September 2008

School’s back in session…and boy is it busy!

This semester, we welcomed the largest freshman class ever at AU, with some 1,580 first-year students reporting to campus. The class comes from 45 states and 53 countries, and its average GPA is 3.78.  It’s a pretty impressive group – and it speaks to the real renaissance that AU is undergoing.

Speaking of progress, if you haven’t yet had a chance to take a look at the Draft Strategic Plan we’ve been working on throughout the summer, now’s the time. This draft outlines the basic “themes” under which we will ultimately lay out the goals and action steps that we will implement. While this draft plan is far from complete, it represents a significant step along the way toward creating a Strategic Plan that will carry AU through the next decade. So take a look and stay engaged.  We’re entering a critical stage now with the Strategic Planning Process, so your input will be more important than ever.

Also, as I mentioned last month, Alumni and Family Weekend is fast approaching.  This year promises to be one of the exciting Alumni Weekends ever!  Take a sec to register now if you haven’t already. And if you have already registered, take a moment to e-mail a few of your long lost AU friends to join us. 

Last but not least, the Alumni Board is looking for some new members. If you have a sincere interest in dedicating some real time and effort to AU, then we want to talk with you.

Happy fall!

Sincerely,

Brian F. Keane, SPA-SOC/BA '89

   President Kerwin welcomed the largest freshman class on record to campus last month.   photo by Jeff Watts

Alumni Board Seeks New Members

Want to contribute to the engagement strategy for AU’s Alumni Programs office?  Eager to help make key decisions... read story

Alumni Association Gets LinkedIn - Join the Group and Network

Students here at AU can often be caught daydreaming in class about their internship on Capitol Hill… walking the wide corridors, passing... read story

Track Coach Recognized Among Best in Region

The minute someone tries to pigeonhole Chad Young, SOC/BA ’03, as a math teacher, he’ll switch the topic to his running, playing... read story

New Alum Launches Career in Mongolia with Peace Corps

Imagine waking up with the sunrise, folding up your bedding, and throwing a fresh scoop of dung on the fire to warm your hut before having breakfast with a family that... read story

He’s been a pro basketball player, a coach, and the topic of myriad articles and at least one book. But today, former NBA star... read story

With the help of a bright, sunny day, AU freshmen, returning students, faculty, and staff celebrated the new 2008 academic year at opening... read story

Newseum Journalist-in-Residence Nick Clooney Joins SOC

In the age of the citizen journalist, blogging in real time, events are reported as they unfold.  But the convenience of news blogs, hailed for... read story

Network with Fellow CAS Science Peers and Current AU Students

Whether you have a science degree or you work in a science-related industry, come meet current AU students, fellow AU alumni... get details

Catch the "Philadelphia in the Movies" Tour

Join your fellow AU alums on Sunday, Oct. 12 for this unique bus tour of Philadelphia that will take you through Center City, Old City... get details

See Who's Changed at This Year's "Port and Politics" Reception

Meet your 2008 alumni award winners and mingle with fellow alums at this all-alumni event, Sat., Oct. 25... get details

Meet This Year’s Alumni Achievement Award Winner

Jim McGovern, CAS/BA ’81, SPA/MPA ’84, majored in history as an undergraduate and still vividly recalls his first day at AU, more than 30 years ago... read story

Athletics
Campus Store
Career Center
Career Opportunities
Make a Gift
Make a Planned Gift
Update Your Address
University Library
WAMU

CAS Alumni
Kogod Alumni
SIS Alumni
SOC Alumni
SPA Alumni
WCL Alumni
Student Alumni Association
Latino Alumni Chapter
Young Alumni Chapter

Melissa Reichley
Executive Editor, Alumni Update and
Director, Development Communications
202-885-5930

If this e-mail was forwarded to you by a friend and you want to receive AU's Alumni Update yourself, please click here.

Follow the link to Unsubscribe or Manage your Preferences.