Good afternoon, neighbors -

We have officially arrived at the midpoint of the winter season. To take our minds off the cold, we've been keeping busy putting on showcase events at the Katzen Arts Center, the neighborhood's premier venue for cultural celebrations and visual and performing arts.

From January 10-12, Katzen played host to the second oldest antique show in the country, the Washington Winter Show. The event was well attended and featured displays and stories of over 40 dealers from around the country, as well as panel discussions, and live performances. Check out this event recap, featured in Antiques and the Arts Weekly, to relive the fun or see what you missed.

Sine Institute Fellow Seminars -  A Month of Programming Kicks Off Tomorrow

As an incubator for policy innovation and convener of the best minds across the public and private sector, the Sine Institute is proud to present its Spring 2025 class of Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers.

Join us in welcoming this year's cohort and register to secure your spot for one or more of their seminars on timely topics in February.

Nadia Murad (CAS/BA '24) 
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Seminar Series: Activism and Accountability

Tara Palmeri (SOC/BA '08)
Partner & Senior Political Correspondent, Puck
Seminar Series: A 2024 Election Postmortem

Hon. Sylvia Burwell
President Emerita, American University
Seminar Series: From Dolly Parton to Shaboozey - Is the 9 to 5 Still Working?

February Events

Welcome 2025 Fellows and Introduction 
Tomorrow, February 4 | 1pm Constitution Hall

My Story: The Power of Personal Stories and the Role of Activism (Murad)
February 6 

Changing Media: How Podcasters and Influencers Became the Message
February 10 (Palmeri)

What is a Realignment? (Burwell)
February 20

A Democratic Reckoning: How Democrats Lost the Blue Wall (Palmeri)
February 26

AU Women's Hoops vs Lehigh -  Free Postgame Skills Clinic for Girls of All Ages

American University Athletics is excited to host another great event to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Come to cheer on your Eagles vs. Lehigh and stay for a free, postgame skills clinic featuring all of the women's varsity sports teams.

There will be fun prizes, autographs, and learning opportunities for every kid in attendance. This is a signature AU athletics event that you don't want to miss. And don't forget to stop by The Perch!

AU Women's Basketball vs Lehigh
Saturday, February 8 | 2pm  Bender Arena

⚠️ Upcoming Closure of Reeves Field ⚠️

Reeves Field will be undergoing a much-needed renovation in the coming months. For safety, the field and track will be closed while this work is underway, beginning this month. The renovations are expected to be complete in August ahead of the start of the new school year. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding as the project moves forward.

Please contact Community Relations at communityrelations@american.edu or 202-885-2146 with any questions. 

Save the Date: Farmer's Market Returns on Feb 26

Meltzer/SCAN Construction Update

Black Social Television

Ever wondered how a hashtag could change the national TV landscape? Join us as Professor Sherri Williams discusses her groundbreaking book, Black Social Television: How Black Twitter Changed TV.

Explore the dynamic influence of Black digital activism on media and how shows like ABC's Scandal and events like Club Quarantine reshaped America's viewing habits.

Media UnMasked Presents: "Black Social Television" 
Wednesday, February 19 | 6pm
Northwest McKinley Building 

Join the AUNP, Get AU Magazine Delivered to Your Door for Free

Tired of reading your news on a screen or a cell phone? Do you miss the pastime of cracking the seal on your favorite publication and reading a long-form article? Well, it turns out that print magazines are making a comeback and AU Magazine is leading the charge!

Join one of the AU Neighborhood Partnership's Working Groups and you'll receive an automatic subscription to AU Magazine, an elevated, triannual mixture of journalism, human interest, profile pieces, and exciting content for the AU community.

The Community Relations office is committed to keeping our neighbors engaged and informed. Current Neighborhood Partnership members should expect the Winter '25 edition to hit their doorsteps soon! Interested in joining the partnership? Click here to learn more.

Please consider joining the AU Neighborhood Partnership, which works to provide a consensus-based forum to resolve issues affecting the communities near American University. Interested members of the community may join one of the Partnership’s working groups, comprised of community stakeholders and AU leadership. If you would like to become a member, please email communityrelations@american.edu.

If there are any additional concerns or questions, please contact Community Relations at communityrelations@american.edu or 202-885-2146