Humanities Truck Community Archive

Student journalists for The Eagle named the American University academic year 1968-1969 a year of protest and reform. Campus drinking laws loosened. Students created a new experimental, interdisciplinary course called University and Revolution. AU’s ninth president, George Williams, was inaugurated. Members of AU’s campus fought for university reform through the Tripartite committee and student-led groups such as OASATAU, a New AU, and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). Throughout the year, AU students took an increasing interest in local, national, and international events. Beginning with Orientation and Registration and ending with Commencement, the Humanities Truck's 2019 exhibit highlighted campus life and major events during the academic year. In 2019, the Humanities Truck interviewed Class of 1969 alumni coming back to campus for their 50 year reunion. This collection contains photographs taken and interviews conducted during the Class of 1969 50 year reunion and exhibit.