Alliances and Interest Groups

Questions?

    Alumni Relations        
    202-885-5930  
    4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW
    Isaac W.K. Thweatt
    Director of Alumni Outreach

American University has a broad range of alumni affinity groups and networks that eagerly seek your active participation.  Affinity groups and networks that celebrate and support identity, industry, leisure, student activities, and student experience may be found on this page. 

Alumni groups based on graduation year, region/location, and schools/colleges can be found on our Chapters web page.

Identity

AU Black Alumni Alliance (BAA)

Chair: Jolene McNeil, CMP SPA/BA ‘97
Website | Email | LinkedIn  |  Facebook

The mission of the AU Black Alumni Alliance (BAA) is to create a lifelong and worldwide community of AU alumni with greatest focus on the 6,000 black and African-heritage Diaspora communities and beyond.

AU Latino Alumni Alliance (LAA)

Chair: Ana M. Polanco, Esq. SPA/BA ‘98
Website | Email  |  LinkedIn | Facebook

The mission of the American University Latino Alumni Alliance (LAA) is to increase engagement, foster connections, and build a worldwide network of the 4,000 American University Latino and Hispanic-heritage alumni community and beyond.

AU Legacy Alumni Network (LAN)

Co-Chairs: Linda Lupo-Rodriguez, SOC/BA '87, and Jacqueline 'Jackie' Cirillo-Meisenberg, SOC/BA '87
Website

This network is designed to bring together those alumni and students who have made an AU education part of their family tradition. Generations of families have passed on the AU tradition to their children and grandchildren, and we want to help celebrate this special relationship. The Legacy Alumni Network (LAN) helps these members of the AU community stay in touch with the university and with other legacies through special events and networking opportunities. It rewards families for their continued generational support of AU.

AU Pride Alumni Alliance (AU Pride)

Chair: Aditi Dussault, CAS/BA '06
WebsiteEmailLinkedIn | Facebook

The vision of AU Pride Alumni Alliance (AU Pride) is to connect and engage the LGBT and ally communities of American University Alumni through celebrating diversity and increasing visibility.

AU Women in Business Network

Website

Join fellow AU alumnae, graduate students,  faculty, staff, and the business community as we connect with AU's alumni population, building and strengthening valuable relationships that will contribute to their professional success, as well as deepen ties to the AU community.

Industry

AU Entertainment and Media Alumni Alliance (EMAA)

Website | Email | LinkedIn

With more than 10,000 alumni trained in entertainment and media, the American University Entertainment and Media Alumni Alliance (EMAA) aims to create a lifelong and worldwide community of AU alumni with current and aspiring careers in motion pictures, music, television, and theater, as well as news, public communication, journalism, and documentaries.

AU New York Finance Network

Website

AU alumni in the financial services industry play a critical role in expanding the scope and depth of AU’s visibility in New York and the University’s presence with employers across the field. This group, open to alumni at all points in their career, will provide valuable professional networking opportunities in New York, heightened engagement with the institution, and the opportunity to engage in and learn about trends across the industry.

Leisure and Interest

AU Green Alumni Network

Co-Chairs: Joshua Kaplan, CAS/BA '11  and Scott Berman, CAS/BA '12
LinkedIn

The AU Green Alumni Network is an organization of alumni interested in and actively working towards a green environment and a more sustainable climate in the nation and around the world. Sustainability at American University continues to be a top priority and we hope to bring together our alumni to broaden the message of AU’s efforts in working and promoting the study of green living and sustainability.

Student Experience

AU Honors Alumni Network

The AU Honors Alumni Network is an alliance of former students who were actively involved in the Honors Program at American University during their academic tenure. Increased engagement with alumni and networking with future alumni will help foster the development of relationships and successful programs in the Honors Program at American University.

AU Eagle Alumni Board

The AU Eagle Alumni Board is an alliance composed of AU alumni who formerly worked on the student newspaper, The Eagle, during their time at American University.

AU Gospel Choir Alumni Network

A newly formed group created to bring together AU alumni who previously performed in the Gospel choir during their time at AU.

AU Spirit Alumni Network

The AU Spirit Network was formed as a way to bring together past members of the AU dance and cheer teams, former mascots, and school spirit/ pep band members.


Interested in starting a new alumni affinity group?
Contact Isaac W. K. Thweatt, director of alumni outreach, at thweatt@american.edu or call (202) 885-5930.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

NYC Happy Hour with Dean Ginzberg
Join fellow AU Eagles for a happy hour in New York City with Kogod School of Business Dean Michael Ginzberg. The cost to attend this event is $15 per person. RSVP by June 14.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

SIS 3rd Thursdays Film Series: "The Band's Visit"
Join the School of International Service for June's installment of the 3rd Thursdays Film Series, The Band's Visit, sponsored by the Embassy of Israel. The event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Night OUT at the Nationals: Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Join alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of American University as we partner with the Washington Gay Sports Connection- Team DC for the 9th annual Night OUT at the Nationals. Cost to attend is $20 per person and tickets include a voucher to participate in the happy hour before the event. 

Thursday, June 27, 2013

DMV Consortium Pride Reception in San Francisco
Join fellow AU Eagles in San Francisco for a reception leading up to Pride weekend. Cost to attend is $10 per person. RSVP by June 21.

Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Jerusalem Dinner with Dean Michael Ginzberg
Please join American University alumni, parents, and friends in Jerusalem for a dinner with Michael Ginzberg, dean of the Kogod School of Business, at The Eucalyptus.  A Kosher, family-style menu will be served.  There is no cost to attend.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Chicago Happy Hour Reception with Kogod Dean Michael Ginzberg
Please join Chicago area alumni, parents, and friends for a happy hour reception with Michael Ginzberg, dean of the Kogod School of Business.  Cost to attend is $10 per person and includes appetizers and one drink ticket.