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Wim Taylor poses before an inspirational “Fibonacci sequence” in his Anderson Hall office.

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Putting in the Legwork to Build Legacy

Wim Taylor meets Eagles where they are—then launches them in the direction of their dreams.
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Nkenge Friday

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Writing the Next Chapter of Inclusive Excellence at AU

Nkenge Friday, AU’s new vice president of inclusive excellence, is poised to advance the university’s continuing efforts to build a more diverse, welcoming community
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Amanda Steadman (illustration by Jaylene Arnold)

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Eagle Tales: Book Binding and Music Finding

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Amanda Steadman, music library coordinator, Bender Library.
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Stephanie DeStefano (illustration by Jaylene Arnold)

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Eagle Tales: Galloping into Retirement

Stephanie DeStefano, CAS/MA ’16, helped transform the university into an award-winning arboretum. After 20 years at AU, she's now turning her attention to her own backyard.
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Morgan Redmond. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

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Eagle Tales: Putting the Spirit in Spirituality

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Morgan Redmond, associate director, Kay Spiritual Life Center.
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Jaylene Arnold (self-portrait)

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Eagle Tales: Designing Woman

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Here, meet Jaylene Arnold, designer, University Communications and Marketing
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pumpkins with a sign that says "thankful"

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An Attitude of Gratitude

In honor of National Gratitude Month, AU Now asked members of our community what they’re thankful for. Here are just a few of their responses.
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Regina Curran, Jacob Wilson, and Emma Godel, winners of the Faculty and Staff Collaboration Award

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Celebrating AU's Changemaking Staff

Nineteen Eagles were honored during Staff Appreciation Week for their work spearheading efficiencies, championing diversity, and working with Washington
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illustration of a supervisor pulling a dial toward quality

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Managers Invited to Connect, Learn During In-Person Supervisor Academy

Supervisors—30 percent of whom have already completed the training—will learn strategies that cultivate AU’s culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging for staff
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Campus Beautification Day sign on the main quad

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Bringing Campus Back to Life on Earth Day

On Monday, AU kicked off Campus Beautification Day, a university tradition each April around Earth Day.
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