The quick take
This week ... a special edition of the quick take giving a cursory and insufficient look at AU’s new campus plan.
This week ... a special edition of the quick take giving a cursory and insufficient look at AU’s new campus plan.
Students might catch more glimpses of professors in sneakers and gym shorts this spring, thanks to the new incentives of the Office of Human Resources’ health and wellness program.
University Honors Program director Michael Mass spoke about the recent Housing and Dining announcement that the Honors program would move to Hughes Hall.
AU’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu – better known as “SAMMY” – lost its charter in 2003. After seven years of unofficial activity, the fraternity regained official status this semester, according to Director of Greek Life, Curtis Burrill. It joined Zeta Psi and Tau Kappa Epsilon as a colony on campus.
Director of Facilities Management William Suter quashed rumors of lead pipes in AU architecture but confirmed the presence of other lead products.
AU organizations Caribbean Circle and Pi Kappa Phi sponsored a benefit concert on Jan. 22. Proceeds went to a non-profit running a hospital in Haiti.
As a result of a partnership between the School of Communication and NBC, six AU students are participating in a one-credit course as part of the NBC4 Washington Broadcast Media Semester.
Filling out the infamous Free Application for Federal Student Aid became a little easier this year, thanks to the U.S. Department of Education.
The Eagle's Sarah Parnass asked students their opinions about greek life at AU.
A year after President Barack Obama’s inauguration, he is struggling to cope with populist backlash and vigorous Republican opposition, according to panelists at a recent discussion at AU.
Basketball fans will be able to receive swine flu immunizations while watching the Washington Wizards game Tuesday.
In the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake last week, the AU community is coming out in support and organizing numerous events and fundraisers to benefit the victims of the disaster.
The number of enrolled graduate students has increased, according to AU’s Academic Data Reference Book, making it part of a nationwide surge of applicants in a struggling job market.
University Librarian Bill Mayer has brought change to AU since his arrival in 2007. New reference and circulation desks, a discount on double-sided printing and increased security efforts all appeared under Mayer’s watch. In addition to his AU duties, Mayer enjoys the Grateful Dead and traveling.
Both Executive Director of Housing and Dining Programs Chris Moody and AU Student Government President Andy MacCracken spoke further on the recently introduced housing changes.
After years of complications, AUTO Commissioner Nicholas Russotto suspended his program at the end of last semester to allow time for revamping.
The Davenport Coffee Lounge will move to the new School of International Service building at the end of the spring semester.
Reading this may or may not make you more informed about your surroundings.
The Army Corps of Engineers unearthed more munitions debris next to the Public Safety building during this winter break.