The Jule invites contemporary artists inspired by nature to research Auburn University's collections to engage with, question and critique John James Audubon’s evolving legacy. Trinidadian artist Rodell Warner reimagines John James Audubon’s writings and selections from the iconic Birds of America series, animating text and visuals to foster new ways of seeing and experiencing history.Warner's digital animations have been exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario; Big Medium, Austin, Texas; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei; and the Pérez Art Museum, Miami, Florida. Rodell works between Port of Spain in Trinidad, Kingston in Jamaica, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Celebrate the innovative spirit of Auburn faculty members working experimentally in film, painting, photography, new media, sculpture and textile arts. This creative scholarship enriches the academic environment by promoting collaboration, making complex concepts more accessible, generating innovative and engaging ideas, and contributing to cultural and social change. Paired with discoveries in other fields, these outcomes are essential to enhancing Auburn’s stature as a pre-eminent institution with Carnegie R1 status.Presented in collaboration with Showcase 2025, a university-wide initiative to highlight creative scholarship, align its practice with university goals and promote collaboration. Showcase 2025 is organized by Chase Bringarder, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance; Robert Finkel, Program Chair and Associate Professor of Graphic Design; and Anna Ruth Gatlin, Assistant Professor of Interior Design in Consumer and Design Sciences, in concert with the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development.

Earth Day Extravaganza is quickly approaching! This was UPC's most attended event last year and this year will be even bigger! Come celebrate with us and fellow clubs, organizations, and departments on the Campus Green from 11:00 A.M. ? 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 22nd. Activities will include tote bag decorating, plant-potting, bouquet-making, free food, and more! Together, we will be reminded how to best take care of our Earth and have fun while doing it!Follow @AuburnUPC on Instagram and Facebook for more information and fun event photos! UPC hopes to create an environment where all individuals can participate in Student Involvement sponsored programs and events. If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact UPC in advance at 334-844-4788 or upc@auburn.edu.

Join the College of Agriculture on Tuesday, April 22, for the annual Women in Agriculture Spring Leadership Luncheon, an event designed to bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff and professionals.The Women in Agriculture program seeks to connect people in our industry, empower them through professional networking, and encourage them to lead and mentor up-and-coming young agricultural leaders. This year, the Women in Agriculture luncheon will bring a wealth of knowledge from Larkin Martin, head of Martin Farm in Courtland, Alabama.A seventh-generation farmer, Larkin is an advocate and practitioner of regenerative farming techniques for the purpose of soil health and sustainability as well as technological applications from automation to genetics. Martin Farm cotton has been sourced by major brands including The North Face, Wrangler and Victoria's Secret, and she has served on numerous regional and national boards. She was named an Eisenhower Agricultural Fellow in 2012.Grab a colleague and take the opportunity to learn from Larkin on April 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Alfa Pavilion at Ag Heritage Park. Learn more and register at agriculture.auburn.edu/alumni/women-in-agriculture/.

Join us at 6:00PM in the Goodwin Recital Hall (GH125). Doors open 15 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets are available in advance online. Will call is not available.

In this course, you will be learning the basic skills needed to throw on the wheel. This includes clay preparation, centering the clay, and pulling up cylindrical shapes that you will learn to add on to create your unique and functional pieces. You will be working at your own wheel and be provided studio space and resources to help your creativity and skills flourish throughout the course. Clay and firing costs are included in the course fee. Students should bring a one-gallon bucket and a packet of clay tools to the first class meeting (tools may be purchased at most bookstores in Auburn for about $15).