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Whether your Eagle is new to AU or is approaching graduation, we are here for you!听The Eagle Family Webinar Series seeks to expose Eagle families to AU staff and resources听to help families best support their students and facilitate听ways for families and supporters to work well in partnership with AU.听
Our 2024-2025 schedule is here! View some听webinar dates and topics below and register to attend鈥攁nd check back often for added topics and dates. We look forward to seeing you on screen!
Wednesday, January 15 |听7:00-8:00PM EDT
Dining is more than just a meal; it鈥檚 an experience that fosters connection and enjoyment. AU Kitchen is a culinary destination, where diverse flavors, fresh ingredients, and a vibrant community come together to create unforgettable moments. From the first bite to the last, our mission is to nourish not only the student body but also the spirit, inviting Eagles to embark on a journey of taste and togetherness.
During this webinar, families will learn how to help their students manage their meals effectively and explore meal options that suit both lifestyle and preference, empowering students to make the most of what AU Kitchen offers!
In advance of this session, you may find it helpful to review the Dining website.
Wednesday, January 22 | 7:00-8:00PM EDT
Do you have a rising sophomore who is interested in joining an LLC? AU Compass is a Living-Learning Community (LLC) for sophomore students to both engage with and explore their academic pathway. Students in their sophomore year of college often encounter many choices that can affect the remainder of their college years. These choices range from determining a major or minor, to study abroad experiences and social connections. AU Compass prepares and supports students through these decisions, and creates an environment where students feel at home through informal staff, faculty, and peer interactions, and through immersive experiences that connect the classroom to the student living environment at AU and in the greater DC area. Students participate in guest lectures, off-campus trips, self-inventories, and so much more, helping shape their journey as an Eagle and beyond. Your student will continue evolving into the person who they want to be by building upon the important foundations of their first year of college.听听听
Questions about the program or the application process? Contact aucompass@american.edu. Follow AU Compass on Instagram (@aucompass) and encourage your student to apply! .
Tuesday, January 28 | 12:00-1:00PM EDT
Want to get involved or have ideas to share, but are not sure how? Join in conversation with fellow AU parents and families to foster community and help support student success in partnership with the New Student and Family Programs team. We will discuss family engagement and have breakouts for small group discussions. Attend this session and help strengthen the AU parent/family community!
Thursday, Februrary 6 | 7:00-8:00PM EDT
AU offers a comprehensive array of resources, programs, and services to assist students and graduates with their career progression. In this session you will meet staff from our three career offices who will discuss resources for students, opportunities for student/alumni engagement with employers, and how families can best support their students. Included will be an update on current trends in hiring and in-demand skills and competencies. Join us to learn more!听
In advance of this session, you may find it helpful to review the range of resources available through the AU Career Center, , and the SIS Office of Career Development.听
Thursday, February 13 |听7:00-8:00PM EDT
Everyone has beliefs that guide them through life at AU and into the world. We may call these beliefs our philosophy, guiding principles, religious beliefs, or personal values. The Kay Spiritual Life Center builds communities and holds space to explore personal beliefs, practice faith, and celebrate spiritual identity in relationship with one another, the education journey, and opportunities in civic life. 听
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In this webinar, Chaplain Eric Doolittle discusses the importance of spiritual wellness in discovering a life of purpose during college and beyond. We鈥檒l also explore the two dozen Community Partners and Student Organizations that make up one of the oldest interfaith centers in the nation and how they encourage people of all beliefs to discover their light.
In advance of this session, you may find it helpful to review the听Kay Spiritual Life Center website.
Tuesday,听February 25 |听12:00-1:00PM EDT
Join AU's Director of Sustainability, Megan Litke, and a student EcoRep leader for an introduction to all things sustainable at AU. We will talk about the history of AU's longstanding commitment, how we achieve carbon 猫咪社区app, what programs are available to students who want a deeper connection to sustainability, and what's on the horizon, including AU's most sustainable building to date!
Wednesday, February 19 |听7:00-8:00PM EDT
Studying abroad can be a transformative experience on so many levels. Between picking the 鈥渞ight鈥 program and thriving in a new culture, it seems like there are countless decisions to make.听听In this session, the AU Abroad team听shares听how you can help your student choose a program, finance their studies, and access health and student services while overseas. Prior to the session, you may find it helpful to visit the.
Tuesday, March 4 |听7:00-8:00PM EDT
There have been significant changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In this session, we will walk through the key elements of the FAFSA with AU's own Shirleyne McDonald, Director of Financial Aid. This session will focus on need-based (not merit-based) aid and is best suited for parents/sponsors of undergraduate students. Before participating in this session, you may find it helpful to visit the Financial Office's website.
Tuesday, April 8 |听6:30-7:30PM EDT
Is your student hoping to move off campus? This can be an exciting step towards adulthood, but it also comes with new responsibilities for students and lots of big questions for families. How will your student manage roommate issues or landlord/tenant issues? How does AU address off-campus student conduct?
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Sending your child to college involves a lot of transition for the students AND for the parents and families that support them! In this session, Dr. Bridget Trogden (AU鈥檚 Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services) is drawing on what we know about new students and her twenty years of experience as a professor to bring you valuable information about helping your student start and stay strong academically in the first year at AU. We will cover key vocabulary for you to know, highlight supports available for your student鈥檚 development as a learner, and discuss strategies and first semester milestones.
Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page. .
We invite you to join President Jon Alger for a listening session with AU parents and families. Throughout the semester, President Alger is engaging in an active listening tour to learn more about the AU community by asking questions and soliciting feedback as he develops his vision for the university鈥檚 future. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about what makes AU special and unique, and how we can build a stronger, better AU.
Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.
Thursday, October 17 |听7:00-8:00PM EDT
AU is committed to the holistic development, support, and engagement of students. We work to provide transformational co-curricular experiences that are reflective of the University鈥檚 mission to foster intellectual curiosity, build community, and empower lives of purpose, service, and leadership. We center students and their experiences at the core of our work, and endeavor to help them find their place at AU; to belong, thrive, grow, and graduate. This session will cover the many ways students can get engaged and involved on campus, and the offices that support them in exploring interests and creating opportunities to make the most of campus life at AU! We recommend that you visit our website about Student Engagement as this will be our focus for this session.
Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.听
Wednesday, October 23 |听6:30-7:30PM EDT
We invite Eagle families to join us for a webinar to learn more about campus safety and resources at AU. During this webinar, campus leaders will share updates and details about our security protocols and personal safety practices. Want to learn more about safety at AU ahead of this session? Visit the University Police website.
Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.听.
Monday, November 25 |听7:00-8:00PM EDT
Bridget Trogden, Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services and Professor, will share resources from our academic coaching resource library to help parents/families support their AU students in preparing for the final week of classes and finals. Right on time for family conversations over the Thanksgiving break!
Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.听.
Tuesday, December 3 |听6:30-7:30PM EDT
For AU鈥檚听social fraternities and sororities, spring recruitment is only weeks away. Whether your student is just curious about the new member process or they're already a proud member of the community, we're pretty sure that you've got some questions.听
This session is scheduled in advance of the spring recruitment season for our three councils. Staff will explain the fraternity and sorority community, what they do, how they recruit, and how we all work to foster connection and student thriving through the Fraternity and Sorority Life experience.听听
In advance of this session, you may find it helpful to review the range of resources available through the Fraternity and Sorority Life website.听听
*Students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours at AU, post high school graduation or be a transfer student with 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university to participate in recruitment activities in spring semester.
Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.听.
Explore webinars and other video content about life at AU on the Student Affairs YouTube channel!