All events are free and open to everyone.
Monday, Sept. 27
Jennie Lee Knight Exhibition Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturdays 1 - 5 p.m. , The Watkins Gallery
Former AU professor and renowned sculptor Knight presents her new work, miniature animal sculptures. Exhibit runs through Oct. 23. Contact Jonathan Bucci at x1064 for more information.
GLBT Faculty and Staff Brown Bag Guest Speaker: Author Gary Gates 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mary Graydon Center 203/205
Bring your lunch and listen to speaker Gary Gates, author of "The Gay and Lesbian Atlas."
Photographers Meeting 5-5:30 p.m., Mary Graydon Center 252
Join The Eagle's photography editors and take assignments on upcoming events to improve your photojournalism skills and your portfolio. Contact Photo@The-EagleOnline.com for more information.
"My Path to College" 6 - 8 p.m., Savino Caf? and Lounge, 1 Dupont Circle NW
Inner city D.C. youth tell their inspirational stories of how they were able to change their lives and attend college. Call (202) 543-2309 for more information. Sponsored by Project 2000. By Metro: Dupont Circle stop on the Red Line.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Blood Drive 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Brandywine Building, Community Room To register call Bonnie Gantt at x1250.
"Raising Victor Vargas" 2:10 - 4:50 p.m., Hurst 2
Join Professor Amy Oliver's "Hispanics in the United States" class for a screening and discussion of this award-winning movie. Sponsored by the Spanish and Latin American Studies Program.
Latinos Advancing in the Law 7 p.m., Gianni Lounge, Mary Graydon Center 200 Sponsored by LASO and Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity.
Fall Election Information Sessions 11 p.m. - 12 a.m., Hughes Formal Lounge Want to run for the General Assembly?
The Student Confederation Board of Elections will hold two information sessions, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, about running for the GA, the student government's legislative body. Positions are open for all dorms as well as for off-campus. Attendance at one meeting is mandatory in order to run for a position.
Wednesday, Sept. 29
AU Men's Soccer vs. Navy 3 p.m., Reeves Field Contact Athletics at x3000 for more information.
Sports Writers Meeting 5 p.m., Mary Graydon Center 252
Join The Eagle's sports desk to take an assignment and cover an upcoming game or event and interview athletes and coaches. Contact Sports@TheEagleOnline.com for more information.
Visiting Writers Series: "Pablo Neruda Centennial Tribute" 8 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center
Neruda's friend, Delia Dominguez, a fellow Chilean poet will read some of Neruda's works, along with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Galway Kinnell and other writers and editors. Neruda won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1971.
Eagle Nights presents "Dodgeball" 8:15 p.m., Tavern
Thursday, Sept. 30
The Scene Writers Meeting 5 - 5:30 p.m., Mary Graydon 252
Write movie, CD, concert or video game reviews for The Eagle, or dive into feature writing and entertainment reporting. Get an assignment at this weekly meeting. Contact x1401 or Weekend@TheEagleOnline.com for more information.
Former Prime Minister of Canada Joseph Clark 6 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center
The Kennedy Political Union presents this internationally known figure as part of the Six University Conference on North America and East Asia: A Trans-Regional Alternative to Uni-Polarism.
Latinos or Hispanics? 9 p.m., Leonard Hall Chancery
A dialogue on racial and cultural identity featured as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Contact Melva Jones in the Office of Multicultural Affairs at x3651.
Friday, Oct. 1
AU Abroad: Spring Program Application Deadline Rockwood Building
This is the last day students can submit applications to study abroad through AU Abroad in the Spring 2005 semester. Visit www.auabroad.american.edu for more information.
"Of Thee I Sing": Open Rehearsal 7 p.m., Greenberg Theatre
Anyone can witness the progress of the upcoming AU production of this Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. Contact x2587 for more information.
AU Women's Volleyball vs. Holy Cross 7 p.m., Bender Arena Contact Athletics at x3000 for more information.
Saturday, Oct. 2
Women's Soccer vs. Colgate 1 p.m., Reeves Field Contact Athletics at x3000 for more information.
Women's Volleyball vs. Army 7 p.m., Bender Arena Contact Athletics at x3000 for more information.
Sunday, Oct. 3
News Writers Meeting 5 p.m., Mary Graydon Center 252
Write for The Eagle, get published and get clips for your portfolio by taking an assignment on campus, metro or national news at this weekly meeting. Call x1409 or e-mail News@TheEagleOnline .com for more information.
