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Arts ·
Virtual “Overture” a Poignant, Soaring Success
First-year AU students share hopes and dreams in annual performance
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Television & Film ·
Jazz Musician and Faculty Member Mark G. Meadows Screens New Film
Students watch film and talk to filmmakers about issues of art, race, and activism
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In the Community ·
Five Videos to Watch: Faculty Experts’ Corner
Faculty scholars from American University’s College of Arts and Sciences share their research and expertise on the pressing issues of the day in a new series of short videos.
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Achievements ·
2020 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Awards Winners
Every year, faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to the College are recognized through College Dean’s Awards. Dean Peter Starr announces this year's winners.
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Alumni ·
A Century Later: AU’s Lost Alma Mater Returns to Life
AU’s Symphonic Band and Orchestra perform an uplifting and completely virtual rendition of the university’s Alma Mater—a composition that was previously “lost” for decades.
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First Person ·
AU Hosts Arts, Social Healing, and Restorative Justice Colloquium
The AU community gathered for a day of dialogue to reflect on the relationship between art and social and restorative justice. It was the university’s first colloquium on Creativity and Innovation for Social Healing & Restorative Justice.
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Arts ·
Katzen Soundbites
Katzen Soundbites is the Music Library's series of lunchtime concerts from 12:35-12:55 in the Katzen Rotunda. Soundbites is a collaboration between the AU Library and the Department of Performing Arts.
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Arts ·
AU and Arena Stage Team Up to Support Nation’s Top New Theatre Artistic Directors
American University and Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater hosted a first-of-its-kind Artistic Director Intensive Program last week.
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Achievements ·
Professor Caleen Jennings Wins Award for Inclusive Excellence
First-ever Faculty Award for diversity, equity, and inclusion goes to Theatre Professor Caleen Jennings.
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