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University implements paperless payment system

By Samantha Hogan · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

AU will no longer be handing out paper checks to its employees as part of an effort to be more environmentally friendly.

SIS ranks in top 10 for undergrad, masters programs

By Marie Zoglo · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

Foreign Policy magazine gave high marks to AU's School of International Service.

Shuttle drivers typically receive one 30-minute break during their 8.5-hour shifts. Other AU maintenance staffers receive two additional 15-minute breaks during shifts of the same length.

Students advocate for shuttle drivers' workplace rights

By Nicole Glass · Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

Student Worker Alliance is fighting on behalf of AU's shuttle drivers for more breaks, contract equality.

Tickets to the Founders Day Ball at the Library of Congress will be free since government buildings cannot host fundraisers.

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Library of Congress to host Founders Day Ball

By Heather Mongilio | January 24

AU undergraduate and graduate students as well as staff and alumni are invited to the Founders Day Ball at the Library of Congress Jefferson Building.

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D.C. to help AU workers move closer to campus

By Katie Fiegenbaum | January 24

City testing pilot program with AU and Gallaudet University.

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AU opens commuter lounges

By Nicole Atallah and Hannah Pittman | January 24

New lounges in EQB and the library cater to growing commuter community at AU.

Bill Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 until 2001. Clinton will be receiving the new â€œWonk of the Yearâ€ award

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President Bill Clinton to speak at AU on Friday

By Zoe Crain | January 24

Clinton will speak in Bender Arena and receive the inaugural "American University Wonk of the Year Award."

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Adjunct faculty to vote on unionization

January 24

Professors deciding whether to join local union, University encourages all adjuncts to vote.

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Bill Clinton to speak at AU

By Zoe Crain | January 22

Former president Bill Clinton will speak on campus Friday, Jan. 27.

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Crime Alert: Unlawful Entry

January 17

A man unlawfully entered three dorm rooms Jan. 15 and 16, taking laptops from two rooms.

Roper Hall is one of the two dorms that will have gender-neutral housing this fall.

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Gender neutral housing available in Centennial, Roper

By Patrick Burnett | January 9

AU adds gender-neutral housing to Roper, Nebraska and establishes substance-free and social justice living learning communities

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Crime Alert: Attempted robbery in TDR Dec. 15

December 16

An unknown male entered TDR at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and asked a Bon Appetit employee to "give me the money."

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Council considers prohibiting students from parking out-of-state cars on DC residential streets

By Noah Gray | December 12

A proposed bill could prohibit full-time students with out-of-state license places from parking on certain D.C. streets.

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Crime Alert: Robbery near Tenley Metro

December 8

An AU student was robbed at gunpoint. The assailants took her cell phone and wallet.

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GenEd requirements change

December 7

General Education program requirements are set to change in fall 2011.

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Students with diverse interests unite in Occupy D.C. movement

By Samantha Hogan | December 7

A list and description of AU student organizations demonstrated to social change through ways of Occupy D.C.

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Crime Alert: Near Campus Sex Offense Dec. 6

December 6

A suspect grabbed a female student's buttocks on Massachusetts Avenue between the law school and main campus.

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AU officials debate protestors' claims

By Zach C. Cohen | December 6

AU administration is considering a meeting next semester to address the demands of student protest groups.

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Occupy AU vs. A New AU

By Paige Jones and Rebecca Zisser | December 6

Occupy AU and A New AU have a lot in common but slightly different goals and methods. Here's how to tell them apart.

Excess water from ineffectively insulated pipes in McDowell Hall dripped onto ceiling tiles throughout the building, staining ceiling tiles.

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Facilities to replace pipe insulation in McDowell Hall

By Patrick Burnett | December 6

McDowell hall will undergo renovations over winter break to fix manufacturer defects in pipe insulation systems.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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