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title: The Rotunda | Issue 3
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AUS is making notable strides toward becoming a truly accessible and inclusive institution, particularly in serving our students with disabilities.

| View in browser The Chancellor's Newsletter \| July 18, 2024 Dear AUS Community,   As we approach the end of another successful academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt wishes to each of you for a wonderful and safe summer.   This past year has been marked by significant achievements and milestones for our university, and it is your dedication and hard work that have made it all possible. As we step into the summer break, I encourage you to take this time to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy your time with family and friends.   Safety remains a priority for us, so please ensure to take all necessary precautions whether you are traveling or spending your time locally. Enjoy the sunshine, engage in activities that bring you joy, and make the most of this well-deserved break.   We will be in touch again in August with more updates and exciting news as we prepare for the new academic year. Until then, have a fantastic summer!   Warm regards, Tod A. Laursen Professor and Chancellor AUS is first regionally and third globally in Global University Leader Awards UAE Alpha at AUS approved as 262nd Tau Beta Pi Chapter AUS students win in the Tolerance Shield Contest at Fourth Tolerance Clubs Forum  Engineering team wins Best Short Paper Award for AI-powered student engagement device at IEEE ICALT Conference 2024 AUS alumna Sarah Al Amiri named UAE's Minister of Education Transcending mundanity: AUS alumni at Art Jameel’s The Assembly and Youth Takeover CEN launches GIS training program for SEWA  Emarat El Youm \| Engineering excellence at AUS: Innovate, Design, Lead Al Bayan \| American University of Sharjah: Shaping the future of design Gulf Business\| American University of Sharjah: Innovation through collaboration Sharjah TV News \| AUS researchers develop cutting-edge sensors to detect toxic compounds  American University of Sharjah, University City, Sharjah, PO Box 26666, UAE, +971 800 ASK AUS (275 287) Manage preferences |
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