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Admissions moves to Katzen
'THE GREEN ROOM' - The office of Admissions and Financial Aid opened its new doors in the Katzen Arts Center in May, which expects to see over 20,000 students, parents and other guests as they seek to apply to AU. The new location will create an artistic environment for visitors, according to Greg Grauman, acting director of Admissions.
By Travis Mitchell
The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid unveiled the new admissions Green Room in late May, a space focused on creating a polished, friendly experience for visitors and promoting an arts environment on campus, according to a university statement. The new Green Room is located on the second floor of the Katzen Arts Center and replaces the old Welcome Center in Centennial Hall. (continue reading)
CAS professor dies at 39
summer@theEAGLE: June 22 » Frederick Allen Holliday II, Ph.D, a film studies professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, passed away in his D.C. home on June 17 due to renal cell carcinoma.
H1N1 virus confirmed at AU
summer@theEAGLE: June 17 » An AU employee contracted the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as the "swine flu," and is recuperating at home according to director of the Student Health Center Dan Bruey.
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E3 evokes optimism
By Michael Conte
This year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), a massive convention in Los Angeles where almost every video game developer shows off what they're working on for this year and next, contained an impressive showing of demos and trailers to woo prospective buyers from massive retail giants to everyday fans lucky enough to get into the show on June 2. (continue reading)
DOCTOR, DOCTOR - This year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, showed signs of a promising year for video game releases. The expo, which took place in Los Angeles in the beginning of June, gave visitors a preview of hits-to-be "Red Faction: Guerilla" and "Batman: Arkham Asylum."
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Field hockey looks to frosh next season
By Andrew Tomlinson
The AU field hockey team may have a strong year as eight of their 11 starters return next year. AU has built a strong field hockey team over the past few years, winning six consecutive Patriot League titles. They had high hopes coming into the season last year, but an early slide led to a lower seeding in the NCAA Tournament. (continue reading)
NEW OPPORTUNITIES - Anne Van Erp takes the ball up-field during an Eagles during a 2008 contest. This season, the team seeks to advance further into the NCAA tournament. With the loss of Patriot League all-time points leader, Irene Schickhardt, the newly-recruited freshman and veteran players are going to have to step up if the Eagles want to complete their goal.