Thursday, Sept. 20
AU Wellness Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Main Quad INFO: Many health organizations will be providing the following free health screenings: vision, glaucoma, blood pressure, blood glucose level, body fat composition, flexibility, strength and spinal analysis, as well as free confidential HIV testing. CONTACT: For more information, contact Kathy Haldeman at haldeman@american.edu.
What is Fair Trade All About? 8-9 p.m. WHERE: MGC 200 INFO: Join the Fair Trade Student Association and local author Jackie DeCarlo for a discussion centered around her new book, "Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide." Fair trade chocolate and coffee will be served. CONTACT: For more information, contact AU.FTSA@gmail.com.
Q&A With SG President Joe Vidulich 8:30-10 p.m. WHERE: Anderson Honors Lounge INFO: Get answers to your questions and find out more about what's going on and changing in the Student Government. Snacks and refreshments will be served. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-6423.
Sunday, Sept. 23
Dinner with John Richardson 7:30-10 p.m. WHERE: Anderson First Floor Lounge INFO: Join faculty resident John Richardson as he serves Sri Lankan curry. Sign up on John's board in the Anderson Hall entrance. CONTACT: For more information, contact facultyresident@american.edu.
Monday, Sept. 24
Women in Journalism Panel 6:30 p.m. WHERE: MGC 200 INFO: Panelists featured are Betsy Fischer, executive producer of "Meet the Press;" Kelli Arena, CNN justice correspondent; and Courtney Mabeus, D.C. Examiner reporter. Moderator is SOC professor Gemma Puglisi. The event is co-sponsored by the School of Communication and Women's Initiative. An ice cream reception will follow the panel. CONTACT: For more information, go to www.ausg.org/departments/womensinitiative.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
122nd Washington Asia Forum: "The Evolution of U.S. Policy toward China in the Bush Administration" 2 p.m. WHERE: SIS Lounge INFO: Speaker is Bonnie Glaser from the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Glaser consults on East Asian affairs for various government departments, including defense and state. Sponsored by the Center for Asian Studies. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-855-1760.
SUB Cinema and AUSG present: "Talk to Me" 11 p.m. WHERE: Ward 1 INFO: Come enjoy a free movie courtesy of the Student Union Board and AU Student Government. CONTACT: For more about the movie, go to www.focusfeatures.com/talktome
Wednesday, Sept. 26
"How communications needs are changing in the 21st century" Noon-2 p.m. WHERE: SIS Lounge INFO: Corey duBrowa, president for account services for Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, will discuss this topic. Sponsored by SOC and PRSSA. Free pizza will be served. CONTACT: For more information, contact president@americanprssa.org.
Keith Boykin: Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation in the 2008 Presidential Campaign 6:30-8 p.m. WHERE: Kay Chapel INFO: Keith Boykin - best-selling author, activist and politico - speaks about identity and diversity in the presidential elections. CONTACT: For more information, contact glbta@american.edu.
