Thursday, Nov. 6 Film: "Kilowatt Ours" 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Bender Library, Media Classroom INFO: The library will present a documentary showing schools and individuals how they can cut down on energy use and how to identify renewable energy alternatives. CONTACT: For more information, contact Chris Lewis at 202-885-3257.
Alternative Spring Break Information Session: El Salvador 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Battelle-Tompkins T48 INFO: Learn more about how to participate in a trip to El Salvador, where students will observe the elections and meet with political officials, development practitioners and human rights activists. CONTACT: For more information, contact Shoshanna Sumka at sumka@american.edu.
Friday, Nov. 7 Performance: "The Romance of Dance" 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Greenberg Theatre INFO: Three internationally renowned dancers will perform pieces expressing the sense of romance in movement. For the finale, the dancers will combine dance styles in an improvised performance. Tickets cost $25. CONTACT: For more information and to buy tickets, visit american.tix.com.
Lecture: "Philosophy and the Emotions" 1-6 p.m. WHERE: Ward 1 INFO: The Department of Philosophy and Religion will hold its 17th annual Philosophy and Social Policy Conference, which will include sessions on topics such as "Shame, Disgust and the Body in Question," by AU professor Ellen Feder. CONTACT: For more information, contact philrel@american.edu.
Saturday, Nov. 8 AU Jewish Student Association's Bar Mitzvah Party 9:30 p.m. WHERE: The Tavern INFO: All students are invited to the third annual dance party, sponsored by JSA, Hillel, Alpha Epsilon Pi and the Women's Initiative. In addition to a live DJ, a cappella group On a Sensual Note will perform at the event. CONTACT: For more information, visit aujsa.com
Performance: "Shared Space" 8 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, Studio Theatre INFO: Experience the challenges a houseful of college students face as they live together in a shared space. Tickets cost $5 per person. CONTACT: For more information and to buy tickets, visit american.tix.com.
Sunday, Nov. 9 AU Wind Ensemble in Concert 3 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall INFO: The AU Wind Ensemble will perform traditional and contemporary pieces for wind, percussion and brass instruments. Tickets are $5 for AU students and $10-$15 for visitors. CONTACT: For more information and to buy tickets, visit american.tix.com.
Ragmala Music and Dance Theater 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Greenberg Theatre INFO: A company from Southern India will perform three new classical works in the traditional Bharatanatyam style of dance. CONTACT: For more information and to buy tickets, visit american.tix.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 Lecture: "The Gaza Strip Situation after Israeli Disengagement" Noon WHERE: Washington College of Law, Room 528 INFO: Learn more about the challenges Palestinians face and ask students from the International Legal Studies departments questions about the situation. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail majd_bader@yahoo.com or call 202-274-4112
Exhibition: "About Spare Time and Slower Worlds" 11 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Art Gallery INFO: The exhibit "Onthaasting: About Spare Time and Slower Worlds" opens Tuesday, and will illustrate the use of recreation to escape unpleasant daily life. CONTACT: For more information, visit american.edu/academic.depts/cas/katzen/museum.
Wednesday, Nov. 12 Invasion 68: Prague, Photographs by Josef Koudelka 11 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center INFO: In this just-opened exhibit, the gallery presents photographs by Josef Koudelka of the Prague invasion. CONTACT: For more information, visit american.edu/cas/events.cfm.
School of Public Affairs Networking Reception 7-8 p.m. WHERE: Mary Graydon Center, rooms 4 and 5 INFO: AU students will have the opportunity to meet alumni, faculty, staff and employers and can receive career information during this business casual event. CONTACT: For more information and to register, visit american-csm.symplicity.com/events/register.php.
