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April 2007 Spring at AU is always special. The cherry blossoms, student elections, sports teams, new crop of graduates finishing their degrees, and throngs of visiting parents and potential students all make it an exciting time. This spring, we have two students who have been named Truman Scholars; AU junior Josh Glenn won the NCAA National Wrestling Championships; and the Admissions office just sent out acceptance letters to a potential freshmen class that represents the highest SAT scores and grade point averages of any previously admitted class. What’s it all mean for us as alumni? The short answer is that if I were applying to AU today, I’m not sure I’d get in! The longer answer is that the caliber of students at AU now, and those being admitted to the class of 2011, are going to make our alma mater that much more prestigious. The value of our degrees will continue to increase and the reputation of our university will continue to grow. As alumni, we should be more proud of our university than ever. That’s enough reason to “stand up and be counted” and give to AU this year. I hope we can count on your support before the fiscal year ends in just a few weeks - on April 30, 2007. Just click on Artemus Ward below... I also hope you’ll consider taking some time to reconnect with AU. The Alumni Board is spearheading a number of efforts to help you reconnect and give back. Drop me an e-mail and let’s find a way for you to get involved that matches your interests. Sincerely, |
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What do Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund Founder Susie Kay, SPA/BA '86, news personality Tony Perkins, SOC/BA '81... read story Alumni Granted Free Access to Explore Library's Research Database Looking
for a one-stop source for your post-graduation research needs? Look
no further! AU's Bender Library now provides access to....
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story Hundreds of thousands of people participate nationwide every year. Some walk for a parent. Some do it for friends. Others walk... read story |
 Alumni now have access to some of the AU's Library's research databases. photo by Jeff Watts |
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Ah, spring break. For most of us this week-long escape from the winter doldrums conjures up memories of beaches, bathing suits, and beer... read story |
| CAMPUS NEWS |
Josh
Glenn Becomes First AU Wrestling National Champion Keith
Gill Named New Director of Athletics and Recreation Get Down, Dirty, and a Little Greener at Campus Beautification Day Going green is increasingly becoming a large part of AU’s short- and long-term goals. For the past 13 years, the AU community has... read story |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Celebrate the 49th Anniversary of the School of International Service Under the Honorary Patronage of His Excellency the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, SIS Dean Louis W. Goodman... get details Three Big YAC Events Not to be Missed Volunteer to clean up D.C. public schools, watch the Virginia Gold Cup Races, and win a Nintendo Wii at YAC's Texas Hold 'Em Poker... get details New
York Alumni Meet and Greet Reception |
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| ALUMNI PROFILE |
SIS Alumni Lead Fair Trade Efforts Last fall, when Carmen Iezzi, SIS/BA '00, SIS/MA '01, was named executive director of the Fair Trade Federation, which represents more than 250... read story |
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