Thursday, Oct. 23 Green on the Screen: "Changing Nature: Population and Environment at a Crossroads" 12:30-1:30 p.m. WHERE: Media Classroom, Bender Library INFO: This film analyzes the impact of urbanization and population growth on the environment in countries like Ghana, the Ukraine and Mexico while promoting sustainable development. CONTACT: For more information, call Chris Lewis at 202-885-3257.
Human Rights Film Festival: "Ballad of Esequiel Hernandes" 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Wechsler Theatre INFO: "Ballad of Esequiel Hernandes" is a part of the ninth annual Human Rights Film Festival. A discussion with Kieran Fitzgerald, the film's director, will follow the screening. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.centerforsocialmedia.org/events.
Friday, Oct. 24 "News and Views on Election '08" 2 p.m. WHERE: Kay Spiritual Life Center INFO: Karen O'Conner, director of the Women & Politics Institute, and James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, will analyze the current presidential election. CONTACT: For more information, call My-Lein Le at 202-885-2660.
"Thoroughly Modern Millie" 8 p.m. WHERE: Greenberg Theatre INFO: This stylized musical, set in 1920s New York follows Millie Dillmount, a young woman who has just moved to the city for a new life. Tickets must be purchased in advance at american.tix.com and are $5 for AU students and $15 for family and guests. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-2787.
Saturday, Oct. 25 SPA Meet the Dean and Faculty Reception 11 a.m.- noon WHERE: Mudbox Coffee Shop, Bender Library INFO: Learn more about SPA's initiatives from Dean William LeoGrande and mingle with students and alumni. Refreshments are provided. CONTACT: For more information, call My-Lein Le at 202-885-2660.
"They'll Take Your Questions Now: Views From Behind the Podium" 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Bender Arena INFO: Former White House Press Secretaries Ari Fleischer, Mike McCurry and Dee Dee Myers will discuss the media's relationship with the White House and offer insights into the 2008 presidential election. Admission for students is free with their AU identification card. Family and guests tickets are $12 and can be bought at www.american.edu/familyweekend. CONTACT: For more information, visit kpu.ausg.org.
Sunday, Oct. 26 Sparkling Cider Brunch Seatings at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon WHERE: University Club INFO: Enjoy crepes, turkey, pastries and Virginia sparkling cider in this Bon Appétit-catered brunch. Reservations and tickets ($25 per person) are required and can be purchased online. Student meal plans will not be accepted. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.american.edu/familyweekend.
A Cappella Showcase 2 p.m. WHERE: Kay Spiritual Center INFO: In one of the closing acts of Family Weekend, AU's student a capella singing groups will perform. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.american.edu/familyweekend.
Monday, Oct. 27 Tanzanian Ambassador Ombeni Sefue 2-3 p.m. WHERE: MGC 200 INFO: Sefue, a career foreign service officer and aide to two presidents, will discuss how Tanzania's history and culture have shaped its current political and economic development. Refreshments will be served. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail levan@american.edu.
"Psycho" 11 p.m. WHERE: The Tavern INFO: Enjoy Alfred Hitchcock's classic 1960 horror film with free popcorn in the Tavern - just in time for Halloween. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.ausg.org/calendar.
Tuesday, Oct. 28 KPU Presents: Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb. 5 p.m. WHERE: MGC 2-4 INFO: Hagel, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, will speak to the AU community. For a chance to win tickets to the VIP reception, e-mail KPUTickets@ausg.org before Oct. 26. CONTACT: For more information, visit kpu.ausg.org.
SUB Cinema: "The Goonies" 11 p.m. WHERE: Ward 1 INFO: Watch "The Goonies" on the big screen, presented by the Student Union Board. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.ausg.org/calendar.
