http://www.american.edu/American University News RSS feedsThu, 23 May 2013 00:06:01 +0000CommonSpot Content ServerA team of law students and staff traveled to the country to observe and report from the historic genocide trial. http://observer.american.edu/media/news/20130521-genocide-trial-guatemala.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/media/news/20130521-genocide-trial-guatemala.cfmWed, 22 May 2013 20:04:00 +0000Distinguished Professor David Rosenbloom exemplifies the public intellectual--a visionary scholar whose ideas impact our future. Read about his recent testimony in a Senate hearing to help improve government.http://observer.american.edu/spa/news/rosenbloom-senate-2013.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/spa/news/rosenbloom-senate-2013.cfmMon, 20 May 2013 19:34:26 +0000Kelsey Balimtas honed her public communication skills at the UK-based organization Microfinance Without Borders.http://observer.american.edu/soc/news/kelsey-balimtas-internship-in-london.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/soc/news/kelsey-balimtas-internship-in-london.cfmMon, 20 May 2013 18:26:45 +0000Internationally renowned public health and social equality advocate honors College as commencement speaker.http://observer.american.edu/cas/news/paul-farmer-speaks-at-college-commencement.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/cas/news/paul-farmer-speaks-at-college-commencement.cfmFri, 17 May 2013 20:16:29 +0000Of people listening to radio in this region, more tune in to 88.5 FM than any other station, including talk, sports, and commercial music stations.http://observer.american.edu/media/news/20130308_WAMU.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/media/news/20130308_WAMU.cfmFri, 17 May 2013 18:14:00 +0000Fulbright Scholarship allows Taylor Saia, BSBA ’13, to explore his love of travel and international cultures in Indonesia.http://observer.american.edu/kogod/news/20130417_ksbnews_Saia_Fulbright.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/kogod/news/20130417_ksbnews_Saia_Fulbright.cfmFri, 17 May 2013 16:36:48 +0000The Campus Life staff member will lead a group of 1,700 fraternity & sorority life professionals nationwide.http://observer.american.edu/ocl/news/Burrill-Elected-NASPA-Knowledge-Community-Co-Chair.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/ocl/news/Burrill-Elected-NASPA-Knowledge-Community-Co-Chair.cfmThu, 16 May 2013 18:13:21 +0000Samantha Amberg likens interning in an operating room to running a marathon. The biology major learned quickly on the job.http://observer.american.edu/media/news/20130405_internships.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/media/news/20130405_internships.cfmWed, 15 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000Patent pending on “projection method” that solves problem of cellphone communication during emergencies.http://observer.american.edu/cas/news/stephen-casey-signal-processing.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/cas/news/stephen-casey-signal-processing.cfmWed, 15 May 2013 13:57:22 +0000Student teams worked with the Center for Science in the Public Interest and media startup SocialRadar to develop real-life marketing campaigns.http://observer.american.edu/kogod/news/20130515_ksb_news_Russell_presentations.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/kogod/news/20130515_ksb_news_Russell_presentations.cfmWed, 15 May 2013 13:47:32 +0000Essay collection demonstrates transnational sweep and wide variety in growing field.http://observer.american.edu/cas/news/pamela-nadell-kate-haulman-book.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/cas/news/pamela-nadell-kate-haulman-book.cfmWed, 15 May 2013 13:40:44 +0000Experimental gallery space shows art that otherwise might never be exhibited.http://observer.american.edu/cas/news/delicious-spectacle.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/cas/news/delicious-spectacle.cfmWed, 15 May 2013 13:19:41 +0000Construction begins in Bender Library to upgrade the building’s HVAC system.http://observer.american.edu/library/news/summer_13_hvac_project.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/library/news/summer_13_hvac_project.cfmTue, 14 May 2013 19:19:07 +0000AU Library and partners hosted the Final Perk on 4/30/13. This semester’s 70s themed event and was titled Peace, Love, & Finals. Students filled up on cookies and coffee, as well as retro-candies, such as Atomic Fireballs and candy buttons.http://observer.american.edu/library/news/final_perk_spring_2013_wrapup.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/library/news/final_perk_spring_2013_wrapup.cfmTue, 14 May 2013 19:02:40 +0000Dean's Picks: Top 13 of Spring 2013 http://observer.american.edu/soc/news/Deans-Picks-spring-2013-wrap-up.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/soc/news/Deans-Picks-spring-2013-wrap-up.cfmTue, 14 May 2013 16:11:34 +0000The scholarship will help Kristina Bell, SPA/MPA’14, pursue her interests in sustainable development, as she travels to Malaysia and Indonesia this summer for classes and cultural and professional site visits.http://observer.american.edu/spa/reilly-scholarship-kristina-bell-2013.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/spa/reilly-scholarship-kristina-bell-2013.cfmMon, 13 May 2013 18:47:59 +0000See highlights from the College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony.http://observer.american.edu/cas/news/commencement-2013.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/cas/news/commencement-2013.cfmMon, 13 May 2013 18:08:00 +0000Join alumni, faculty, and friends in Hollywood for the AU Entertainment and Media Alumni Alliance launch party.http://observer.american.edu/alumni/update/emaalaunchnews.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/alumni/update/emaalaunchnews.cfmFri, 10 May 2013 21:01:15 +0000Greetings from Chip Griffinhttp://observer.american.edu/alumni/news/Greetings-from-Chip-Griffin.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/alumni/news/Greetings-from-Chip-Griffin.cfmFri, 10 May 2013 18:21:00 +0000Prolific scholar of language and new media recognized for research and leadership in administrative role. http://observer.american.edu/cas/news/naomi-baron-wins-betty-bennett-award.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/cas/news/naomi-baron-wins-betty-bennett-award.cfmFri, 10 May 2013 15:10:46 +0000Graduating students from AU’s MFA program in art showcase fascinating variety of work using range of media and materials.  http://observer.american.edu/cas/news/mfa-thesis-exhibition-2013.cfmhttp://observer.american.edu/cas/news/mfa-thesis-exhibition-2013.cfmThu, 09 May 2013 20:31:13 +0000