Thursday, Oct. 25
Purple Thursday for Domestic Violence Awareness 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Main Quad INFO: Wear purple to support domestic violence awareness. The Clothesline Project will be sponsoring a shirt-making session, which will run from 3-5 p.m. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.ausg.org.
Alternative Spring Break Trips '08 Info Sessions 5 - 6 p.m. WHERE: MGC 200 INFO: Students can come to this information session to learn about the six social justice alternative spring break trips available this school year. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.american.edu/ocl/volunteer/altbreak.
Sociology Open House 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Battelle-Tompkins, Sociology Department hallway INFO: This open house is a networking opportunity for past, current and future sociology students. The Department of Sociology is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Andrea Brenner at artbrenner@aol.com.
AUSFI Movie Night 7 p.m. WHERE: Ward 2 INFO: AU Students for Israel will screen "Mechina: A Preparation," a documentary about six Israeli teens before they enter the army. After the screening, Maital Guttman, the documentary's director and producer, will discuss the making and message of the film. He will also answer questions about Israeli life and the impact the army has on it. AUSFI, AE Pi, Kesher and AU Hillel are sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, contact Chelsea Lund at 949-395-0562 or chelsea.lund@american.edu
Friday, Oct. 26
Former Congressman Tom DeLay: Leadership for the Future 8 p.m. WHERE: Kay Spiritual Life Center INFO: The Kennedy Political Union and the College Republicans are sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.ausg.org.
Colloquium: Mathematics and the Art of M. C. Escher 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Kogod 118 INFO: Doris Schattschneider, a professor at Moravian College, will discuss the imagery in M. C. Escher's graphic works and how it not only makes use of geometry, but often provides visual metaphors for abstract mathematical concepts. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Jaqueline Sosa at jsosa@american.edu or visit www.american.edu/academic.depts/cas/mathstat/colloquia.cfm.
Saturday, Oct. 27
From Kennedy to Bush: Covering the White House from the Front Row 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Bender Arena INFO: White House correspondents Helen Thomas and David Gregory will discuss their experiences in an event moderated by School of Communication professor Leonard Steinhorn. KPU and the Office of Alumni Programs are sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail kpu@ausg.org.
Sixth Annual American Classic 5K 8 a.m. WHERE: Front entrance to Mary Graydon Center INFO: Join Team Runn'g Heads for the sixth running of the American Classic 5K to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Participants are eligible for prizes. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.americanclassic5k.com.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Are You Afraid of the GARC? 8 - 11 p.m. WHERE: The Games and Recreation Center - Letts Hall INFO: This Halloween celebration will feature "Are You Afraid of the Dark?," a trivia game and a fortuneteller. Food and drinks will be provided. The Residence Hall Association is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail aurha@american.edu.
Sunday Dinner with John Richardson 8 - 10 p.m. WHERE: Anderson First Floor Lounge INFO: Join faculty resident John Richardson for a dinner of lamb curry. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail jrich@american.edu.
Monday, Oct. 29
The Adoption Circle 9:55 - 11:10 a.m. WHERE: Kay Chapel INFO: Discover the many faces of the adoption circle, which includes birthparents, adoptees and adoptive parents. The Sociology Department is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail artbrenner@aol.com.
Sigma Chi Date Auction 7 p.m. WHERE: The Tavern INFO: This event is part of Sigma Chi Derby Days and benefits the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.ausigmachi.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Nietzsche on Perspectivism 12:45 - 2 p.m. WHERE: SIS 205 INFO: Borden Flanagan, a professor in the School of Public Affairs, will present "Nietzsche on Perspectivism." The School of International Service is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Steven Silvia at ssilvia@american.edu
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Blood Drive 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Hughes Formal Lounge INFO: This event is part of Sigma Chi Derby Days. CONTACT: For more information, vist www.ausigmachi.com.
Faces of Fair Trade 1-2 p.m. WHERE: SIS Lounge INFO: Banana farmers from Costa Rica and local farmers will talk about how they are working together to create a fair and sustainable food system. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.equalexchange.com/faces-of-fair-trade.
