Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and American University President Neil Kerwin greeting AU students.

International ·

AU Catches Justin Fever

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at SIS.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to students about topics including climate, diversity, optimism, compassion.

International ·

Trudeau engages with students on climate, optimism, and compassion at SIS

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited SIS to engage with students on topics including climate, the refugee crisis, diversity, optimism, and compassion.
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Sierra Schmitz gives a TV interview at the State of the Union address.

Student Life ·

Aloha, Washington

SIS sophomore was a guest at the State of the Union address.
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Photo courtesy of Richard Ross.

Alumni ·

SIS Alumnus Brings Juggling to the Youth in Central African Republic

Richard “Alec” Ross, SIS/BA ’08, joggles his way through Central African Republic.
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Photo of two people, one white and one black, their faces obscured, speak to each other.

On Campus ·

Intergroup Dialogues Discuss Complex, Pressing Issues

In these confidential groups, students share perspectives on race, religion, and more.
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American University is undertaking an ambitious plan to modernize the general education experience.

Liberal Arts ·

Reimagining AU’s Gen Ed Experience

More emphasis on issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity part of proposed changes.
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Prof. Conca advocates for a UN rights-based environmental approach

Environment ·

Why UN Environment Goals Should be Rights-Based

New book explains why a rights based foundation is necessary to achieve UN’s environmental goals.
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Scores of people attend the Kay Spiritual Life Center's 1965 dedication.

On Campus ·

Kay Center Celebrates 50 Years of Interfaith Pioneering

Since 1965, the Kay Center has fostered AU’s spirit of belonging.
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Madeleine Albright at AU.

Government & Politics ·

10 Memorable Things Madeleine Albright Said at AU

The former secretary of state made a special appearance during All-American Weekend.
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Matthew Shlonsky, SIS/BA '14

International ·

Fundraiser To Be Held In Honor of Beloved Fallen Alumnus

Fundraiser To Be Held In Honor of Beloved Fallen Alumnus, Matthew Shlonsky, SIS/BA ’14
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