People, Places, & Major Happenings on Campus
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Good afternoon, neighbors -
March Madness is coming to Bender Arena and it's time to support your Eagles! AU's Men's Basketball team is coming down the home stretch of a magical season and looking to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 years. After a year of buzzer beaters, SportsCenter Top 10 moments, and stellar fan attendance, AU has secured a 2 seed and a home matchup in the first round of the Patriot League tournament.
This sudden hoops success seems to have happened overnight but it turns out it was 14 years in the making, thanks to our 2nd year, soon-to-be-star head coach. Check out this awesome Washington Post profile on DMV native and DeMatha hoops legend Duane Simpkins, seizing his opportunity to transform AU basketball into a top-tier program.
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The push for a tourney berth begins this week, Thursday, March 6, 7pm at Bender, where the Eagles will host the winner of the tonight's game between #10 Holy Cross and #7 Lafayette. The first 300 fans will receive an American Madness Rally Towel. Don't miss your chance to be a part of an epic March Madness run -- secure your tickets now!
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Updates on Ongoing Projects, Programs, and Ways to Get Involved with AU Today |
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| Join us for the Spring CLC
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Neighbors are welcome to our quarterly CLC meetings, hosted to maintain regular communication between the university and its extended community. This free event is open to the public and serves as a forum to keep our neighborhood stakeholders informed on all things campus-related.
Wednesday, March 12 | 6pm
Mary Graydon Center - Room 306
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| ⚠️ Reeves Field Closed for Renovations ⚠️
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Reeves Field and Greenberg Track are undergoing a much-needed renovation over the coming months. For safety, the field and track are currently closed for renovations, which we expect 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.
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50 & Better can Enroll in "Short Courses" this Feb |
| Save the Date: Farmer's Market Returns on Feb 26
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| Meltzer/SCAN Construction Update
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Upcoming Events, Big Meetings, & Important Dates |
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Sine Institute Fellow Seminars |
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| Programming Continues Throughout March
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As an incubator for policy innovation and convener of the best minds across the public and private sectors, the Sine Institute is proud to present its Spring 2025 class of Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers.
Hear from the best and brightest minds in the world of politics and current events as they host a series of live discussions about American realignment, the 2024 election, and the intersection of activism and accountability.
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?
Upcoming This Month
The Reality of November 2024: Is a Realignment Happening Right Now in the U.S.? (Burwell)
March 6 | 5pm
Kerwin 301
Who Can Influence the End of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence? (Murad)
March 19 | 4pm
Mary Graydon Center 306
The Red-Pilling of Silicon Valley (Palmeri)
March 25 | 5pm
Mary Graydon Center 307
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| Fred Folsom, Women Smoking and Last Call
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Meet local artist Fred Folsom as he shares the fascinating personal and professional details behind his highly narrative paintings in an interview with writer and filmmaker Sean Harris.
From his newer paintings to the more familiar, learn how Folsom’s outwardly exuberant works peel back to convey a sense of reverence and mystery.
Saturday, March 8 | 2pm
AU Museum at Katzen Arts Center
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Spring Garden Prep for Neighbors |
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| Get Your Home Garden Ready for Spring
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Join us for this introductory event to welcome neighbors into AU's free community gardening program.
Learn how to make homemade fertilizer, create new seed packets, and prep your home garden for a beautiful Spring. Hosted by the community garden's lead student manager, Kylie Bill (Sr. Environmental Science major).
Saturday, March 22 | 11am
AU Community Garden
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| Celebrating Jonathan Alger - AU's 16th President
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The official inauguration ceremony for President Alger is fast approaching and neighbors are welcome to join us on campus for a two-day celebration.
Enjoy campus history walks, special facility tours, picnics, music and arts performances, guest appearances from renowned alumni and local celebrities, and so much more as we celebrate the next new chapter of leadership at American University. Click the button to register for sessions and events and check out the inauguration homepage to learn more about the journey of AU's 16th president.
Thursday - Saturday, March 27 - March 29
Various Locations on Campus
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Join the AU Neighborhood Partnership |
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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.
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