Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 | Thursday, April 2, 2020
At a special meeting last week, the American University Student Government (AUSG) Senate voted to hold a referendum in the SG spring elections that would ask students whether or not to increase the student activity fee by $11.50 per semester.
As hundreds of thousands gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Saturday to call for an end to gun violence, American University student organizations protested in the March for Our Lives.
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Students connected to Parkland, Florida take action on gun violence
“The power of proximity” will eventually enable equity, McCoy said
Racial inclusion, college affordability and mental illness are all important, students say
McCoy will lead event on developing multi-faith and multicultural alliances
“Stick to what it is that you believe,” one panelist advised students
Several students reported to AU police that they were approached near and on campus by “Mother of God,” a religious group, in recent weeks.
Group plans more “antagonistic” approach to pressure Board of Trustees
Payano will serve in the role until May 1
Asma Afsaruddin, a professor at Indiana University-Bloomington, spoke to students Feb. 14 about gender roles in the Quran.
American Agora and AU Dems hosted the first candidate to announce plans to run for president in 2020
Women’s Initiative awarded Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, the Women’s Initiative’s Excellence in Activism award Saturday.
“Voices of students of color are being heard”
Colin Gerker has served in position since 2015
Tarana Burke to receive award from Women’s Initiative
Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers also face criminal charges
AU alum and Democratic politician Jason Kander visited campus Tuesday as part of a Kennedy Political Union and AU College Democrats event. Kander, who is best known for his unsuccessful Missouri Senate run against incumbent Roy Blunt, began the event by talking about how the University prepared him for the world of politics and provided opportunities for him to be successful. “I got a lot out of my experience here,” Kander said.
Special election to replace Dumpson likely to take place in late February
