Celebrating National Coming Out Day - October 11, 2025

Literature ·

Celebrate National Coming Out Day

This month at the Library we are spotlighting stories that celebrate authenticity, resilience, and pride.
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Student Life ·

Celebrate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month

In partnership with the Center for Student Belonging
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Collage of National Disability Pride Month Books

Literature ·

Celebrate National Disability Pride Month with these reading selections for the library!

July’s month-long observation brings awareness to and celebrates those with physical and intellectual disabilities
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Artwork by Alvin Kim (fapac.org)

On Campus ·

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Explore AANHPI Heritage Month with these titles in our collection.
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Ava Barabasz in front of an exhibit she created at Bender Library. Photo by Sydney Henry.

On Campus ·

Digging Into Campus History

Ava Barabasz, CAS/MA ’25, learned more about campus history than the average Eagle as an outreach fellow for AU Archives and Special Collections.
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Laptpop next to a stack of books and pencils.

Student Life ·

Tips: Conquer Finals with AU Library

American University students can tap into a wide range of resources.
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Arts ·

Katzen Soundbites Spring 2025

Free performances every Tuesday and Thursday this spring
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Hearts. Photo from Getty.

On Campus ·

Search for Love—and Find Free Prizes

Locate a paper heart hidden across Bender Library starting at 1 p.m. February 13 and win campus perks and other prizes as part of an AU Now Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt.
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a colorful stack of books in a library

Literature ·

Passion Fuels Book Collecting

Bender Library hosted a panel on November 18 about how to start your own collection of works signed by the author
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Image source: AU Theatre/Musical Theatre Program on Facebook

Arts ·

Discounted and Free in D.C.

Check out the free or discounted exhibits and shows available to students!
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