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Painting of woman lying down by Pooja Campbell

Student Exhibitions
April 19–May 18
Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00–4:00

Our annual student exhibtions at the AU Museum:

Opening Reception on April 26, 6–9:00 p.m.

Totalitarianism and Thought: Lessons for Today's World by the CAS undergraduate council. Thomas Bartscherer

Totalitarianism and Thought: Lessons for Today's World
Dr. Thomas Bartscherer on the works of Hannah Arendt
April 25, 6:00 p.m. | McKinley 201

Pre-event reception 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a discussion on Hannah Arendt's The Life of the Mind and how thought can guard against evil. Moderated by Dr. Ian Rhoad. Co-sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Councils of CAS, SOC, and SPA, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Department of Philosophy and Religion. For accommodations or any questions please contact casug@ausg.org.

 

AU Jazz orchestra and jazz combos, some spring swing

AU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combos Some Spring Swing
April 25, 7:30 p.m. | Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center

Swing into the season with the AU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combos, directed by Joshua Bayer. Enjoy an evening of big band swing, funk, and straight-ahead jazz from various composers, showcasing the ensemble's versatility and energy.
Jazz tickets


 
 

AU Symphony Orchestra: Classical Collage. Matthew Brown, Conductor; Tomer Ben-Ezer, Piano Soloist

AU Symphony Orchestra
Classical Collage
April 26, 7:30 p.m., April 27, 3 p.m. | Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall
Matthew Brown, conductor

The AU Symphony Orchestra plays a wide variety of time-tested classical hits that are sure to please. Featuring the student winner of the 2025 Concerto and Aria Competition, Tomer Ben-Ezer, as soloist.  
Orchestra tickets

 

The Department of History Presents Public History Day 2025

Public History Day
April 30, 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. | MGSC 306

Join the Department of History for our annual Public History Day! From 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., we will host a poster session featuring student research and projects from the last academic year. Following the poster session, we will have a reception to celebrate another successful academic year.