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Lawyers for AU and professor agree to protective order
“This was a disaster waiting to happen from the beginning,” professor says
The building houses the biology, chemistry, environmental science and neuroscience departments
Nearly 283,000 people voted early in D.C., which is 90 percent of the entire turnout in the 2016 election
Signatories call on others to join them, will adjust course expectations if necessary
Weeklong furloughs, paused retirement plan contributions spark faculty concerns
Employees hope to address many issues at the public radio station by gaining a seat at the table
University cites better health and safety protocols and “lessons learned” in decision
As co-chair of independent task force, Burwell discusses report on COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness
Case hinges on whether in-person instruction is seen as part of contract between students, University
University to hold off on additional furloughs, hiring freeze to remain in place
Some elements of the case will move forward, but breach of contract claims dismissed
Synchronous class meetings to be canceled, University employees to receive paid day off
Three students sued the University during May and June
Leaders continue Kendi’s work and set new plans in motion
Lawsuit states Gianna Wheeler was discriminated against based on her race and mental health condition
Employees making more than $40,000 a year will undergo five-day furlough between November and March
The new Office of Equity and Title IX was launched in August
American University Student Government and the AU Library announced in an email to the student body on Friday that they are teaming up to help students register to vote, check their voter registration and request absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election.
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