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American University held a summit on Nov. 15 on fostering Indigenous spaces, where students and faculty discussed critical questions of indigeneity and education.
Editor’s note: This story contains references to sexual assault. Please see the bottom of this story for additional resources.
Palestinian writer and spoken word poet Ghadeer Malek shared her work in an online event hosted by American University’s Arab World Studies and Georgetown University's Center for Contemporary Arab Studies on Nov. 1.
American University’s Staff Union held a series of lunch-ins to celebrate the ratification of its contract and to display solidarity amongst community members.
Sister Sister held its first event of the year Oct. 11 in Mary Graydon Center as part of their new series “Sister Talks,” to discuss the experience of being a Black student at a predominantly white institution.
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Students came together to celebrate Rosh Hashana, one of the holiest days in Judaism, with events and services hosted by Hillel between Sept. 19 and 27.
American University’s Claudia Jones Club and Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter hosted an event to celebrate the success of the AU Staff Union’s August strike and promoted solidarity between students and workers on Sept. 27.
Editor’s note: This article contains references to sexual assault. Please see the bottom of this story for additional resources.
Editor’s Note: Panelist Emily Brignand is a columnist for The Eagle and was not involved in the writing, reporting or editing of this story.
Congressman and American University alumnus Jim McGovern (MA-2) discussed his career and the political issues facing the country at an event hosted by the Kennedy Political Union on Wednesday.
An event held by Students for Justice in Palestine March 17 was the subject of controversy among students who took issue with its speaker, Palestinian activist Mohammed El-Kurd.
Imani Barbarin knows what it’s like to have tough conversations.
American University students had the chance to give back to the D.C. community by volunteering across the city on Feb. 16 as part of a community service event held in honor of Black History Month.
American University’s Dining Advisory Committee held its first meeting of the semester Feb. 3 in TDR to hear student feedback on ways to improve campus dining services.
When American University professor Elizabeth Rule heard that her students from tribal nations didn’t feel welcome in D.C., she was determined to help – in the form of a mobile app.
Students learned about drug use and harm reduction at a Narcan training event co-hosted by American University’s Health Promotion and Advocacy Center and the DC Wards 3 & 4 Prevention Center Oct. 28.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist Nadia Murad discussed the importance of her work as an advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence in a virtual event hosted by the School of International Service on Oct. 19.
Bernice A. King, activist and daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., shared her perspective on recent political events and continuing her family’s legacy during a virtual event hosted by the Kennedy Political Union on Sept. 30.
American University Pride and AU College Democrats hosted a panel on Sept. 22 to discuss the recent rise in anti-trans legislation and how students can help tackle this growing issue.
