Q: WHAT’S IN THE YEARBOOK? IS IT JUST FOR SENIORS?
A: The Talon is for anyone affiliated with American University. The yearbook covers all aspects of undergraduate life at AU and documents student life, campus events, D.C. happenings, student groups, athletics, academics, and AU's commencement ceremonies.
Q: WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH SENIOR PORTRAITS?
A: The last opportunity for seniors to have their portraits taken by professional photographers to appear in the Talon is March 27 and March 28. On those days, photographers will be standing in MGC 247 (one floor up from the graduation fair) to take photos on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is a $5 sitting fee and seniors are asked to wear business attire. Photographers will have AU graduation gowns on hand so that seniors can order photos in graduation robes and mortar boards.
Within weeks, you will receive proofs of the photos and information on how to indicate which you would like included in the Talon.
Q: HOW DO I ORDER THE TALON?
A: To order your copy of The Talon, visit balfour.com/yearbooks.php
Search for American.
Q: HOW MUCH DOES THE BOOK COST?
A: Books cost $75, which includes shipping and handling. Be sure to have the book sent to your permanent address, because it will be published in the fall so that graduation photos can be included.
Q: HOW DO I GET MY ORGANIZATION INTO THE YEARBOOK?
A: If you’d like your group or event to be included in the Talon, send an email to talonphoto@american.edu. For seniors, having your senior portrait taken guarantees you a spot in the book, and parents can also submit congratulatory ads with all your favorite baby pictures.
Q: HOW CAN I BUY AN AD?
A: Congratulatory advertisements can be purchased for students by any family or friend. They make great graduation gifts and enduring mementos. The Talon has contracted with GRADAD.com for this service.
Check out the GRADAD.com website for details and deadlines. If you purchase a full-page, full-color ad, the yearbook is free.
Q: WHO CREATES THE YEARBOOK?
A: Your award-winning Talon is 100% student produced by a staff of undergraduates led by editor Eric Hian-Cheong. With the exception of graduation photos and senior portraits, all photos are taken by Talon staff photographers, and the Talon copy team writes and edits all stories. Student and parent outreach is handled by the Talon public relations staff.
Adell Crowe is the Student Activities Advisor for the Talon and can be reached at 202-885-3995 or crowe@american.edu.
Q: HOW CAN I CONTACT THE TALON?
A: The Talon staff can be reached at talon@american.edu or 202-885-1422. Mail inquiries should be sent to:
The TalonMary Graydon Center 250
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016
