April 9, 2025
Greetings, Eagle Families,
In this newsletter issue, we are excited to share a recap of the installation of AU President Jon Alger, information about a special event for sophomores, an experiential learning showcase for students, May Commencement, and news stories from the AU community.
Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!
The New Student and Family Programs Team
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🎊There was a celebratory mood across campus a few weeks ago, as AU installed President Jon Alger! Nearly 30 inauguration events were held in the lead-up to the installation ceremony on March 28, with Eagles gathering to learn from each other at panel discussions, service activities, a dining hall takeover, student performances, and much more. Read more on the Installation Ceremony and on the inauguration events!
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Halfway to Graduation Event
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🧭If your student is a sophomore, class of 2027, encourage them to attend Halfway to Graduation on April 16—a celebration for second-year students! Students will enjoy...
➡️Music
➡️Food
➡️Photo booth
➡️Clawed the Eagle
➡️Commemorative pin
➡️Craft contest
➡️Student speakers
…and much more!
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Student Experiential Learning Showcase
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💡Is your student curious about experiences beyond the classroom? Students are invited to hear from peers about their internships, research, leadership roles, global adventures, and more—from a student reporter’s journey to Antarctica to the development of a course on the Economics of Taylor Swift! This event allows students to explore how experiential learning has helped fellow students develop skills, make connections, and prepare for their futures.
Thursday, April 10, 1:00pm-4:30pm
Students register via their Handshake log-in access.
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| 🎓 For families of graduating students...
Visit the Commencement website for information on individual school ceremony dates, local hotels, transportation and parking, ticket allotment, and accessibility-- and check out the recent announcement about commencement speakers!
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| Campus Beautification Day: Working Together |
Green thumbs from across the AU community pitched in during the 32nd annual Campus Beautification Day on April 8.
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Instapoetry and PoetryTok: Rethinking Poetry for the Digital Age |
In Professor Kyle Dargan’s Advanced Poetry Workshop, students reimagine poetry for contemporary times.
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| From Bach to Big Band: A Month of Live Music Performances You Can’t Miss! |
April performances showcase student musicians--from Bach and Brahms to big band swing, funk, and jazz.
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Check your inbox for communications from eaglefamilies@american.edu, visit the AU Parents & Families website, and contact the New Student and Family Programs team with any questions. We're here to assist!
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