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We are in the midst of unprecedented change and growth at American University. While the campus undergoes its greatest physical transformation in over a decade in order to provide the best facilities for our students, the university is also strengthening its investment in its faculty and rigorous academic curriculum. We continue to make strides in our philanthropic endeavors, ensuring the future of AU as a world-class institution.

Fiscal year 2011–12 has been one of our most successful to date, and our alumni, parents, and friends all play a part in building the future of this university. Thank you to all of you who have given your philanthropic support to guarantee AU’s bright future. Thank you to all of you who make time to connect with American University—be it at an alumni event, in a volunteer capacity, or online—your personal investment is helping to build a better American University

Your gifts change lives every day, and we invite you to participate in the life of AU to see just how far beyond expectations your support will move us.

To learn more about getting involved and giving back, send me an email at vpminar@american.edu or call the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 202-885-5900.

Thomas J. Minar
Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations

AU Names Cassell Hall to Honor $3 Million Gift

With friends and university officials on hand to celebrate, the Cassell family unveiled the name of AU's newest residence hall, which honors a bond between family and university spanning three generations.

Building a Better American University

President Kerwin gives remarks during the 2012 President's Circle Dinner.

This year's President's Circle Dinner paid tribute to the philanthropy of AU's most generous trustees, alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff, as over 350 gathered to celebrate in Bender Arena. President Kerwin reflected on AU's progress and accomplishments over the last year, and presented a couple of individuals with two of AU's highest honors. Susan E. Lehrman received the 2012 President's Award, and Hani Farsi received the 2012 Cyrus A. Ansary Medal.

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