Summer is a time for change and renewal, and we hope your students are taking time to relax, unwind, and recharge. The campus is a little quieter as we also recharge and prepare for the fall semester. The academic year ended strong with our 2023 graduates completing their time at AU.

We kicked off summer celebrating our staff and their contributions to the university during Staff Appreciation Week. Currently, we are working with incoming students and families as they prepare to come to AU.

We look forward to seeing a lot of well-rested, energized students back on campus this fall and welcoming new Eagles to our community. Well wishes to everyone as we head into Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. AU will be closed for those holidays.

6/19: Junteenth holiday; no classes, university offices closed

6/30: Final high school transcripts due* 

7/4: Independence Day; no classes, university offices closed

7/15: Immunization forms due*

7/15: Upload photo for One Card*

8/1: Fall bill due

8/22 - 8/31: All-American Welcome

8/22 - 8/23: On-campus move-in for first-year and new transfer students

8/24 - 8/25: On-campus move-in for upperclass students

8/28: First day of classes

*Denotes action for new AU Eagles only

The Nest Network is a group of Eagle families who volunteer with the office of New Student and Family Programs. Our goals are to foster a sense of community, share AU pride, and represent the interests of AU families. Together, we create an environment in which families can connect, discover AU, and contribute to the wellbeing of both students and families.

Volunteer Groups

Welcome of New Families: Assist in event/activity recommendations for the welcoming of new families related to summer send-offs, summer orientation, and move-in/welcome week.

Online Communications: Serve as hosts for the regional groups on the AU Parent facebook page.

Family Weekend: Assist in event/activity recommendations for Family Weekend (10/13-10/15). Assist in recruitng family volunteers for such events.

Local Family Ambassadors (DC, MD, VA): Consists of families local to the DC, MD and VA areas. Serve as a resource for families throughout the year and assist with on-campus events.

Well Wishes: Assist in activity recommendations for families to bring joy to their students at various points throughout the academic year, such as care packages, cards, and gifts.

Focus Groups: Explore current resources and evolving needs of AU Families and create an avenue for families to share feedback with the office of New Student and Family Programs and other campus departments. 

Career Connections: Assist in the career/professional development of our Eagles. Roles could include hosting AU interns, promoting job opportunities, and offering informational interviews.

The New Student and Family Programs survey will be used to help inform our work as we plan for the upcoming school year. If you have multiple students at AU, please respond based on your youngest student. This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Current families, if you've already completed the survey, no need to do it again, we've recorded your response. Incoming families, we recommend filling out the survey after you've participated in our office's programs for the academic year. Don't worry, we'll send you one next spring!

The Kogod School of Business at American University announced today it has received the Page Grand Prize, which recognizes excellence in sustainable business education. Winners of the Page Prize serve as aspirational models for other business schools looking to expand their sustainability offerings. Previous winners include Harvard University, Duke University, Cornell University, and Northwestern University.

President John F. Kennedy’s "Peace Speech" 60 years ago at American University was one of the most monumental presidential speeches of the twentieth century. In the 27-minute speech, Kennedy laid out a vision for a world peace, which included an end to the Cold War, a limited nuclear test ban treaty, and new mutual understanding and cooperation between the Russian and American people. 

Amanda Hurwitz, SIS/BA ’21, is working on the front lines of the LGBTQ+ representation movement in both media and education through her roles at GLAAD and History UnErased. We caught up with Amanda to discuss the state of representation in media, the importance of LGBTQ history, and why Pride Month advocacy is about more than just rainbows.

AU’s annual Staff Appreciation Week kicked off on June 5 with a brunch honoring 19 performance award winners. Winners were selected from a record 161 nominations representing 273 staffers across 66 departments. An eight-person committee featuring representatives from across campus met in April to review nominations. The winners received a certificate, a monetary award, and a day off work.