Introducing Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management?s first micro-credential offered to the community: The Art of Pasta! The micro-credential program offers opportunities for individuals to increase their knowledge in focused, specific topics within hospitality management. Micro-credentials are excellent for students and professionals who want to upgrade their skills or distinguish themselves from other candidates when a potential employer reviews their additional training and education. The Art of Pasta is a series of four (4) hands-on culinary classes, each 2.5 hours in duration, which will feature topics such as: ?Mar. 6: Hand-rolled Pasta - Welcome to the world of handmade pasta, where we will make classic egg and water dough! ?Mar. 20: Filled Pasta - We will amplify our pasta dough-making skills and learn how to make Ravioli, Cappelletti & Agnolotti. ?April 3: Baked Pasta - Let?s make and bake Spinach Cannelloni and Classic Lasagna. ?April 24: Pasta Sauces - It?s all about the sauce! We will explore classic sauces, Bolognese, Pomodoro, Basil Pesto & Parmesan Cream

Symbolized by the pineapple since American colonial times, hospitality is the key ingredient for students, graduates and educators in the College of Human Sciences Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management at Auburn University. Lectures and hands-on training in state-of-the-art laboratories help to develop citizens of character who aspire to leadership roles in the global hospitality industry.Since 1992, the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management (HSSHM) has held an annual benefit dinner and auction as a key fundraising event. With guidance from experienced faculty, staff and industry professionals, students successfully plan, organize and execute The Hospitality Gala. The funds raised support educational development initiatives for HSSHM students and faculty within the Auburn University College of Human Sciences. These initiatives encompass domestic and international study-tour programs, student travel scholarships, student participation in hospitality conferences, industry tradeshows and academic research conferences, graduate student research support, faculty development programs and support for visiting professors.

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).

Common Grounds is a weekly series at The Jule in which scholars, artists, community leaders and students share their knowledge, lead discussions or creatively respond to our exhibitions. A space for experiential engagement, Common Grounds features artist talks, gallery discussions, film screenings, live performances, art activities and more.

Join The Jule for an artist talk and discussion with exhibiting artist, Kate Medley. Medley will discuss her current exhibition, Thank You Please Come Again, and her broader work as a photojournalist covering the politics of the South. Medley will be joined in conversation with Joan Harrell, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programs in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University.

This Auburn University student recital is free and open to the public. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the performance.