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Celebrating National Coming Out Day - October 11, 2025

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Celebrate National Coming Out Day

This month at the Library we are spotlighting stories that celebrate authenticity, resilience, and pride.
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Lucille Rieke, Mira Morris, and Mira Gross-Keck as Truus, Hannie, and Freddie. Photo: Ethan Kauffman.

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“Disarming Girls:” AU Debuts Powerful Play About Women's Courage in World War II Resistance

Performance runs at Greenberg Theatre October 16-26
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Photo of Nuveen Barwari and text that says "Art and Culture, Nuveen Barwari"

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Art and Culture: Nuveen Barwari

Nuveen Barwari reflects on her journey as a Kurdish American artist shaped by life between Nashville and Duhok, and how navigating various cultures has influenced both her identity and creative practice.
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Nika Elder, Nikki A. Greene, and Vanessa S. Troiano

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Reframing Narratives: AU’s Feminist Art History Conference Returns

Conference promotes global scholarly exchange and collaboration
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Katzen Arts Center

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Katzen Arts Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary

#Katzen20: Two decades of artistry, education, and creative impact
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AU students perform in Dance Nation. Photo credit: Ethan Kauffman

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Announcing Fall 2025 Performing Arts Events

Music, theatre, and dance performances are free for AU students
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A student band performs in MGSC tavern

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AU Launches New BA in Popular Music Performance and Enterprise

New degree blends passion for performance with the skills to succeed in today’s music industry
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A Game of Love and Chance, spring 2025. Photo: Ethan Kauffman.

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Your Guide to Participating in the Performing Arts at American University

Take the spotlight with performance opportunities in dance, music, and theatre/musical theatre.
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Decolonial Environmentalisms by David Vazquez and Eating More Asian America by Anita Mannur

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A CAS Conversation with Professors David Vázquez and Anita Mannur

CRGC faculty members publishing, teaching, and recently appointed to lead flagship professional associations
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Collage of National Disability Pride Month Books

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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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