kay Spiritual Life Center INFO: The first meeting of Dinosaurs against Fossil Fuels (DAFF), a group dedicated to promoting the sustainable and fun transportation method of biking. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail rj1095a@american.edu .
Saturday, Sept. 8
Campaign College: AU Women to Win 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: University Club INFO: The Women and Politics Institute and Women's Initiative sponsor an intensive one-day seminar on running a successful Student Government campaign. CONTACT: A registration form is available at wandp.american.edu/pages.php?ID=74. For more information, e-mail Vanessa Mueller at wi@ausg.org.
Artists' Reception 6 - 9 p.m. WHERE: AU Museum, Katzen Arts Center INFO: Come celebrate the openings of five exhibitions and meet the artists. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Rachel Friedmann at museum@american.edu or visit www.american.edu/museum.
Monday, Sept. 10
Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Series 7 p.m. WHERE: Archives Reading Room, Bender Library INFO: Bender Library kicks off its Jewish Literature Series with a discussion of "Tevye the Dairyman" by Sholem Aleichem. To register, visit www.library.american.edu/letstalk. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Carolyn Ramsden at ramsden@american.edu or call her at 202-885-3233.
American Forum: "Freedom of the Press in a Post-9/11 Era" 7 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Recital Hall INFO: Moderated by School of Communication Associate Professor Jane Hall. Panelists include USA Today Editor Ken Paulson. CONTACT: For more information, visit soc.american.edu.
Monday, Sept.10 - Friday, Sept. 14
Celebrating 25 Years of USA Today WHERE: Katzen Arts Center Rotunda INFO: An exhibition of 25 USA Today covers since 1982. CONTACT: For more information, visit soc.american.edu.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
GLBT Multicultural and International Students + Allies Meet and Greet 8:15 p.m. WHERE: MGC 203 INFO: Socialize with other international and multicultural GLBTA students. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Nick Sakurai at sakurai@american.edu. -ALLIE FERAS
