Monday, Feb. 7
Jewish Studies Guest Lecture 9:55-11:10 a.m., Ward 2 Professor Renee Levine Melammed will give a talk, "A Question of Identity: The Conversos in France, England, Holland, and Italy." All are welcome. For more information, contact Pamela Nadell at pnadell@american.edu.
Speaker: Ambassador Tony P. Hall 3:15-5 p.m., SIS Lounge President Bush appointed Tony P. Hall to represent the United States at the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome. Hall is an advocate for hunger relief programs and improving international human rights conditions around the world. A reception will follow the ambassador's remarks. For more information, contact Ryan Daviduke at x1603.
Psychology Students Association 6 p.m., Asbury 102 Come brainstorm ideas and plan the association's first event. All psychology majors, minors, students, faculty or other interested individuals are welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, contact Kimberly Bowen at AUPsychology@yahoo.com.
International Human Rights Internships and Careers 6-7 p.m., SIS Lounge This SIS Career Week lecture will include first-hand accounts and advice from AU alumni and others in the "exploration of economic, social and political justice, ecological balance and nonviolent conflict resolution." Speakers are from Project Hope International, Trafficking in Persons for the International Organization for Migration, the Center for International Policy, and Dr. Reuben Brigety, assistant professor of government and politics at George Mason University.
Financial Empowerment Workshop 6:30 p.m., MGC 200 Sponsored by the NAACP and Bank of America.
History Department Career Night 6-8 p.m., Battelle-Tompkins Atrium Alumni from AU's history program will provide information about careers and opportunities. For more information, contact Bryna Campbell at bryna@american.edu or x2401.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Acting Black: College, Identity, and the Performance of Race 5:30 p.m., Butler Board Room Sponsored by American and Howard universities, Department of Sociology and Office of Multicultural Affairs. Is there something to "acting black" in college? Find out at this event.
International Relations Lecture 6-7 p.m., SIS Lounge This SIS Career Week lecture, "The Global Village: An Insider's Guide to International Relations," features four AU alumni who will help answer how accessible careers are in the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and other international organizations, and how these differ from nongovernment organizations and for-profit organizations.
What's Race Got to Do With It? 7:30 p.m., MGC-Market Place "Finding Hidden Treasures of our Heritage" is sponsored by ReJOYce in Jesus Campus Fellowship.
The Mic, featured artist Droopy 8 p.m., Battelle Atrium Sponsored by the Black Student Alliance.
Wednesday, Feb. 9
Site Visit: State Department 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This SIS Career Week event includes a tour and panel discussion with State Department representatives and AU alumni. Only U.S. citizens may participate. RSVP required. Contact Heather Fox at hfox@american.edu or x 1807 for more information.
Grassroots Campaign Information 4-5 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 4 This Grassroots Campaign Inc. information session is part of SIS Career Week. RSVP required.
Black Same-Sex Households in the U.S. 2000 Census 6 p.m., Battelle Atrium Sponsored by the GLBTA. The habits of gay and lesbian couples are talked about in this event about the 2000 census.
Careers in Intelligence and Security 6-7:30 p.m., SIS Lounge This SIS Career Week lecture, "Is it all Cloak and Dagger? Careers and Internships in Intelligence and National Security," will let students hear from alumni on how they started in the field. Speakers are from the DIA, CIA and FBI.
What is Real Love? 8 p.m., MGC 245 Sponsored by Alpha Nu Omega Inc.
Mary Kay Event 8 p.m., Hughes Hall Sponsored by Sigma Pi Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. (ZphiB).
Anna Cypra Oliver Reading 8 p.m., Battelle-Tompkins Atrium Author Anna Cypra Oliver will discuss her first book, "Assembling My Father: A Daughter's Detective Story." For more information, contact Nicki Miller at x2973.
Thursday, Feb. 10
'I Want to Do Something International' 2-3 p.m. This SIS Career Week interactive session is designed to introduce students to the variety of options they have after graduating with a degree in International Studies. Students must RSVP for this event.
President Ladner's Annual Address 4 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center President Benjamin Ladner will deliver his annual address to students, faculty and staff. For more information, call x2143. How to Work a Networking Reception 6-7:30 p.m., Butler Conference Room This SIS Career Week workshop will help students become more confident in socializing at a networking reception.
SIS Alumni-Student Networking 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, rooms 4 and 5. This SIS Career Week event is an opportunity for students to meet alumni, faculty, staff and selected employers from more than 30 organizations, including the State Department, Wachovia Bank and Options for Health. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. RSVP required. For more information, contact Pat Oltmann at x1801.
Friday, Feb. 11
Lavender Languages and Linguistics 12th Annual Conference 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. each day, Feb. 11-13, Butler Board Room "Three days of conversation about language, textual practices and discursive politics in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer people's lives." The conference includes panels and workshops, presentations and poetry readings by Celine-Marie Pascale (AU), Scott Morgensen (Macalester), Dana-Ain Davis (SUNY), Liz Morrish (Nottingham Trent University) and Helen Sauntson (University of Birmingham), among others.
International Development Careers and Internships 4:30 - 6 p.m., SIS Lounge This SIS Career Week lecture, co-sponsored by the SIS International Development Program Student Association, will explore what careers in the field of international development entail and how to get started. Speakers are from The World Bank Group, Chemonics International, Development Alternatives International and The Futures Group.
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