SG adds four new departments, eliminates one
The Student Government is restructuring its departments this year in an effort to boost internal collaboration and increase its scope.
The Student Government is restructuring its departments this year in an effort to boost internal collaboration and increase its scope.
With less than a month to go before the Nov. 2 midterm elections, the youth vote is still up for grabs, panelists said at Wednesday’s American Forum in the Katzen Arts Center.
The latest installment of the wonk campaign was a food vendor truck that showed up on the main quad this afternoon to sell Wonky Dogs, Wonky Fries and grilled cheese, among other fast food options.
AU groups are limited in what types of political activities they may participate in due to the University's nonprofit status.
Over $1800 in grant money was given to six Freshman Service Experience groups to continue their community service projects in an Eagle Endowments reception on Friday afternoon.
A new joint agreement between AU and Zipcar gives students age 18 and older a chance to use nearby rental cars. Until recently, customers had to be 21 or older to use Zipcars located in the Nebraska Parking Lot, according to Student Government President Nate Bronstein. Zipcar is a vehicle rental service that students with a year of driving experience can use for a monthly fee. A student can sign up for the service through Zipcar or the University’s websites.
The Wellness Center filled the newly created position of sexual assault health educator Sept. 23.
Faulty online Student Government ballots are causing a delay in the announcement of which write-in candidates earned Senate seats in the fall election.
Meet Deon Jones, also known as Mr. South Side. Jones, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs, was chosen by the A Voice 4 U campaign to represent ANC 3D 07, where 90 percent of residents live in AU’s South side residence halls. • ANC candidates canvass, rally support
Two Israeli and Palestinian student leaders from the OneVoice movement told their personal stories of conflict, reconciliation and the ongoing effort for peace.
A new student group at AU is looking to take the creative efforts of students to make a difference in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Capitol Hill.
When Yuzzy Gaina Dubuisson moved to the U.S. from her birth country of Haiti at age 7, she left behind friends and family. The AU student did, however, bring a strong sense of Haitian pride and a belief in empowering youth and women to her new home.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is planning several improvements to its red line service to be completed by 2040, a WMATA official said during a public meeting Thursday.
AU and the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority are expected to approve a contract this week to install a machine to refill SmarTrip cards in the AU Campus Store, according to Metro Information Specialist Angela Gates.
The Capital Bikeshare program installed a rack with 15 bicycles that are available to rent on Massachusetts Avenue across the street from the Katzen Arts Center Sept. 24.
For the fifth year in a row, the “AU Fights AIDS” team was the largest university team at the annual AIDS Walk Washington Saturday. This year’s team had the largest number of students to date, with over 400 registered participants. The team raised over $12,000 this year, while last year’s participants raised nearly $15,000, according to Liz Bayer, the director of Women’s Initiative’s HIV/AIDS Taskforce.
Women’s Initiative will set up tables and activities promoting women’s reproductive and breast health. Students can participate in a dunking booth, condom crafts, Coca Cola giveaways and cookie decorating, among other projects. Also, feminist icon Gloria Steinem will speak to students about her experiences fighting for equality. In addition to gender issues, Steinem studies race caste systems, conflict resolution and indigenous culture.
A new club this year, AU Fights Homelessness and Hunger, is determined to help local community members in need of food and shelter.
The leaders of AU's OneVoice club discuss their club's role.