The American University of Paris

11 months. 9 speakers. 1 great theme. A full house of attendees. As we look back on TEDxAUP 2024 we are incredibly proud of the hard work from everyone on team TEDxAUP. Thanks also to the staff that supported them, the speakers who generously shared their stories (and time) with us, and everyone who came!

🎤🎬 All the speaker videos will be available soon to watch, so stay tuned for that announcement...

Happy Founding Week everyone! For the third year in a row we hope you'll join us as we celebrate our history, our community and the exciting future ahead for AUP.

🇫🇷🎲 If you're based on campus we'll see you tomorrow in the Combes lobby (sporting your AUP colors!) for Spirit Day games, quizzes and prizes.

🌎🥂 If you're part of our family or alumni community you have the chance to join us at one of 14 gatherings around the world, learn more at global.aup.edu/events.

🎵🎨 AUP Fine Arts Professor Stéphane Treilhou works across many disciplines –painting, printmaking, jewelry making, and music– but did you know he is one of only a few clavichord makers in the world?

📖 Discover the full story at https://loom.ly/J8Bb4Bk.

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Last week we were thrilled to welcome four alumni back to campus to share industry insights, career and networking tips, and a bit about their journey from AUP students to successful professionals working with food!

Thank you to all those who participated and helped organise the event including AUP Alumni and moderator Professor Christy Shields and of course to the brilliant panelists:

🧀 Charles Duque ’93, Managing Director for the Americas of The French Dairy Board (CNIEL), responsible for advancing the promotion and appreciation of French cheeses across North and Latin America.

🥘 Daniel Rose ’00, the visionary behind celebrated gastronomic establishments such as La Bourse et La Vie in Paris, and Le Coucou in New York for which he was awarded his first Michelin star.

☕ Lacy Audry ’13, founder of two companies with experience as a Coffee Quality Sensory Grader and a specialty coffee roaster.

🥐 Samantha Gilliams ’18, Project Manager at Balbosté, a Paris-based culinary production studio specializing in immersive culinary experiences for major luxury brands.

This International Women's Day join us in celebrating all the remarkable and inspiring members of our community that embody the theme all year around!

To highlight just a few, we went back in the archives to find some favorite stories you should revisit:

🦸 Melody Gray is studying for an MA in Global Communications and last year she helped organize an exhibition in the AUP Library looking at the role and representation of women in French-language graphic novels. aup.edu/women-in-comics

📰 Interim Provost Hannah Westley has a career that seamlessly intertwines rigorous academia and journalism: "In the classroom, I want our students to question the assumptions they make and those made by their chosen discipline." aup.edu/hannah-westley

✨ Morgan Smith, a current student in MSc Strategic Brand Management, was recently invited to attend the Women’s Forum Global Meeting as a youth ambassador. aup.edu/womens-forum

🎨 Aalyiah Heath G'17 is the founder and leader of POPOUT magazine, and the guest curator of the 'An Ode to Blackness...Everywhere' exhibit: “It was about using my life story to have this conversation with other people. Just trying to figure out the things that we go through as humans and creatives. And still to this day, it's really a movement.” aup.edu/ode-to-blackness

🌷 While Spring is just about in the air, Spring Break is in full swing! 🎉 Whether you're off on a study trip or your own solo adventures, taking quality time with friends and family, or savoring the joy of Paris at this time of year, make sure it's a rejuvenating pause!

A big Thank You to all of you who took the time to share your thoughts and experiences in our recent Alumni Attitude Study! Your valuable insights will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our alma mater.

🏆 We're thrilled to also announce that winners have been chosen for our host of exclusive prizes like Magda Nguyen who won a ticket to Alumni Weekend and Lindsay Jeffers who won an iPad! If you took part keep an eye on your inbox – you might just find a message waiting for you...

Once again, thank you to our network. 🙌 We can't wait to share what we're learned and what's next for AUP.

The stunning "An Ode to Blackness...Everywhere," exhibition curated by Aalyiah Heath –writer, designer, and founder of POPOUT– is an unmissable show now on in the Combes Fine Arts Gallery! 🖌️✨ Featuring painters, photographers, and writers from Cameroon to Massachusetts to Martinique the collection celebrates the beauty, power and diversity of Black culture across the globe.

Read more at https://loom.ly/2m_ld80.

📸 Photo credit: Aris Theotokatos, Rita Martinos

🎨🥇 Dive into a big year for Paris! From roundtables to Fashion Week and Olympic excitement, there's something for everyone in 2024. Read our guide to the vibrant events on campus and beyond at https://loom.ly/58XeaGI! 🇫🇷✨

Participate for a chance to experience Alumni Weekend 2024 – at no cost!

Help us spread the word about the Alumni Attitude Study by commenting below or sharing this post with your network. As thanks, we'll give you the opportunity to win a free ticket to join this year's Alumni Weekend in Paris 🇫🇷! Learn more and submit your ideas (it takes just 12 minutes) at https://loom.ly/QWZ4WkQ.

AUP alumni have the power to shape our future in just 12 minutes! ⏱️

We invite you to take part in the Alumni Attitude Study – a short survey used by universities around the world as a benchmark for success when it comes to serving alumni and students.

JOIN NOW: https://loom.ly/QWZ4WkQ

What will our future hold? This year, you decide. Participants who join the study will be entered to win exciting prizes, including an iPad, Airpods, and items from AUP's latest line of merchandise.

Complete the survey by January 19 for a chance to win big and shape our future.

The American University of Paris 2023 Alumni Survey The American University of Paris 2023 Alumni Survey.

🌟 Warm wishes from our family to yours this Winter Break! May your holidays be filled with joy and laughter. See you in 2024 ❄️✨

🌟 AUP leader spotlight! Morgan Smith, President of the Graduate Student Government, has long been a passionate advocate on campus for women's issues. And recently, Morgan had the opportunity to attend the Women’s Forum as a Youth Ambassador. Learn more about the experience and her key takeaways at https://loom.ly/tCZRW2U

Looking for something to read this afternoon? Great article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about Jeannine A. Cook, owner of Harriett's Bookshop, and the recent Josephine Baker Symposium led by Cook and AUP Professor Biswamit Dwibedy. "Do I think Baker would be proud? Yes. Because we are connecting people through dialogue. That was important to her.” 💯

Read the full piece at https://loom.ly/Y7WJj9M

Following the ancestors to France Jeannine A. Cook is building an international reputation for turning bookselling into an art form, from Philly to Paris, with a slew of additional projects planned around the world.

At AUP, we take immense pride in supporting veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their families. Thanks to our collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, we can offer a warm 'bienvenue' and ensure these students receive the opportunities they deserve.

And the good news, more programs have been approved! Take the first step at https://loom.ly/BHLNiDQ

Proud to hear that creative writing senior Laura Booker just published a book review at The Rumpus 🎉! The piece was developed out of AUP's Contemporary World Literature class, where students have the opportunity to try their hand at the form.

Read the full piece at https://loom.ly/6KiB3Q4

"Good Buy" to All That: Pip Adam's The New Animals - The Rumpus It’s imaginative fiction in a way that is jolting to the auto-fiction that is so prevalent today, and it allows Adam to make commentary on the disasters of human ambition.

Amazing example of how our professors bring their subjects to life with real-world experiences outside the classroom and guest speakers like AFP Sports Editor Guy Jackson!

The community is more than just students & alumni; it's our families too. At the second annual Family Weekend, our team gave attendees the chance to dive into experiences offered everyday on campus - from tours around the city to a GPS workshop!

Read more about the weekend at https://loom.ly/gE8habE

The many avatars of Josephine Baker are still being celebrated today, including at the recent “J’ai deux amours: A Josephine Baker Symposium.” This one-of-a-kind event was coordinated by Professor Biswamit Dwibedy and Jeannine Cook (Summer ‘22), owner of Harriett's Bookshop.

Read more about the event here https://loom.ly/ZBjbDS8

Adapting to a new city and with a wealth of academic opportunities, incoming students juggle a lot! The Year Success (FYS) program offers an innovative approach to supporting AUP students beyond orientation. Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/poKiDD4

Student clubs are a key part of the university experience on American campuses, and AUP is no exception! Learn more about the rich club ecosystem and some of the ways they help AUP students give back to the community, in Paris and beyond at https://loom.ly/eyzoSJU