Student Activities
Alternative Student Breaks (ASB)
The mission of the Alternative Student Breaks (ASB) program is to engage Auburn University students in an affordable, substance-free experiential service learning project that encourages an understanding of pressing social issues in a significant way. Students are able to participate in a community service trip while taking the time to reflect on their experiences and create bonds with the members of their team. ASB takes trips over Fall Break, Winter Break, MLK Day, and Spring Break.
Auburn University Dance Marathon (AUDM)
Each year AUDM engages the Auburn campus and local community in raising funds and generating awareness for Children’s Miracle Network. Now in its seventh year, AUDM has raised more than $2 million total for the Children’s Miracle Network. In 2018, more than 1,000 AUDM dancers raised $568,417 to directly benefit the Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
Beat Bama Food Drive (BBFD)
Since 1994, the Beat Bama Food Drive and the Food Bank of East Alabama have united students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to help fight hunger and poverty in East Alabama by challenging the University of Alabama and the Food Bank of West Alabama to a non-perishable food collection drive. In 2018, Auburn collected 232,544 pounds of food for the East Alabama Food Bank.
Impact
IMPACT is Auburn University’s central resource for volunteer opportunities and community service. IMPACT provides students with the opportunity to volunteer throughout the week and special one-time volunteer opportunities. Students can work around their schedules and select from various volunteer opportunities.
The Big Event (TBE)
The BIG Event is a student-run volunteer day which encourages students to thank the community for providing a thriving environment to live and learn. Students go out into the community to perform basic yard work alongside their peers.
Emerge at Auburn
Emerge at Auburn is a dynamic leadership program aimed at helping Auburn students develop the skills to lead on campus, in the community, and in their future career field.
Spring Up
Spring Up is a leadership program designed for freshmen and sophomores who are looking to grow as leaders at Auburn and get connected to involvement opportunities across campus. Each of the three groups meets weekly, will participate in activities, and hear from student leaders from many of Auburn’s largest campus organizations.
The Institute by LeaderShape
The Institute by LeaderShape exists to expand our community of people who lead with integrity. This six-day experience focuses on building leadership skills and promoting self-discovery that will continue long after each session ends.
Student Government Association
The mission of the Student Government Association is “serving and promoting the individual student; unifying all that is Auburn.” SGA consists of a wide variety of branches which provide various programs and initiatives which seek to enhance the student experience at Auburn. Serving as the voice for the student body, SGA advocates to university administration, city officials, and more for the student body’s needs and desires.
Student Programming
The programming branch of Student Involvement consists of two major organizations: University Program Council and Welcome Week. Each group is responsible for planning and executing the entertainment and events on Auburn’s campus.
Black Student Union (BSU)
The Black Student Union at Auburn University strives to represent the interests and concerns of black students at Auburn University; to bring together all aspects of black student life for the purpose of improving the campus environment; encourage involvement of black students in all campus activities; discourage and abate institutional and individual acts and symbols of racism; and promote the Auburn spirit and tradition of excellence.
International Student Organization
The mission of the International Student Organization is to improve multinational understanding and promote relationships between people of different cultures while helping ease the process of adaptation for international students.
Involvement Ambassadors
The Involvement Ambassadors serve as a resource for any student or student organization seeking assistance in finding opportunities for involvement. The Involvement Ambassadors provide one-on-one consultations with students as well as workshops for larger groups.
WEGL 91.1
Located in Suite 1105 of the Student Center, is a Class A, non-commercial, FM, college radio station. The radio station’s programming is broadcast at 3,000 watts from a tower situated atop Auburn University’s tallest building, Haley Center.
Glomerata
The Glomerata is Auburn University’s official yearbook. Preserving Auburn’s memories since 1897, The Glom is one of the largest and most sought after collegiate publications in the Southeast. The 400-page all-color book is distributed every spring to Auburn University students. The Glomerata office is located in Suite 1111 of the Melton Student Center.
The Auburn Plainsman
The Auburn Plainsman, located in Suite 1111 of the Melton Student Center, is Auburn University’s official student newspaper, serving as the primary print news and information source for Auburn University’s student, staff and administrative population. The Plainsman promotes the highest standards of journalism while endeavoring to be an award-winning student publication and serving as a learning laboratory for journalism, marketing, graphic art and photography students. To this end, The Auburn Plainsman continually strives to adapt to the changing technology required for the production of a professional and successful newspaper by providing state-of-the-art equipment and facilities of the highest quality. The Plainsman is a 27-time recipient of the Pacemaker, the top national award for college newspapers.
The Auburn Circle
The Auburn Circle is Auburn University’s student-run literary magazine. Published once each semester, the Circle features student created work, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, photography, graphic design, and more. The office is located in suite 1111 of the Melton Student Center.
Eagle Eye TV
Eagle Eye TV is Auburn’s student-run television station, offering students hands-on experience in a competitive industry. The station runs seven shows per week, each produced for the students, by the students. Eagle Eye has alumni in all fields of the industry, at companies including ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox News, CNN, Nickelodeon, The Weather Channel, WSFA 12 News, WTVM News Leader 9, WHNT and many more. The station is located in suite 1105 of the Melton Student Center.
Greek Life
The Office of Greek Life, located in suite 1330 of the Melton Student Center, serves as an advocate and resource for the Greek community and provides students with opportunities for personal growth and development. The Office of Greek Life represents the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council.
