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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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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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Ink markings appear in the first chapter of the rare 1853 edition copy of "The Whale"—definitively titled "Moby-Dick."

Humanities ·

AU Friend and Neighbor Bequests Rare Copy of Moby-Dick to University Library

Through her estate gift, Mary deLimur Weinmann entrusted a rare 1853 edition copy of Herman Melville’s novel to AU’s University Library. Its ink markings make it an extraordinary resource for new scholarship.
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Symphony Orchestra performs

Arts ·

Tune into Music this November!

November is filled with music events from the Department of Performing Arts' vocal and instrumental ensembles.
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To the Point. Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen surrounded by paint splatters.

Arts ·

To the Point: Why Are Climate Activists Attacking Art? 

Art history professor Nika Elder answers our question of the week 
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