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Democrats Abroad: Screening of the Documentary Maynard
none On September 20, the Democrats Abroad Paris chapter organized a screening of Maynard – a documentary exploring the life of Maynard Jackson Jr. who served as Atlanta’s Mayor from 1974 –82 and 1990-94, making history as the first black Mayor of a majo ...
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The Ethical Potential and Dangers of Narratives: Six Evaluative Continuums
none This talk by Professor Hanna Meretoja addresses the ways in which narrative hermeneutics allows us to analyze and evaluate narratives from an ethical perspective. It presents a heuristic model for evaluating the ethical potential and dangers of diffe ...
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Network and Nibble
none This is the pilot event for a LinkedIn networking event. Careers faculty member, Danielle Savage, will give a short presentation on what LinkedIn is, and how to improve your network. After her presentation, students will have the opportunity to promo ...
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The Cost of Living: A Reading and Talk by Deborah Levy
none By invitation of the Center for Writers & Translators, Deborah Levy will read from the middle volume of her “living autobiography,” The Cost of Living, and discuss her work at the intersection of fiction and autobiography. Levy is a South-Afr ...
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Live Your Democracy, a Talk by Activist and Public Policy Maker, Joseph Robertson
none Last month, in honor of the upcoming U.S. Midterm elections, AUP hosted climate change activist and public policy maker, Joseph Robertson. Robertson is the Global Strategy Director for the non-partisan, non-profit Citizens’ Climate Lobby and led a ta ...
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Giverny & Auvers-sur-Oise
none The serene landscape and constantly changing patterns of light along the Seine were a major source of inspiration for the many 19th century artists drawn to this region. In the morning, travel by bus from Paris to Auvers-sur-Oise, a picturesque villa ...
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Normandy: Medieval History and WWII D-Day Sites
none Discover a piece of the rich history of Normandy by visiting the quaint Norman town of Bayeux and the impressive D-Day sites of World War II. In the morning, travel by bus to Bayeux, home to the nearly 1000 year-old and 70 meter-long tapestry of Baye ...
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Champagne
none Champagne, the region between Lorraine and Paris, is the only internationally recognized source of real champagne. Learn about the rigorous méthode champenoise that has made this wine so special that it has come to symbolize the essence of celebratio ...
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Chocolate Tasting Tour
none Discover the history of chocolate and why Paris is the capital of fine chocolate. Visit a variety of excellent chocolatiers and learn using all five senses, including taste! Learn how to choose and appreciate quality chocolate. Minimum: 12 participan ...
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Women, Youth and Democracy in Afghanistan
none A presentation of recent events in Afghanistan and their relating to the longer term prospects of building an Afghan version of democracy by Nasrine Gross, Afghan Activist. 100 Related Links About Nasrine Gross ...