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Office of Sustainability considers carbon offsets for AU programs

By Kierstyn Schneck · Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

AU is working with the Costa Rican University for Peace to develop carbon-offset programs.

Students campaign for SG Senate seats

By Heather Mongilio and Marie Zoglo · Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

Senate elections went by with relatively few snags.

AU Cru set up 100 pink tents on the Quad to air them out before they were donated to Somali refugees in Djibouti.

AU Christian group airs out tents for Somalian refugees

By Mishiel Ayub · Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

The AU chapter of international Christian organization Cru dried out tents donated by the Susan G. Komen foundation so they could be sent to refugees in Djibouti.

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SG, Student Activities revive community service scholarship

By Leigh Giangreco | October 4

Students of financial need will again be able to apply for a scholarship that has been dormant for 10 years.

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Students to pursue social justice on Alt Breaks

By Katie Fiegenbaum | October 4

Seven new, predominantly student-led Alt Break trips focus on social justice both at home and abroad.

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Student Government Chief of Staff resigns

By Zach C. Cohen | October 4

After realizing that he can graduate earlier than expected, Student Government Chief of Staff Kent Hiebel has decided to step down.

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Western-themed Breastival rides in to AU

By Bethany Turner | October 3

The Quad was decorated for a Wester themed 'Breastival', to gain awareness for breast cancer on Oct. 3.

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AU ranks first for internships in nationwide report

By Paige Jones | October 3

Over 85 percent of AU seniors, or about 1,515 students, interned before graduation in May 2010, according to the report.

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Fall 2011 Student Government Elections

October 2

All results of the fall 2011 Student Government Senate and Council elections.

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AU falls three spots in national college rankings

By Jenni Muns | September 29

AU dropped to 82 from 79 in the 2012 U.S News and World Report’s college rankings. AU has risen 20 spots since 1991, from 99 to 79, according to the Washington Post. U.S. News ranks colleges by undergraduate reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and more. ...

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Student leaders call for better collaboration

By Tori Hyndman | September 27

AU student leaders met on Sept. 21st in the Mary Graydon Center to share their various plans for the school year.

SOC will begin renovations on McKinley in 2012 to move the school out of MGC in 2014.

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School of Communication plans move to McKinley in 2014

By Kierstyn Schneck | September 27

The Mckinley building will be home to AU's school of communications by 2014, according to the SOC dean.

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AU puts on 12th Annual Human Rights Film Fest

By James Morice | September 27

The Center for Social Media hosts AU’s 12th Annual Human Rights Film Series which focuses on documentaies on human rights issues between Sept. 22 to Oct. 20.

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AU considers changing Student Activity fee

By Lois Nam | September 27

For the first time in 10 years, AU is considering changes to the way it collects and distributes the Student Activity fee paid by every student.

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Center for Teaching, Research and Learning moves resources to library

By Sommer Brugal | September 27

In order to make their resources more accessible to AU students, the Center for Teaching, Research and Learning has moved its technology to Bender, and its staff members to the second floor of Hurst hall.

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Alumni dish out career advice at informal dinners with students

By Samantha Hogan | September 27

In a series of five special dinners with a various range of AU alumni, students are eligible to get first hand conversations with wonks in their chosen field of study.

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SOC, SPA establish search committees to find new deans

By Lawrence Kubil | September 27

Two of AU's academic schools, SPA and SOC are creating search committees to scope out new deans, respectively.

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Department of Transportation voices support for AU Campus Plan

By Lindsey Anderson | September 27

After a full study of the plan, the District Department of Transportation has thrown their support behind AU's Campus Plan and offered several suggestions.

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Eight fraternities sanctioned for Welcome Week parties

By Paige Jones | September 27

Eight of the 12 fraternities at AU are in warning status for hosting parties and transporting freshmen during Welcome Week. The fraternities failed to meet Student Activities Minimum Chapter Standards of Fraternities and Sororities: “Chapters are not permitted to invite new students to parties/events ...

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Veterans share Iraq War stories with College Writing classes

By Iulia Gheorghiu | September 27

In a link to the freshman summer reading, "The Good Soldiers," AU Veterans and the College Writing Program teamed up to bring student veterans to the classroom to share their war experience.

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.

Solutions by The State News