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“Jews of AU” aims to showcase diversity in AU’s Jewish Community

By Deanna Mudry | April 12

The photo project creates an opportunity for all Jewish students at AU to tell their story.

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CAS launches new collaborative with “Black Lives Matter: A Conversation"

By Haley Samsel | April 9

With a crowd that overflowed out of the Battelle atrium, the College of Arts and Sciences celebrated the launch of the Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies Collaborative (GRCG) on April 6 with “Black Lives Matter: A Conversation.” The new initiative strives to become “the hub of socially engaged scholarship at AU,” according to Associate Professor of History and collaborative chair Theresa Runstedtler.

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Anita Hill discusses “Confirmation” and its current relevance to college students

By Ivy Kaplan | April 9

HBO’s new movie brings attention to past and ongoing sexual harassment accusations and misogyny

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AU and Street Sense host Real Talk on Life, Art & Poverty

By Laura Turner | April 9

The conversation centered on the experience of Street Sense vendors and what students can do to help.

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Syrian dissident to speak at AU

By Kate Magill | April 6

Ahed al Hendi will talk on behalf of Help Syria Now on April 11

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Survivor and Title IX activist Wagatwe Wanjuki shares her story at AU

By Anagha Srikanth | April 4

Wanjuki spoke to students in honor of SG Women’s Initiative’s Women’s History Month

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Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte talks U.S.-Europe relations

By Riddhi Sarkar | April 2

Rutte was in the District for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit

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Anita Hill to speak at AU

By Kate Magill | April 1

Activist Anita Hill will speak at AU on April 7, according to a press release from the Kennedy Political Union.

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Camille A. Nelson to serve as dean of Washington College of Law

By Cuneyt Dil | April 1

She will be the first woman to serve in this position since 1947

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Representatives Roe and McNerney to speak on campus on April 14

By Jillian O'Donohoe | April 1

The Congressmen will talk about veterans affairs as they pertain to AU Vets and ROTC

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Kerwin looks back

By Matt Holt | March 31

Dr. Neil Kerwin sat down with the Eagle to discuss his time as President, his thoughts on the University and his future plans after he steps down in May 2017

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California Rep. Mark Takano to speak on campus April 12

By Jillian O'Donohoe | March 30

Congressman Mark Takano (D-CA) will address AU students on April 12 at 8:15 p.m. in MGC 4-5 at an event brought to campus by the Kennedy Political Union. Takano, a representative of California’s 41st District since 2012, is the first openly gay person of color to serve in the United States Congress.

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President Kerwin to step down in May 2017

By Kate Magill and Jillian O'Donohoe | March 28

After serving in his post for 12 years, Kerwin will return to the AU faculty after a sabbatical leave

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After AU: Alumnus Ryan Hansan, founder of ScratchDC

March 28

Hansan talks about the inspiration behind the healthy meal delivery system, his company's part in food delivery and his journey to success in the D.C. food industry

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Donna Brazile accepts "Wonk of the Year" Award

By Riddhi Sarkar | March 26

Brazile discussed the current political climate and encouraged students to become involved in politics in her acceptance speech.

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Town halls held with candidates for Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies

By Deanna Mudry , Brooke Evans and Patrick Haggerty | March 26

The position is currently held by Associate Professor Virginia Stallings

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Torriente, Rokowski, Vervaeke and McDermott elected to SG executive board

By Courtney Rozen and Ivy Kaplan | March 25

Sophomore Devontae Torriente will serve as the next Student Government president, winning 60.5 percent of the total unofficial vote count according to a news release put out by elections commissioner Jamie MacRitchie.

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