Auburn University's DREAM-Math master's program is hosting online information meetings to introduce STEM professionals to its fully funded teaching opportunities. The meetings, held on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. CST, will outline the program's benefits, including full tuition coverage, living expenses and a $20,000 annual bonus for four years, with a total financial support package of more than $150,000.The DREAM-Math program, a partnership between Auburn University, Tuskegee University, Alabama State University and surrounding school districts, aims to develop, recruit and empower Alabama mathematics teachers. Funded by the National Science Foundation's Noyce Scholarship Program, this initiative seeks STEM degree holders who meet program qualifications to earn a Master of Education in Math Education, leading to teacher certification.Interested individuals can join an informational online meeting and visit the DREAM-Math website for more information. The Department of Curriculum and Teaching and Department of Mathematics and Statistics encourage those considering a teaching career to attend and learn more about this rewarding opportunity. The next cohort begins in mid-May 2025, and the application window is now open.

The Gogue Center presents VOCES8 at the Woltosz Theatre—Tuesday, December 10.The 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertory both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading musicians, orchestras and conductors. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble’s performance and education ethos, which is shared both online and in person.VOCES8 has performed at many notable venues from Wigmore Hall to Sydney Opera House, with appearances at as many as 100 concerts each season. The group’s latest recordings are "A Choral Christmas" featuring Taylor Scott Davis’s “Magnificat,” Christopher Tin’s "The Lost Birds", (a Grammy Award nominee) and "Home" conducted by Eric Whitacre, featuring “The Sacred Veil” and “Seven Psalms” by Paul Simon.This performance is presented as part of the Gogue Center’s 2024–25 Concert Series.Our 2024–25 season is sponsored by Walt & Ginger Woltosz.TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://goguecentertickets.auburn.edu

The Gogue Cener presents Kathy Mattea at the Woltosz Theatre—Thursday, December 12.Grammy Award winner Kathy Mattea brings her deep acoustic music roots to an original and traditional Christmas holiday music program. Led by her warm and soulful vocals and deft arrangements, Mattea’s stellar band, assembled for this tour with some of Nashville’s finest musicians, brings a fresh take on a wide range of songs of the season: from well-loved traditional tunes to selections from 1993’s Grammy winning "Good News" album and 2003’s acclaimed "Joy for Christmas Day," to her breakthrough recording of the iconic “Mary, Did You Know?”Spread the good news: Kathy Mattea and company are here for the 2024 holiday season!This performance is presented as part of the Gogue Center’s 2024–25 Celebrity Series and is sponsored by David & Cheri Paradise and The Collegiate Hotel.Our 2024–25 season is sponsored by Walt & Ginger Woltosz.TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://goguecentertickets.auburn.edu