Thursday, Sept. 13
Thai-Burma Border Alternative Break Information Session 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Anderson Conference Room INFO: Join the student trip leaders for an information session about the Thailand-Burma border winter alternative break trip. They will talk about the Burmese democracy movement trip and answer questions. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail anna.koval@gmail.com.
Peace andEmpowerment Project First Meeting 8 p.m. WHERE: MGC 245 IFNO: Peace and Empowerment Project's first general meeting is open to anyone interested in getting involved in a club devoted to fund-raising for women in developing and war-torn countries. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail pep@american.edu.
AU Animal Rights Effort Meeting 8 p.m. WHERE: In front of Kay Spiritual Life Center INFO: Join the AU Animal Rights Effort as they plan for the upcoming year. CONTACT: For more information, contact Ava Page at avachristinepage@gmail.com.
Friday, Sept. 14
"How an Upstart Influenced the Industry" 1 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center INFO: A panel will feature USA Today editors and will be moderated by AU School of Communication Director of Writing Programs Amy Eisman. Panelists include: USA Today Editor David Colton, Photo Editor Richard Curtis, Sports Editor Robert Robinson and USAToday.com Editor Kinsey Wilson. CONTACT: For more information, go to soc.american.edu.
IDPSA Friday Forum 4:30-6 p.m. WHERE: SIS lounge INFO: The International Development Program Student Association presents "Chinese Investment in Africa," a discussion about China's growing presence in Africa and its implications for the continent's development agenda. Speakers include SIS professor Deborah Brautigam and journalist Adama Gaye. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.idpsa.org.
Saturday, Sept. 15
AU TESOL's Fourth Annual Student-Alumni Workshop and Picnic 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Butler Board Room INFO: AU TESOL's Alumni Association presents "Teaching Pronunciation in Practice: Teaching Tips, Employment Strategies and Current Research." Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. A picnic lunch will follow for members of the alumni association. CONTACT: R.S.V.P. x2582 or tesol@american.edu.
Sunday, Sept. 16
Colombia Alternative Break Information Session 5 p.m. WHERE: MGC 200 INFO: Spend 10 days in Colombia learning about the devastation experienced by the civilian population and their creative responses to oppression. Come learn more at the Colombia-specific info session. CONTACT: For more information, contact Lacy Kilraine at lacykilraine@gmail.com or Elena Rubinfeld at elenarubinfeld@gmail.com.
Monday, Sept. 17
CIVITAS Breakfast Jump Start 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Steps of Mary Graydon Center INFO: Enjoy a free breakfast snack bag. Sponsored by Bon Appetit and the Campus Life Civility Cluster. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.american.edu/civitas.
Cross-Cultural Communication Civili-tea Noon-1 p.m. WHERE: MCG 203/205 INFO: Join the International Student and Scholar Services for tea, cookies and discussion on how culture impacts behavior. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.american.edu/civitas
Tuesday, Sept. 18
Nonviolence and Political Change: Can one civil act change the world? Noon WHERE: Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge INFO: The Table Talk Series is sponsored by the Office of the University Chaplain. Lunch is free for students; $5 for faculty. CONTACT: To R.S.V.P., e-mail KSLC@american.edu.
Note-taking Skills Workshop 5:30-7 p.m. WHERE: MGC 245 INFO: Improve your note-taking skills with the Academic Support Center. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.american.edu/civitas.
CIVITAS: Civil Ideas Into Action 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Kay Spiritual Life Center INFO: Join a moderated discussion to explore action-oriented programming activities. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.american.edu/civitas.
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Time Management 12:45-2 p.m. WHERE: MGC 245 INFO: Discover ways to make time work for you and those around you. Sponsored by the Academic Support Center. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.american.edu/civitas.
"Phil Jacobs" AU Field Hockey 4 p.m. WHERE: Jacobs Recreational Complex INFO: "Phil Bender" when AU field hockey hosts rival Maryland. Free admission for all. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.american.edu/civitas
"No-Yes" Keynote Presentation by Katie Koestner 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Bender Arena INFO: Katie Koestner has been the subject of an HBO movie and has appeared on the cover of Time magazine as the first date rape survivor to speak out nationally. Counselors will be available, and representatives from the D.C. Rape Crisis Center and Break the Cycle will host an information table. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.american.edu/civitas.
Center for Environmental Filmmaking Fall Film Series: Boyd Matson 7 p.m. WHERE: Wechsler Theatre INFO: Boyd Matson hosts "Wild Chronicles" on PBS and has hosted National Geographic Explorer. Hear about his thrilling expeditions, high-adrenaline adventures and him being an up-close witness to amazing natural history and anthropology events. CONTACT: For more information, contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408.
