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AUR at a Glance AUR Library Evans’ Hall Founded: 1969 Location: On top of the Janiculum, Rome’s highest hill, in a garden of Roman pines, offering a spectacular view of the city and the surrounding hills. The campus is walking distance to Rome’s historic center. Type: Private, independent, not for profit, liberal arts university founded on the premise that Rome itself is an ideal classroom. Focus: American degree blending the liberal arts with career preparation and elements of the Italian/European classical tradition of the humanities. Student Profile: 400 – 500 students from more than 30 countries. 65% Study Abroad, 35% degree seeking. Average class size: 18 Calendar: Semester (Fall Semester, Winter Session, Spring Semester, Summer Session) Academic Programs: Eight bachelor’s degree programs with 16 concentrations, two associate degree programs and 18 minors (see page 7 for a complete list). Library: The Evans Hall Library has access to the catalogs of 19 libraries in Rome: 10,000 catalogued electronic resources and e-books; and 1,200 DVDs and videos. It holds 15,000 volumes in its own beautiful two-story villa with lovely gardens, all with wireless Internet access. Technology: Main general purpose computer lab with 55 PCs and several print stations; PC teaching classrooms; Mac-based multimedia laboratory; 14 library workstations; wireless Internet access throughout the campus, outside in our gardens, on our terraces and in student housing. Study Abroad: Destinations include: China, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Greece, Spain, United States, Belgium, Germany, Peru. Internships: Academic internships for course credit, available in all majors, provide students with a practical way of relating their studies to their career interests. Faculty: 65 (full and part time) accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Student Organizations: Student Government, Business Club, Communication Club, Culture Club, International Relations Club, Italian Club, Reach Out Club, Acting Club, Vocal Ensemble Athletics: Intercollegiate competition in Rome university soccer leagues: –The AUR Wolves (Men’s team) –The AUR She-Wolves (Women’s team) Mascot: Wolf Colors: Green and White 28
Logo AUR’s logo is derived from the design of the distinctive paving pattern of Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio on the Capitoline Hill in Rome. Its twelve-pointed geometry has a multitude of meanings. Primary among them is the radiant role of Rome as the center of the world, the Caput Mundi, as the ancients fashioned it and as the Renaissance revived it. The suggestion is still compelling in the dynamic unity of this place as a symbol of the millennial traditions of art, politics, science and culture that are the basis of the liberal education at The American University of Rome. Accreditation and Memberships The American University of Rome (AUR) is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSche), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 662-5606. MSche is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The American University of Rome is licensed by the State of Delaware Department of Education to award associate and bachelor degrees. The American University of Rome is registered as a legal entity with the Rome Tribunal and is authorized to operate in Italy by the Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca. The American University of Rome is a member of the following organizations: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American Colleges Overseas Association of American Colleges and Universities Association of American International Colleges and Universities Association of American Colleges and University Programs in Italy Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges American International Recruitment Council College and University Professional Association of Human Resources College Consortium for International Studies Common Application Council of International Schools Eduitalia European Association for International Education European Council of International Schools Forum on Education Abroad International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions NAFSA: Association of International Educators National Association for College Admission Counseling National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling Society for College and University Planning Universal College Application Equal Opportunity The American University of Rome provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income or veteran status. It conforms to all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the University and includes admissions and employment. © The American University of Rome, 2011. cover The use of an Italian tile on the background of our cover reminds us of the Middle Ages when it became popular to use ceramic tiles in architecture. The tiles were mostly hand decorated majolica, a tin glazed earthenware that was introduced to Italy by Moorish Spain through the island of Majorca. Italian artisans borrowed from terracotta tiles prevalent in the late Roman Empire and from Islamic tiles that had also been introduced to Europe to create beautiful Italian tiles that you will have the opportunity to see as a student of AUR as you explore this beautiful country.
Page 1 and 2: The American Universityof ROME
Page 3 and 4: Contents About the University......
Page 5 and 6: How the American System Works The A
Page 7 and 8: A Legend of Romulus and Remus In 75
Page 9 and 10: The AUR curriculum prepared to live
Page 11 and 12: Valerie Higgins Associate Professor
Page 13 and 14: URSULA HAWLITSCHKA Department of Ar
Page 15 and 16: Kathleen Fitzsimmons Associate Prof
Page 17 and 18: Paul Zinder Associate Professor of
Page 19 and 20: BJØRN THOMASSEN Associate Professo
Page 21 and 22: catherine ramsey-portolano Associat
Page 23 and 24: Internships & Career Services Aless
Page 25 and 26: Mehtab Dere ‘07 India Internation
Page 27 and 28: How to Apply & Financial Aid Applyi
Page 29: Villa Borghese Villa Borghese Publi

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