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AU Celebrates Inauguration 2009

In honor of this historic American presidential inauguration, join the AU community for a special day of intellectual thought, discussion, and celebration.

You won’t want to miss this extraordinary showcase of AU’s motto, “Ideas into Action, Action into Service.” Choose one activity or attend them all, but be sure to join us for Inauguration 2009!

Start your afternoon with a trip through AU’s history on a unique tour of campus led by University Archivist Susan McElrath and current AU student tour guides.

Next, take advantage of AU’s unique connections to the U.S. political scene through panel discussions led by AU’s nationally renowned faculty members including History Professor Allan Lichtman, School of Communication Professor Lenny Steinhorn, and School of Public Affairs Professor Jim Thurber. Discussions will include commentary from distinguished alumni and students with unique insight on the political process.

Cap off the day with an inaugural cocktail supper in the Katzen Arts Center.

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Campus Tours
Tours will depart from the Kreeger Lobby of the Katzen Arts Center.

3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Choice of Two Panel Discussions

"KEYS TO THE WHITE HOUSE"
History Professor Allan Lichtman
Studio Theater

"THE YOUTH IMPACT ON ELECTION '08 AND THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE"
SOC Professor Lenny Steinhorn and current AU students
Abramson Family Recital Hall
-James Valvo, SPA 2009, Truman Scholar, Libertarian Activist for President-Elect Obama
-Joshua Cahan, SOC 2009, Evangelical activist/Volunteer for Sen. McCain's campaign
-Michael Mayer, SPA 2010, Field Organizer in Ohio for President Elect Obama
-Aaron Bondaluce, SPA 2010, Field Organizer in Mississippi for President-Elect Obama
-James Lynch, SPA 2009, McCain Campaign War Room Manager

4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Feature Panel

"WILL PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA CHANGE THE WAY WASHINGTON WORKS? ISSUES FACING THE PRESIDENT AND THE 111TH CONGRESS"
SPA Professor James Thurber
Abramson Family Recital Hall
-Glen Bolger, SPA/BA '85, Republican Pollster
-Esther Benjamin, SIS/MA'92, CAS/MA '95, Executive Director of International Partnership for Microbicides, Inc. and Member of President Elect Obama's Transition Team

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Supper
Rotunda

	January 17, 2009
	2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
	Katzen Arts Center, American University
	Students: $0 Faculty/staff: $0 Alumni: $20 Guests: $20

Parking available in Katzen Arts Center underground garage.

Business casual attire.

Want to do more? Attend AU's women's basketball game against Colgate on Saturday, January 17 at 2:00 p.m. Call 202-885-TIXX (8499) to order your tickets.

Or join AU students, faculty, and staff for a Martin Luther King service event on Monday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. You will assist senior citizens in the D.C. area by providing site beautification, delivering food, or teaching a computer literacy course. Transportation to and from AU, as well as breakfast and lunch, will be provided. For more information, contact Donald Curtis at 202-885-3627. Space is limited.

Tara Lang 202-885-5921

Registration is closed for this event.