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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Lunch and Learn

    Lunch and Learn

    Companies come and present on past...

    Lunch and Learn
    Date
    Location
    Ramsay 314
    Lunch and Learn 12:30 PM - Companies come and present on past

  5. Food Pantry with Auburn Wesley!

    Food Pantry with Auburn Wesley!

    Come out and serve with the Auburn...

    Food Pantry with Auburn Wesley!
    Date
    Location
    Loachapoka UMC
    Food Pantry with Auburn Wesley! 3:15 PM - Come out and serve with the Auburn

  6. BSU: General Assembly

    BSU: General Assembly

    general assembly From...

    BSU: General Assembly
    Date
    Location
    ACLC Room 012
    BSU: General Assembly 5:00 PM - general assembly From

  7. Dinner and Bible Study

    Dinner and Bible Study

    Join us at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church...

    Dinner and Bible Study
    Date
    Location
    Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
    Dinner and Bible Study 6:00 PM - Join us at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

  8. Navs FC (Cancelled)

    Navs FC (Cancelled)

    Freshmen join us for a time of community...

    Navs FC (Cancelled)
    Date
    Location
    RBD 4133
    Navs FC (Cancelled) 7:00 PM - Freshmen join us for a time of community

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56 Things

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