Communications
Dean's Picks: Maher's New Film and the Dean Recruited for Dumbledore's Army
Latest Stories
Professor Explores Changing Face of Midwifery in New Film
Maher's film follows DC-based nurse midwives, their patients, and the doctors they work with over a two-year period, documenting their stories along the way. Read more
Communication Dean Recruited for Dumbledore’s Army
Dean Rutenbeck connects with students as faculty advisor for the new American University Dumbledore’s Army. Read more
Professional Masters Program Alumni Discuss Their Success
Recent graduates from the Strategic Communication Professional Masters Program are excelling in their fields, and have high praise for the classes they took at AU, which they say helped prepare them for their jobs. Read more
In the News
Lehrman's Article Looks at Obama's Second Term
The myths and realities of second-term presidents – and what they portend for Obama. Read more
Benedetto Discusses Biden's '16 Prospects
Adjunct professor Richard Benedetto wrote an article in Real Clear Politics on the possibility of Obama boosting Biden's 2016 prospects. Read more
Mayor Nutter: One Cool Cuss-tomer
PC professor Lenny Steinhorn discussed with the Philadelphia Inquirer public reaction to Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter’s use of curse words in a recent public statement. “If this comes off as not crude but authentic, people may in fact feel that the politicians, who are so often careful about the words they use, who so often speak from talking points, that this comes from the heart.” Read more
Upcoming Events
John Weiskopf, veteran producer and screenwriter, will speak on the practice of screenwriting
January 30 - 7:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater
"Through Their Eyes" Documentary of AU Abroad Students in Cuba
January 30 - 7:00 p.m., Ward I, Watch trailer
National Geographic's Television Film War Elephants
February 5 - 7:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater
Visiting Filmmakers Roland Legiardi-Laura and Lance Kramer Screening "To be Heard" and clips from "Green Corps""
February 14 - 6:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater, Learn more
Media That Matters 2013
February 15 - 9:00 a.m., Katzen, Learn more
SOC Student-Alumni Networking Reception
March 5 - 7:00 p.m., MGC 4, Learn more
Admitted Students Day
April 6 - 9:00 a.m., Butler Board Room, Learn more
2013 Kappa Tau Alpha Reception
April 16 - 5:30 p.m., MGC 200, Learn more
Please send your suggestions for Dean's Picks to Michael Wargo.