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Thurber says ad was ‘mistake’

Charlie Szold
November 6, 2009

Professor James Thurber said he “regrets the impact” of placing an ad in Roll Call this week that thanked a “long-time colleague who is involved in a political controversy.”

It is not clear exactly what impact Thurber’s actions had on the AU community and how the administration will react to the situation. Requests for interviews with administration officials have been unanswered.

Professor faces criticism following ad in Roll Call

Charlie Szold
November 4, 2009

Professor James Thurber, the director of AU’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies is facing public scrutiny. Thurber’s organization ran an ad thanking a long-time guest speaker, who has been accused of sending forged letters to congress.

Kerwin’s compensation tops U.S. list

Trustee says statistics were misleading
Sylvia Carignan
November 4, 2009

The AU Board of Trustees disputes President Neil Kerwin’s $1.4 million salary, as The Chronicle of Higher Education reported earlier this week.

Child center will re-open this winter

Christopher Cottrell
November 4, 2009

The playground at AU’s Child Development Center will be open again after arsenic was found in the soil eight years ago.

Class gains PR experience with nonprofit

Sarah Parnass
November 4, 2009

One class in the School of Communication has allowed students to gain hands-on experience while improving the lives of children in the D.C. area this fall.

Professor Gemma Puglisi’s Public Relations Portfolio class — a requirement for undergraduate Public Communication majors at AU — has paired up with the nonprofit organization Neediest Kids to create a campaign to raise money for D.C. students.

AU to receive H1N1 vaccine in November

Sylvia Carignan
November 4, 2009

Swine flu vaccines will be available to AU students either the week of November 9 or 16 at the Student Health Center.

Police blotter

November 4, 2009

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

D.C. bars are safe despite recent fight

Julia Ryan
November 4, 2009

Despite the emergency closure of a popular Northeast D.C. club last weekend due to a fight, club violence is not a serious threat, according to D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier.

AU Facebook group facilitates ride-sharing

Angela Modany
November 4, 2009

AU students stuck without a way back home for the holidays will be able to utilize a new Facebook group that sets up rides among students.

Alt. break beats economy

Sarah Rudnick
November 4, 2009

Despite a turbulent economy, AU’s Alternative Breaks program has continued to expand in both its number of trips and its number of applicants, according to Shoshanna Sumka, coordinator of Global and Community-Based Learning Community Service.

Sen. Begich muses on federal spending, toilets

Graham Vyse
November 4, 2009

At 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, spoke to the AU College Democrats in Butler Board Room. In an exclusive interview with The Eagle following the event, Begich touched on the issues of federal spending and anti-tax tea parties. He also explained how he recently fixed a toilet at a Bruce Springsteen concert.

Metro steps up safety due to recent incidents

Marisa Kendall
November 4, 2009

Following the fatal June 22 crash on Metrorail’s Red Line and several Metrobus accidents, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has begun implementing several new safety procedures.

AU adds resource centers

Julia Ryan
November 1, 2009

AU will open a women’s center with a library and counseling center in fall 2010 and will also launch an online support network for AU veterans this January.

D.C. man protests Vatican inaction

Sarah Parnass
November 1, 2009

A 67-year-old man has stood outside the Vatican Embassy — near the Naval Observatory on Massachusetts Avenue — every day, accusing the Vatican of hiding pedophiles. A negative experience with the church inspired John Wojnowski’s decade-long protest.

City considers marriage bill

Meg Fowler
November 1, 2009

The D.C. Council will consider approving same-sex marriages made within the city, after approving legislation to recognize same-sex marriages made outside the District earlier this year.