Approaching Selma, Alabama, from the south on Highway 80, the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge looms large on the horizon as travelers begin the incline to cross the Alabama River. Most drivers may not notice the 300-yard area before the bridge—now a dilapidated row of mostly boarded-up businesses long since shuttered—or...
The Auburn University College of Liberal Arts will host a public virtual dialogue, on “Becoming the Beloved Community Amid the Fragility of Democracy and White Supremacy,” in commemoration of the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma, AL. Everyone is invited to register for this event. Participants...
The Auburn University College of Liberal Arts will host a public virtual dialogue on Monday, March 1, on “Becoming the Beloved Community Amid the Fragility of Democracy and White Supremacy,” in commemoration of the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma, AL. Everyone is invited to register...
Three experts on the life, work, and research materials related to nineteenth-century American painter George Fuller will participate in an online panel discussion. Dr. Sarah Burnes, Ruth N. Halls Professor Emerita at Indiana University Bloomington will discuss Fuller’s travels to the South in the 1850s. Dr. David Robb of Huntsville,...
The experience of entering the workplace can look different for everyone, and we all can face unique challenges. Join us for an open discussion of what the job search process looked like for diverse alumni, as well as the challenges faced in the workplace. Each Zoom event will include 4-5...
WEGL partners with the Environmental Design Program to bring you Auburn Stages. This event is designed to highlight local musicians, mostly Auburn Students, and create a fun and safe atmosphere for students to enjoy live music. For this event the Environmental Design Program created portable stages for our live bands to...
Come out and paint with the National Society of Black Engineers. They will have a relaxing painting session led by a student artist. There will be music and light refreshments to keep guests entertained and engaged. The event will not last longer than 2 hours.
Hoops for Trees is a green initiative aimed at increase urban forest canopy, improve water quality and provide numerous other social, environmental and economic benefits on the areas across Alabama. Through this tree planting program, the aim is to bring awareness to Urban Forestry and help establish the next generation...
Create a fabulous color wheel while learning to mix colors as well as patterns inspired by nature and Zentangle. All materials are provided – just bring your creativity! Local artist Heather Jackson teams up with the KPNC to bring you The KPNC Nature Art Series (https://aub.ie/natureart). Join them each month...
The Alabama Floral Trail is open for viewing from March 8 to April 16, 2021. The Auburn Floral Trail is broken into a 10.5-mile south trail and a 3.5-mile north trail with two optional sections. Wayfinding signs are posted along the north and south trails to help visitors, cyclists and pedestrians...