Thursday, April 13
Making the Most of Your Benefits Brown Bag Lunch: Building Your Financial Future Noon-1 p.m., Mary Graydon Center, room 5
Learn about the importance and advantages of early retirement planning with particular emphasis on maximizing retirement plan contributions. Also, explore how a good understanding of asset allocation principles can play a big role in the success of individual financial objectives. Light snacks and beverages will be provided; registration required. For more information, contact 885-2591.
"Design Basics: Graphic Design for Non-Designers" Noon-1 p.m., Hurst 203 This session is designed to help participants create more appealing outreach materials and sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence. For more information, contact Amy Hendrick at 885-2117.
"Legislative Update: The Future of Same-Sex Marriage in Maryland" Noon-1 p.m., WCL, room 503.
This discussion will focus on the Deane and Polyak v. Conaway victory in the Baltimore City Circuit Court and the current status of that case as well as the legislative response. Speakers include Patrick Wojahn, plaintiff in Deane and Polyak v. Conaway and Meredith Moise, field organizer of Equality Maryland. For more information, contact 274-4075.
Monday, April 17
"Ceasefire on Health Care" 10-11:30 a.m., Willard Hotel, Crystal Room. The Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies hosts this forum featuring former Health and Human Services secretaries Donna Shalala and Tommy Thompson, former senator John Breaux (D-La.), and CCPS director James Thurber. RSVP required. For more information, contact ccps@american.edu.
"Justice and Accountability in Serbia and Montenegro" Noon-1:30 p.m., WCL, room 500 Andrej Nosov, executive director of the Youth Initiative for Human Rights, will discuss his work on justice and human rights in Serbia and Montenegro. RSVP required. For more information, contact Joseph Vess at 274-4067.
"Dead or Sitting Ducks? Avian Flu in Asia" 12:45-2:45 p.m., Hughes Formal Lounge Bridget Welsh, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University will discuss the impact of Avian Flu. For more information, contact Quansheng Zhao at 885-1760.
Tuesday, April 18
Campus Beautification Day 8 a.m., main quad, Tenley, WCL and Brandywine campuses Help install plants, place mulch and clean up the campus grounds during this annual event. Activities include: planting, 8-11:30 a.m.; barbecue, noon; raffle, 12:45 p.m.; and arboretum tours, 1:30 p.m. Rain date is April 19. For more information, contact Katherine Kirlin at 885-2431.
