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Convocation enhanced for class of 2013

August 23

Aug. 23 » In a "new" AU tradition, university faculty, staff and alumni greeted the Class of 2013 at the Aug. 21 Convocation ceremony in Bender Arena.

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Chemical agent mustard found near AU campus

By Charlie Szold | August 17

Aug. 17 » The chemical agent mustard, was found by the Army Corps of Engineers behind AU's Public Safety Building Aug. 4.

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Getting to know: Andy MacCracken

August 13

If Andy MacCracken, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, were president of the United States, he would enjoy having his own airplane. "I'd try to be out and about as much as possible, actually meeting with people around the country," MacCracken said. "Policy wise, there's too much going on in ...

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Drinking illegally presents many hazards

By Marisa Kendall | August 13

THE CONSEQUENCES OF DRINKING ON CAMPUS THE NEW JAMS The disciplinary office formerly known as Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services will now go by a new name that administrators hope is more student-friendly. JAMS became Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services as of May 1, but the new ...

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Letter from the editor: Settling into the District

By Jen Calantone | August 13

If you're an incoming freshman, you've probably already maxed out your credit card at Bed, Bath and Beyond to buy a new bedspread, alarm clock, trendy-looking lamp - and anything else you could have sworn you needed to go away to college. Your grandmother probably bought you a "how-to-navigate-D.C." ...

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A guide to your backyard

By Meg Fowler | August 13

There's lots more to explore in D.C. than just Tenleytown!

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Beyond the District: exploring Md. and NOVA

By Rachel Lynne Smith | August 13

There's more to explore than just D.C. Beyond the District line, Maryland and Northern Virginia have lots to offer.

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From the Editorial Page: Politics at AU

By Graham Vyse | August 13

If Ronald Reagan could see AU's campus today, he would surely say, "It's morning again at American." As always, the start of a new school year has AU students feeling renewed, reinvigorated and reengaged. You can see it in our faces. You can feel it in the air. The positive energy on campus is palpable. ...

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Beyond Smithsonian: D.C.'s museums

By Julia Ryan | August 13

There are only so many times that you can visit the Smithsonian museums. Sure, the Apollo spacecrafts are cool, and who doesn't want to see the Hope Diamond? But after a while you get tired of fighting the tourists and seeing the same old exhibits. Check out a few of these museums that are not part ...

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Public Safety urges new student safety

By Nicole Glass | August 13

Welcome Week is a time for freshmen to get to know each other. For many, that means attending frat parties. They can be a great place to meet new people, but there are risks involved with the newly acquired freedom that freshman finally find in college, according to Lieutenant Rima Sifri, Crime Prevention ...

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Getting to know: Neil Kerwin

By Travis Mitchell | August 13

Correction Appended President Neil Kerwin is entering his third year as president of AU. He previously served as faculty, School of Public Affairs dean and provost. Kerwin even did his undergraduate work at AU. Now, as president, he is responsible for managing a $400 million budget, as well as thousands ...

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Student veterans gain support at AU

By Lindsey Anderson | June 18

AU will join the Yellow Ribbon Program this fall to help veterans pay for undergraduate and graduate education and law school. The university will fully support four undergraduate veterans during the 2009-2010 academic year, said Financial Aid Director Brian Lee Sang.

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Enrollment steady despite economy

By Anna Tuman | June 18

AU's Office of Enrollment surpassed the number of deposits it needed to meet its 2009 goal as of May 1, according to a campus-wide e-mail sent out by the Office of the Provost. The numbers are a big accomplishment, considering the recent financial struggles many families have had to face, said Provost Scott A. Bass in an statement.

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D.C. program employs youth

By Kristen Boghosian | June 18

D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty is seeking to at improve a popular city program, the Summer Youth Employment Program, which is a nine-week gig where young adults work in both public and private institutions, including AU. The Department of Employment Services slates the number of young people taking part in the program at 22,076 - the largest number registered since the 1980s, according to Erica Stanley, a spokesperson for Fenty.

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Study aids gaining popularity

By Julia Ryan | June 18

Study aids such as Cramster, Course Hero, Koofers and SparkNotes have continued to rise in popularity on college campuses, sparking discussion at AU about the threat of these study aids and whether or not they discourage traditional learning. SparkNotes provides study guides for a wide variety of subjects, from math and science to history and film.

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Students 'rough it' on Galapagos trip

By Julia Ryan | June 18

A group of AU students and professors participating in an interdisciplinary course, Practices of Environmentalism, recently returned from their trip to the Galapagos Islands. The students spent 10 days filming and gathering interviews to produce documentaries that will address science and public policy concerning the environment.

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Grads struggle in ailing job market

By Marisa Kendall | June 18

Officials expect the District unemployment rate to continue rising in the coming months, providing little relief for the AU class of 2009 as they struggle to find jobs. The District unemployment rate showed signs of stability at 9.9 percent in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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