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Day Hiking Opportunities in the Greater Auburn Area

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University\, or OLLI at Auburn\, will host its Wisdom Wednesday lecture series. OLLI members\, guests and friends are all invited to learn more about OLLI at Auburn course offerings\, social engagements and initiatives. Those who are interested in hiking and hiking locations in...

Risk Management of Emerging Technologies

Human Resources and Development Center Training Facility

<div class=\'article_body\'> Emerging technologies such as 3D printers and drones are making major breakthroughs in research\, rescue and reporting. However\, these new technologies bring new risks that we need to understand. From safe practices to privacy concerns and what’s on the horizon\, Risk Management and Safety will discuss these issues...

Creek Clean Up

Intramural Fieldhouse

Auburn University Risk Management and Safety will host a creek clean-up event along the banks of the campus’ Parkerson Mill Creek. Students\, faculty\, staff and those associated with the university community are invited to participate in the event. Participants are responsible for bringing appropriate footwear\, such as rubber boots or...

Geography Awareness Week

Cater Hall Lawn

Geography Awareness Event that is free and open to the Auburn community. There will be games\, drone flying\, and free food.

Geographic Information Systems Day

Cater Hall Lawn

The Geography Student Organization is celebrating Geography Awareness Week and Geographic Information Systems Day. Established by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987 and observed the third week in November every year\, Geography Awareness Week promotes what geography is\, why it is important and the relevance of a...

Journalism, Social Media and Free Speech on College Campuses

Mell Classroom - Room 2550

Frank Bruni has been an Op-Ed columnist for the <em>New York Times</em> since June 2011. In his columns\, which appear every Sunday and Wednesday\, he reflects on diverse topics including American politics\, higher education\, gay rights\, and his own life as a gay man in a close-knit Italian-American family. He joined the...

‘Breaking the Glass: Discussing the Barriers Women of Color Face in Higher Education’

Student Center - Room 2227/2218

An event designed to spark critical conversations surrounding the barriers that women of color face in higher education. Undergraduate and graduate students\, along with faculty and staff\, are welcome to attend the event\, \'Breaking the Glass: Discussing the Barriers Women of Color Face in Higher Education.\' The keynote speaker will...

Legacy Museum Visit

Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice

The Office of Inclusion and Diversity\, or OID\, is hosting a trip to Montgomery for a visit to the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. All members of the university and community are invited to join OID for this event. For more information and to register...

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week Kickoff Breakfast

Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center 241 S. College St., Auburn, AL

<div class=\'content_row\'><div class=\'content_container\'> <div class=\'col-sm-12 article_story\'> <div class=\'article_body\'> Auburn University will kick off its Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Celebration Week with a breakfast featuring Quinton Ross\, president of Alabama State University\, as the keynote speaker.   </div> </div> </div> </div>

AuburnServes Volunteer Fair

Student Center - Various Locations

The AuburnServes Spring Volunteer Fair will feature representatives from local & state non-profit agencies to share information about their missions and volunteer opportunities. Carnival themed snacks and giveaways will be provided. All Auburn students\, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

Community Kickoff & Candlelight Vigil

Thatch Concourse (in front of the Harrison School of Pharmacy)

A community kickoff for the MLK Celebration Week events is set for Tuesday\, Jan. 22\, at 5 p.m. on the Thach Concourse. The kickoff will include a candlelight vigil and performances by student organizations to memorialize Dr. King’s legacy through word and song. Following the kickoff\, Bryan Stevenson of the...

Annual Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Day

The Hotel at Auburn University &amp; Dixon Conference Center

Auburn University’s 12th annual Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Day is set for Friday\, Feb. 15\, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.The event brings together experts from around the United States to present current topics related to diabetes and the role of obesity in its...