Thursday, Nov. 8
Valerie Plame 8:15-9:15 p.m. WHERE: Ward 1 INFO: Valerie Plame Wilson is a former CIA operative who became the subject of a political storm in 2003 when a syndicated newspaper column revealed her covert identity. Plame will share her thoughts on what she views as unprecedented abuse of public trust by the Bush administration in its efforts to silence a critic and subvert the right of citizens to exercise free speech. The Kennedy Political Union, Women's Initiative and the Women and Politics Institute are sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail kpu@american.edu.
Superheroes Wanted: Solving Wicked Problems in Turbulent Times 3-4:30 p.m. WHERE: Battelle Atrium INFO: Alexander Knapp, a 1995 graduate from the School of International Service, will speak about "helping good people solve wicked problems." Knapp has been consulting on projects that have taken him into Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iraq and many more places around the world. CONTACT: For more information, visit alumni.american.edu/content.cfm?id=148 or web.mac.com/atknapp.
Alfa Fellowship Program Information Session 4:30-5:30 p.m. WHERE: Career Center Library INFO: The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing 10 qualified American citizens per year in work assignments at leading Russian organizations in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, public policy and government. CONTACT: For more information, visit eagleeye.american.edu/careercenter/details.cfm?event_ID=3786.
U.S. Public Interest Research Group Information Session 6 p.m. WHERE: Anderson Conference Room INFO: This is an opportunity to hear more about the job opportunities with U.S. Public Interest Research Group, a federation of state-based, nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations that work for the public interest on issues ranging from our nation's energy policy to the future of the Internet to the strength of our democracy. CONTACT: For more information, visit eagleeye.american.edu/careercenter/details.cfm?event_ID=3770.
Consulting Panel 8-10 p.m. WHERE: Ward 2 INFO: Professionals from Deloitte Consulting, BearingPoint, Booz Allen, Infrastructure Management Group and Censeo Group will speak about getting into a career in consulting. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Andrew Kerai at ak1545a@american.edu
Causes of Civil War in Sierra Leone 8:10-10:30 p.m. WHERE: Clark 11 INFO: Jimmy Kandeh, a professor at the University of Richmond and author of the book "Coups from Below: Armed Subalterns and State Power in West Africa," will speak about the civil war in Sierra Leone. The AU Africa Council is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Susan Shepler at shepler@american.edu.
Eighth Annual Human Rights Film Series: "The Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" 5:30-7:30 p.m. WHRE: Katzen Arts Center INFO: Liz Garbus, award-winning producer of the film "The Ghosts of Abu Ghraib," will share her experiences and answer questions about the making of this film. There will be refreshments at the event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Amelia Parker at aparker@wcl.american.edu or go to WCLCenterforHR.org.
Friday, Nov. 9
Africa Council Brown Bag Lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. WHERE: Bentley Lounge, Gray Hall INFO: Chris Alden, an international relations lecturer at the London School of Economics, will speak. He authored the book "China in Africa" and currently leads a project on China and Africa at the South African Institute of International Relations. The AU Africa Council is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Susan Shepler at shepler@american.edu.
Arts Management Student Fundraiser Performance 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Studio Theater, Katzen Arts Center INFO: This fundraiser will feature music, dance, vocal performances and more. All proceeds will go to benefit AU's spring arts management conference. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Lara Mones at artsmgt@american.edu.
Saturday, Nov. 10
D.C. Poets Against the War: Evening of Poetry 6-9 p.m. WHERE: American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center INFO: As part of the exhibit of Fernando Botero's Abu Ghraib paintings, D.C. Poets Against the War and the American University Museum will host an evening of poetry with nationally recognized poets. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-2787
Sunday, Nov. 11
Sunday Dinner 8-10 p.m. WHERE: Anderson Hall First Floor Lounge INFO: South side faculty resident John Richardson will serve homemade lasagna. Meat and vegetarian options will be available. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Richardson at jrich@american.edu.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
"Superbad" (SUB Cinema) 11 p.m. WHERE: Ward 1 INFO: The Talon Yearbook and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity are sponsoring this event. Alpha Phi Omega will provide refreshments before the movie. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail sub@ausg.org.
Blood Drive 11 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: Hughes Formal Lounge INFO: Sign up online at www.donorsforlife.net for one of the upcoming blood drives sponsored by the American Red Cross Club and Alpha Phi Omega. CONTACT: For more information, contact Emily Groffman at auredcross@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Alan Meltzer CEO Leadership Speakers Series and Networking Reception 4-7:30 p.m. WHERE: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center INFO: Jeff Ganek, chairman and CEO of NeuStar Inc., will speak as part of Kogod's Alan Meltzer CEO Leadership Speakers Series. Ganek will speak about the popularity of the close working relationships between public service and private companies and the vast professional opportunities that this provides our students and alums. After the presentation, join Ganek, alumni, students, faculty and recruiters for a networking reception. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail kogod@american.edu.
