"The trouble is that once you see it, you can't unsee it. And once you've seen it, keeping quiet, saying nothing, becomes as political an act as speaking out. There is no innocence. Either way, you're accountable."
Arundhati Roy
- “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”
- Robert Jones Jr. Twitter: @sonofbaldwin
- “If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you do not see.”
James Baldwin
-“Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another.”
Yuri Kochiyama

- “I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do.” - James Baldwin

- “Many educators operate from the premise that they love their students. In fact, many harmful and violent teachers operate from a place of “love.” But anti-racist educators understand that love and silence are deeply contradictory. The love that underpins our practice is not the form of love often associated with passivity and inaction. For anti-racist educators, love is action. Love is sharp. Love is truth-telling. Love is fighting for what it is right. Love is doing what is right.”
JAMILAH PITTS
“Identity, including self-identity, does not produce science; critical positioning does” 
-Haraway 1991, pg 58
“No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light."
-Luke 11:33

o   Get involved in Student Clubs, Student Government, Student Media and Greek Life through this office and by clicking here and using Engage platform. 

o   Check out the Events Calendar as well for events that will be hosted throughout the semester

o   Questions please email at studentinvolvement@american.edu 

o   Offers Education, Resources and Outreach to enhance multicultural, LGBTQ, first generation and women’s experience on campus.

o   For questions please contact cdi@american.edu 

o   Not just a location for religious support and services, but Kay offers a lot of events around self-care, mindfulness and wellness, and they sponsor a lot of events to help create communities. Please sign up for the emails. Any question you have you can email kslc@american.edu 

o   Want to get involved in the city? DC Reads, 1-day service events, community based scholars, grants for programs, explore DC, alternative breaks and more! 

o   Any question you have you can email volunteer@american.edu

o   Health Center, Psychiatric Care, Immunization Information, Physical Health Emergencies, and Health Insurance questions and more services.

o   For questions from students about health services, contact the Student Health Center at shc@american.edu, for psychiatric questions Psychiatry@american.edu

o   On campus therapy, group therapy and support.

o   Racial Trauma Resources

o   Resources for Outside Therapists, and Fact Sheets

o  Crisis support 24/7 through AU ProtoCall Services 202-885-7979 (available to all AU students regardless of location)
o   For support or questions please you can call the Counseling Center at 202-885-3500 or visit them virtually
o   For more support follow them on Instagram, Pinterest, Spotify and Twitter
o   Maintain your mental health through You@American

Health Promotion and Advocacy Center (HPAC)

o   Wellness resources, healthy lifestyle promotion, reduce high-risk behaviors, and offer a safe, non-discriminatory environment for conversations. 

o   For questions please contact hpac@american.edu or sign up for an appointment here https://auhpac.youcanbook.me/

o   Not just a location for religious support and services, but Kay offers a lot of events around self-care, mindfulness and wellness, and they sponsor a lot of events to help create communities. Please sign up for the emails. Any question you have you can email kslc@american.edu 

o   Want to get involved in the city? DC Reads, 1-day service events, community based scholars, grants for programs, explore DC, alternative breaks and more! 

o   Any question you have you can email volunteer@american.edu

o   For the Tutoring Lab, Writing Center, and Quantitative Support, visit: https://american.mywconline.net/ 

o   You can also email at tutoring@american.edu or quantsupport@american.edu

For Academic Coaching, visit: https://auacademiccoaching.youcanbook.me/  or email them at academiccoaching@american.edu
o   Resources
o   Also for Language Support check out CLEAR (Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition and Research)

Disability Accommodations (ASAC)

o   Need more systemic 
support? Please reach out to accommodations. 

o  Emailing documentation or questions to asac@american.edu  

o   How to Use the AU Library
o   Look at subject guides for basic understanding and starting point.
o   Ask a research librarian Based on your area of interest for the assignment you can find which librarian to contact through email or booking an appointment for support. 

o   Research Commons, which includes technology support, help with presentations, help with statistical software and statistical research design, and coaching support for writing.
o   Classes and Workshops on library and research skills

o   Check out their Technology Services for loans and support.

There are no class for me....what do i do
- Please find open HOMs even if not interesting to you, or courses towards a potential minor or area of interest. You want to be at full-time status for many reasons. Remember that there is movement in courses during add/drop week so add yourself to open classes and sections at times you are not interested in so you have a full schedule. But keep yourself on a wait list.
My section was cancelled!! What now??
If any of your classes or sections are cancelled, there are many reasons for it and it isn't done just for fun. Please enroll in a different open section of that course or another AU CORE or Major Requirement.