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June-July 2005

We've been waiting... Drivers and passersby have traveled past Ward Circle for nearly four years now, watching the corner change from the old Cassell gym, to a pile of rubble, to a big hole, to a building rising methodically, beautifully. Well, friends, it's done! The Katzen Arts Center, with its polished concrete floor, high ceilings that let the sunlight stream in, long grand corridors, dozens of classrooms and offices, studios, a theatre, and even a kiln, now has art in it - and people, too. And you can be one of them!

As someone who came to AU four years ago and has watched the entire process unfold, seeing the building open is akin to seeing a student graduate; I'm excited, rooting for its future success. I hope you'll get back to campus soon to check out the entire building - from its interesting architecture to the eclectic art inside and out. As is so often the case with AU, there's truly something for everyone.

All the best-
-Melissa Reichley
Editor, Alumni Update

P.S. If you know anyone who graduated this past May, the university has put together a super new online photo album. Check out the Class of 2005 and their fans at: http://veracity.univpubs.american.edu/commence_2005/

The Katzen Arts Center
photo by Jeff Watts

 

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ALUMNI BOARD PRESIDENT

Dear AU Alum-

When was the last time you came back to campus? If you still envision the Tavern as a gritty college pub or you're wondering... read story

ALUMNI NEWS

Future Alumni Attend "Summer Send-Offs" Across Country

Not everyone meets their college sweetheart during those four magical student years... read story

AU Soccer Legend, Coach Inducted into Local Hall of Fame

AU soccer legend and women's coach, Michael Brady, SOC/BA '92, was inducted into yet another hall of fame... read story

Baltimore Alumni Chapter Spends Day at the Races

More than a dozen AU alums who live in or around Baltimore got together in June for a Day at the Races. The event featured a trip to Pimlico... read story

Emily Feinzig '93, Scott Schwartz '88, and kids

 

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Teaching Thailand's "Good Girls" about HIV/AIDS

What began as a temporary job has developed into a true passion for recent grad Monsicha Poolsawat, CAS/MA ’03... read story

CAMPUS NEWS

Katzen Arts Center Opens to Curious Crowds, Praise

The Katzen Arts Center opened its doors to the public earlier this month, with building and gallery tours and its first exhibit ... read story

Board of Trustees Elects New Chair

The AU Board of Trustees elected Leslie Bains, CAS/BA '65, as its new chair in May... read story

Fall Performing Arts Schedule Promises Double the Entertainment

This fall should prove doubly entertaining with the Katzen Arts Center Recital Hall opening... read story

Jack Rasmussen led reporters on a tour of the new Katzen Arts Center

 

 

More news is available from the American Weekly, AU's student newspaper, The Eagle, and American magazine.
EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED

YAC Afternoon at the Legg Mason Tennis Finals

The Young Alumni Chapter invites you to the final match of the 2005 Legg Mason Tennis Tournament... get details

Kogod Student-Alumni Networking Reception

Dr. Richard Durand, the new Dean of the Kogod School of Business, will host a reception for Kogod alumni and... get details

Travel Around the World with AU

There are still two exciting international trips remaining in 2005 for AU alumni. Check out the beauty of Provence, France, with... get details


Save the Date
:
Alumni Weekend October 21-23, 2005



Plan on coming back to check out the new Katzen Arts Center, catch up with your friends, and more.
Stay tuned for more details!

 

 

ALUMNI PROFILE

Keeping Up with the Times

Zetta Hatch, CAS/BA ’61, CAS/MED ’65, reads the newspaper every day, always roots for the Baltimore Orioles... read story

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CONTACT US

Please direct any comments, suggestions or questions to:

Melissa Reichley
Director, Development Communications
202-885-5930

Mary Mazzuca
Associate Director, Alumni Programs
202-885-5925
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