Thursday Feb. 1
"Making Your Documentary Matter 2007" 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall The Center for Social Media's third annual conference, open to documentary filmmakers, non-profit communications directors, funders and students, will focus on how to craft a powerful communications tool for social change. R.S.V.P. required. For more information, contact Bree Bowman at bowman@american.edu.
"The Trade In Antiquities: Laws, Cases, Ethics and Staying Out Of Trouble" 5-6 p.m. Washington College of Law, room 603 Through this slide-illustrated lecture, Professor Patty Gerstenblith will address the international market in antiquities and the ethical responsibilities of museums to avoid acquiring undocumented artifacts and works of art. Registration required. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
Friday, Feb. 2
"China and the World: The Import-Export of a Human Rights Framework?" 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. WCL, room 603 This two-part program will explore the human rights implications of the world investing in China and China investing in the world. The program will focus on China's substantial impact on human rights through the prism of private and public international law. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
"Islamic Law in the West: Theory, Doctrine and Practice" Through Feb. 3 2:15-5:30 p.m. WCL, room 603 This conference will explore the relevance of Islamic law in the West, the plurality of religions, including a discussion of the different schools of thought within the Islamic faith, the future of Muslims in the mainstream, humanitarian law and Islam and women's rights. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
Friday Forum 4:30-6 p.m. School of International Service Lounge Presented by the International Development Student Association, the forum will explore community-owned microfinance. For more information, contact idfridayforum@yahoo.com.
Chamber Music Series: Osman Kivrak and Friends 8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall Celebrating 20 years of Kivrak's music at AU, this program features works by Brahms, Clarke, Bartok, Kivrak and Bloch. Tickets are $5-$15. For more information, contact (202) 885-3634.
Sunday, Feb. 4
John Richardson's Sunday Dinner 8 p.m. Anderson Hall, first floor lounge Enjoy a pasta dinner prepared by faculty-in-residence John Richardson. Sign up on the faculty resident board in the Anderson Hall front entrance. For more information, contact Althea Mickiewicz at (202) 885-2117.
Monday, Feb. 5
SIS Career Week: Finding a Job Overseas 1-2 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 200 For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800.
SIS Career Week: Careers and Internships in Human Rights, Refugees and Immigration 6-7:30 p.m. SIS Lounge For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800.
Bruce Poynter Lecture 7:30 p.m. Kay Spiritual Life Center The Honorable John Lewis will present "Walking with the Wind." For more information, contact (202) 885-3320.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
SIS Career Week: Resume Critiques 2-4 p.m. SIS Lounge For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800.
Academic Support Center Workshop: "Writing Research Papers" 5:30-7 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 205 International students are invited to learn more about U.S. academic writing style. No registration required. For more information, contact (202) 885-3360.
SIS Career Week: Careers in Private Sector and International Consulting 6-7:30 p.m. SIS Lounge For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800.
Wednesday Feb. 7
"The World's Refugees and Their Right of Return" 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WCL, room 603 This program will explore the legal and practical issues facing refugees in Darfur, Palestine and Bosnia. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.
Academic Support Center Workshop: "Critical Thinking" 12:45-2 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 205 Strengthen your analytical skills to become a more active and engaged learner. No registration required. For more information, contact (202) 885-3360.
SIS Career Week: "I Want to Do Something International" 1-3 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 200 For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800.
SIS Career Week: Careers in International Communications 6-7:30 p.m. SIS Lounge For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800.
Visiting Writers Series: Azar Nafisi 8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall Azar Nafisi is the author of the national bestseller "Reading Lolita in Tehran," which has been translated into 32 languages and spent more than two years on The New York Times' bestseller list. For more information, contact the Department of Literature at (202) 885-2973.
"Hamlet" Through Feb. 10 8 p.m. Greenberg Theatre This Shakespeare play explores the ambiguities of revenge, justice and truth. This production will challenge expectations and assumptions of gender. Tickets cost $5-$15. For more information, contact (202) 885-2587.
