Thursday, March 20
"Bringing Music to the People" Noon WHERE: Battelle-Tompkins Atrium INFO: College of Arts and Sciences musician-in-residence Linda Allison's students will present "Liederkreis," a German art song, as part of the Department of Performing Arts' "Atrium Series." CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Kat Gannon at gannon@american.edu.
Friday, March 21
"Interrogating Diversity Conference: Representation, Power and Social Justice" Noon WHERE: Battelle-Tompkins Atrium INFO: The College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Council and the Department of Anthropology are holding this two-day conference, which will touch on topics such as gentrification, environmental policies, language and the media and health inequalities in society. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.american.edu/anthro/indiv or e-mail intervidconference@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 22
Purim Costume Party 9:30 p.m.-midnight WHERE: McDowell Formal Lounge INFO: The Jewish Student Association and AU Hillel are sponsoring this Purim party. There will be dancing, a cappella music, food and prizes. Students can come dressed in costume. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail jsa@american.edu.
Sunday, March 23
Easter Sunday
Monday, March 24
Cheer and Dance Team Open Practice 7-10 p.m. WHERE: Bender Arena INFO: The Cheer and Dance Team is holding open practices for anyone interested in attending tryouts on April 5 and 6. This is a way of preparing any prospective members to see the team in practice-mode. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail spirit@american.edu.
Tuesday, March 25
"China's Growing Influence in Latin America and Its Impact" 3-4 p.m. WHERE: School of International Service Lounge INFO: He Li, a political science professor at Merrimack College, will discuss the relationship between China and Latin America. This lecture is part of the Washington Asia Forum. The Latin American Council is co-sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-1600.
Wednesday, March 26
"Torture: What is the Bush Administration's Policy?" Noon for lunch, 12:20 p.m. for discussion WHERE: Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge INFO: This part of the Table Talk Lunch Series will address the torture of prisoners. A buffet lunch will be served. Speakers include Devon Chafee, an associate attorney at Human Rights First, and Stephen Rickard, the director of the Washington Office Open Society Institute. Reservations are required, but there is no admission fee for the event. CONTACT: For more information, contact Christine Gettings at kslc@american.edu.
