First 56

The First 56

August 10 - October 4, 2026

Signature Events

Aubie sitting on a sign that says War Eagle while fireworks go off in the sky behind him

Convocation
a band playing on a stage surrounded by multicolored lights

Fall Concert
students gathering on a campus green space for the involvement fair

Involvement Fair
Students posing with President Roberts and Aubie while holding tshirts that say Pizza and Popsicles with the president

Pizza and Popsicles with the President
Dr. Woodard and Aubie looking out of a waffle house truck

Waffles with Woodard

Homecoming

First 56 Events

  1. Study Abroad 101 (Cancelled)

    Study Abroad 101 (Cancelled)

    Study Abroad 101 is your first step...

    Study Abroad 101 (Cancelled)
    Date
    Location
    https://auburn.zoom.us/j/81939336214
    Study Abroad 101 (Cancelled) 11:00 AM - Study Abroad 101 is your first step

  2. SGA: Shaker Distribution

    SGA: Shaker Distribution

    Join SGA at Gate 9 at Jordan-Hare...

    SGA: Shaker Distribution
    Date
    Location
    Jordan-Hare Stadium
    SGA: Shaker Distribution 3:00 PM - Join SGA at Gate 9 at Jordan-Hare

  3. Field Day Friday

    Field Day Friday

    Join us for some fun at the end of each...

    Field Day Friday
    Date
    Location
    Intramural Fields
    Field Day Friday 5:00 PM - Join us for some fun at the end of each

  4. ISO x Auburn Soccer Tailgate (Chaos Corner)

    ISO x Auburn Soccer Tailgate (Chaos Corner)

    Join ISO and Auburn Soccer for a...

    ISO x Auburn Soccer Tailgate (Chaos Corner)
    Date
    Location
    Auburn Soccer Complex
    ISO x Auburn Soccer Tailgate (Chaos Corner) 5:30 PM - Join ISO and Auburn Soccer for a

  5. UPC Presents: Mario Kart Grand Prix

    UPC Presents: Mario Kart Grand Prix

    Join us in the Melton Student Center to...

    UPC Presents: Mario Kart Grand Prix
    Date
    Location
    Melton Student Center Game Room
    UPC Presents: Mario Kart Grand Prix 6:00 PM - Join us in the Melton Student Center to

  6. Auburn Football Home Game

    Auburn Football Home Game

    Join fellow Auburn students in cheering...

    Auburn Football Home Game
    Date
    Location
    Jordan-Hare Stadium
    Auburn Football Home Game 6:00 PM - Join fellow Auburn students in cheering

  7. LEAD Auburn Tabling

    LEAD Auburn Tabling

    Engaging with students on the Haley...

    LEAD Auburn Tabling
    Date
    Location
    Haley Concourse
    LEAD Auburn Tabling 10:00 AM - Engaging with students on the Haley

  8. SGA: Ask Me

    SGA: Ask Me

    SGA members will be present on the Haley...

    SGA: Ask Me
    Date
    Location
    Haley Concourse
    SGA: Ask Me 8:00 AM - SGA members will be present on the Haley

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56 Things

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