Thursday, Feb. 12 Film: "Passion for Sustainability" 12:30-1:30 p.m. WHERE: Bender Library, Media Classroom INFO: This documentary focuses on Portland, Ore., businesses with a set of environmentally sustainable practices called The Natural Step. CONTACT: For more information, call Chris Lewis at 202-885-3257.
Friday, Feb. 13 Lavender Languages Conference 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: Butler Pavilion, sixth floor INFO: Scholars from across the country will present on LGBTQ rights under the Obama Administration, addressing topics including the "Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Pre-registration is not required, but entry to the conference costs $5 for AU students. CONTACT: For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.american.edu/cas/anthro/lavenderlanguages.
Saturday, Feb. 14 Performance: "Hay Fever" 2 and 8 p.m. WHERE: Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre INFO: Romantic dreams go awry when members of the Bliss family invite over guests in this humorous play. Tickets cost $5 for AU students and $10 for guests. CONTACT: For more information and to buy tickets, visit american.tix.com.
Sunday, Feb. 15 AU men's wrestling match 1 p.m. WHERE: Bender Sports Arena INFO: The men's wrestling team will compete in this conference event against Bucknell University. CONTACT: For more information, visit aueagles.cstv.com.
Monday, Feb. 16 The Great Punch-Out: A Week of Hard-Hitting Boxing 7 p.m. WHERE: The Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: This event, which runs from Sept. 24 through today, features Hollywood and documentary films about boxing. Show times are 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Admission is free, but seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-5677.
Tuesday, Feb. 17 Black History Month Jeopardy 8-10 p.m. WHERE: The Tavern INFO: Participate in an evening of trivia - without Alex Trebek - at this event co-sponsored by the Black Student Alliance, the AU chapter of NAACP, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail ma@american.edu.
