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AU encourages reduced energy consumption in national competition

By Anna Scalamogna · Monday, Nov. 15, 2010

AU is encouraging students to reduce energy consumption through a three-week national competition promoting electricity and water conservation at universities and colleges Nov. 1-19. AU is currently ranked 15th in the competition and reduced its overall consumption by 4.5 percent from the start of the competition on Nov. 1 until Nov. 14, according to the online Building Dashboard, which continuously updates these statistics online.

Founders' Day Ball directors seek more funds from Student Government

By Allie Mooney · Monday, Nov. 15, 2010

The co-director of this year’s Founders’ Day Ball requested additional funds to add to the $40,000 originally allotted.

SPA prof laments leaving AU after tenure denials

By Stefanie Dazio · Monday, Nov. 15, 2010

Professor Jennifer Diascro’s nearly 20-year career as an academic will be over at the end of the semester, after her request for tenure was denied last spring.

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AU honors those who served on Veterans Day

By Leigh Giangreco | November 15

The University community honored AU veterans on the quad Thursday morning with a flag ceremony.

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World Tennis Team Smash Hits at AU: Your tweets and postings

November 15

Elton John is hosting a charity tennis match with legendary tennis stars at AU this evening.

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Roosevelt Institute’s AU chapter hosts D.C.-International Regional Conference

By Lauren Landau | November 15

Education is key to enacting national policy changes, experts and students said Saturday at the Roosevelt Institute’s D.C.-International Regional Conference.

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Tenleytown Heritage Trail officially dedicated

By Kay Dakin | November 15

AU has attracted policy wonks for centuries. George Washington visited what are now Ward Circle and the Katzen Arts Center in the early 1800s at the invitation of Tenleytown landowner John Murdock.

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Deon Jones elected to ANC 3D 07 seat

By Stefanie Dazio | November 12

Deon Jones won Advisory Neighborhood Commission seat 3D 07, according to a Board of Elections and Ethics official.

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Former Rep. Wexler calls for two-state solution between Israel and Palestinian Authority

By Leigh Giangreco | November 12

Robert Wexler said the best solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would be a two-state solution during a speech Wednesday night in the University Club.

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SG releases second quarterly financial report

By Allie Mooney | November 11

Comptroller Ed Levandoski released the second quarterly report of the Student Government, outlining the expenses of the SG from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31 this semester.

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DCBOEE urges voters to check provisional ballot status

By Stefanie Dazio | November 10

Any voter who registered at the polls on voting day or had their residency challenged there can check the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics website tonight < WEBLINK: https://www.dcboee.org/voter_info/special_ballot/> to see if their vote will be counted.

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Hundreds remember Professor Sue Marcum

By Sarah Parnass | November 10

Students and faculty joined friends and family of Professor Sue Marcum to commemorate her life at a ceremony in Bender Arena Tuesday night.

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Deon Jones faces write-in challenge for South side ANC seat

By Stefanie Dazio | November 9

Martha Holland of Rockwood Parkway ran as a write-in candidate for the same Advisory Neighborhood Commission seat as freshman Deon Jones.

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Provost approves changes to class time

By Allie Mooney | November 8

Class times will be moved forward 25 minutes for the 2011-2012 academic year and a 7:30 a.m. class will be added.

$HALLOW\'S EVE â€“ Transport numbers are highest early in the year and over Halloween weekend, according to Robert Hradsky.$

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‘Drink or treat’ leads to holiday transports

By Stefanie Dazio | November 8

Four students were transported from AU to Sibley Memorial Hospital after consuming dangerous amounts of alcohol on Halloween.

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Classes to start a week later, make room for ‘special programming’

By Geoffrey Beebe | November 8

Next year’s academic calendar will shift a week later, according to Phyllis Peres, vice provost for undergraduate studies and interim dean of academic affairs.

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Smith complaint to BOEE may never be settled

By Stefanie Dazio | November 8

The complaint filed by Tom Smith Oct. 22 challenging Tyler Sadonis’ eligibility for election to an Advisory Neighborhood Commission seat may not come to a Board of Elections and Ethics hearing.

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Police blotter

November 8

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

CLOSE OF BUSINESS â€” Kogod Dean Richard Durand plans to continue his legacy by giving back to his profession through non-profit work. He will retire in spring 2011.

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Richard Durand, Kogod dean, to retire at end of academic year

By Lauren Landau | November 8

After serving as dean of the Kogod School of Business for nearly six years, Richard Durand said he will retire from his position at the end of spring 2011.

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Conduct board now includes greeks

By Anna Scalamogna | November 8

A member of AU greek life will now serve as a representative on the Student Conduct Advisory Board to provide input from the greek community on conduct policy issues.

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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