Thursday, Dec. 1
Screening: The Peacekeepers 7:30-9 p.m., Ward 1. The Peacekeepers is a powerful new documentary about the United Nations Peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It documents the struggle to save "a failed state," taking the viewer back and forth between the United Nations headquarters in New York and events on the ground in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from summer 2002 until spring 2004. Contact SIS at 885-1600.
Friday, Dec. 2
"Afghanistan: Reconstruction and Responsibility" 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., SIS lounge. Panelists, who will explore the educational efforts in Afghanistan, include Vijitha Eyango of USAID, Ed Kissam with Aguirre International, and Maryam Qudrat with the Afghanistan embassy. RSVP to info@helptheafghanchildren.org. Contact SIS at 885-1600.
Haydn: The Creation Through Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Katzen Arts Center, Recital Hall. One of the greatest oratorios of all time, Haydn's The Creation presents a vivid portrait of the seven days of creation depicted in the Bible and Milton's Paradise Lost. Jesus Manuel Berard conducts the AU symphony orchestra, while Daniel Abraham directs the AU chorus. General admission tickets are $16, student admission is $5 and admission for the AU community and seniors is $9. Contact the Department of Performing Arts at 885-3420.
Saturday, Dec. 3
OneWorld Alternative Gift Fair 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., MGC 120 In conjunction with the Fair Trade Association Coffee, door prizes and a media rights film festival in addition to fair trade gifts.
Tuesday, Dec. 6
"U.S. Policy Toward Africa: Old Challenges, New Opportunities" 10 a.m.-noon, Butler Board Room. Jendayi Frazer, assistant secretary for African Affairs, Department of State; Jeannine Scott, Africare; Melvin Foote, Constituency for Africa; and AU professors Fantu Cheru and Peter Lewis will speak. The panelists will address current challenges and analyze policy initiatives. Contact Ajani Husbands at ahusbands@gmail.com.
Business 1.0 Guest Speaker Series: David Neeleman 1-2:45 p.m., Ward 1. Kogod professor Bob Sicina welcomes David Neeleman, CEO of JetBlue. An informal reception will follow in Kogod. Contact Judi Byers at 885-1926.
"China's Rising Power and What It Means for Asia and America" 2-5 p.m., SIS Lounge. Sponsored by the Center for Asian Studies, this event will feature Michael Lampton of Johns Hopkins University. Contact Aria Bailey at 885-1760.
Women's Basketball vs. UMBC 7 p.m., Bender Arena. Contact athletics at 885-3000.
Bishop McCabe Lecture Featuring Author Peter Dans, M.D. 8 p.m., Ward 2. Peter Dans will present "Hollywood and Women Doctors," a lecture on the way Hollywood has portrayed women in films. Dans will also sign copies of his book, Doctors in the Movies: Boil the Water and Just Say Aah!, following the lecture. Contact Kim Counes at counes@american.edu.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Dean Screen 9:30 p.m., Wechsler Theater, Mary Graydon Center, 3rd Floor. Turner Classic Movies and AU SOC present Dean Screen: Carol Reed's classic film "The Third Man" An edgy noir thriller with great performances by Orson Welles and Joseph Cotton. The film was written by Graham Greene with comic touches and a classic soundtrack. Popcorn and prizes. Free admission. Contact Margaret Powell at 885-2058
