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Hanson, students discuss sexual assault at long-awaited forum

By Kierstyn Schneck · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

In response to protests last year, Vice President of Campus Life Hail Hanson held a forum on sexual assault in conjunction with the Wellness Center.

HOT OFF THE PRESSES - Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs spoke to AU students in the University Club in MGC on Sept. 19 about his experiences working with President Obama and interacting with the media.

Robert Gibbs reflects on life after the White House

By Leigh Giangreco · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

Students packed the University Club to hear former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs speak about his experiences working with the president and the national press.

Student Health Center hires new staff, establishes Twitter account

By Rebecca Zisser · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

New staff additions at the Student Health Center will bolster the center's capacity to care for mental health issues, immunizations and routine appointments.

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SG promotes school spirit with Ward Week despite low turnout

By Mishiel Ayub | September 20

Multiple departments came together to offer a variety of events during the annual Artemas Ward Week.

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NOW President rallies against economic injustice for women

By Rohan Parekh | September 20

Terry O’Neill, President of the National Organization for Women, spoke during an AU College Democrats event Sept. 14 in Ward.

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New Student Activities grant to cover SG campaign costs

By Zoe Crain | September 20

Candidates for some SG positions will soon be able to apply for grants to help pay campaign costs.

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Professor, Latin American expert Jack Child dies at 73

By Paige Jones | September 20

Jack Child, a College of Arts and Sciences professor, died from complications after open-heart surgery on June 18. He was 73 years old.

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Honors Program task force to evaluate credit requirements

By Sarah Jarecki | September 20

The Honors curriculum may be tweaked as the program comes under scheduled review this year.

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Task force considers all-student ANC district

By Kate Froehlich | September 20

Scheduled redistricting could change how AU students are represented in the surrounding area.

OUT OF AFRICA - Jane Goodall spoke about her nonprofit youth peace program Roots and Shoots, her childhood and her work in Africa at a speaking event Sept. 18 in the Woods-Brown Amphitheater.

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Goodall advocates for international peace

By Nicole Glass | September 20

Students and community members packed the Woods-Brown Amphitheater to hear British scientist Dr. Jane Goodall advocate for peace through her Roots and Shoots program

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CAS professors create initiative to promote Russian culture

September 20

College of Arts and Sciences professors Eric Lohr and Anton Fedyahshin establish a new Initiative for Russian Culture this semester, including new classes and cultural experience opportunities.

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Talon to consider redesigning yearbook after 2011 sales slump

By Tori Hyndman and Patrick Burnett | September 20

AU’s student-run yearbook, The Talon, has high hopes for its future despite disappointing sales from last year.

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Vandals intentionally tear out three new swipe-card readers in McDowell Hall elevators

By Sean Cudahy | September 20

McDowell residents, frustrated with the double-swipe security system installed in the hall this summer, have ripped out elevator card readers on three separate occasions during the first two weeks of class.

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AU Sustainability Office hires alum to coordinate outreach

By Scott Marturano | September 20

The Office of Sustainability reached into the past graduating classes of AU for their new outreach specialist.

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AU alumnus becomes NBC foreign corespondent in Egypt

By Zach C. Cohen | September 20

After a 5-year stint at Al Jazeera English, class of 2011 AU alumnus Ayman Mohyeldin has taken a job as NBC's foreign correspondent to Egypt.

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Students to talk, eat pastries at new Pie Club

By Katie Fiegenbaum | September 20

AU is now home to the Pie Club, a group that will discuss, eat, make and celebrate all that is pie.

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Public Safety Chief McNair steps down, citing personal reasons

By Lauren Landau | September 13

Former Public Safety Chief Michael McNair left the university in August for personal reasons, according to University Communications.

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AU receives perfect score in survey of LGBT-friendly universities

By Lauren Landau | September 13

American University is one of 33 colleges in the country and the only in D.C. to receive a perfect, five-star rating on Campus Pride's LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index.

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Army Corps considers demolishing AU-owned Spring Valley home

By Sylvia Carignan | September 13

The Army Corps of Engineers and American University are endorsing a recommendation to tear down the AU-owned single-family home at 4825 Glenbrook Rd.

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AU prof. picks White House winners in seven straight races

By Scott Marturano | September 13

AU College of Arts and Sciences professor Allan Lichtman, who has correctly chosen the winner in every presidential election in the past 30 years, says that President Obama will be re-elected.

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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