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Portrait of Florence Price Later in Life Looking at the Camera

Music Library ·

Feature Fridays

In the music library’s ongoing series, this week’s feature is from guest writer Andrew Brown, who reviews Piano Concerto in One Movement by Florence B. Price.
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40 most scary halloween classics text on black background with glowing orange jack'o'lantern faces

Music Library ·

Feature Fridays

In the music library’s ongoing series, this week’s feature is from Music Library Coordinator Amanda Steadman, who reviews 40 Most Scary Halloween Classics.
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Collage of presidential visits to campus

On Campus ·

Eyewitness to History: Presidential Visits at American University

American University Library Archives and Special Collections presents “Eyewitness to History: Presidential Visits to AU.”  This non-partisan digital exhibition examines the history of presidential visits at American University.
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windows in a tiled roof that appear to be eyes

Music Library ·

Feature Fridays

In the music library’s ongoing series, this week’s feature is from Student Assistant Ryan Jacobs, who reviews Flashback by Tubis Trio.
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Sound waveform that starts small grows very wide and then narrows

Music Library ·

Feature Fridays

In the music library’s ongoing series, this week’s feature is from student assistant Jalen Lesly, who reviews the Greg Smith Sound Effects Collection.
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Photograph of the front of Bender Library

Alumni ·

Estate Gift Helps Library Innovate During COVID-19

When the late Doris Blaisdell, CAS/BA ’44, planned an estate gift to American University, she could not have known that her generosity would impact the university at a pivotal moment in history. But that’s exactly what happened.
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Barakacine presenta Zonda Folclore Argentino una pelíca de Carlos Saura man in blue shirt with white scarf holding up guitar on orange background

Music Library ·

Feature Fridays

In our final post celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, guest blogger Andrew Brown, ILL student assistant, reviews the film Zonda: Folclore Argentino.
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Man in jacket and tie holding a violin

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Feature Fridays

In the music library's ongoing series, this week's feature is from student assistant Ryan Jacobs, who discusses the works of Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas.
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Man in tuxedo stands on podium surrounded by orchestra members holding instruments

Music Library ·

Feature Fridays

In the music library's ongoing series, this week's feature is from student assistant Ryan Jacobs, who discusses the works of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos.
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Request a Ballot Recap

On Campus ·

AU Library Helps Students Prepare for the 2020 Election

This year, American University Library brought a virtual “Request a Ballot” week to students. The week-long event allowed students to interact with Library personnel and request information about this year’s election through our online chat.
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