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Former Balducci's space to be split among multiple tenants

By Kate Froehlich · Monday, Feb. 7, 2011

The space of the former high-end grocery store Balducci’s on New Mexico Avenue will likely be divided up into AU offices, a gourmet Italian restaurant, a soup/salad shop and a yoga-related space, according to AU officials.

‘East Campus’ would cost AU more than $100 million

By Stefanie Dazio · Friday, Feb. 4, 2011

The most contested part of the Campus Plan, the new East Campus, could house 765 students right next door to local residents.

AU ranked 'greenest' university in country

By Nicole Glass · Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011

AU is currently considered the greenest university in the country, according to a recent sustainability rating.

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Stories from Egypt: A student account of unrest in Cairo

By Nicole Glass | February 2

Q&A with junior Catherine Litten, one of the AU students evacuated from Egypt while studying abroad in Cairo. • 11 AU students evacuating Cairo • Students protest at Egyptian Embassy, White House

AU sophomore Mariam Aziz protests outside the White House Saturday.

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11 AU students evacuating Cairo

By Rachel Karas | January 31

All AU students studying abroad in Cairo will be out of Egypt within 24 hours. Only one student remains in the country, according to Tina Murray, assistant director of AU Abroad. • Students protest at Egyptian Embassy, White House

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2011 Campus Plan the latest in AU's continued growth

By Stefanie Dazio | January 31

This year's Campus Plan is more than double the square footage of 2001's Campus Plan.

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CERF falls short in fundraising, will rename and re-evaluate goals

January 31

CERF has been forced to change both in name and nature due to a number of serious problems in its design.

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Underground lots proposed despite only half spots used

By Kate Froehlich | January 31

AU’s draft Campus Plan calls for additional parking at the proposed East Campus and the Tenley Campus, even though parking use is decreasing at a rate of 3.1 percent per year.

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Egyptian students react to uprising

By Nicole Glass | January 31

Mariam Aziz heard gunshots through the phone as she talked to her best friend in Cairo at 5 a.m. on Jan. 29.

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2011 campus plan calls for double square footage of 2001 plan

By Rachel Karas | January 31

This year’s Campus Plan is nearly double the size of the 2001 plan, which included designs for the Katzen Arts Center and the new School of International Service building.

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Bob Griffith, AU history professor, dies at 71 from Hodgkin’s lymphoma

By Paige Jones | January 31

Professor Robert “Bob” Griffith was well known for his kindness in the history department and throughout AU.

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Honors director to leave position after 26 years

By Zach C. Cohen | January 31

Professor Michael Mass will step down as director of the University Honors Program at the end of the academic year, after 26 years in the position.

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Officials seek student suggestions

January 31

AU officials are asking students to get involved in the Campus Plan process.

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AU fundraising campaign exceeds goal

By Leigh Giangreco | January 31

The AnewAU fundraising campaign brought in $214,113,000 over seven years, beating its $200 million goal in March 2010.

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Weather cancellations come day of class

By Kate Froehlich | January 31

Weather-related delays will be announced two-and-a-half to three hours before classes are scheduled to start.

THE RIGHT WAY TO WRITE â€” Writing Center Consultants Melissa Wyse, left, and Rose Oâ€™Malley tutor students to improve their their papers for the future. Wyse and Oâ€™Malley are also graduate students here.

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Consultants steer students in the ‘write’ direction

By Kate Faherty | January 31

Every day, Rose O’Malley and Melissa Wyse combat a college student’s worst fear: writer’s block.

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Founders’ Day Ball on target for Feb. 26

January 31

Student Government officials promise Founders’ Day Ball will happen this time around, despite last year’s problems.

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY â€” AU students jump and jive during the Dance Marathon on Jan. 28. This yearâ€™s event raised funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

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Dance Marathon kicks up $2,600 for AIDS research

By Nancy Lavin | January 31

This year’s Dance Marathon raised $300 more than last year’s for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Jan. 28.

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SG briefs

January 31

AU’s ROTC cadets held their physical training on the turf field, track and gym three times this week, their first at AU fitness facilities, according to Brett Atanasio, a Class of 2013 senator and chairman of the SG’s Committee for the Review of University Military Policy.

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Police blotter

January 31

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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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