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AU ranks first for internships in nationwide report

By Paige Jones · Monday, Oct. 3, 2011

Over 85 percent of AU seniors, or about 1,515 students, interned before graduation in May 2010, according to the report.

Fall 2011 Student Government Elections

Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011

All results of the fall 2011 Student Government Senate and Council elections.

AU falls three spots in national college rankings

By Jenni Muns · Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011

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Student leaders call for better collaboration

By Tori Hyndman | September 27

AU student leaders met on Sept. 21st in the Mary Graydon Center to share their various plans for the school year.

SOC will begin renovations on McKinley in 2012 to move the school out of MGC in 2014.

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School of Communication plans move to McKinley in 2014

By Kierstyn Schneck | September 27

The Mckinley building will be home to AU's school of communications by 2014, according to the SOC dean.

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AU puts on 12th Annual Human Rights Film Fest

By James Morice | September 27

The Center for Social Media hosts AU’s 12th Annual Human Rights Film Series which focuses on documentaies on human rights issues between Sept. 22 to Oct. 20.

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AU considers changing Student Activity fee

By Lois Nam | September 27

For the first time in 10 years, AU is considering changes to the way it collects and distributes the Student Activity fee paid by every student.

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Center for Teaching, Research and Learning moves resources to library

By Sommer Brugal | September 27

In order to make their resources more accessible to AU students, the Center for Teaching, Research and Learning has moved its technology to Bender, and its staff members to the second floor of Hurst hall.

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Alumni dish out career advice at informal dinners with students

By Samantha Hogan | September 27

In a series of five special dinners with a various range of AU alumni, students are eligible to get first hand conversations with wonks in their chosen field of study.

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SOC, SPA establish search committees to find new deans

By Lawrence Kubil | September 27

Two of AU's academic schools, SPA and SOC are creating search committees to scope out new deans, respectively.

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Department of Transportation voices support for AU Campus Plan

By Lindsey Anderson | September 27

After a full study of the plan, the District Department of Transportation has thrown their support behind AU's Campus Plan and offered several suggestions.

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Eight fraternities sanctioned for Welcome Week parties

By Paige Jones | September 27

Eight of the 12 fraternities at AU are in warning status for hosting parties and transporting freshmen during Welcome Week. The fraternities failed to meet Student Activities Minimum Chapter Standards of Fraternities and Sororities: “Chapters are not permitted to invite new students to parties/events ...

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Veterans share Iraq War stories with College Writing classes

By Iulia Gheorghiu | September 27

In a link to the freshman summer reading, "The Good Soldiers," AU Veterans and the College Writing Program teamed up to bring student veterans to the classroom to share their war experience.

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Workers praise factory that makes AU Campus Store apparel

By Alex Greco | September 27

Two employees from the Alta Gracia factory in the Dominican Republic visited campus to talk about how working in the United Students Against Sweatshops-sponsored factory has changed their lives.

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Students launch AU branch of Her Campus

By Alex Greco | September 27

Two students have established an AU chapter of the popular "colegiette" lifestyle and entertainment blog.

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'MAP-WORKS' program gives freshmen resources for college success

By Mishiel Ayub | September 27

The new online program could help freshmen assess how well they're adjusting to college life and offer a link to AU resources.

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All-AU ANC district approved

By Paige Jones | September 26

AU students now have a seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D, while Letts, Clark and Roper Halls will reside in 3D02.

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Rep. Schock recounts young start in civil service, Congress

By Zoe Crain | September 26

Rep. Congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois came to AU to speak to the College Republicans in the Mary Graydon Center.

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Students look for peace solutions in Israel-Palestine simulation

By Rebecca Zisser | September 26

Students were given a glimpse into the complexities of a real-life issue during the AU Negotiation Project's simulated Israel-Palestine negotiation.

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Rep. Schock describes path from school board to Congress

By Zoe Crain | September 24

Rep. Aaron Schock spoke about going from school board member to the youngest representative in Congress in a Sept. 20 speech sponsored by the AU College Republicans.

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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