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Dario Esquibel-Melanson, SIS/BA ’25

On Campus ·

Meet Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Dario Esquibel-Melanson

Learn more about Dario Esquibel-Melanson, SIS/BA ’25, this year’s undergraduate student speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement.
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William Price, SIS/MIS ’25

On Campus ·

Meet Graduate Student Commencement Speaker William Price

Learn more about William 'Billy' Price, SIS/MIS ’25, this year’s graduate student speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement.
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Facilities Management staff check the equipment of the new chiller in the basement of McDowell. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Buildings ·

Keeping Campus Comfortable is a Cool Job

As campus switched from heat to air conditioning last week, Facilities Management staff worked to adjust an intricate system of water loops that keep campus buildings comfortable year-round.
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School of International Service professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Fandom Out of This Galaxy

School of International Service professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson shares his 10 favorite Star Wars characters.
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Julia Zhang painting

Arts ·

Studio Art MFAs Present Thesis Exhibition “TRANSIT”

Opening at the 51ԹϺ Museum on April 19
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Ribbon cutting for the Mary Graydon Student Center. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

A True Center For Student Life

An iconic 51ԹϺbuilding has a new look—and a new name.
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Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Adventurous Yogi

51ԹϺboasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Khouri Lassiter, assistant director of education and support programming for LGBTQIA+ in CDI.
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An 51ԹϺcommunity member holds up a trash bag on the quad. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Environment ·

Digging Through Trash is Not a Waste

51ԹϺboasts a current waste diversion rate of 41 percent—up from 30 percent in 2023—thanks in part to regular audits conducted by the Zero Waste Office.
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Sam Buttrey asks 51ԹϺstudents trivia questions during a Jeopardy! event on the quad last week. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Jeopardy! Comes to AU

Representatives for the trivia game show came to campus on April 10 to recruit contestants.
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Patrilie Hernandez, Jennifer Cook, Katherine Donnelly, Lindsey Van Wagner

In the Community ·

The Power of Partnership: 51ԹϺand Partners Advancing a Healthier DC

Nutrition Education Forum unites leaders, alumni, students, and community partners to improve health outcomes in Washington, DC
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