March 2006

Earlier this month, on March 3, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee staff hosted a meeting to discuss nonprofit governance. To assist in this discussion, AU provided a report on actions taken to improve governance, trusteeship, and internal management. If you'd like to view this report visit: http://www.american.edu/governance/index.cfm.

Interim President Kerwin visited with NYC alumni on March 2 at the Penn Club in Midtown Manhattan. There was an excellent turnout and I enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting some new ones.

The cherry blossoms are out in full force in D.C. right now - a sure sign of spring and renewal. Speaking of renewal, it's time to make your pledge to the AnewAU campaign by April 30, the close of AU's fiscal year.

With the Katzen Arts Center bustling with activity at the corners of Nebraska and Massachusetts, we're now focusing on two other important building projects: a new the SIS building and renovating the McKinley building for SOC. Campus has never looked better, and these two building projects will benefit students and faculty for many years to come.

Happy Spring!

Cheers,
Carey Earle, SOC/BA '88

Spring blossoms abound this week in D.C.!
            photo by Jeff Watts

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Eagle Archives Go Digital From 1925-1996

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Alumni Evening of Latin Jazz at the Desert Botanical Garden

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Los Angeles Alumni Evening at Lucky Strike

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It's safe to say that Eric Weinstein, CAS/BA '70, reacted positively when he learned that he and his peers would share the honor of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize... read story

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