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Students onstage during tour of the Strathmore

Arts ·

Half a Century of Impact: AU’s Arts Management Program Turns 50

MA Program commemorates milestone with reflections on the field’s past and future
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Photo of Sherko Abbas and text that says "Art and Culture Sherko Abbas"

Arts ·

Art and Culture: Sherko Abbas

In this conversation, Sherko Abbas shares the impact of memory and his Kurdish identity on his work.
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Otho Branson, 2006-09-04, 2006. Acrylic on Arches paper, 16 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches. Courtesy of Phyllis Rosenzweig and Alan Wallach.

Arts ·

Spring Exhibitions at the American University Museum Open Feb. 8

American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center presents five new exhibitions opening Feb. 8.
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Rhonda Zimlich

Literature ·

A Writer’s Life: A CAS Conversation with Rhonda Zimlich

Award-winning author and American University professor Rhonda Zimlich shares how she became a writer and what inspires her stories and teaching
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Three actors dancing and singing into microphones

Arts ·

Your Spring Performing Arts Calendar

Music, theatre, and dance performances are free for AU students
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2024 Writer as Witness winners: Chloe Raymond, Lucas Powers, Berit Rosenstiel, Gabrielle Fish

Literature ·

Student Winners Announced for “Writer as Witness” Essay Contest

Four students recognized for original written pieces inspired by this year’s book, Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement
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Jack Boul in his studio

In Remembrance ·

Remembering Jack Boul

Boul’s legacy of teaching and artistry—celebrated through the Jack Boul Collection—will live on at AU and the AU Museum.
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a colorful stack of books in a library

Literature ·

Passion Fuels Book Collecting

Bender Library hosted a panel on November 18 about how to start your own collection of works signed by the author
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Senior class of dance students poses together

Arts ·

AU’s Senior Dance Capstone: A Celebration of Artistry and Transformation

Seven seniors present their dance capstone research at Greenberg Theatre
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Students perform Urinetown: the Musical, waving protest signs and singing on dark stage in industrial work clothes.

Arts ·

AU Launches New “Social Action, Justice, and the Performing Arts” Certificate

Department of Performing Arts prepares students to make a difference through the arts
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