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Community Action and Social Justice Coalition
Apr 2, 2013, 5:27:38 PM4/2/13
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Hello CASJ Community:]
Here is the list of our events for the rest of this week and a preview for next week!
TODAY! Tuesday, April 2
ACTIVIST PRIVACY TRAINING
Hosted by Students for Free Culture
Come learn about how to maintain your privacy on the internet with Students for Free Culture. Make sure to bring your laptop. We'll be doing on-site internet privacy training!
MGC 200, 6:30-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/319031481558294/
SEMINAR ON ANIMAL TESTING AND RESEARCH
WITH THE PHYSICIAN'S COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE
Please join American Vegan Outreach as we host representatives from The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) for a dialogue on the use of animals in cosmetic, medical, and educational research and testing.
Aryenish Birdie will discuss a very brief overview of how cosmetics are regulated in the US, then detail the problems with using animals to test for safety.
Anne Bunner will present the on use of animals in basic medical research and drug safety testing.
Greg Mazur will speak to the work PCRM has been doing to ensure the replacement of animal use in medical education.
Please come and learn about the issues associated with animal research from a medical and scientific perspective. Bring your questions as there will be a Q&A session at the end!
SIS 120 at 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/560131090683970/
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3
FILM SCREENING: THE INVISIBLE WAR
The Invisible War is a 2012 documentary film written and directed by Kirby Dick and produced by Amy Ziering and Tanner King Barklow about sexual assault in the United States military. It premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the U.S. Documentary Audience Award. The film is nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 85th Academy Awards.
Following the film, there will be a panel of speakers for Q&A.
Ward 1, 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/178657168948813/?ref=2
CAUS THINK-TANK
Come out to contribute, discuss and research ideas on future projects and campaigns for CAUS. Have your voice heard!
We will be meeting at least once more to continue hashing out ideas. All campaigns, ideas and projects will be presented at the CAUS student assembly on Sunday April 14th.
Bring snacks!?
Kay Basement, 8-10pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/418278668268933/
Thursday, April 4
NESTLE WATER PROTEST
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB featuring Nestlé Waters Chairman and his opposition to the bottled water ban. He will address environmental and health concerns with the push for bottled water bans.
This is great opportunity to take DIRECT ACTION and show support for PUBLIC WATER UTILITIES.
Concord, Massachusetts made history by being the first U.S. town to ban bottled water sales. This is a major success, don't let Nestlé dispute this socially responsible effort to improve public water accessibility and invest in municipal infrastructure and sanitation for all.
JOIN US outside the conference to show public support for TAP WATER and our opposition to bottled water.
This is a SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH ISSUE and we must take a stand.
Hope to see you there! Bring signs, passion and energy!
National Press Club Building: 529 14th Street NW, 9:30am
https://www.facebook.com/events/328341163955452/?ref=2
Saturday, April 6
VISIONS OF FEMINISM CONFERENCE
Each year, Visions in Feminism seeks to provide a forum for diverse perspectives within a feminist framework to keep the movement relevant, inspire action by its attendees, and destabilize patriarchy and other forms of oppression.
Co-organized with the AU Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, this year’s conference theme is
"Bringing Feminism to Un-Feminist Spaces:"
Feminism as a movement is often torn between a generic “Girl Power” label and overly isolating academic jargon. Both methods can distract the application of feminism from its focus. The spirit of feminism is inclusive, multi-faceted and complex. By creating space for voices from across religious, social, and political spectrums to address racism, classism, hetero and cis sex-isms we expand and infiltrate spaces that are not outwardly labeled as “feminist”. This year, the ViF conference will explore how we can bring feminism into areas of society that have been under-served by, do not openly identify with, or are unsympathetic to feminism’s goals. By focusing on these efforts, the movement can expand to reach those individuals who would not readily align themselves with feminism and successfully demonstrate the necessity of feminist approaches in continuing the anti-oppression work of the future.
Ward, 9am-5pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/486614191397978/?ref=14
AUIAC SPRING CLOTHES SWAP
Do you have clothing sitting in your closet that you do not wear? Bring unwanted clothing, shoes, and accessories to this installment of the AUIAC's Clothing Swap series! All sizes are welcome. Refreshments will be provided and the event is FREE of charge. There is a 5 item minimum. Item drop off is at 12 and the swap spans from 1-3 PM.
Katzen, 12-3pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/297038263759370/?fref=ts
Monday, April 8
UNEQUAL JUSTICE: THE RELENTLESS RISE OF THE 1% COURT
Wednesday, April 10
AU STUDENTS RALLY FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
1. WEAR WHITE
2. The event will start at 3:30 but folks can get there as early as they want- we have a day-long permit.
3. There will be DJ’s playing music, as well as live music by: Andy Andy, Olga Tanon, Milli Quezada, Alvaro Torres, y La Santa Cecilia (cumbia/rancheras band from LA).
4. Program will include interfaith invocation, welcome from DC Mayor, and other speakers (civil rights and labor leaders, politicians, etc)
5. There are similar events scheduled throughout the country, as of right now in 29 other cities. A list of the events, that is being updated, is available on www.citizenship-now.org
6. Best way to get down to the Capitol is on the metro. Closest Metro Stops are: Union Station (red line), Capital South or Federal Center (Blue and Orange lines), L’Enfant Plaza (Green and Yellow lines)
Meet at Tenleytown Metro Station, 3-6pm
Have a great week!!
Solidarity,
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
Note: Pursuant to Title II and Title V of H.R. 3162: Uniting and
Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to
Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT
ACT), all incoming and outgoing electronic transmissions may be
monitored by numerous federal and state law enforcement
agencies without notice.
Here is the list of our events for the rest of this week and a preview for next week!
TODAY! Tuesday, April 2
ACTIVIST PRIVACY TRAINING
Hosted by Students for Free Culture
Come learn about how to maintain your privacy on the internet with Students for Free Culture. Make sure to bring your laptop. We'll be doing on-site internet privacy training!
MGC 200, 6:30-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/319031481558294/
SEMINAR ON ANIMAL TESTING AND RESEARCH
WITH THE PHYSICIAN'S COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE
Please join American Vegan Outreach as we host representatives from The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) for a dialogue on the use of animals in cosmetic, medical, and educational research and testing.
Aryenish Birdie will discuss a very brief overview of how cosmetics are regulated in the US, then detail the problems with using animals to test for safety.
Anne Bunner will present the on use of animals in basic medical research and drug safety testing.
Greg Mazur will speak to the work PCRM has been doing to ensure the replacement of animal use in medical education.
Please come and learn about the issues associated with animal research from a medical and scientific perspective. Bring your questions as there will be a Q&A session at the end!
SIS 120 at 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/560131090683970/
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3
FILM SCREENING: THE INVISIBLE WAR
The Invisible War is a 2012 documentary film written and directed by Kirby Dick and produced by Amy Ziering and Tanner King Barklow about sexual assault in the United States military. It premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the U.S. Documentary Audience Award. The film is nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 85th Academy Awards.
Following the film, there will be a panel of speakers for Q&A.
Ward 1, 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/178657168948813/?ref=2
CAUS THINK-TANK
Come out to contribute, discuss and research ideas on future projects and campaigns for CAUS. Have your voice heard!
We will be meeting at least once more to continue hashing out ideas. All campaigns, ideas and projects will be presented at the CAUS student assembly on Sunday April 14th.
Bring snacks!?
Kay Basement, 8-10pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/418278668268933/
Thursday, April 4
NESTLE WATER PROTEST
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB featuring Nestlé Waters Chairman and his opposition to the bottled water ban. He will address environmental and health concerns with the push for bottled water bans.
This is great opportunity to take DIRECT ACTION and show support for PUBLIC WATER UTILITIES.
Concord, Massachusetts made history by being the first U.S. town to ban bottled water sales. This is a major success, don't let Nestlé dispute this socially responsible effort to improve public water accessibility and invest in municipal infrastructure and sanitation for all.
JOIN US outside the conference to show public support for TAP WATER and our opposition to bottled water.
This is a SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH ISSUE and we must take a stand.
Hope to see you there! Bring signs, passion and energy!
National Press Club Building: 529 14th Street NW, 9:30am
https://www.facebook.com/events/328341163955452/?ref=2
Saturday, April 6
VISIONS OF FEMINISM CONFERENCE
Each year, Visions in Feminism seeks to provide a forum for diverse perspectives within a feminist framework to keep the movement relevant, inspire action by its attendees, and destabilize patriarchy and other forms of oppression.
Co-organized with the AU Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, this year’s conference theme is
"Bringing Feminism to Un-Feminist Spaces:"
Feminism as a movement is often torn between a generic “Girl Power” label and overly isolating academic jargon. Both methods can distract the application of feminism from its focus. The spirit of feminism is inclusive, multi-faceted and complex. By creating space for voices from across religious, social, and political spectrums to address racism, classism, hetero and cis sex-isms we expand and infiltrate spaces that are not outwardly labeled as “feminist”. This year, the ViF conference will explore how we can bring feminism into areas of society that have been under-served by, do not openly identify with, or are unsympathetic to feminism’s goals. By focusing on these efforts, the movement can expand to reach those individuals who would not readily align themselves with feminism and successfully demonstrate the necessity of feminist approaches in continuing the anti-oppression work of the future.
Ward, 9am-5pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/486614191397978/?ref=14
AUIAC SPRING CLOTHES SWAP
Do you have clothing sitting in your closet that you do not wear? Bring unwanted clothing, shoes, and accessories to this installment of the AUIAC's Clothing Swap series! All sizes are welcome. Refreshments will be provided and the event is FREE of charge. There is a 5 item minimum. Item drop off is at 12 and the swap spans from 1-3 PM.
Katzen, 12-3pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/297038263759370/?fref=ts
Monday, April 8
UNEQUAL JUSTICE: THE RELENTLESS RISE OF THE 1% COURT
Please join CCPS, the Kay Spiritual Life Center, and the Alliance for Justice, for a viewing of this provocative new film.
Lunch will be served
Please RSVP to ks...@american.edu or 202-885-3491
KAY, Lunch at Noon, Film begins at 12:20
Wednesday, April 10
AU STUDENTS RALLY FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
1. WEAR WHITE
2. The event will start at 3:30 but folks can get there as early as they want- we have a day-long permit.
3. There will be DJ’s playing music, as well as live music by: Andy Andy, Olga Tanon, Milli Quezada, Alvaro Torres, y La Santa Cecilia (cumbia/rancheras band from LA).
4. Program will include interfaith invocation, welcome from DC Mayor, and other speakers (civil rights and labor leaders, politicians, etc)
5. There are similar events scheduled throughout the country, as of right now in 29 other cities. A list of the events, that is being updated, is available on www.citizenship-now.org
6. Best way to get down to the Capitol is on the metro. Closest Metro Stops are: Union Station (red line), Capital South or Federal Center (Blue and Orange lines), L’Enfant Plaza (Green and Yellow lines)
Meet at Tenleytown Metro Station, 3-6pm
Have a great week!!
Solidarity,
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
Note: Pursuant to Title II and Title V of H.R. 3162: Uniting and
Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to
Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT
ACT), all incoming and outgoing electronic transmissions may be
monitored by numerous federal and state law enforcement
agencies without notice.
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