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.

Interested in studying abroad, but have no idea where to start? Wanting to learn more about what the Abroad office has to offer? Need some guidance on how to go about studying abroad? Please join us every Thursday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and Friday at 11:00 am for a Study Abroad 101 session. These short informational meeting will leave you better off with an idea of how to find the correct program for you and how to make the most out of your study abroad experience.Meetings are in Foy Hall 242. If you want to meet virtually during this time, use this zoom link.

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.