December 10th is Human Rights Day, celebrated around the world on the anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, you can celebrate by watching one of these amazing documentaries that share insight on important human rights issues like war, genocide, women’s rights, and more. Ambulance […]
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Martial Law in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 was met with swift opposition. Protestors and politicians alike denounced the decision, believing it to be invalid and authoritarian. Less than three hours after the president’s address, parliament voted to lift the declaration. This is not the first time that […]
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Introducing Qwest TV
Members of the American University community now have access to Qwest TV, a streaming network featuring documentaries, concerts, and archival footage about jazz music and more. Qwest TV was founded by 28-time Grammy winner Quincy Jones, who created it to celebrate Black & global music. You can visit the Qwest TV collection here. Whether you’re […]
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AU Students Can Sign Up for a DCPL Library Card
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! While American University students have access to tons of resources through the AU library, there’s even more you can do with a public library card. If you are an on-campus or commuter student living in DC, you are entitled to a DC Public Library card. You’ll be able […]
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Fall 2024 Media Services Workshops
If you want to make use of the Media Services A/V collection but you don’t know where to start, come visit our workshops. These workshops are designed to teach you the skills you need to realize your creative vision for any multimedia project you’re working on. This semester, our workshops will be held once a […]
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Upcoming Film Festivals in the D.C. Area – April 2024
Washington, D.C. is a great area for film lovers, with regular festivals and events happening throughout the year—and this month is no exception. Here is a list of three upcoming film festivals in the area. The 12th Annual Annapolis Film Festival starts today, Thursday, April 4th, with a showing of Thelma at Maryland Hall. Consisting […]
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Guess the Theme – March Results, April Movies
Congratulations to the Jordan Delgado, CAS/BA ’25, for winning the March Guess the Theme contest! Their correct guess entered them into a random drawing for a free drink token from the Davenport Coffee Lounge. Were you also able to figure out the theme? As a reminder, the movies were: 21 Jump Street, Bridesmaids, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, A Quiet […]
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SXSW: New Premieres and Old Favorites
The 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival kicks off today in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1987, this annual March event combines music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, tech competitions, awards ceremonies, and more. While it’s more than just a film festival, the movie screenings often take center stage. Some of the most popular […]
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Guess the Theme – February Results, March Movies
Congratulations to Luke Dibonaventura ’27 for winning February’s Guess the Theme contest. His correct guess entered him into a random drawing for a free drink token from the Davenport Coffee Lounge. Were you able to figure out the theme? As a reminder, the movies were: Boyz n the Hood, Precious, 12 Years a Slave, Moonlight, […]
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Upcoming Film Festivals in the D.C. Area – February 2024
It’s a busy time for film lovers in Washington, D.C. There are multiple film festivals taking place in the area over the next few weeks, with two of them starting today, February 21, 2024. Here’s a rundown of some of the film festivals for you to check out: First up is the Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue […]
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