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Facebook meets Foursquare: Spotflag launches at AU

By Sommer Brugal · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011

A new campus website challenges Facebook's social network monopoly over AU students.

Welcome back--Alumnus Jason Benkendorf returns to AU as the AU Hillel executive director, replacing former director Rabbi Kenneth Cohen.

AU Hillel welcomes new executive director

By Zach C. Cohen · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011

Hailfinger steps down as KPU director, Kreger takes over position

By Kate Froehlich · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011

Alex Kreger was named director of the Kennedy Political Union by unanimous Undergraduate Senate vote Sept. 7, after former Director Danna Hailfinger stepped down Aug. 30 due to schoolwork and personal reasons.

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North Hall to have fitness center, suite-style dorm rooms

By Paige Jones | September 13

The new residence building, North Hall, will be open to students by fall 2013, according to a presentation by Jorge Abud, assistant vice president for Facilities Development and Real Estate, at the Sept. 7 Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D meeting. North Hall will be located across the road from ...

Members of the AU community gathered on the Quad to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 by placing flags and holding a candlelight vigil.

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AU honors 9/11 victims

By Leigh Giangreco | September 12

Under a full moon on Sept. 11, 2011, about 450 students and AU religious representatives gathered outside Kay Spiritual Life Center for a candlelight vigil in memory of the 9/11 attacks.

AU students gather on the quad for a candlelight vigil commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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AU community remembers what campus was like on Sept. 11, 2001

By Zach C. Cohen and Paige Jones | September 11

One professor was driving near the Pentagon on September 11 when he witnessed the third plane crashed into the building. An AU alum remembers the University turning into a campus of walking "zombies." Students and staff describe their remembrances of the World Trade Center attacks.

An editorial cartoon that appeared in The Eagle soon after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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From the archives: AU on Sept. 11, 2001

By Kate Froehlich | September 11

Sept. 11, 2001, was a day of unity at AU in the midst of a tragedy, an emotion that would characterize the campus on that Tuesday and in the following days.

An AU student places flags on the quad to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.

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'I can still see the smoke': AU students remember Sept. 11, 2001

By Leigh Giangreco | September 11

Students recall the how the day they found out about the September 11 attacks.

Protesters gathered outside the White House Sept. 3 to discourage President Barack Obama from supporting a proposed pipeline that would take tar sands oil from Alberta, Canada to Texas.

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AU sustainability director, professor and students arrested at White House protest

By Marie Zoglo | September 9

Five AU members arrested during protest against tar-sands pipeline.

$AU\'s plan to move the Washington College of Law to Tenley Campus includes building two four-story buildings, maintaining the historic Capital Hall and Dunblane House and turning the hill on Tenley Circle into a level lawn area.$

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AU continues process to move WCL to Tenley Campus

August 31

AU took another step to move the Washington College of Law to Tenley Campus Aug. 30, filling an application for further processing with the D.C. Zoning Commission.

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We the Kings coming to AU

By Zach C. Cohen | August 30

The popular rock group will perform in Bender Arena with Ben Kweller Sept. 9.

A STONE OF HOPE - Tourists and Washingtonians pose in front of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall. The memorial opened to the public on Aug. 22 and drew large crowds in its first week.

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AU students celebrate MLK legacy at memorial

By Leigh Giangreco | August 30

Despite the official dedication ceremony being postponed due to hurricane Irene, many AU students have already visited the new MLK memorial on the national mall.

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OIT introduces eaglesecure

By Nicole Glass | August 30

The Office of Information Technology’s recent establishment of a new wireless network, eaglesecure, aims to make on-campus Web surfing faster and easier.

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AU administration, SG welcome freshmen at opening convocation

By Zach C. Cohen | August 30

Freshman students were welcomed to AU with pomp and circumstance Aug. 26, as they processed into Bender Arena for the Convocation ceremony accompanied by bagpipes, the AU pep band and school deans in their academic robes.

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SOC, SPA deans to step down at end of school year

By Julia Ryan | August 30

School of Public Affairs Dean William Leogrande and School of Communication Dean Larry Kirkman are stepping down from their positions at the end of the school year, according to announcements released by Provost Scott Bass this week. In a memo sent to the AU community on Tuesday, Bass said Leogrande, ...

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One-third of freshmen identify as racially diverse

By Zach C. Cohen | August 30

In light of University efforts, the Class of 2015 brings racial diversity to AU.

DRIVE ON - Yearly resident parking rates were increased to $988 in May, up from $964 in May 2010. One-semester parking rates were raised to $494, up from $482 last year.

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Main campus parking rates rise again

By Paige Jones | August 30

A breakdown of parking costs on campus and guide to getting a parking permit

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Student Government updates its website for second time in two years

By Anna Scalamogna | August 30

Au Student government hopes to give students an easier time managing their website with a new re-design focused on ease of use.

Rising up - Freshmen heard from Center for Community Engagement and Service Assistant Director Robin Adams (left) and D.C. Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services Beatriz Otero at the FSE closing ceremony Aug. 25 in Bender Arena.

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Freshmen ‘shake things up’ with service in D.C. during Welcome Week

By Julia Ryan | August 30

Incoming freshmen make an impact during welcome week through the Freshman Service Experience, volunteering across DC.

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Honors program to be updated

By Paige Jones | August 30

Interim Honors Director Michael Manson has big plans for the Honors Program.

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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