Thursday, Nov. 17
Alliance for Quality Urban Education Symposium 10-11:30 a.m. , Kay Spiritual Life Center
The School of Education will host the symposium "Transforming Teaching and Learning: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as a Basis for Reform in Urban Schools." Clifford Janey, superintendent of the District of Columbia Public Schools, will give the opening presentation.
RSVP required. Contact Danielle Sodani at 885-3744.
"Training on Working with Survivors of Torture and Trauma" Noon-1:30 p.m. , WCL, room 602
Mental health experts will provide participants with concrete tools for working with torture and trauma survivors and dealing with secondary or vicarious trauma issues. Lunch will be provided during this event, which is sponsored by the International Human Rights Law Clinic.
Contact Sheku Sheikholeslami at 274-4147.
WCL Dean's Diversity Council Speaker Series 12:30-2 p.m., WCL student lounge
Deborah Broken Rope, WCL '00, of the firm Holland and Knight will conclude her two-part talk on the evolution of American Indian law. Lunch will be provided; RSVP is required.
Contact Sherry Weaver at 274-4032.
Screening: Chile Obstinate Memory 5:30 p.m., Wechsler Theatre
Legendary Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzman will screen his 1997 documentary, Chile Obstinate Memory, the record of his journey back to Chile with the never-before-seen The Battle of Chile. The event, sponsored by the Center for Social Media, will also include a question-and-answer session.
Contact 885-3107.
Friday, Nov. 18
Patricio Guzman Lecture 2 p.m. , Wechsler Theatre.
Chilean filmmaker Guzman, whose films include the epic The Battle of Chile, will lecture at 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Center for Social Media, will also include a screening of Chile Obstinate Memory. Contact 885-3107.
Presentation on Fair Use and Free Speech 2 p.m. , WCL, room 602
The Documentary Filmmakers' Statement on Best Practices in Fair Use, created by SOC's Center for Social Media and the Washington College of Law's Program on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest, will be unveiled. Filmmakers, such as Gordon Quinn (Hoop Dreams) and Katy Chevigny (Deadline), will attend.
Contact Michon Boston at 885-3642.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Artist's Talk: Emilie Brzezinski 4 p.m. , American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center
Known for her roughhewn trunk and log sculptures, Emilie Brzezinski has exhibited throughout the East Coast and in Florence, Vancouver and central Europe. Contact 885-1300.
Katzen Community Lecture Series: Nurit Bar-Josef 6:30 p.m. , Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
The Department of Performing Arts presents Nurit Bar-Josef, concertmaster, National Symphony Orchestra, who will lecture, teach and perform. Contact 885-2787.
