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The ninety-five / ninety-six academic year, for The American University, was, in a sense, the beginning of the milleniums end. Our University's founders intended American to be one of the great national universities. Since 1896, when Bishop Hurst broke ground for Hurst Hall, the university has made considerable leaps toward that goal, and continues improve for the future.

A.U. Spirit is back

Not only has the University been steadily building and expanding physically, but also broadening its course curriculum to include subjects taught no where else, such as Global Nuclear Studies.

American is clearly focusing goals for the new millenium.

Unfortunately in the past few years there has been a perceived lull in the amount of pride a student possessed at American. I sense, and I am not alone, that the American Spirit has revived again.

Photo Credits: This page, left Anjana Jegathesan; Rigl

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Visual Identity

No more "The" with

October twenty-third the new system of logos used throughout the University was released with mixed response from the student population. The Eagle printed a story and student survey concerning the system Presi- dent Ladner presented as a strong and spirited representation of the student body. Although the Mary Graydon survey was not a random student sampling, the poll indicated some discord. The survey asked students questions such as:

"Should we omit the "The" in our name [from] university letterhead, advertisements and other image setting devices?"

"Should we change the official university

"The AU Logotype and Mascot have been redesigned. "Do you like it?"

"Should AU students have had a chance to design these two?"

When the Administration makes these changes "should students, faculty, staff and alumni be consulted?"

While the 310 poll respondents' answers implicated that the Administration should have handled the redesign differ- ently, the most important part of the system has nothing to do with what the mark, logo, or mascot look like. The system calls for the entire university to adopt the use of the system, and follow the same guidelines. The Visual Identity Program was put together to strengthen the connection of each department to the university.

This "Program" provides marks, mascots, logo- types, and guides for nearly all publications.

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In his first year as president, beginning July '94, Ladner began to raise A.U.'s profile as a "private university with a public mission" and laid the groundwork for strategic planning through the adoption of the university's "State- ment of Common Purpose," which will serve as a touchstone for academic programming, campus life, and facilities development for the coming years.

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He reorganized A.U.'s administrative structure and assembled a new senior leadership team that brought stability to the upper level management for the first time in five years. He and his administra- tion completed a search to fill seven presidential cabinet positions, four of which were filled during a national search. Robert Griffith was appointed to provost, Tom Goodale to vice president of student services; Tom Myers to vice president of enrollment services, and Linda Nelsonto vice president for development. Ladner also appointed former director of media relations, David Taylor, to the position of special assistant to the president. Former administrative coordinator in the president's office, Margie Hadsell, was promoted to executive secretary.

1995-6 was President Ladner's second terrm. At the beginning of the year he was interviewed lor the American Scene and said that he planned on continuing his work toward creating a sense of community here at A.U. He feels that the adminis- tration, faculty, and student body of the university each have a false identity of their own, and are completely removed from one another. Ladner's first step for change, was to implement a new university wide visual identity system. Though the system was met with some concernfrom the student body, concerning aspects such as cost and aesthet- ics, Ladner was willing to discuss the system on various occasions, such aOpen Mike Night in the Tavern.

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Triples, dorm rooms occupied by three students, were yet another outcome of American University's increased Freshmen acceptance this year. Freshmen were first questioned on their Resi- dence Preference forms whether or not they would object to boarding with an extra roommate. The more adventurous of souls who ac- cepted the challenge were placed into these triples with others of the same choice. Simple and painless usually.

At times, the atmosphere of the room could seem to all but whisper the common proverb "Three is a crowd...". This can only be expected in a situation where people were faced with the task of dividing a space designed to suit two people into space accommodat- ing for three.

One thing about life in a triple is that friendships formed are enduring and impressive in their strength. Being a part of a triple certainly insures that you will always have a lunch date, study part- ner, or an extra friend to confide in.

Though the mere mention of triples can predictably pro- voke anything from cringing to sympathy from students who share their room with only one other person, most Freshmen in triples have proved the pessimists wrong. They have adapted to the situation with the true American spirit and figure: If you are going to be an eagle, why not share a little nest room?

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"Grandpa, you were a pillar of fire before the camp. And now we're just the camp left alone in the dark, and we're so cold. I know people are talking about a national loss, but how can you console a whole nation when Grandma cannot stop weeping." — Rabin's 17-year-old granddaughter Noa Ben-Artzi Philosof

Millions mourned the death of a leader, colleague and friend. The assas- sination of Yitzak Rabin on November

4, 1 995, created a shock wave that was felt all around the world. People from all walks of life and every corner of the world stood silent while the bells and sirens of Israel peeled out in memorial to the fallen champion of peace. Political leaders from all over the world attended his fu- neral and memorial service. Even some of the rulers con- sidered enemies of the peace process, put down their weapons to pay tribute to Former Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin. Tears were shed by even the solemnest of individu- als.

In the global aspect, his death was seen as the possible end of the peace process in the Middle East. Many feared that what he had started was never going to get finished.

On the day of the assassination, there was a shroud of sadness that had enveloped the American University cam- pus. The magnitude of this event could be viewed in the eyes of the student body and faculty. So many realized the effects that it could have had on the world.

If you had walked through Anderson 3N the day of the assassination, you would have seen a sign that conveyed a very poignant message. Yuval Levin, a freshman in the

School of Public Affairs, always has a picture posted outside his room with a bit of sarcastic political humor beneath it. On the day of the assassination he interrupted his usual political commentary to post a memorial to Yitzak Rabin. It simply consisted of a picture of Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin with 1922-1995 printed beneath the picture with these words place solemnly below: NO HUMOR TODAY. Those words encompassed the feelings of many of those affected by the assassination. There was no room in the hearts of the mourners for humor for they were filled with grief and sorrow.

One thing that helped much of the AU community to cope was a candlelight vigil held at Kay Spiritual Center.

As the shock settled and the world wondered where this would lead, many began to realize the media images of Israel in the wake of the assassination may have pushed the Middle East closer to the peace that Rabin's extremist Jewish assassin was protesting. This was an thesis pre- sented on November 27, 1995, during the School of Communication's American Forum, "Rabin's Legacy: Press Coverage of Israel and the Middle East." The panel consisted of Khalid Duran, senior fellow at the Institute for International Studies and editor of TmnsState Islam ; Shlomo Gur, deputy chief of mission at the Embassy of Israel in Washington: Judith Kipper, director of the Middle East Forum for the Council of Foreign Relations and a consultant to the RAND Corp. and ABC News; and Ralph Begleiter, CNN world affairs correspondent-the last non- Israeli journalist to interview Rabin.

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Midnight Madness

first day of the Basketball season begins with a roar at Bender Arena.

The last time bender was this packed for basketball was the game in Bender, above.

Games, T- shirts, posters, and spirit mixed with sports makes a mad night

Wuz-up, wuz-up, wuz-up?

Eagle's spirit's up.

Photo Credits: All photos Amanda Hammerman.

Carnival

The Artemis Ward Carnival was post- poned until later in the following week, due to inclement weather, causing some disapointment amoung students. The carnival is a highlight of the Fall.

Photo Credits: All photos Martha Euresti.

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students plan and present AU's future to the University, with help from the Student Government and Faculty.

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Leonard Hall hosts gatherings with international flavor.

With such a high percentage, compaired to most universities, of foreign students at AU, it's nice to get a taste of another culture.

Photo Credits: All photos Martha Euresti.

As a home for many international students, Leonard hall holds many diverse multi- cultural programs throughout the year .

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Andy Rooney sketch artist Harold Brodie (pictured bdow top), Helen Kirpatrick, Larry LeSueur, and Richard C. Hottelet tell their stories before an American Forum on 88.5 FM.

Moderated by SOC dean Sam Ungar

Photo Credits: All photos Amanda Hammerman.

Information around every corner

No matter where you go on campus, even outside of the classrooms, on the Quad, in the dorms, TDR, or MGC lobby, someone is there with information for anyone who will listen. From crime prevention to ecology, eating disorders to self defense, it's all there.

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Sunday, February 18

Sol, Spike & Serve For Kids, sponsored by SC Dcpl. of Community Affairs Deader Arena, 3 • 7:30 PM

Panhcllonlc Fashion Show The Tavern, « I'M

Monday, February 19

A Night of lllack Arts

sponsored by the Black Sludonl Alliance The Tavern, 7:30 I'M

Talent Slum sponsored by AU Music Club The Tavern, 9 I'M

Tuesday, February 20

Ballroom Dancing lessons with Dr. Richard Bcrendzcn McDowell Formal Lounge, 7 I'M

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sponsored by SIS Undergraduate Cabinet The Tavern, H PM ■ Midnight

Wednesday, February 21

Mission: Improv-ahlc

DCs Most Dangerous Improv Comedy Troupe The Tavern, K PM

Thursday, February 22

Founders' Day Reception

co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Association and University Senate The University Club, 4 PM

Ballroom Dancing Lessons with Dr. Richard Dcrcnd7.cn Centennial Formal Lounge, 6:30 PM

African American Actors Ensemble Performance

Centennial Formal hnmge/ The Tavern, H I'M

Friday, February 23

Women's Baskotbull (iunie vs. Virginia Commonwealth University Render Arena, 7 PM

Saturday, February 24

"Once an Eagle.. ..Always an Kaglc" Homecoming Parade Tenley Campus down Nebraska Avenue to Main Quad, 1 1 AM

For Immediate Release...

Homecoming 1996

Founders' Day Ball at National Press Club

Pep Rally

Main Quad, 12 Noon

Men's Basketball (Jame vs. Old Dominion University Bender Arena, 2 I'M

Founder's Day Ball, National Press Club, 9 PM ■ 2 AM Coach Bus Transportation provided to and from campus

For more Information call the SC Info Line at (202) 885-640.1

Homecoming, whether your with a date or friends, is always a memorable expierience. Here at the Talon, we hope your homecoming was not only mem- orable, but also one of your most enjoyable memories. Photos by Amanda Hammerman, poster by Ad Design, Fred Hviid and Sherley Petit- Home.

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(not pictured)- Maudine Cooper, President & CEO, Greater Washington Urban League, along with Andrew Rosenthal, Washington editor, The New York Times, join in with the rest of the panelists to discuss how the media handled these highly publicized racially charged events. SOC Dean Sanford J. Ungar moderates the American Forums.

Gildas Too located in the old Campus Security Office in Butler Pavilion

Gildas Too offers a wide selection of merchandise including clothing, shoes, and flowers, and more.

The poem at right describes

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MGC renovations were completed just before Fall '9 5. The first stage consisted of the lobby and

the roof. Plans entail renovation of the entire building.

photo credits: All photos by Amanda Hammerman except opposite, by Christian Hviid.

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The White House contains: 6 levels, 132 rooms, 32 bathrooms,

412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 7 staircases, and 3 elevators.

For recreation, White House residents can use a tennis court, jogging

track, swimming pool, movie theater, billiard room, and a

bowling lane.

Approximately 6,000 visitors take the White House tour each day.

The White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests, and hor d'oeuvres to more than 1,000. Previous names for the White House include: the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion."

Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC 20500

Photo credits: AUpholosbyRonaldRocco

Cherry Blossom Festival

Photo credits: Allphotosb) Ronald Rocco

District Traffic

The first thing a visitor or newcomer to Washington, D.C.

Whether driving a car, riding a bus, or trying to cross the street, district traffic cannot be avoided. Tensions run high as taxi drivers search forpassengers and Metro buses make continuous stops, both ignoring the othercars on the road. Traffic circles do not help the situation. Trying to stay in your lane while out of statedrivers figure their way around Dupont Circle can lead to screeching tires, waving fists. Being a pedestrian in Washington

means taking your life in your hands at every streetcrossing. Not having the right of way often leaves walkers sprinting across busyintersections dodging cars from all directions. Most people prefer driving their own car, rather than taking public

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transportation, whichadds to the conjestion on the streets. Those lucky enough to be driving often wonderwhy they bother as they are forced to spend twenty minutes in search of that elusiveparking spot. Travelling by the Metro system is often the easiest way to get around the city. Whiletravelling by bus can be slow, and the midnight cur- few can limit ones schedule, MetroRail is quick, and much cheaper than paying for parking.

Photo Credits: Top photos pages 82 and 83, Humana Khan: above,. Maria Mclaghclan; Opposite, RogerNavis.

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The downtown D.C. area sprung to life on September 23rd in the spirit of AIDS awareness. American University students, fac- ulty, and alumni marched among the droves of citizens who made the city resonate with activ- ity. Gathering downtown on the Mall in the early morning, participants came out from the far reaches of the nation to voice their concern and show their support for one of the most publicized health issues of today: the AIDS epidemic.

The walk went into full swing upon the arrival of such political figures as Tipper Gore. From there, the participants proceeded to march through the temporarily closed off streets of D.C., making their pres- ence and cause known. American University groups were not to be overlooked in the crowd. They began at the head of the march, with their banners sailing out in front of them and their cheers heard by all around them.

Foot traffic steadily replaced the usual automotive congestion as onlookers called out words of encouragement to the throngs who surged past. One sure sign that the American spirit was present was the appearance of our own "Condom Man". During the pause be- fore the walk was underway, he was seen passing out condoms and urging his message of safer sex to anyone within earshot.

Thanks to those involved and ac- tive in the cause, the walk was a definite success. Though it was only an annual event, the impact that it causes was enough to make any American University student proud enough to proclaim from the frontlines of a just cause, "Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!".

Pin iti 1 1 redits: All photos by Amanda Hammerman

AIDSWALK

Everyone celebrates diversity on Adams Morgan Day!

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Accounting Club

introduces students to exciting professional careers in accounting.

African Students Association

promotes African socio-culture from the African student's standpoint.

American Literary

produces a student journal of poetry, prose, art, and photography. American marketing Association

promotes student career development in marketing.

American Political voice

holds bi-weekly debates and lobbying opportunities for students on current political topics.

American Reggae Club

shares reggae music and spread Reggae's message of peace and love. American Students for Israel

awareness and an understanding of Israeli issues.

American University Cigar & Pipe Society

is a group forum for the enjoyment and discussion of fine tobacco products including butnecessarily limited to cigars and pipes.

Armenian Club

promotes the Armenian culture at American University.

AU for Choice

promotes, educates, and supports the reproductive rights and related health issues of women.

AU Natural

Biology and ecology club.

AU Baha'i Club

promotes the ideals of the Baha'i Faith.

Barkada

raises the awareness of the Filipino community, and expose this rich culture to AU s tudents and faculty.

Bench & Gavel Pre-Law Society

provides an opportunity for students interested in the legalprofession to discuss ideas, explore the law school admissions process, and the legal field together.

Black Student Alliance

is a communication vehicle and support system for addressing those interests and concerns that address students of color.

Catholic Students Association

integrates members of the Catholic community by coordinating social, spiritual, and service events.

Chess Club

meets to play, learn, watch, and discuss chess.

Chinese Students and Scholats Association

assists Chinese scholars and students at AU with their lives and studies, and promotes friendship and culture exchangebetween Chinese andother students.

Citcle K

promotes community service on campus as well as in the community.

Club Latino

promotes unity and greater awareness of the social and cultural heritage of the Latin American world by conducting Latin American social and cultural activities.

College Democtats

is a political action group aimed at advancing the causes of the Democratic Party, to better the community, and to foster school spirit.

College D.O.R.K.S. Libetation

publishes a humor magazine and promote the recognition of DORKS related liberation movements throughout the oppressed world.

AU Concert Choir

promotes and enhances the musical appreciation and education of American University students through the medium of choral music.

AU Cricket Club

plays the jolly ol sport of cricket.

Dan Shulman Fan Club

provides members with an outlet for energy and an opportunity to relax from the rigors of school, and to work towards providing members with the opportunity to get involved with philanthropy.

AU Dance Theater Company

exposes graduate and undergraduate students to dance and dance theater works, and allow anyone to participate in some facet of the performance experience.

Design Group

sponsors, in conjunction with the Graphic Design Department, the student exposition increases the visibility of the Design Department on campus.

Economic Graduate Student Union

advances and supports the interests of graduate students within the Economics Department at the American University.

Freshman-Sophomore Business Association

exposes members and other parties to the resources of the business community.

GLBC

helps gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students find common ground and form a community within the university setting.

AU German Club

provides the opportunity to speak German and experience German culture.

AU Gospel Choir

creates through Gospel music and fellowship, a spiritual bond that is preeminent, regardless of religious affiliation. The choir has demonstrated a great deal of unity and perseverance over the years, with prayer and song being the sustaining factors.

Graduate Philosophy Club

organizes lectures and seminars on philosophical topics.

Lambda Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Graduate Group

serves the needs of the LGBT graduate students and their allies, and to create a sense of community. Latter Day Saints Students

provides for the intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of Latter Day Saint students at AU. Liberty Now

informs the AU community of injustices carried out by the US federal and state governments against persons who commit consensual crimes, and fights for the immediate elimination of this crime category.

Management Information Systems Club

promotes networking opportunities with I.S. practitioners in the region for MBA students with interests in the MIS field.

AU Mac Users Group

is an educational and social group for Mac users. Mission Improvable

provides an opportunity to learn and perform the skill of improvisational comedy.

The Model UN

attempts to ftrther understand international issues through guest lectures and simulated negotiations.

AU Music Club

creates a forum for student and faculty discussion of musical issues through the production and printing of a music newsletter.

Muslim Students Association

helps Muslim students practice Islam, helps non-Muslim students understand Islam, and helps clarify misunderstandings about Islam.

The National Association for the Advancement ol Colored People (NAACP)

assures racial equality for all students at the American University, and represents African Americans, Asian, Hispanics, International students, and other ethnic minorities.

AU Oracle Users Group

provides students with real world database use, and helps students network with companies using databases. Outsiders

provides a social forum for students with interests outside the norm of the majority.

Overseas Development Network

provides a forum for students to address globed issues such as hunger, poverty, and social injustice.

AU Partners for Global Change

creates support within the AU community for basic structural changes in international institutions to solve global problems.

Peace Action

promotes education and activism for peace and international justice issues. The focus is on the abolition of nuclear weapons, full testing ban, conventional weaponry issues, and domestic defense/military budget reduction.

Polyester Liberation Organization (PLO)

celebrates the inherent beauty in everyone and to promote bold and fabulous new perspectives of the way we clothe ourselves.

AU Players

promotes theater by and for students through acting, directing, playwriting, and tech work.

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

enhances the knowledge of public relations to its members and provide access to professional development opportunities.

Reform Jewish Student Association

provides the social, religious, and cultural needs of Reform Jewish life on campus.

The Russian Club

promotes the Russian language, political events in the former Soviet Union, as well as cultural awareness and social interaction within the A U community.

AU Singers

provides an opportunity for those with superior musical ability to perform and learn repertoire from many different historical periods and styles.

Society for Human Resource Management

provides members with a better understanding of the human resource management field.

Society of Physics Students Including Sigma Pi Sigma

encourages and assists students interested in physics to develop the knowledge, competence, enthusiasm, and social responsibility that are essential to the advancement of the physics field.

Society of Professional Journalists

advises the standards of journalism and assists members in practicing journalism principles. School of Public Affairs Graduate Council (SPAGC)

serves as an association for graduate students within the school of Public Affairs.

South Asian Student Alliance

promotes South Asian culture and harmony, develops an understanding of Asia, and contributes to a multicultural identity at AU.

Students for Croatia

preserves Croatian culture and discusses current issues concerning Croatia and how to solve these problems.

Students for Dole

is an organization of students supporting Senator Bob Dole in the 1996 Presidential campaign, by building an active volunteer base of support for campaign service in the Maryland-DC area.

Students for Healthy Decisions

educates the AU community about a variety of health and wellness issues, including alcohol and drug use, sexually transmitted diseases, HP// AIDS, rape, eating disorders, violence, stress, and other issues.

Student Undergraduate Education Committee

represents and advocates for undergraduate student rights in the school of education and to offers professional development and guidance opportunities.

Student Undergraduate Education Committee

represents and advocates for undergraduate student rights in the school of education and to offers professional development and guidance opportunities.

AU Table Tennis Society

organizes table tennis events and activities. Thai Students Organization

establishes relations between Thai students and the AU community .

Though the World's Eyes

is a community service organization that trains university students to work as teaching assistants in local K-12 schools.

Turkish Club

organizes Turkish cultural events.

AU Undergraduate Philosophy Club

promotes philosophical discourse and the search for truth across all disciplines of AU community.

United Methodist Student Fellowship

provides an atmosphere of love and acceptance for any student interested the United Methodist faith.

University Christian Fellowship

is committed to fellowship, social interaction, and involvement in the university community based on the acceptance of the Bible and Jesus Christ in peoples lives.

AU Women's Chorus

expands the members' singing capabilities through rehearsals and concerts, neu music styles experience, and forms a camaraderie among women with similar musical interests.

Writer's Guild

offers a place where writers can come together and share insight, techniques, and their writings.

Media

AmericanLiterary is now distributed city wide.

American Television is now distributed on local a cable service.

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International Voice printed in The Eagle due to a lack of funding

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The American Chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity continued its tradition of campus leadership and involvement throughout the Fall semester of 1995. One of the highlights included the initiation of the Kappa pledge class. Another, was Delta Chi's highly successful philanthropy project. The frater- nity sponsored a campus-wide wiffleball tournament held during Greek Weekend in October. Five-person teams could pay to participate in the tournament, held on the Friedheim Quad, with all of the proceeds going to The Luekemia Society of America. Through the combined efforts of the brotherhood, Delta Chi was able to raise well over a thousand dollars for this worthy cause. Also, the fraternity excelled in the field of intramurals. Delta Chi's soccer team made it all the way to the finals, and its flag football team reached the playoffs for the first time in the fraternity's history. Finally, to culminate a highly successful semester, Delta Chi held its fifth year anniversary founder's ball at the Senate's Russell Caucus Ballroom. Delta Chi made great strides throughout the Fall 1995 semester, and it hopes to continue the progress for years to come.

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Through the years the American University men's soccer team has consistently been dealt grueling schedules. This year has been no different. Their schedule contained games against eight teams that have been to the NCAA tournament in the past two years. They began their season with the teams first-ever appearance in the eminent Coca-Cola Classic at Virginia and then continued with fifteen games, eight of which were CAA conference games.

The team had to deal with many important vacancies left open by last years graduates. They lost the majority of their veteran scor- ing ability and the experience in goal. The Eagles were counting on sophomore Scott Pearson, a second-team AJ1-CAA pick as a fresh- man last year, to head up the group of talented and dangerous scor- ers on the team. Through the first half of the season Pearson really came through for the team. Included in his list of contributions

pictured left: With Kirk Friedrich to his right, and Bob Schwartz to his left, Scott Pearson takes the ball to the Howard goal.

pictured above: Ray Parez, moves in and out of Howard's defense.

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"We really needed that game [to build team morale] after playing William and Mary and Navy," said Bob Schwartz. When speaking on J^ team morale he refers to their win against VCU.

photo credits: opposite laft. Amanda Hammerman above, Todd Lieherman.

would have to be his second collegiate hat trick in their September 30 game against Howard. When the Eagles outshot Maryland 15-13, Scott Pearson made the scoring goal. Kirk Friedrich also returned with veteran expierience, and added to his reputation with a goal on nationally ranked William and Mary. Kirk helped keep the team in pace with the Tribe up through most of the game with the goal.

A major concern for coach Jenkins had to be the lack of experi- ence that he was forced to put between the net at the beginning of the season. Freshman goalkeeper, Jeff Angelucci has shown that freshman doesn't mean inexperienced. When the game against Old Dominion University on September 14 was completed, Angelucci had already registered 47 saves on the year.

The problem for the '95 - '96 team has not been getting ahead; it has been staying ahead. Although most of the Limelight usually goes to forewards and goalies, the strongest parts of the team were the midfielders and defenders. In turnovers, by midfielders like Bob Schwartz, Jelf Americo, Kirk Friedrich, Jon Pascale, and Greg Lanza, or the countless turnovers by defensive players like Todd Miller and Stephen Franzke all keep the ball rolling. The strongest aspect of the '95 - '96 men's team was its ability to keep the ball downfield no matter how tough their opponent.

pinna cretins: This page, lour photos above Amanda Hammerman, right column from top Todd Lieberman, Dave Steward, Dave Steward. Dave Steward, opposite page Todd Lieberman.

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This is the first time we've had an outside chance [to win the conference]," said Shannon Davis during midseason when discussing the team's improve- ment from the previous season.

Photo captions: Opposite page top left, Antonio Otero slide tackling, below Todd Miller free throwing, right column top to bottom, Jeff Americo, Bobby Schwartz. Jeff America, and Henry Garcia show pre* ise maneuvering. This page top Danielle Pini prepares to launch a pass, right, Julia Pike goes for a header, while Eleni Vagelatos backs her up.

Head Coach: Colleen Corwell

Assistant Coach: Laura Kerrigan

Graduate Assistant: Betsy Anderson

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Alison Blair

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Carrie Albright

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The '95 - '96 women's soccer team has taken advantage of the experience that was gained through last season's 7-10-1 record estab- lished against seven nationally-ranked teams. With ten returning starters from last year's team, the Eagles had a firm foundation from which to build the '95 - '96 squad. They were looking to capitalize of that experience through yet another difficult schedule.

All through last year's season, the team started as many as seven freshmen in it's line-up. With only one senior on this year's squad, head coach Colleen Corwell again needed support from the younger members of the squad.

Senior and team captain Eileen MacNeil, who has bee chosen as a member of the All-CAA Second Team the past two seasons, was expected to help stabilize the Eagle's defense this season, while junior Julia Pike and sophomores Danielle Pini and Lisa Herndon were seen as the necessary scoring punch for the team to be a force in the CAA. Junior Shannon Davis, who is one of only three returning Eagles to have started every one of last year's eighteen contests was MacNeil's defensive partner.

The Eagles continue to build this year with a large number of freshmen, and a majority of under- classmen. New talent means big improvement for the lady Eagles.

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One of the strongest aspects of the team had to be the players between the posts. Al- though junior goalkeeper Lisa Gervase jumped to the forefront by mid-October leading the CAA with 74 saves, there were always two fresh- men standing in wait to back her up, Mari Hyde and Maureen McCulloch. Through the combi- nation of these three outstanding goalies the team tallied up five shut-outs in the first half of the season.

Led by Lisa Herndon in scoring, Lisa Gervase in goal and Eileen MacNeil on defense, the team was guaranteed improvement from the previous season.

Photo captions: This page Lisa Herndon helps start Eagle's off on a sm( cessful season, and gets big coi erage in THE EAGLE student itens paper. Opposite page: Top. freshman Allison Blair keeps Howard running foi another win. Bottom, sophmore Carrie Schoeder out-maneuvers the University q) Man/and Terps.

photo credits: opposite loft, Amanda Hammerman: above, Todd Lieherman.

Head Coach: Anne Wilkinson Assistant Coach: Amy Umbach Undergrad Assistant: Abbey Stock

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There offense was led this year by sophomores Stacey-Ann Sui-Butt and Virginia Casabo, and seniors Stacy Stetts and Veronica Grigera. The defense was anchored by Julia Behr, who

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defensive posture throughout the entire season,"

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also helped out on offense at the midfield po- sition. She was joined by senior Kelly Crossman and junior Liz McGrail. Between the post, they had two highly acclaimed and highly recruited goalkeepers from Trinidad, Stacy Thomas and Michelle Thornhill.

As of 1 0/02, the AU field hockey team was ranked second in the CAA with a 2-0-0 conference record and an 6-3-1 overall record.

photo credits: opposite left, Todd Lieberman, right . Amanda Hammerman; above. Amanda Hamm

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Head Coach: Barry Goldberg

Assistant Coach: Audrey Dahlstrom

Volleyball

This year had to be a difficult year for the women's volleyball team. Coming off its best season in AU's history, they had some unfinished business to take care of this year. Even though they completed last year's season with a 34-8 record, had a 23 game winning streak and were the first team in our school's history to represent AU in the National Invi- tational Volleyball Championships, Coach Goldberg's biggest challenges were left to be accomplished during the '95 season.

At the beginning of the season Goldberg was counting on his four returning players; Francine Courtat, Sherita Hall, Jennifer Conner, and Shannon Jaax; to really take con- trol of the team. However, a serious back problem placed a kink in his plans for the

A Year of Adversity

Opposite page top right:: After teering an ACL last year, senior Shannon Jaax came back with some solid plays this season. Bottom left: Vendula Kurcova, a freshman from the Czech Republic, has had to deall with a lot since she came to the United States. Besides having to adjust to our culture she really had to adjust to American volleyball, which is quicker paced than volleyball in the Czech Republic.

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photo credits: opposite page top right, Amanda Hammerman opposite page bottom left, Todd Lieberman

Eagle Camaraderie Soars

Brings a Year of Victory

Versatility helps women's volleyball overcome setbacks from injuries.

team. As of mid-season Sherita Hall had just begun physical therapy and it looked doubtful that she would play at all this season.

Stepping to the foreground to fill the void left by this unfortunate injury was Vendula Kurcova. She is a six foot freshman from the Czech Republic. Over the season she proved herself worthy of thestarting position into which

she was thrust. However, on the evening of October 21,1995, the Eagles suffered another temporary set-back when Vendula blew out her knee during their home match versus Virginia Tech.

This year's team was very versatile the en- tire season. They worked together and helped to fill the gaps when and where players were absent.

photo captions opposite page: Teamwork and determination pay off in friendships for the volleyball team. Francine Courtat and Shannon Jaax demonstrate this very well in their encouraging high-fives to one another, this page: Freshman setter Shirley Smiekel sets up sophomre outside hitter Jennifer Connor for a spike in the home match versus Liberty on September 16, 1995.

photo credits: opposite page. Todd Lieberman; tins page, Amanda Hammerman.

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Head Coach: Matt Centrowitz Assistant Coach: Bridget Bowers

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photo credits: all photos David Lahire except above left

A. U. gains prestige when the Men's U. S. National Soccer team uses Reeves Field for training.

Men's U. S. National Team Visits American University.

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Placing eighth at Conferences might not seem like a mighty finish, but for a small team with a smaller budget, the individual finishes are more notable than the overall team standing.

Field Hockey

In the CAA semifinals AU falls to the ODU Monarchs in overtime. The Eagles finished the season 13-5, 4-2 CAA, compared to 7-10-2 just two seasons ago. AU has really stepped up its play with international players like Siu-Butt, Virginia Casabo, and Julia Behr.

The 1995 season was the final season for quite a few Eagles on the Field Hockey team, Stacey Stets, Kelly Crossman, Kristen Frieswyk, and Veronica Grigera. In their freshmen years they were "on the brink of the big games... entering overtime strong, and leaving losing," comments captain Kelly Crossman, now they have turned itself into a nationally ranked team.

Soccer

Men

For the first time in six years, men's soccer advanced to the semi-finals where they were defeated by nationally ranked William and Mary. In the course of the CAA tournament, AU defeated Old Dominion. During the 1994— 1995 season, American was defeated by ODU during first round competition. American finished its regular season (5-3 CAA) with wins against both UNCW and ECU. Coach Bob Jenkins was very pleased with the way the team was looking before the conference tournament, and pointed out the depth on the bench. Players like junior Jon Pascale, who scored both second half goals, really add a lot of depth to the Eagles line-up.

Women

Congradulations to the women's soccer team, due to a much improved season, and to CAA coach of the year Colleen Corwell, first team All-CAA picks Lisa Herndon and Lisa Gervase, as well as second team picks Danielle Pini and Carrie Schroeder. The team finished up their regular season play 10-7-4, and 3-3-2 CAA.

Volleyball

The Eagles finish the their season successfully despite setbacks from injuries. After ad- vancing to the semifinals, AU players recieved several awards. Shirley Smiekel recieves CAA rookie of the year, First Team All-CAA Francine Courtat, Second Team All-CAA Shirley Smiekel and Vendula Kurcova. The 1995 season became the seventh consecutive season in which the Eagles won at least 20 wins, giving an overall 178-77 record since coach Barry Goldberg began at AU.

photo credits: photos clockwise from upper left: David Lai; Amanda Hammerman. David Steward, Amanda Hammei Amanda Hammerman.

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Head Coach: Jim Akerly

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American hired two new coaches with the start of the 1995-96 season, head coach Jim Akerly and assistant David Land, a two time All American, who joined returning assistant coach Art Massimiani. From 1993-1995 Akerly coached the University of Virginia Cavaliers as an assistant. Akerly is a three time NCAA championship lifier and a 1987 all American.

(above) Team Captain Brett Ruth with sophmore Brian Wade warm up for their match, and Noah Booth practices with Ryan Lang (opposite top). John Speck and Eric Pritchard take on the Terps.

photo credits: all photographs on pages 144-7 by Amanda Hammerman, except by Todd Lieberman above right .

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Introducing Mark Daven, the newly appointed head swimming coach. • Coach Daven brings with him a sincere love for the sport, a hard working attitude, and a team oriented attitude. Daven, who has compiled an impressive coaching resume including assistant with a UCLA NCAA championship team, possesses the winning attitude that could inspire any team toward greatness. Davin is persistant with stroke technique, and uses video to show swimmers racing strategies and their current stroke tech- nique to compare to how they should be.

AU men's swim team is prob- ably one of the most talented varsity teams here at AU. We have been undefeated for more than a year and a half, almost two years and I think that is a record that no other teams have equalled here at AU. — co-captain Niels Jensen.

The underwater scenes for Swimming were captured from 8mm video, after shot through a HI-8 camera and cope scope.

Special thanks to Jeff Akseizer of ATV for the use of his HI-8 recorder.

With a new coach- ing staff, and the largest team in two years, the Swim and Dive team was bound for greatness

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Cheerleading Coordinator

Scott Bokker

Facilities Manager

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Helyn Edwards

Head Men's and

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Kelly Eston Barry Goldberg Wade Hein tzelman Ronit Hoffman

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Bob Jenkins

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Chris Knoche

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Kathy Lawhead

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Erika Lewis

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Katy Shorten

Head Men's and

Women's Diving

Coach

James Stevens

Front Desk Manager

David Storm

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Photo credits: women 's pghotos by Todd Lieberman: photograph of Craig Dober, by Andrew Pulitzer

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There have been many changes on campus from triple rooms to a renovated Anderson Hall and Mary Graydon Center. However, one of the more subtle changes that has occurred is in the University Computing Center. I sat down with Malek Malaikah, director of UCC, to talk about some of these changes.

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— by Brandon Granger.

Use of Eaglenet and university labs has increased dramatically over the years as Media coverage of the World Wide Web increased. The value of the internet, as an information sourcse and communications medium, to students, administration, and faculty, has been realized by the university.

Pict ured opposite, The Friedheim lab offers use of its NeXT machines to its Communi- cations students. There are multiple specialty labs on campus in addition to the labs for general use.

University com

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Roger Streitmatter teacher of the year

Every year one professor is recognized for their outstanding achievements and dedica- tion to their students. For the 1995-1996 term, Professor Rodger Streitmatter received this honorable distinction. Dr. Streitmatter is a journalist and historian who has been a member of the School of Communications faculty for over fifteen years. He has received two Fulbright Fellowships to teach American Journalism in Moscow at Moscow State Uni- versity and at the International Studies University of Shanghai, China.

Professor Streitmatter learned of being named as Scholar/Teacher of the Year while he was still teaching in Shanghai in the Fall of 1994. He said he began to appreciate then, during a discussion with one of his Chinese students on American-style teaching, the unique qualities of it. He said that American professors personalize teaching while Chinese teachers simply pontificate- "American profes- sors are interested in what students think."

photo credtt:Amanda Hammerman

Streitmatter continued, "I have con- tinued to think about teaching as a personal process. [The] bedrock principle of high quality teaching [is that] a teacher tells students what he or she expects of them and pushes them to reach that stan- dard. A master teacher, on the other hand, awakens a student's own expectations."

"I must reveal my own gaps of knowledge, my own uncertainties, my own unanswered questions. To show the students that I... in short, am human." — Roger Streitmatter

Faculty

On the following pages are portraits of some of the University's faculty and administration. The Talon would like to make this section more complete in the futre. Administration and Faculty are incoraged to express their in- terest in portraits. Please call 885-1420, or write to The Talon 228 MGC.

A special thanks to the faculty members pictured; without you, this section would not be possible.

Dean Louise W. Goodman, School of Internatioal Service

photo credits: All portraits by Amanda Hammerman, except where noted

Dean Betty T. Benne College of Arts and Sciences

Associate Professor,

Valerie French

Professor Richard Berendzen, Physics, and former AU President.

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Rabbi Susan Fendrick

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Maurice J. O'Connell was one of the first to have their position in the University disap- pear dispite outstand- ing contributions to the institution.

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Survival in Sarajevo

Jewish Community helps a besieged city

Exhibit

Exhibit photos by Amanda Hammerman

AK Brink Amanda Josephson Greg Hardigan Alex Honzen Amy Sherman Jerry Dasti Dan Schachner Jenny Growden

Photo credits: all photographs p 196-203, 206,207, provided courtesy ofAU Players, p204,205 taken by Melissa Mcain.

True West

Cast

from top left, opposite page

Chric Carrol Heather Iandoli Dan Schachner Alex Honzen

Fashion,

Life in New York

Written By: Anna Cora

Mowatt

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(center) Miss Seraphina Peterson)

and Mrs. Tiffany (Melanu fall to the feet of the grand Campbell) as he reads from hi

(Opposite page) Mrs. Tiffany (Melanie Warner) brushes aside the eccentric Count Jolimaitre (Chris Noll).

(right) Fannie Mae (Jenny Growden) excitedly collapses to the ground after much hard work.

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Photo credits: all photographs taken by Amanda Hammerman

All In the Timing

Six one act comedies by David Ives Directed by Professor Corrol Jennings

Kimonos turn Tracks head over heels,

January 27, at the Tracks club, the Polyester Liberation Organization debuted "Trashn Vaudville Style". PLO shows have become noteable for outrageous fashions and exaggerated play acting.At Tracks PLO put on three fifteen minute performances of theatrics and dancing. One show, featured on the later page spread, themed unconventionally fabricated Japanese Kimonos representing several decades. A fiftees Kimono made of a red and white checked table cloth. A sixties Kimono was a brighdy colored pattern of flowers. Music as varied as Swing and Duran Duran's "Rio" accented the Kimonos. The showserved as a fundraiser for a performance in New York in which PLO would perform withother groups in a fashion extravaganza.

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Backstage

Behind the scenes of Fashion

Sometimes the best moments of a theatric production don't happen on the stage. Opening night brings out the fustration and anxiety in all involved, but also some of funniest, cutest and most touching moments that the cast and crew share. But as mere audience viewers, we never get a backstage look at what happens before those curtains rise. So let us take this chance to go behind the scenes of this year's AU players production of Fashion.

(opposite page) Mark Stern seems to be begging make-up artist Andrea Lydon not to make him appear so evil, (above left) Ian McGonigle gets his finishing touches applied, (above right) Brian Robinson looks neri'ous before the big show.

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• Brush your teeth during class While doing so. raise voin hand as if you have a question, and mumble your question incohcrantly while brushing, spewing toothpaste alt over the place.

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• Hide somewhere inside the classroom. Wait for your professor to take attendance. Don't come out when he/she calls your name. Halfway through class, jump out and yell, "Just kidding! I'm here! Fooled you again'" Sa down and be quiet tor the rest of class.

• Wrap yourself in bandages and come to class in a wheelchair Ihrotighoiit class. , r\ a lot and mn.in i lungs lik. "Why me'" and "Please kill me!" Get up during Jass, like your going to miraculously start walking Instead, tall down, en out in pain, and wait for someone to help you b.ie sighing heavily and giving it evil looks when it fails to "speak." When you leave the room after class, start yelling at the cactus, "1 can'i beiievt you embarrassed me AGAIN...."

• When your professor gives you a syllabus, take it home, correct it, give it a grade, and return u to the proles 01 Demand ■ ira credii •i Mine h> Jass i \\r\ dav wearing scary Halloween masks. Try to get vmiii [hmIcssmi to guev, who you are Shoo! him/her with a water pistol, scream, and run around the room knocking thing, over. Say, "Pretty scary, huh?"

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r professor, people in the class 10 Man speaking the fake language too, and have frequent disnivsmm during class. Act like you're really interested in vvh.u v<«u'rc discussing II tries to interrupt or stop vou, .let annoyed and motion lor him/h

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Most graduates, on their day of commencement, have been anxious for the moment they walk to recieve their degree for a long time — anxious because they fear an uncertain

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For graduates and students, NCW offers Sharp notebook computers beginning at $1600. These are special low prices, guarranteed only for you, the new graduates (any degree) and students

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SERVICES

• Consulting

• Networking

• Client Server

• Computer Upgrade

• Maintenence

• Programming

SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS

• Imaging

• Videoconferencing

• Computer Telephony

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Novell Netware

• MS Windows NT

• SCO UNIX

• Lotus Notes

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COMPUTER

WAREHOUSE

3706 Mt. Vernon Avenue Alexandria VA 22305

(703) 836-4900 (703) 836-4902 Fax

Louis N. Robinson, CC&BW 10620 Seneca Spring Way Gaithersburg, MD 20879

(301) 840-2040 FAX (301) 831-1210

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Residential & Commercial Electrical Service

Compliments of

Hotel Sofitel

1914 Connecticut Avenue Washington, DC 20009

MILCO WINDOWS

MTS

ENTERPRISES, inc

Mary J. Schoeneman

President

832 MacSherry Drive • Arnold, MD 21012 (410) 544-8534 • Fax (410) 544-6619

Best Wishes, American Graduates

Gold Line Tours

TRICON

CHEMICAL CORPORATION

8140 Cryden Way Forestville, MD 20747 (301)420-8506 (301)568-3264

IRA A. MOSS

President

FAX (410) 682-3569

(410)682-3565

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Vice President

JETSORT, INC. 9108 Yellow Brick Road, Baltimore. MD 21237-4701

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JIM LAMBERSON

7448 Old Alexander Ferry Rd., Clinton, MD 20735

The L.P.Baier Company

Consultants and Administrators (703) 934-7900

Compliments of

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Private Parties & Groups Welcome • Separate Dining Room for 10, 20, 30

or More • Walking Distance to The White House, Kennedy Center, Lincoln

Memorial & Monuments

Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1009 21 St., NW (Between K & L) • Reservations -- (202) 833-1244

Best Wishes, Graduates! Woodward-Clyde

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BEST WISHES!

Rental Uniform Service

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Daruma

Groceries & Gifts

'You cannot teach

a man anything;

you can only help him

Coopers & Lybrand Is Proud to Support

The Talon and

to find it within himself.'

The American University

— Qalileo

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Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.

a professional services firm

For more information on how Coopers & Lybrand can help your business, contact Peter Nunn at (202) 822-4112

1800 M Street, N.W. • Suite 400 Washington, D.C 20036

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WELDING & FABRICATORS, INC.

8100 Cessna Avenue

Gaithersbum, MD 20879

1 (800) 739-6603

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Hot Water • Steam • Power/Combustion

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2000 11th Street NW

45th and Blane Street NE

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Maryland Offices

1900 John Hanson Lane, Oxon Hill 7610 Pennsylvania Avenue, Forestville

The Keystone Plus

Construction Corporation

(202) 462-5343

1631 Kalorama Road

Suite 100, NW

Washington D.C. 20009

FAX: (202) 462-5321

Landis & Gyr Powers

A full service Facilities Management and Control Company.

(301)419-2600

LANDIS & GYR

Washington Gas

congratulates the graduates of

The American University Class

of 1995

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Washington Gas

District of Columbia Division

Best Wishes

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"Providing Advanced Information Network Technologies"

375 Prince George's Blvd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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We're Here to Serve You!

Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel Resident Bishop

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Congratulations and Best Wishes

to the

Class of 1996

from

The American University Alumni Association

We hope you will participate in activities in the Washington area

and join any of our alumni chapters and groups around the country

or around the globe! Chapters and groups located in Washington

are marked with an asterisk (*).

Atlanta Chapter

Black Alumni Chapter*

Boston Chapter

Chicago

Dallas/Fort Worth

Golden Eagles*

International Alumni*

Key Executive Alumni Chapter"

Kogod College of Business Administration Chapter*

New York Chapter

Philadelphia Chapter

Pittsburgh

Project for Gay and Lesbian Alumni*

Puerto Rico

Real Estate Chapter*

School of International Service Chapter"

School of Public Affairs Chapter*

Southern California

South Florida Chapter

South Korea

United Kingdom (London)

Young Alumni Chapter* (Classes of 1986-1996)

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contact Alumni Relations

at 202-885-5960 or 1-800-270-ALUM

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