1/27 American University Family Update

Message from Dr. Fanta Aw
Vice President, Campus Life and Inclusive Excellence

Spring classes are now underway, and I would like to wish everyone a great start to the semester. I hope your students are excited and challenged by their classes and finding ways to connect with each other and build community. Please remind students of the importance of communicating in a timely fashion with faculty from the beginning, which is always important, whether classes are virtual or in-person. There are also many resources to help students thrive, including academic support, wellness resources, and career and internship resources, that are available wherever they are located. While these continue to be difficult times that challenge all of us, we look forward to many encouraging developments as AU ramps up activities on campus and prepares to be back in person in Fall 2021. Please stay safe, be healthy, and know that we are always here to support our students. Wishing all a hopeful year!

Key DateS and REminders

1/29: Mid-semester residential experience housing assignments to be emailed to all who had applied
2/1: Last day to apply for spring graduation, students MUST apply through their myAU portal
2/1: Last day to drop a spring course for 100% refund and without a "W" recorded
2/3: Spring Job & Internship Fair

A STUDENT'S GUIDE TO THIS YEAR AT AU

Whether your student is studying remotely from your home or living in Washington, DC this semester - this new on-line guide offers guidance about campus services, facilities, academic supports, social connections and student activities.

CHECK THE GUIDE

The PARENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (PLC) is a group of parent leaders who champion AU on campus and at home through volunteerism and philanthropy. To join, click the button to the left or email [email protected]

AU AT THE WHITE HOUSE

At least four AU alumni and one familiar face to the White House are poised to serve on President Biden's team.

SAM FULWOOD III JOINS School of Communication AS DEAN

SOC Welcomes Sam Fulwood III, New Dean of SOC

AU has selected prominent journalist, public policy analyst and author, Sam Fulwood III, as the Dean of SOC. He currently serves as a Senior Fellow and Vice President of Race and Equity at the Center for American Progress.

2020 made history

SIS faculty list 14 of the events of 2020 that they believe will make it into future history books.

Top 20 in 2020: CAS Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Accomplishment

Our students and faculty have won academic awards, volunteered in their communities, written award-winning books, launched new programs, and used incredible creativity and innovation to stay engaged, connected, and learning—together in this most unusual of years.

Message from Dr. Fanta Aw Vice President, Campus Life and Inclusive Excellence

Key DateS and REminders

A STUDENT'S GUIDE TO THIS YEAR AT AU

AU AT THE WHITE HOUSE

SAM FULWOOD III JOINS School of Communication AS DEAN

2020 made history

Top 20 in 2020: CAS Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Accomplishment

Message from Dr. Fanta Aw
Vice President, Campus Life and Inclusive Excellence