Literature ·
Sarai Johnson’s Novel “Grown Women” Published to Literary Acclaim
In debut novel, alumna Sarai Johnson explores four generations of Black women navigating love, loss, and the meaning of happiness
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Arts ·
Art and Culture: Pedram Baldari
In this interview, Pedram Baldari details his practice, which goes beyond a single discipline, incorporating social research, sound, data, and technology to depict the Kurdish people not only in a sensational way but also with a sense of their reality.
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Arts ·
Exhibition Showcasing the DMV’s Female Visionaries Closes December 7
Women Artists of the DMV features pieces by 400 artists arrayed across 16 locations, including the AU Museum
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Literature ·
Nicholas Boggs (MFA ’09) Publishes Landmark James Baldwin Biography
In critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling biography, Boggs traces role of love in Baldwin’s life and writing
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Humanities ·
“6-7” and the Story of Slang: A CAS Conversation
Linguist Amelia Tseng talks about the slang sweeping across our nation and how it reflects identity and culture
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Literature ·
Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month
Hear from Indigenous American voices through our selected collection highlights at the Library
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Arts ·
November Notes: A Month of Music at AU
AU ensembles fill November with Romantic-era masterworks, vintage band favorites, soaring voices, and the vibrant sounds of jazz.
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Arts ·
Art and Culture: Beizar Aradini
In this interview, Beizar Aradini reflects on her artistic path, which has transitioned from painting to fiber arts, shaped by her artistic heritage and her mother's craft traditions.
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Arts ·
Defining Dramaturgy: A CAS Conversation with Lindsey R. Barr
American University’s Lindsey R. Barr, dramaturg for Department of Performing Arts production Disarming Girls, talks about the art of dramaturgy
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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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