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Caribbean diplomats urge students to share knowledge

By Leigh Giangreco | November 22

A Bahamas government official implored students to bring their education and experience to the islands at Friday’s third annual Caribbean Circle Ambassador Dinner.

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Davenport Lounge composts coffee grounds, works to reduce eco-footprint

By Lauren Landau | November 22

The Davenport Lounge will never trash its used coffee grounds again, thanks to a new composting program.

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Students can track shuttles with GPS

By Kay Dakin | November 22

Students can now check shuttle locations online.

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Students to launch satire website

By Zach C. Cohen | November 22

Colbert Nation better duck. Eagle Droppings, a new satirical website that will take on AU, local, national and global topics, is swooping in to provide a campus-wide chuckle.

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November 22

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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Kerwin, Abramson host town hall meeting

By Paige Jones | November 19

Sustainability concerns dominated Thursday’s Town Hall, featuring President Neil Kerwin and Board of Trustee Chairman Gary Abramson answering students’ questions.

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Santorum speaks at AU, says 2012 bid is possible

By Leigh Giangreco | November 19

Former Republican Sen. Rick Santorum said he is considering a run for president in 2012, but is keeping his family in mind. The former Pennsylvania politician said Thursday at a College Republicans event he might make an announcement sometime next year.

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AU ranks fifth nationally in percentage of students studying abroad

By Stefanie Dazio | November 18

Nearly 60 percent of AU students study abroad, the fifth-highest percentage in a list of the top 40 undergraduate U.S. programs.

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Recent SOC alumni speak of successes during panel discussion

By Rachel Karas | November 17

Less than a year after graduation, several School of Communication alumni have already worked with celebrities like Vince Vaughn and LeBron James.

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Charge dropped against Deandrew Hamlin in theft of Sue Marcum's Jeep

By Meg Fowler | November 16

An extradition hearing is set for Nov. 24.

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Elton John, tennis greats raise over $500,000 for HIV/AIDS at AU

By Kate Greubel | November 16

Elton John, Billie Jean King and a host of tennis champions visited Bender Arena Monday night, which was transformed into Center Court for the 18th Annual World TeamTennis Smash Hits presented by GEICO.

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Got tenure? A guide to AU's professor hiring and firing procedures

By Linda Barnhart | November 15

Ever wondered what getting tenure actually means? Three AU professors were denied that title last year, while 13 others received tenure. What made those three ineligible for permanence at the University? The Eagle delves behind the scenes of AU faculty. • Students protest orchestra director’s denial of tenure

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Students protest orchestra director's denial of tenure

By Julia Ryan and Linda Barnhart | November 15

A group of AU music students protested their orchestra director’s tenure denial Wednesday around campus, saying the music department is often neglected by University administration. Jesus “Manny” Berard has been AU’s orchestra director for the past five years. He was denied tenure last year.

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Pass/fail option for Gen Ed classes might be eliminated

By Kay Dakin | November 15

Proposed changes to the General Education program could mean students will no longer be able to take those classes pass/fail next fall.

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Student Health Center to operate some evenings

By Geoffrey Beebe | November 15

Sick after 6 p.m.? If it’s Monday or Thursday, the Student Health Center will now treat you, provided you have made an appointment.

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Police blotter

November 15

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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Army Corps will test for groundwater contamination source

By Mitch Ellmauer | November 15

The Army Corps of Engineers will conduct tests to determine if perchlorate in Spring Valley groundwater near Sibley Memorial Hospital comes from the same source as the perchlorate in the groundwater at AU’s campus.

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