Apr 10 Tue
2018

Rich and Poor: Opportunities and Challenges in an Age of Disruption

04:00PM - 05:30PM Washington College of Law YT01

American University and the World Bank Group invite you to attend an event with Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, where he will speak about efforts to solve the most pressing global challenges. Dr. Kim will address how innovation and technology are helping redefine the relationship between rich and poor countries in an era of rapid and transformational change. The event will be moderated by Joshua Johnson, host of the NPR show 1A.

The event will be followed by a reception, where AU students will have the chance to meet World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim and AU alumni now working at the World Bank Group. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

  • Lecture
  • Open To Students
Apr 11 Wed
2018

Artist Kamran Khavarani Donates Paintings to Student Bar Association

All Day

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2018 – The artist Kamran Khavarani, who is internationally recognized as the creator of a new style of painting, Abstract Romanticism, is donating two paintings to the Student Bar Association of American University Washington College of Law.

The paintings are set to be installed in Capital Hall on April 11, 2018. At the ceremony, Dr. Khavarani will give a talk on his work entitled, “What is Art, What is ‘Personart’: Art for a New Consciousness, Art for a New Humanity.” In addition, Professor Simin Mozayeni, from State University of New York, New Paltz, will present her research, “Three Empirical Studies of Khavarani’s Paintings, An Application in Healthcare.”

“We are looking forward to adding Dr. Khavarani’s artwork to our student space,” said Associate Dean of Student Affairs David Jaffe. “We anticipate that students will utilize them in adding to their resources of wellness and wellbeing as they work their way through the rigor of law school.”   

“Art is the only form of creation that in harmony with universal values emanates positive energy and objectively beautifies life. Anything less is limited personal expression – Personart.” – Khavarani, 2008

Dr. Khavarani has a master’s degree in Architecture and a Ph.D. in Urban Design and City Planning. He is also the conceptual designer of the international competition for the City Theater of Tehran that is a landmark jewel in the capital city of Iran.  He received the Highest Award of Excellence in Design from the State of California and Beverly Hills design award.

One of his paintings, The Bird of Freedom, has been recognized by an official resolution from the United States Congress and is permanently displayed in the Library of Congress.  Dr. Khavarani is also a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2010. In 2011, 2013 and 2017, he was the featured artist on the PBS series "Between the Lines," the three-time Emmy-awarded show.

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  • Presentation
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
  • CLE
Apr 11 Wed
2018

Comparative and International Rule of Law Development: Lessons Learned From the ABA ROLI

10:00AM - 11:50AM Washington College of Law N104

Since 1990, the American Bar Association has supported legal reform and legal capacity building throughout the world, drawing on international and comparative best practices to support rule of law development. This presentation from the Director of the ABA Rule of Law Initiative will highlight lessons learned from this work and provide an opportunity to discuss how comparative law works in practice in the rule of law development field.

Lecturer: Elizabeth Andersen, Director of ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Chair: Fernanda Nicola, Professor of Law and Director, Program on International Organizations, Law and Diplomacy

Registration is free but required.
Please go to https://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration

  • Lecture
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
  • CLE
Apr 11 Wed
2018

International Suite Talks

12:00PM - 01:00PM Y360

  • Information Session
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
Apr 11 Wed
2018

Professional Development Session: Sustainability in the Workplace

12:00PM - 01:00PM Washington College of Law N105

Hoping to avoid burn out in your high stress career after graduation? Whether beginning a career in corporate law or public interest, developing strategies for long term professional success starts with learning from the experts. April 11th at 12:00 PM in N105, join the Women and the Law Program and OCPD for their first professional development training session. Becca O'Connor, Vice President of Public Policy at RAINN; and Manar Morales, President & CEO of the Diversity and Flexibility Alliance will discuss how to find and cultivate a mentor relationship, offer advice on how to navigate hostile workplace environments, and share strategies for incorporating self-care into a hectic workweek.  RSVP to womenlaw@wcl.american.edu to reserve your spot. 

  • Training
  • Open To The Public AND Students