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May 26, 2011

AAU amends fees in wake of law student protest

Krautstengl, while not agreeing to any refunds, responded that there is a legal point of view but also one of “simple logic.” And - as the president pointed out - he is a mathematician.

Protests from a group of Anglo-American University law students over fees they call “rather questionable steps” have caused the school to reverse itself on two of the three issues they raised in an open letter in March.

The group of 10 students of the Comparative Law program, who submitted the letter to president Alan Krautstengl, met with him to discuss AAU’s handling of new textbook fees, foreign student tuition rules and its collection methods for students who owe fees.

May 3, 2011

AAU delegates show firm resolution at Harvard Model UN

“We did quite well,” says Sandilya. “I wouldn’t say we were super successful but we did quite well.”

Anglo-American University was the only Czech University to send a delegation to the 57th Harvard Model United Nations Conference in Boston in February.

The group was larger and more successful than the one last year, with AAU students spending two weeks in the United States. Model UN conference aside, four of them met the Andorran ambassador at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

April 22, 2011

Tuition discount confusion lingers

“We found out by accident,” said Julie Kolmanová and Kamila Hrebicková, also third year Humanities students at AAU. Kolmanová told ALW that she and her friends were told about the tuition discount through a friend who says that he read the information on a poster he saw around school.

There are continuing students from the 2009/2010 scholastic year that still don’t know about the 10 percent discount in tuition available to them for the current 2011 Spring semester. However, that does not mean it doesn’t exist. All you have to do is ask the Finance Office for your discount and they will gladly give it to you.

March 20, 2011

New psychological and career-building centers for AAU in 2011-2015?

As it is stated in the report the psychological advising center for AAU students is an “ongoing project.”

In the “Long-Term strategy” report for 2011-2015, approved by the President Alan Krautstengl, among many strategies and plans for AAU’s future development a few stand out. One being a mention of plans for new psychological and career building centers. As it is stated in the report the psychological advising center for AAU students is an “ongoing project.” Additionally, the career building and advisory center will be formed in order to help in the “transition of graduates to employability.”

February 8, 2011

Year-long tuition discounts?

Confusion over a 10 percent tuition discount promised by Anglo-American University last year is finally being resolved.

Confusion over a 10 percent tuition discount promised by Anglo-American University last year is finally being resolved. In October 2009 the school made the offer to continuing students to help offset a significant tuition increase for new students, announcing that it was to be for the entire school year of 2010-2011. Returning students this fall, however were initially offered the deal only for that semester. Now they've been told that if they request it for spring semester, it will be granted for that period as well.

February 6, 2011

AAC still says 'No Thanks' to Thanksgiving

"I understand and I support [a Thanksgiving feast/celebration]," Krautstengl said, "but it should be organized by the students" and should includes everyone. He added that he is all for "promoting relations between cultures."

November 15, 2006

The New Anglo-American College in Prague does not officially observe the holidays of non-Czech students by allowing them days off from school. This includes all English and American holidays, even though the college is named after these countries. This is particularly upsetting to some as Thanksgiving, a major secular, American holiday, rapidly approaches, leaving students stuck in class, wishing for a home cooked holiday delight.

February 6, 2011

Library's offerings a work in progress

Study abroad students who are used to the bigger libraries and more extensive services at their home universities find the AAU library situation much more pressing.

March 31, 2010

February 6, 2011

Newly elected Student Council pledges growth

Michael LeMoine, council president, intends "improve the quality of fun time" this semester, he said.

March 31, 2010

February 6, 2011

Rent disagreement with Knights could force AAU to move, Krautstengl say

The rent dispute has prompted AAU to halt any further construction at the Lazenska buildings, including finishing a long-promised student lounge, Krautstengl said.

October 22, 2010

February 6, 2011

Structural adjustment and new blood in the faculty and administration

The restructuring affects several key positions, namely the head of the business school, the head of the legal studies, the vice-president for finance and operations and the marketing and admissions manager.

April 3, 2006

February 6, 2011

Tuition jump has students demanding answers

Only when email's attached file was opened could readers discover the surprisingly document informing them about the increase in tuition for spring semester 2010, of about 29 percent in comparison to the previous rate.

November 26, 2009

On Oct. 22 most of the students at Anglo-American University received an innocuous-looking email, which nevertheless carried an important and serious message. The text of the actual email was not alarming.

February 4, 2011

AAU legal victory: state acknowledges credentials

In a battle over its good name that has run for more than a year, the translation of Anglo-americká vysoká skola has been officially recognized as Anglo American University - with an emphasis on the last word.

April 30, 2009

February 4, 2011

Campus renovations to improve atmosphere

"Education doesn't just come from the classroom," he said. "It's when students can interact outside the classes and discuss ideas and thoughts, like in a lounge area."

March 26, 2009

Anglo-American University officials have announced a long-overdue campus renovation over the next year made possible by a jump in enrollment revenue.

January 10, 2011

Brunching with the president

AAU President Alan Krautstengl met with students over breakfast at the El Centro restaurant on November 19, giving students a chance to hear about developments at the school and to voice their concerns.

December 1, 2010

January 10, 2011

University move now looking inevitable

Even if the Knights of Malta agree to lower the rent to what the university is asking for, Anglo-American University might still move from its main buildings at Lazenska 2 and 4 to new premises in Mala Strana, school president Alan Krautstengl said.

December 1, 2010