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Community Action and Social Justice Coalition
Nov 4, 2012, 11:55:39 PM11/4/12
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Hey folks! Get out your sweaters and hot (vegan) chocolate because it's getting cold.....
We've got quite an exciting week ahead of us:
Monday November 5th
Tuesday November 6th
Wednesday November 7th-ITS A BUSY DAY
Thursday November 8th
Saturday November 10th
Free Swap Presented by AU Independent Arts Collective
--
Rachel Mandelbaum
Environmental Studies & International Studies
American University 2013
Monday November 5th
Disability Rights Coalition General Meeting
8:15pm-Ward Building, Room 104
8:15pm-Ward Building, Room 104
8:00pm SIS 349
We'll have guest Myra Dahgaypaw from US Campaign for Burma headquarters. Come for a
chat, snacks, and insight into human rights issues in Burma.
We'll also watch short videos and have free talk time.
Tuesday November 6th
American Dream General Body Meeting
8:10pm Ward 116
We will be discussing future events and as usual a short presentation by a member on an immigration
issue. Snacks will be provided. DREAM big!
Wednesday November 7th-ITS A BUSY DAY
Trick or Treat on the Quad with AU Fair Trade Student Association 12-4pm
Stop by the Quad on your way to class on Halloween and grab some fair trade candy from your favorite AU social justice organizations! Learn about the clubs while munching on treats! We'll be on the quad from 12 to 4 pm on Wednesday, November 7th.
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Speaking Engagement with Venerable Palden Gyatso
Students for Free Tibet, Kay Basement-12pm
November 7th at 12pm Students for a Free Tibet- American University Chapter has the honor of hosting Venerable Palden Gyatso at American University. His life story, "The Autobiography of a Tibetan Monk" was published in 1998 detailing his torture during his incarceration in Chinese labor camps and prisons until his release in 1992. This autobiography inspired the documentary "Fire Under the Snow". Enjoy a free lunch provided by the Office of the University Chaplain in Kay Spiritual Life Ba
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Hurricane Sandy Relief Fundraiser-Z Burger 5-9pm
Hurricane Sandy swept through this past weekend, leaving most of the Northeast without power, water, and shelter. Some of us whose families were severely impacted have gotten together in order to put together this fundraiser. Please come show your support for all those affected by this horrible disaster at ZBurger Wednesday, November 7 from 5 PM- 9 PM. Present the flier at Zburger (attached to this page also the default photo) and 20 percent of the money raised will be going to the American Red Cross.
DC Trainers Network Skillshare: Safe Space Edition
Calling all popular educators, trainers, facilitators, instructors, teachers, and ANYONE interested in further developing those skills! The DC Trainers’ Network monthly skillshare is a structured, interactive space where people can share skills and gain confidence in their training abilities and everybody is both a teacher and a learner. We strive to provide an inclusive practice space to experiment with different approaches for learning and teaching. This skillshare seeks to strengthen the DC activist community’s ability to meet the needs of progressive social movements.
St Stephens Church 1525 Newton St NW 6:30
Students for Justice in Palestine Present: Remi Kanazi
Kreeger Auditorium-8pm
Love Palestine? Love spoken word poetry? Then you'll love Remi Kanazi!
Circle of Sisters: Dispelling Stereotypes in Communities of Color
Ward 202-8:15pm
In many ways mainstream feminism has failed to represent the experiences of women of color. Yet, our voices are an integral and necessary part in the struggle for women's empowerment.
+ What does feminism mean to you as a woman of color? Do you consider yourself a feminist?
+ What misrepresentations of your community do you find in popular culture and media?
+ What can we do to dispel these stereotypes on our campus and in our community?
Join the Multicultural & International Issues Department of Women’s Initiative as we uncover these questions with women of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities at AU. Because this is a discussion that will try to honor the experiences of women from a diverse set of communities, it's extremely important to us that everyone is represented! Your voice and representation at this event will be invaluable.
+ What does feminism mean to you as a woman of color? Do you consider yourself a feminist?
+ What misrepresentations of your community do you find in popular culture and media?
+ What can we do to dispel these stereotypes on our campus and in our community?
Join the Multicultural & International Issues Department of Women’s Initiative as we uncover these questions with women of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities at AU. Because this is a discussion that will try to honor the experiences of women from a diverse set of communities, it's extremely important to us that everyone is represented! Your voice and representation at this event will be invaluable.
CAUS Casserole (NIght March)
Amphitheater 10:45pm
During the student strike in Montreal, nighttime became a time for spontaneous displays of anger against the Charest government. Citizens of Montreal would flood the streets banging their pots and pans in a show of protest against among other issues the rising tuition fees for Quebec students. These protests became known as Casseroles.
On November 7th, let's CAUS some mischief. Bring pots and pans to the amphitheater at 10:45pm.
On November 7th, let's CAUS some mischief. Bring pots and pans to the amphitheater at 10:45pm.
Not Your Average Sex Talk
Queer Women's Advocacy-Queers and Allies
Butler Board Room-8pm
It's not about telling you to change how you have sex. It's about reframing the conversation about sex altogether. We want to have better, safer, healthier, hotter sex - and we want to actually give all queer women the resources to do that. We're proud to have Riana Buford from the Mautner Project coming in to talk about the resources available to us, and of course you'll get the chance to ask her questions.
Thursday November 8th
Fire Under the Snow Screening with Special Guest: Palden Gyatso
Students for Free Tibet
Students for Free Tibet
MGC Club 3&4 6:30
Palden Gyatso was born in Tibet and thrown into prison for peaceful demonstration and activism for Tibet. During the 33 years of his imprisonment he was tortured extensively, with the strength of his Buddhist faith helping him to survive the incarceration. He wrote an autobiography about his life which was later adapted into the documentary "Fire Under the Snow". He is one of the
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oldest activists for Tibet and in the world.
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Vagina Monologues Auditions
Hey hey! this year the vagina monologues will be February 21-23 which means it's time to get a cast together! pussies unite!
we'll be hosting auditions: Thursday November 8th from 7-9 pm and Friday November 9th from 5-7 pm (location TBA).
all women/womyn identified AU community members are encouraged to audition (read: vagina not required) and you don't need to prepare anything, just bring your wonderful beautiful self!
we'll be hosting auditions: Thursday November 8th from 7-9 pm and Friday November 9th from 5-7 pm (location TBA).
all women/womyn identified AU community members are encouraged to audition (read: vagina not required) and you don't need to prepare anything, just bring your wonderful beautiful self!
The CAUS wants to hear from YOU!
As the Student Union, we want to provide more services like the Safewalk program which are run by students, for students. In order to create the most effective services, we need your input! Come to the Kay Lounge at 6 pm on Friday to share questions, concerns, and suggestions for services that the CAUS can provide!
Pancakes (regular, vegan, and gluten free) and coffee will be provided!
As the Student Union, we want to provide more services like the Safewalk program which are run by students, for students. In order to create the most effective services, we need your input! Come to the Kay Lounge at 6 pm on Friday to share questions, concerns, and suggestions for services that the CAUS can provide!
Pancakes (regular, vegan, and gluten free) and coffee will be provided!
A workshop and performance focusing on Trans-visibility, education, and art.
Workshop: 2 pm, Letts Formal
Performance: 7pm, Kreeger Auditorium
Workshop: 2 pm, Letts Formal
Performance: 7pm, Kreeger Auditorium
Asian American Lawyering: Advocating Social Justice
Ward 6-4pm
Have you thought about going on to law school in the future? AASU is teaming up with AU Washington College of Law's Asian Pacific American Legal Students Association to host a panel of attorneys and current law students to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the legal field and how law relates to social justice.
Theater of War: A Dramatic Reading of Scenes from Sophocles' AJAX
8pm Kay Spiritual Life Center
Free Swap Presented by AU Independent Arts Collective
Kay Basement 11:30-3:30
Bring unwanted clothing, accessories, shoes,
CDs, books, unopened toiletries, and small
furniture, and swap them for other items.
This event is FREE and refreshments will
be served!
All unwanted items will be donated to Goodwill!
CDs, books, unopened toiletries, and small
furniture, and swap them for other items.
This event is FREE and refreshments will
be served!
All unwanted items will be donated to Goodwill!
solidarity and sweet potatoes!
-the casj collective
--
Rachel Mandelbaum
Environmental Studies & International Studies
American University 2013
Community Action & Social Justice Coalition
http://www.aucasj.org/
Kay Spiritual Life Center
4400 Mass. Ave, NW
WDC 20016
Phone: 202 885 3333
Fax: 202 885 3317
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