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Tour of the Naval Observatory Library
The Friends of American University Library invite you to an exclusive tour of the U.S. Naval Observatory Library and Rare Book Collection, with an opportunity to view Saturn and the stars through the famous Observatory telescope.
On this tour, led by Library Director Sally Bosken and Public Affairs Officer Geoff Chester, you will see works by Galileo, Newton, Copernicus and Kepler housed in the magnificent library designed by Richard Morris Hunt, who has designed many stunning buildings including The Breakers, Biltmore, and the Metropolitan museum. On a clear evening, the high elevation of the Observatory offers a grand view of the Nation's Capital. Weather permitting, the tour will conclude with some guided stargazing through the Observatory telescope.
This tour is limited to thirty participants.
Due to strict security measures, the Observatory requires the name and birth date of every participant. This information must be submitted to the Observatory in advance. A photo ID matching the information provided must be shown at the Observatory gate.
DATE: Tuesday, May 20th
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9 pm
6:30 pm - light refreshments in the Library conference room: complimentary parking on AU's campus, details to follow
7:15 pm - vans will depart the Library for the Observatory
9 pm - vans will return to the Library
LOCATION: Bender Library administrative conference room
R.S.V.P. by May 16th to Jennifer McMillan at (202) 885-3199.
The above image is taken from a book written in 1754 by John Hill which was a gift from Artemas Martin and is located in AU's Special Collections: Urania: or, A compleat view of the heavens; containing the antient and modern astronomy, in form of a dictionary: illustrated with a great number of figures, comprising all the constellations, with the stars laid down according to their exact situations and magnitudes, from repeated and accurate observations.
Past Events view pictures from prior events From AU to ZU: Cultural Contexts and Academic Libraries. January 17th, 2008
Friends of the AU Library hosted former University Librarian Pat Wand for a talk on her cross-cultural library experiences as Dean, Library and Learning Resources, at Zayed University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Crate and Barrel Holiday Shopping Benefit. December 10, 2007
Friends of the AU Library and Crate & Barrel hosted a special evening of shopping fun and festivities to benefit the library. All proceeds from ticket sales and 10% of the Crate & Barrel sales from the evening directly benefitted the AU Library. Katzen Arts Center Music Library & Gallery Tour. May 24, 2007
The Friends of the AU Library's Spring event featured a tour of the new Katzen Arts Center, highlighting master works from the museum exhibitions and new technology available at the music library. Final Perk. May 2, 2007
The Friends of the AU Library co-sponsored this Spring's ever popular Final Perk, where the library passed out free cups of coffee, Red Bull and cookies to students during exams. Literary Lunchtime in the Library. February 28, March 28 and April 25, 2007
This popular student reading series featured six students from the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program in the Department of Literature, who read from works in progress in the library's cafe setting. This semester featured: Harvey Baine, Allison Curseen, Jonathan Harper, Alexis Katchuck, Heather McDonald, and Melissa Pasterkiewicz. Celebrating Scholarship. February 15, 2007
The library recognized three AU faculty members for their recently published books. Honorees discussed the process behind writing their books and a question and answer session followed the presentation. Honorees included: Iris Krasnow, Jonathan Loesberg & Leonard Steinhorn. Final Perk. December 14, 2005
Take a break on us! Students can recharge by stopping by the reserves reading room for a free cup of coffee and a snack.
Millionth Book Celebration. November 2, 2005
Come join the AU community on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 to mark the millionth book acquired by the AU Library, a significant milestone in the library’s development. The event will be hosted by Thomas E. Carroll, chair of the Friends of the American University Library and publisher at Carroll Publishing and Patricia Wand, university librarian.
The function will feature presentation of a rare book to be added to the AU collection as the one millionth volume; its identity will be revealed at the event. The acclaimed poet Richard McCann, co-director of AU’s Creative Writing Program and author of the new book, Mother of Sorrows (Pantheon Books, 2005) will read in honor of the occasion. Acting President Neil Kerwin will also make remarks .
Historical Walking Tour of Campus. October 22, 2005
Exploration of AU’s past on a walking tour through campus with library staff from the University Archives. Library Open House. October 22, 2005
The library’s annual Alumni & Family Weekend Open House.
Alumni and Family Weekend AU Park Bus Tour. October 21, 2005
Discover the historical background behind interesting and popular sites around AU with James Heintze, Assistant University Librarian. Selected sites included homes of former president Lyndon Johnson and vice president Richard Nixon, Embassy Row, the National Cathedral, and Civil War forts. Historical Walking Tour of Campus. October 21, 2005
Exploration of AU’s past on a walking tour through campus with library staff from the University Archives. Celebrating Scholarship. October 21, 2005
Presentations by American University faculty members of their recently published and signed books and the stories behind them. Honorees included Brian Forst: Errors of Justice: Nature, Sources and Remedies; Helen Langa: Radical Art: Printmaking and the Left in 1930s New York; and Sabiyha Prince: Constructing Belonging: Class, Race and Harlem's Professional Workers. Hillwood Museum Tour. May 14, 2005
Taking advantage of the lovely Spring weather, Friends toured Marjorie Merriweather Post's estate and gardens. Recently restored, Hillwood hosts extensive collections of fine furnishings and Fabergé. Celebrating Scholarship. February 24, 2005
Presentations by American University faculty members of their recently published and signed books and the stories behind them. Honorees included Denise Gosliner Orenstein: Unseen Companion, Consuelo Hernandez: Manual de Peregrina, and Renée Marlin-Bennett: Knowledge Power: Intellectual Property, Information and Privacy. Finals Coffee Break. December 15, 2004
American University Library hosted a study break featuring free coffee and snacks for students. Library reference staff was available for impromptu research needs. Professor Alan Lichtman Discusses “The Keys to the White House”. October 22, 2004
Using the “Keys to the White House” prediction system, Professor Lichtman has accurately predicted the popular-vote winner of the last five elections. Learn about this fascinating system and hear what the “Keys” forecast for the 2004 election. Family Weekend. October 22, 2004
Neighborhood Bus Tour
Discover the historical background behind interesting and popular sites around AU with James Heintze from the American University Library. Selected sites included homes of former president Lyndon Johnson and vice president Richard Nixon, Embassy Row, the National Cathedral, and Civil War forts. Alumni Book Talk. October 16, 2004
Accomplished alumni authors discuss the process of writing their books, and answer questions. This year’s featured authors were Michael C. Carroll: Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government’s Secret Plum Island Germ Laboratory, Lea Macko: Midlife Crisis at 30, and James McGrath Morris: The Rose Man of Sing-Sing. Celebrating Scholarship. October 16, 2004
Presentations by American University faculty members of their recently published and signed books and the stories behind them. Honorees included Jamin B. Raskin: Overruling Democracy: The Supreme Court vs. the American People, Mark C. Walker: The Strategic Use of Referendums: Power, Legitimacy, and Democracy, and Eric Lohr: Nationalizing the Russian Empire: The Campaign Against Enemy Aliens
During World War I. Early Bird Library of Congress Tour. May 22, 2004
A special early morning tour of the Library of Congress. Hosted by AU alumna Amy Schapiro this tour offered a rare opportunity to see the Library of Congress before it opens to the public for the day. Finals Coffee Break. April 28, 2004
American University Library and the Office of Campus life hosted a study break featuring free coffee and snacks for students. Library reference staff was available for impromptu research needs. Charles McLaughlin Book Talk. April 23, 2004
Faculty emeritus Charles McLaughlin discussed the book, Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England. This re-publication of Frederick Law Olmsted’s first book features an introduction by Professor McLaughlin. A tour of the AU Gardens led by university landscape architects followed. Bender Library 25th anniversary Celebration. April 20, 2004
Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the library building. The library officially launched its digital collections with a special exhibit of the digitized Drew Pearson manuscripts.
Additionally the library hosted a Restore-a-Book fundraiser to raise funds to repair damaged books. Celebrating Scholarship. February 24, 2004
Presentations by American University faculty members of their recently published and signed books and the stories behind them. Honorees included Akbar Ahmed: Islam Under Siege, Bob Beisner: American Foreign Relations Since 1600, a Guide to the Literature, and Alan Kraut: Goldberger’s War; the Life and Work of a Public Health Crusader. Finals Coffee Break. December 10, 2003
American University Library and the Office of Campus life hosted a study break featuring free coffee and snacks for students. Library reference staff was available for impromptu research needs. Special Guest Speaker, Taylor Branch. December 1, 2003
The Kay Spiritual Center and Friends of AU Library hosted Pulitzer Prize winning author Taylor Branch who spoke about his civil rights trilogy. His books include Parting the Waters and Pillar of Fire; he is currently at work on the third installment of the series. Family Weekend Event. October 24, 2003
AU Neighborhood tours.
Discovery of the historical background behind interesting and popular sites around AU with James Heintze from the American University Library. Selected sites included homes of former president Lyndon Johnson and vice president Richard Nixon, Embassy Row, the National Cathedral, and Civil War forts.
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend. October 17, 2003
The Write Stuff - Alumni Book Talk, accomplished alumni authors discussed the process of writing their books, and answered questions. Jan Pottker (CAS/BA 1969): Janet and Jackie, the Story of a Mother and Her Daughter, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Amy Schapiro (CAS/BA 1992): Millicent Fenwick: Her Way, and Kenneth T. Walsh (SOC/MA 1970): Air Force One: A History of the Presidents and Their Planes.
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend. October 17, 2003
Tea with the Helen Palmer Kettler Society, celebration of the Kettler Society members and Friends of AU Library, with a special exhibit of theatre programs, donated to American University by alumni and friends.
"Celebrating Scholarship." October 2, 2003.
Presentations by American University faculty members of their recently published and signed books and the stories behind them. Honorees included Daniel Dreisbach: Thomas Jefferson and the Wall of Separation Between Church and State, Sue Headlee: A Year Inside the Beltway: Making Economic Policy in Washington, and Howard M. Wachtel: Street of Dreams: Boulevard of Broken Hearts: Wall Street's First Century. Round House Theater and Dinner Event. May 18, 2003.
Friends of AU Library gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Round House Theater in Silver Spring, Maryland. Underneath the Lintel, by Glen Berger portrayed the life altering quest of a mild-mannered librarian who checks in books left in the drop slot overnight. Following the play, Friends of AU Library met at the Tastee Diner for dinner and pleasant conversation.
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