OLLI at Auburn

Poetry shines this week as two of our OLLI members will hold readings of their original poems. Join us to support our talented writers.

Steve Harrison - Tuesday, August 11, 8 p.m., Zoom
Steve will read from his forthcoming book of poetry as part of the "eyepublishwe" series. Visit https://eyepublishewe.com/ for the link.

Dick Graves - Thursday, August 13, 2 p.m., The Phoenix, 1200 Willow View Drive, Opelika
Dick will read from his new book of poems, "Sacred is the Morning."

Acclaimed artist and Auburn alumnus Billy Renkl discusses his creative process, artistic influences, and professional life as an artist and illustrator. Join us for Inside the Studio: Collage and Illustration on Wednesday, August 5 from 12-1:30pm at Pebble Hill. This event is free and open to the public.

This program has been made possible in part by grants from Alabama State Council on the Arts and in collaboration with the Alice M. Leahy Memorial Endowment Fund for Excellence, the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities at Pebble Hill, and the Auburn University College of Liberal Arts.

I see some familiar names here! We are proud to have some of these inspiring professors still making a difference as part of OLLI. The right teacher at the right time can make all the difference in someone's life.

Behind every successful student is someone who challenged them, encouraged them or helped them see what they were capable of.

Who was a teacher or mentor who made a lasting impact on your life?

Share their name and tell us what made them unforgettable! 🧡👇

Downtown Auburn looks a little different these days. Auburn Public Library is unveiling their community timeline tomorrow, July 2 at 2 p.m. during their celebration of America's 250th birthday party. Stop by to see images submitted by community members like you and reminisce about how the city has changed over the years. 749 E Thach Ave.

Photo: College St, 1910, courtesy of Auburn University Photographic Services

Just a quick reminder that OLLI and Auburn University are closed on Friday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.

Look who we found checking out our banners this weekend! See all the ways Auburn University Outreach is making a difference next time you're downtown. outreach.auburn.edu/

Congratulations! We are so fortunate to have Dr. Gaddis teaching for OLLI. His commitment to intergenerational learning has enriched the experience for our members and CLA's students.

HUGE congratulations to Elijah Gaddis, Hollifield Associate Professor of Southern History in the Auburn University History Department, on being selected for a prestigious faculty fellowship at Harvard University.

As one of just eight scholars invited to join the Warren Center Fellowship on Commemorative Acts, Gaddis will explore how people and communities remember history.

His research focuses on the Baker-Datcher family of Alabama, whose generations-long efforts to preserve their own history offer a powerful example of how communities tell stories that might otherwise be forgotten.

Read more: https://aub.ie/OTqTXW

OLLI Special Interest Group: Looking at Photography with a Critical Eye will host their exhibition from May 18-May 29 in the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (Gallery 2). The opening reception will be Thursday, May 28 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
This exhibition spotlights new work by these OLLI members who constantly strive to capture the beauty of our everyday world. The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center is located at 222 E Drake Ave in Auburn.