Featured Events - Updated Weekly

Alumni Mentor Program Info Session

Wednesday, September 11th 5pm 

Join our virtual info session on September 11 at 5:00 PM ET to get all your questions answered about the Alumni Mentor Program. Learn how you can connect with AU alums for mentorship and guidance in your academic and professional journey. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start building your network way before you even graduate. Join Here

The AU PRSSA 50th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, September 14th 5pm-7:30pm

Join us as we celebrate:

• 50 years of achievements both as a chapter and individually
• 10 consecutive years of "Star Chapter" Awards
• Recipients of numerous individual scholarships and awards including the Betsy Plank Award, the John Graham Award, the Ruth Edelman Award, the National Gold Key Award, the Ofield Dukes Multicultural Award, and many other recognitions
• National Affiliation of our PR firm, Eagle Communications
• The creation of the "Icons of DC" Awards
• And much more! RSVP Here

SciPop Talks: The Shadow Side of Play - Gamers and the Rise of the Far Right
Wednesday, September 18th 7pm-8pm

Games are supposed to be fun! So how did gaming fandom become so toxic? In this talk Dr. Adrienne Massanari will discuss the ways 2014’s Gamergate harassment campaign changed the internet for the worse, and how we can make games (and the internet) fun again. Join us at the Library for the first installment of the fall 2024 SciPop! Talks series and stay after for snacks and activities! Register now!

"We Are Guardians" Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Monday, September 30th 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Come and experience the thrill of We Are Guardians, the critically acclaimed film that takes us to the heart of the Brazilian Amazon and the fight to protect it. Witness a powerful story of hope and resilience against the backdrop of an urgent environmental crisis. After the screening, join us for a Q&A with the filmmakers, moderated by Professor Larry Engel. Register Here

Recent Past Events

Agree to Disagree: Bridging the Great Political Divide

Wednesday, August 28th 6pm-8pm 

A conversation between Judy Woodruff, special correspondent, the PBS NewsHour’s America At The Crossroads and Steve Inskeep, host, NPR’s Morning Edition and author, of “Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded In A Divided America.” Moderated by Ricardo Sandoval-Palos, PBS Public Editor. A hosted reception will precede the event. RSVP Here

Celebrate 30 Years of SOC!

Wednesday, April 17th 3:00pm-4:15pm

Join us as we celebrate three decades of the School of Communication at American University. Share your SOC memories, mingle over refreshments, and who knows? You might just snag some cool SOC merch to flaunt your pride! Don't miss out – let's toast to our past and future this April 17th from 3:00 to 4:15 PM.

 

Diversifying CSS Networking Event

Monday, April 22nd 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join SOC for this Diversifying CSS Networking Event. Let's encourage diverse perspectives in computational social science (CSS) and big data research. No experience necessary; everyone's welcome. Supported by an SOC Race Matters Grant, this event aims to kick off a larger initiative for a Diversifying CSS symposium and workshop in the upcoming academic year. Refreshments provided. Register now!