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Photo of plant on Earth Day.

In the Community ·

Back to the Start: Commemorate Earth Day at Airlie

Mark your calendar for the inaugural Earth Day Weekend at Airlie, April 19–21, organized by students in SOC professor Gemma Puglisi’s public relations class.
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AU president-elect Jonathan Alger spoke at a community welcome event on April 10. Photo by Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

Dreaming Big Together

President-elect Jonathan Alger addressed staff, faculty, students, and alumni during a celebratory community event on April 10.
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Two volunteers high five at Campus Beautification Day. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Spreading Mulch—and the Spirit of Community

More than 420 volunteers got their hands dirty during AU’s 31st annual Campus Beautification Day on April 9–10.
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ALCE leadership following the South Americans in Higher Education panel discussion held in SIS.

In the Community ·

SIS Students Create and Launch New Latino Student Organization Focused on Graduate Students

SIS students launch the Association for Latino Career Enhancement (ALCE) to foster community and create opportunities for graduate students.
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Celebrity chef Bal Arneson speaks with an AU student on April 9. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

For the Love of Food

Celebrity chef Bal Arneson brought the spice to campus on April 9, hosting a cooking demonstration, menu takeover, and meet-and-greet to benefit AU’s initiatives to fight food insecurity
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The signage for "Lydecker Way" in front of the President's House on AU's campus.

Announcement ·

Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel

The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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The signage for "Lydecker Way" in front of the President's House on AU's campus.

Announcement ·

Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel

The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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Jonnel Clothier

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Central Perks

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Jonnel Clothier, senior director, AU Central.
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Ed Wasil.

On Campus ·

Brain Food

For more than 20 years, Kogod professor Edward Wasil has brought in homemade cookies for his students to enjoy while taking his exams.
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2024 commencement speakers: David M. Rubenstein, Michael S. Barr, Kwame Alexander, Caroline Aaron, British Robinson, Sherrilyn Ifill

Announcement ·

David Rubenstein, Kwame Alexander, Caroline Aaron to Send Eagles Soaring into Their Next Chapter at American University’s 2024 Spring Commencement

American University is proud to host a dynamic series of commencement speakers to celebrate the next generation of American University graduates this spring. The speakers include a financier, an author and other changemakers.
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