Thursday, April 20
"Civilian Defense Counsel Trying Courts-Martial in Combat Conditions" 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., WCL room 101 Participants will relate their experiences defending courts-martial in dangerous locations, such as wartime Iraq, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Sponsored by the National Institute of Military Justice. For more information, contact (202) 274-4322.
Table Talk Lunch Series: "Animal Rights Protection at AU: Worth Paying More For?" Noon, Kay Spiritual Center Lounge Free lunch provided for students; faculty and staff are asked to make a $5 donation. RSVP required. For more information, contact (202) 885-3321.
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 2:15 - 4:30 p.m., WCL room 603 The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces will hear an appellate case. Following the argument, the chief judge will open the floor to questions about the court and the military justice system. Sponsored by the National Institute of Military Justice. For more information, contact (202) 274-4322.
Friday, April 21
"Critical Race Theory Workshop: Race, Law and Society" 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., WCL room 603 This program will examine the issue of race relations from a variety of perspectives, including the law, humanities and social sciences. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
"Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick: The Difference Affect Makes" 4:30 p.m., Ward 2 The Department of Literature's Graduate Speakers Series welcomes Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, professor of English, CUNY Graduate Center. Cosponsored by the Graduate Student Council and GLBTA Resource Center. For more information, contact Madhavi Menon at menon@american.edu.
Saturday, April 22
Visions in Feminism Conference 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ward 2 Rhodessa Jones, performer and founder of a theatre project for incarcerated women, will be the keynote speaker at the sixth annual conference. Registration required. For more information, contact Jennifer Berry at (202) 885-2981.
Monday, April 24
Kay Spiritual Life Center 40th Anniversary Celebration 4 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center The Kay family will attend this event, celebrating the center's 40th anniversary. A reception on the quad will follow. For more information, contact Christine Gettings at (202) 885-3321.
