Spirit & Traditions Board
AU’s Premier Community Building Event Organization
AU’s Premier Community Building Event Organization
The Spirit & Traditions Board (STB) helps plan events that bring students from different backgrounds together and find ways to acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional students who contribute to AU's success. Our goal is to unite the university community through our efforts. We organize events and projects that celebrate AU's traditions and values, and promote a strong feeling of pride and belonging.
Upcoming Events
📅 Event List 📅
Scavenger Hunt – September 12, 2025
World Food Day – October 16, 2025
Clawed’s Spooky Quad Bash – October 29, 2025
Fall Quad Scream – December 5, 2025
Speaker Event – February 23, 2026
Taste of the Nations x SFC – February 24, 2026
Clawed's B-Day Celebration – February 25, 2026
Clawed’s Court – February 26, 2026
Drag Karaoke – February 27, 2026
Quadapalooza – April 10, 2026
Spring Quad Scream – April 27, 2026
Previous Events & Initiatives
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An Evening with Stephanie Hsu
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Quad Scream
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World Food Day Festival
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Convocation Pinning Celebration
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Bender Blue Out: Fan Fest
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Mocktails & Macaroons
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Thank Clawed It's Friday
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Greek Sync
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Quadpalooza
Connect With Us
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American University Main Campus
Mary Graydon Center, Suite 225
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Deputy directors have been chosen for the 2025-2026 academic year, but we are still looking for general staff and freshman fellows!
Reach out to us via Instagram @americanu_stb or email our director, Emily, at stbdirector@american.edu to inquire about any other available positions!
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If you are a member of the Media, please reach out to our Deputy Director of Communications here.
Emily Moro, Director of the Spirit & Traditions Board
Emily Moro is a double major in CLEG and Political Science at AU, where she is also pursuing a certificate in Women, Policy, and Political Leadership. Her passion for corporate law, education equity, and youth financial literacy drives her work both on and off campus. Emily got her start with the Spirit and Traditions Board through the Student Activity Council, where she served as Co-Chair. She is also the Founder and President of Financial Literacy at AU and the Director for the Center for Advocacy and Student Equity.
On campus, Emily has held leadership roles across various organizations and serves as a program leader, facilitating ethical debates and guiding students through topics in business and AI.
Off-campus, Emily has worked in academic mentorship, legal sales operations, and finance. Emily is a recipient of several prestigious scholarships, including the Dell Scholar Award and the Gloria W. Brown Endowed Scholarship. In her free time, she enjoys community organizing, mentoring, and cheering on her favorite South Florida sports teams.
Our Deputy Directors
Our Managers
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Larkin Stojka
Manager of Community Outreach
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Lucas Powers
Manager of Production
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Caroline Smith
Manager of Operations and Finance
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Sadie Schwartz
Manager of Media and Marketing
Announcements
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STB will kick off the semester with a partnership with the team over at AU special events for convocation! The following week, STB partners with AU athletics women’s volleyball for Bender Blue Out, where we’ll be hosting a giveaway! Please check out all of our upcoming events above.