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May 2005

Pride and joy! These are just two words to describe the elation of thousands of students and their families whose smiles stayed put for hours in celebration of graduation earlier this month. AU's 119th commencement ceremonies featured three prominent D.C.-area residents, each offering their wisdom and advice for success post-AU.

Other newsworthy events this month include the Class of 2005's gift of more than $62,000 toward a student lounge in the new Katzen Arts Center. YOU, the alumni, helped AU break another record this month: AU's highest alumni giving rate ever - 20 percent.

Here's hoping AU alumni continue to break new records in unimaginable creative new ways... and that you'll share your good news about them with us.

All the best-
-Melissa Reichley
Editor, Alumni Update

Hats off to Class of 2005 grads!

photo by Jeff Watts

Champagne, chocolates, and congratulations. This year's Senior Class Toast at the Ritz Carlton had all the essentials of an elegant and memorable evening... read story

Alumni Donors Beat Record

For the first time in AU’s history, more than 20 percent of alumni made a gift – in support of their school or college, scholarships, athletics, or... read story

Miami Alums Plan Hot Year Ahead

South Florida alumni get ready, because the Miami alumni chapter is planning a variety of activities to engage and entertain... read story

Alumni Meet SPA Members of Congress at Annual Capitol Hill Reception

Nearly 50 AU alumni attended the School of Public Affairs’ annual Congressional Reception at the Capitol earlier this month... read story

From the day that 16-year-old Onur Sazak, SIS/BA '01, arrived in Washington, D.C., from Ankara, Turkey, to begin his studies... read story

Seniors about to graduate came together one last time Saturday night, May 7, with their families and friends for the annual Senior... read story

Valerie French, Glenn Harnden, Gary Bulmash, and Bernie Ross each had fond memories to share at their retirement celebrations... read story

Class of 2005 Departs with Advice from Top Names in Business, Media, and Congress

The class of 2005 tossed their hats Sunday, May 8, as they reveled in achieving their longtime goal of completing a college degree... read story

An American in Paris...for Networking at the American Embassy

AU alums who live in Paris - and alums from Yale, Princeton, Cornell, and two dozen more American colleges and universities - are invited... get details

Chicago Alumni - Watch D.C. United take on Chicago Fire at Soldier Field

Don't miss the opportunity to watch great men's soccer. Alumni, friends, and guests will receive reduced rate tickets... get details

Tennis Anyone?

The Young Alumni Chapter invites you to join them for the final match (session 11) at the 2005 Legg Mason Tennis Classic... get details

What's All This Funny Business?!

Anthony Spinner, SOC/BA ’85, opens his act by telling the audience he wants to clear something up: “I’m not the illegitimate child of... read story

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Melissa Reichley
Director, Development Communications
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