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Donna Femenella. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Smarts and Crafts

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Donna Femenella, SIS/BA ’01, course reserves manager for Bender Library.
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Mary Beth Tinker When the Weight of the World Won't Wait

Announcement ·

American University Hosts: A Conversation with advocate Mary Beth Tinker on youth bearing the "Weight of the World"

Join us for an event featuring Mary Beth Tinker and explore stories of teen and young adult resilience and activism throughout history and today through the "When the Weight of the World Won’t Wait" exhibit, presented by MoCAT and American University
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Kayden Kassof. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Can You Hear Me Now?

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Kayden Kassof, instructional technologist and space designer, Bender Library.
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Image source: AU Theatre/Musical Theatre Program on Facebook

Arts ·

Discounted and Free in D.C.

Check out the free or discounted exhibits and shows available to students!
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Leslie Nellis. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Keeper of the AU Time Capsule

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Leslie Nellis, head archivist for special collections and digital initiatives, Bender Library.
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Library Excellence in Access and Diversity Award 2024

Achievements ·

American University Library is awarded inaugural INSIGHT Into Diversity LEAD Award

INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine has honored American University Library with a prestigious, inaugural award for our outstanding commitment to diversity and fostering an environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.
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Amanda Steadman (illustration by Jaylene Arnold)

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Book Binding and Music Finding

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Amanda Steadman, music library coordinator, Bender Library.
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Katzen Soundbites Logo

Arts ·

Katzen Soundbites Fall 2023

Free performances every Tuesday and Thursday this fall
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Shilpa Das Gupta

On Campus ·

Bender Library Staffer’s Podcast Gains Accolades and Global Audience

Started by Shilpa Das Gupta, SOC/MA ’18, during the pandemic, the show is now among Feedspot's top 50 global folklore podcasts
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President John F. Kennedy giving 1963 Commencement Speech

On Campus ·

60th Anniversary of Kennedy Commencement Speech

60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy visited American University to give the commencement speech for the class of 1963.
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