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Police investigate the death of Kogod professor Sue Marcum in front of her house in Bethesda, Md.

Police arrest driver of Sue Marcum's stolen Jeep

By Meg Fowler · Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of AU Professor Sue Marcum. Deandrew Hamlin, 18, was arrested Monday night in the District and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and felony fleeing. Hamlin has not yet been in connection with Marcum's death, and police are continuing their investigation Tuesday.

Kogod Professor Sue Marcum found dead in apparent homicide

By Meg Fowler · Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010

Sue Marcum, an executive in residence and an accounting and taxation professor in the Kogod School of Business, was found dead in her home Monday morning by Montgomery County Police. Police said there were signs of forced entry at her home, and are treating her death as a homicide. Students said Marcum was a beloved professor, and left the 2:10 p.m. class she was to teach in tears.

Public library in Tenley scheduled to open in January

By Kay Dakin · Monday, Oct. 25, 2010

The Tenley-Friendship Library on Wisconsin Avenue is scheduled to re-open in January, six years after it stopped serving the public at the site opposite the Tenleytown-AU Metro station.

GOODBYE FOR NOW â€” After serving as dean of the School of International Service for 24 years, Louis Goodman announced he will leave his position at the end of summer 2011.

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Dean of SIS to step down, will return to teach

By Meg Fowler | October 25

Dean of the School of International Service Louis Goodman will leave his position in the summer of 2011.

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ANC commissioner files two complaints against AV4U

By Stefanie Dazio | October 25

Local Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Tom Smith has filed claims against students running for local government positions with the Board of Elections.

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AU alcohol, drug referrals showed increase in '09

By Stefanie Dazio | October 25

The Administration and Local News Editor of The Eagle takes a look at this year’s report regarding security and crime on campus.

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AU releases its first fire report

By Stefanie Dazio | October 25

The South side residence halls accumulated $1,394.00 in fire-related damages, and North side dorms incurred $180.19 worth of damages in 2009, according to a recently release fire safety report.

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Vendors negotiating to fill open Balducci’s space

By Paige Jones | October 25

AU officials are in negotiations with three or four new vendors to share the vacant store space on New Mexico Avenue, as part of the search for a new tenant.

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Clubs express frustration with AU’s 501(c)(3) limitations

By Julia Ryan | October 25

Student leaders from groups such as College Democrats and College Republicans said they are frustrated with AU’s guidelines for political student groups, but they understand why the rules are in place.

I LIKE IKE â€” Karl Weissenbach, a 1976 School of Public Affairs graduate, is the director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. The library is working with SIS Dean Louis Goodman and University Librarian Bill Mayer to develop a research partnership.

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Profile: SPA alumnus runs Eisenhower library

By Rachel Karas | October 25

Karl Weissenbach made a career by combining political science with library science.

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AU students graduate with more average debt than Georgetown, GW students

By Leigh Giangreco | October 25

D.C. graduated college students with the highest average debt in the country in 2009, and AU graduates have one of the highest student debt averages among D.C. schools.

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Student Government department crafting 'Disabled Student Bill of Rights'

By Leigh Giangreco | October 25

The Student Government Department of Disability Advocacy is currently in the process of crafting a document aimed at improving the lives of disabled students on campus.

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Police blotter

October 25

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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Giuliani criticizes Obama on terrorism, economy at AU speech

By Julia Ryan | October 25

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani stood by his views on military spending and the Iraq War at a speaking event Saturday night in Bender Arena.

Jim Brady, a 1989 alumnus of the School of Communication, receives the Alumni Achievement Award Saturday as AU President Neil Kerwin looks on.

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AU honors distinguished alumni at awards ceremony

By Rachel Karas | October 25

The Alumni Board and University President Neil Kerwin presented the 2010 Alumni Awards at a ceremony and reception in the American University Museum on Saturday during All-American Weekend.

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SOC professor could be the 'next great pundit'

By Lauren Landau | October 22

School of Communication Professor Robert Lehrman is one of the 10 remaining finalists in The Washington Post’s America’s Next Great Pundit competition.

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AU alumni earn conventional degrees, create unconventional careers

By Rachel Karas | October 22

Since AU's early days, the University has graduated leaders and trendsetters who go on to impact the world, no matter their field.

Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis speaks to a crowd at the University Club Wednesday afternoon.

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Michael Dukakis speaks at AU, calls Mitt Romney a 'fraud'

By Leigh Giangreco | October 21

Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis spoke about politics and his life in public service during an appearance at AU Wednesday afternoon. Dukakis had stinging words about another Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney, and called him "a fraud with a capital ‘F.’ "

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AU marks National Spirit Day, a campaign to end GLBT discrimination

By Ariana Stone | October 20

Members of the AU community wore purple Wednesday as part of National Spirit Day.

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Smith says AV4U misleading voters, diluting D.C. franchise

By Stefanie Dazio | October 19

Tom Smith thinks students are being “bamboozled” by voter registration misinformation circulated by AU student groups, including the A Voice 4 U campaign.

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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