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CAS professors create initiative to promote Russian culture

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

College of Arts and Sciences professors Eric Lohr and Anton Fedyahshin establish a new Initiative for Russian Culture this semester, including new classes and cultural experience opportunities.

Talon to consider redesigning yearbook after 2011 sales slump

By Tori Hyndman and Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

AU’s student-run yearbook, The Talon, has high hopes for its future despite disappointing sales from last year.

Vandals intentionally tear out three new swipe-card readers in McDowell Hall elevators

By Sean Cudahy · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

McDowell residents, frustrated with the double-swipe security system installed in the hall this summer, have ripped out elevator card readers on three separate occasions during the first two weeks of class.

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AU Sustainability Office hires alum to coordinate outreach

By Scott Marturano | September 20

The Office of Sustainability reached into the past graduating classes of AU for their new outreach specialist.

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AU alumnus becomes NBC foreign corespondent in Egypt

By Zach C. Cohen | September 20

After a 5-year stint at Al Jazeera English, class of 2011 AU alumnus Ayman Mohyeldin has taken a job as NBC's foreign correspondent to Egypt.

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Students to talk, eat pastries at new Pie Club

By Katie Fiegenbaum | September 20

AU is now home to the Pie Club, a group that will discuss, eat, make and celebrate all that is pie.

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Public Safety Chief McNair steps down, citing personal reasons

By Lauren Landau | September 13

Former Public Safety Chief Michael McNair left the university in August for personal reasons, according to University Communications.

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AU receives perfect score in survey of LGBT-friendly universities

By Lauren Landau | September 13

American University is one of 33 colleges in the country and the only in D.C. to receive a perfect, five-star rating on Campus Pride's LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index.

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Army Corps considers demolishing AU-owned Spring Valley home

By Sylvia Carignan | September 13

The Army Corps of Engineers and American University are endorsing a recommendation to tear down the AU-owned single-family home at 4825 Glenbrook Rd.

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AU prof. picks White House winners in seven straight races

By Scott Marturano | September 13

AU College of Arts and Sciences professor Allan Lichtman, who has correctly chosen the winner in every presidential election in the past 30 years, says that President Obama will be re-elected.

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Facebook meets Foursquare: Spotflag launches at AU

By Sommer Brugal | September 13

A new campus website challenges Facebook's social network monopoly over AU students.

Welcome back--Alumnus Jason Benkendorf returns to AU as the AU Hillel executive director, replacing former director Rabbi Kenneth Cohen.

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AU Hillel welcomes new executive director

By Zach C. Cohen | September 13

Rabbi Kenneth Cohen stepped down May 13 after serving a decade as the executive director of American University Hillel. Jason replaced Cohen, the longest serving executive director in AU Hillel history, on Aug. 15. Benkendorf graduated from AU in 2004 with a major in Political Science and a minor ...

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Hailfinger steps down as KPU director, Kreger takes over position

By Kate Froehlich | September 13

Alex Kreger was named director of the Kennedy Political Union by unanimous Undergraduate Senate vote Sept. 7, after former Director Danna Hailfinger stepped down Aug. 30 due to schoolwork and personal reasons.

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North Hall to have fitness center, suite-style dorm rooms

By Paige Jones | September 13

The new residence building, North Hall, will be open to students by fall 2013, according to a presentation by Jorge Abud, assistant vice president for Facilities Development and Real Estate, at the Sept. 7 Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D meeting. North Hall will be located across the road from ...

Members of the AU community gathered on the Quad to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 by placing flags and holding a candlelight vigil.

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AU honors 9/11 victims

By Leigh Giangreco | September 12

Under a full moon on Sept. 11, 2011, about 450 students and AU religious representatives gathered outside Kay Spiritual Life Center for a candlelight vigil in memory of the 9/11 attacks.

AU students gather on the quad for a candlelight vigil commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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AU community remembers what campus was like on Sept. 11, 2001

By Zach C. Cohen and Paige Jones | September 11

One professor was driving near the Pentagon on September 11 when he witnessed the third plane crashed into the building. An AU alum remembers the University turning into a campus of walking "zombies." Students and staff describe their remembrances of the World Trade Center attacks.

An editorial cartoon that appeared in The Eagle soon after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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From the archives: AU on Sept. 11, 2001

By Kate Froehlich | September 11

Sept. 11, 2001, was a day of unity at AU in the midst of a tragedy, an emotion that would characterize the campus on that Tuesday and in the following days.

An AU student places flags on the quad to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.

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'I can still see the smoke': AU students remember Sept. 11, 2001

By Leigh Giangreco | September 11

Students recall the how the day they found out about the September 11 attacks.

Protesters gathered outside the White House Sept. 3 to discourage President Barack Obama from supporting a proposed pipeline that would take tar sands oil from Alberta, Canada to Texas.

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AU sustainability director, professor and students arrested at White House protest

By Marie Zoglo | September 9

Five AU members arrested during protest against tar-sands pipeline.

$AU\'s plan to move the Washington College of Law to Tenley Campus includes building two four-story buildings, maintaining the historic Capital Hall and Dunblane House and turning the hill on Tenley Circle into a level lawn area.$

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AU continues process to move WCL to Tenley Campus

August 31

AU took another step to move the Washington College of Law to Tenley Campus Aug. 30, filling an application for further processing with the D.C. Zoning Commission.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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