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On November 12 at 6:30 p.m., join Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former @AUSineInstitute fellow Nadia Murad, CAS/BA ’24, for an inspiring discussion on Nadia’s Initiative and her new memoir, I Choose My Beginning. bit.ly/48AqP6A
Fresh off leading the Golden State Valkyries to a historic 2026 WNBA championship as the fastest expansion team ever, general manager Ohemaa Nyanin, SIS-SOC/BA ’09, SPA/MS ’11, proved her winning touch.
Discover how the former AU walk-on built a powerhouse from scratch in this 2024 American magazine story. bit.ly/48C66PM
It's Election Day & #SPA & @AU_SOC students in our #Battlegrounds class are already on the ground in MI, getting instructions from their profs & talking to voters! Bonus: today they are joined by SPA Dean @AJacknowitz & SOC Dean Marnel Niles Goins! Stay tuned for more!
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It's Election Day & #SPA & @AU_SOC students in our #Battlegrounds class are already on the ground in MI, getting instructions from their profs & talking to voters! Bonus: today they are joined by SPA Dean @AJacknowitz & SOC Dean Marnel Niles Goins! Stay tuned for more!
Lily Qi, Kogod/MBA ’01, was just a toddler when the Cultural Revolution began in China. Decades later, she took the oath of office in the Maryland House of Delegates, becoming the first Chinese-born lawmaker in the state’s legislature. The journey between those two milestones reshaped how she viewed politics, public service, and civic power. Learn more: american.edu/alumni/from-pol…
Don’t forget! Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m. Be sure to turn your clocks back for an extra hour of rest.
ALT Fall trees surround American University School of International Service.
Komal Kaur, SIS/MA ’26, reflected on how AU prepared her to advocate for the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, bridging DC residents to vital city resources. bit.ly/4iu3x7b
Kendall Staton, SOC/MA ’26, a former AU–Washington Post fellow, has landed a role as a breaking news reporter at The Washington Sun (@washingtonsun).
The move comes as the outlet expands its coverage across DC. “Refreshing is an understatement,” she said. “There’s an air of excitement every time I walk into the office, and that shows in the work we publish every day.”
Learn more: bit.ly/47Lshmk
Explore the library’s curated collection on Wiccan traditions and the cultural history of All Hallows’ Eve. american.edu/library/news/wi…
An internship with DC’s Department of Energy and Environment is helping Madeline Shantz, SPA/BA ’27, turn her passions for environmental policy and data into practical solutions. american.edu/giving/finding-…
Nicole Eisner, Kogod-SOC/BA ’29, leveraged a connection with an AU guest speaker into an internship with the Recording Industry Association of America. bit.ly/4sw1dB7
Some of DC’s best stories aren’t found in museums or archives.
Since 2018, historian Dan Kerr has been changing that with the Humanities Truck. Part mobile research lab and part recording studio, the eye-catching red-and-blue truck heads directly into local parks, festivals, and neighborhoods to meet the people who know DC’s history best.
“Every story helps us understand Washington a little better,” says Kerr.
Discover five local histories the mobile archive is preserving. bit.ly/4zkcxTs
Meet Kevin Drummond, communications service manager in the Office of Information Technology. For 12 years, he has connected campus—running fiber, managing network infrastructure, and overseeing unified communications systems from Letts Hall. Off the clock, the DC native curates playlists, dives into quantum physics rabbit holes, and listens to ’90s go-go. Learn more about Drummond at: bit.ly/4zpMhHv
You may know host Jenn White’s voice, but there’s far more to 1A than meets the ear. As @wamu885 marked its 65th anniversary last week, go behind the scenes with the team that produces 10 hours of seamless live radio each week for millions of listeners across more than 400 NPR stations. bit.ly/3W7NKmQ
Michelle Arquines, CAS/BA ’06, Baker/MAT ’08, is transforming literacy instruction nationwide. Through the Children’s Literacy Initiative, she is helping educators better support students learning English as a second language.
bit.ly/3TYQySK
The Center for Student Belonging transformed Mary Graydon Center’s third floor into a bustling pop-up barbershop on October 14. Now in its third year, Kickin’ It at the Shop addressed an often-overlooked cost of college life by offering free haircuts from local barbers, covered in full by the Division of Student Affairs. Learn more: bit.ly/48cgz4g
Secure your spot for this week’s showings of the AU production of The Welkin. Tickets are $10 for faculty, staff, and their families. Learn more: bit.ly/3zHn7KQ
AU students open up about living and learning in the nation's capital. bit.ly/4iDqx4A
Former 60 Minutes correspondent Cecilia Vega, SOC/BA ’99, will return to campus to discuss her career covering the White House with adjunct instructor Antoine Sanfuentes, CAS/BA ’89, and his SOC class on October 29 at 6 p.m. bit.ly/4ihtQ00
Congratulations to @AU_SOC professor Gemma Puglisi, who has been named Public Relations Society of America's (@PRSA) 2026 Outstanding Educator. bit.ly/4z9dVs7
