Auburn University College of Agriculture

USDA Workshop Series
2022-09-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 207 Comer Hall
Representatives from the USDA will be hosting three workshops during the month of September. These workshops prepare students to apply for federal positions via USAjobs. Students looking for work for the federal government are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities. See workshops below. You are not required to attend all three –you can pick the ones that best fit your needs. We do ask that you RSVP for the seminars by using the link below.
• September 12, Building a Federal Resume, 12 pm, 218 Upchurch Hall
• September 19, Navigating USA Jobs, 12 pm, 218 Upchurch Hall
• September 28, Panel Discussion, 4 pm, 207 Comer Hall

Women in Ag Event: Kathryn Beasley
2022-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 | The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, 241 S. College St., Auburn, AL, 36830, United States
Cultivating New Ground: The Early Decades of Alabama’s Rural Women in Home Demonstration Programming
Join us at the Auburn University Hotel in the Grand Ballroom for our next Women in Agriculture Event featuring Kathryn Beasley!

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Horticulture Career Fair 2022
2022-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Alumni Center, 317 South College Street, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
The Department of Horticulture would like to invites you to attend our Fall Horticulture Career Fair on Tuesday, September 27, from 1 pm -4 pm at the Auburn University Alumni Center.
The career fair is an excellent opportunity for your company to meet with students interested in pursuing careers in Plant Sciences. Majors attending the fair will include Agricultural Science, Fruit & Vegetable Production, Landscape Horticulture, Nursery & Greenhouse, and Pre-Landscape Architecture.
Company Representatives are also invited to participate in the following events during your time on campus.

Alumni and Industry Reception, 6 pm- — location to follow
Conduct on-campus interviews, email Megan Ross at mhr0001@auburn.edu to reserve your space.

The deadline to register is September 15, 2022. The registration fee for each Career Fair is $75.
Companies register at https://aub.ie/hortcareerfair .
Students check out the companies attending here.

Ag Roundup
2022-09-24 | Ag Heritage Park, 925 Camp Auburn Road, Auburn Univ., AL, 36849, United States
Network with alumni and friends at Ag Roundup! This tailgate, hosted by the College of Agriculture, will take place four hours prior to kickoff at Ag Heritage Park on Saturday, September 24th before the Homecoming football game versus Missouri.
At this annual tailgate:

Networking with College of Agriculture alumni, faculty, students, and friends
The latest news from departments on Ag Hill
Lunch will not be provided

For AG Alumni Scholarships
This event will benefit Ag Alumni Scholarships. Funds will be raised through ticket sales and sponsorships. Tickets pre-sold online will be $5 per person, $5 at the door. Children 6 and under get in free. Tickets are non-refundable and will include the applicable sales tax. Donations are tax deductible to the extent as allowed by law.
Auburn’s Impact on Agriculture
Our goal is to give an update to alumni and friends on the impact Auburn University has on agriculture as a land-grant university. Each department in the College of Agriculture will have their own tent/display to allow for conversation between faculty, alumni and friends of the College.
For more information, please contact Valerie Rankin at (334) 740-2568 or wilkivl@auburn.edu

Our Work Seminar - Petals From the Past & the Student Experience
2022-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | 246 Funchess Hall
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the September “Our Work” seminar on Friday, September 23 at 12 p.m. in Funchess Hall, Room 246. Registration link coming soon.

USDA Workshop Series
2022-09-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-12 12:00 - 14:00 | 218 Upchurch Hall
Representatives from the USDA will be hosting three workshops during the month of September. These workshops prepare students to apply for federal positions via USAjobs. Students looking for work for the federal government are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities. See workshops below. You are not required to attend all three –you can pick the ones that best fit your needs. We do ask that you RSVP at the link below.
• September 12, Building a Federal Resume, 12 pm, 218 Upchurch Hall
• September 19, Navigating USA Jobs, 12 pm, 218 Upchurch Hall
• September 28, Panel Discussion, 4 pm, 207 Comer Hall

COA Graduate Student Welcome & Information Session - Fall 2022
2022-08-15 15:00 - 17:00 | 207 Comer Hall
Auburn’s College of Agriculture would like to invite graduate students to the Fall 2022 Graduate Student Welcome and Information Session! New COA grad students are encouraged to attend for this extremely helpful event that includes:

Brief Welcome and Introductions from Dr. Arthur Appel, Associate Dean for Research
(guest appearances by Dept. Heads possible)
Resources and Best Practices for Graduate Students
IT and Software Resources with Jonathan Davis, Scott Snyder – IT Help Desk services, Software licensing, Cybersecurity training
Helpful Graduate Resources and Graduate Research Poster Showcase Planning with Kelly Pippin
Food and Social time with your fellow grad students

Seats are limited, so please be sure to complete the RSVP form here:
RSVP (required) – https://aub.ie/2022GradWelcome

Ranveer Chandra - E.T. York Lecturer Series
2022-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, 241 S. College St., Auburn, AL, 36830, United States
Lecture: Empowering Farmers with Affordable Digital Agriculture Techniques
Join us Wednesday, April 20th at 4:00 pm, in the Auditorium of the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center.
Ranveer Chandra is CTO of Agri-Food at Microsoft, leading research and innovation across different industry verticals including retail, FSI and energy. He started the FarmBeats project in 2015, which shipped as a Microsoft product in 2019. He has an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and a Ph.D. in computer science from Cornell University.
RSVP: https://auburn.campuslabs.com/ENGAGE/EVENT/7936535
LIVE STREAM: https://aub.ie/DrRanveerChandra

Spring Break 2022
2022-03-07 - 2022-03-11
War Eagle!

Poultry Science Open House
2022-03-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Charles C. Miller Jr. Research and Education Center, 1088 Auburn Lakes Road, Auburn, AL, 36830, United States
Interested in the Department of Poultry Science?
Our Open House is a great way to explore academic offerings, meet faculty and current students, learn about extracurricular opportunities, tour facilities, and see if this department is the right place for you.
Here, you can get inside information on scholarships, internships, and undergraduate research opportunities. Come take a closer look at how our unparalleled academic programs integrate classroom study with cooperative education.

Tiger Giving Day 2022
2022-02-23
Be sure to pick your favorite projects this Feb 23, 2022 for Tiger Giving Day!
24 Hours for One Big Family.
Follow the link here:
https://rise.auburn.edu

Hall of Honor Banquet 2022
2022-02-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National, 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL, 36801, United States
Thursday, February 17 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National, AL.
To purchase tickets or sponsor the event, visit: aub.ie/HOH2022
Registration is at 5:30pm. Banquet starts at 6:15pm.
For more information contact:
Brian Hardin

Last day to Drop a Course with no grade assignment.
2022-02-02
15th Class Day – Last day to drop from course with no grade assignment.
*Last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes.

Last Day to Add Courses
2022-01-19

2022 Spring Semester - Classes Begin
2022-01-12 | Comer Hall, 107 Comer Hall, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States

Addressing Climate Change: Decarbonizing Agricultural Industry & Regenerative Agriculture to Feed the Future
2021-11-16 11:30 - 13:00 | 207 Comer Hall
Please join us at Addressing Climate Change: Decarbonizing Agricultural Industry & Regenerative Agriculture to Feed the Future, hosted by Auburn University College of Agriculture.
Panel Members:
Dr. Sushil Adhikari – Biosystems Engineering
Dr. Hanqin Tian – School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
Dr. Di Tian – Crop, Soil, & Environmental Sciences
Date: Nov 16, 2021
Time: 11:30AM – 1:00PM
RSVP @ https://aub.ie/DecarbInAg

Location: 207 Comer Hall
Or view on Zoom https://auburn.zoom.us/j/84356227468

Tiger Fridays on Ag Hill
2021-11-05 11:00 - 16:00 | ALFA Pavilion, 620-A S. Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Tiger Fridays on Ag Hill
In-person and virtual options available!
Come visit Auburn University for Tiger Friday on Ag Hill! You’ll spend the afternoon exploring the various food, agricultural and environmental science majors the College of Agriculture offers and touring the college’s facilities. Not able to join in-person? We have a virtual option- See schedule below!
Register for In-Person Event
IN-PERSON TIGER FRIDAY ON AG HILL SCHEDULE
11:00 AM-12:00 PM — Lunch
Alfa Pavilion, 620-A S Donahue Dr., Auburn
12:15-12:30 PM — Check-in
12:30-1:00 PM — Academic browse
1:00-1:10 PM — Welcome from the Dean
1:10-1:30 PM — College presentation
2:00-3:00 PM — Ag Hill tour
VIRTUAL TIGER FRIDAYS ON AG HILL SCHEDULE
1:00-1:10 PM — Welcome from the Dean
1:10-1:30 PM — College presentation
2:00-3:00 PM — Ag Hill tour
Register for Virtual Event

2021 COA Graduate Research Poster Showcase
2021-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Alumni Center, 317 South College Street, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Welcome! We are excited to host the 2021 College of Agriculture Graduate Poster Showcase event in person at the Alumni Center. For more information about how to register, participate and/or attend please visit the event page below.
COA Graduate Research Poster Showcase Event

Ag Roundup - 42nd Annual
2021-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Ag Heritage Park, 925 Camp Auburn Road, Auburn Univ., AL, 36849, United States
WELCOME HOME!
The annual Ag Roundup, hosted by the Auburn Agricultural Alumni Club and the College of Agriculture at Auburn University, will return to campus on Saturday, Sept. 25, offering a special opportunity for agriculture alumni and friends to gather for a day of hospitality.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
DATE: SEPTEMBER 25
TIME: 4 HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF
LOCATION: AG HERITAGE PARK
COST: $5 PER PERSON
Admission payable at the gate or online in advance at:
aub.ie/agroundup2021
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Darby Dubose
(334) 740-2568 office

Our Work Seminar - Ft. Vertical Gardens & AU Dining
2021-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | 246 Funchess Hall
The Vertical Farms at Auburn University – Our Work Seminar
See how students are using science and innovation to sustainably feed a university population.
Lunch will be provided and a Q&A session will follow the seminar presentation.
The seminar will also be available on AuburnAg’s Facebook, but the Q&A will be for in-person attendees only.
RSVP Here

Hall of Honor Banquet 2021
2021-09-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National, 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL, 36801, United States
2021 Alabama Agricultural Hall of Honor Banquet
Thursday, September 16 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National, AL.
To purchase tickets, by Monday Sept. 13, please go to: https://aub.ie/HOH2021
Registration is at 5:30pm. Banquet starts at 6:15pm.
For more information contact:
Darby Dubose

HACCP Roundtable Discussion
2021-06-10 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for this month’s meeting of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Roundtable Discussion. Where everyone in the poultry-meat processing industry can get together to talk about current concerns and issues.
The event is virtual or at the Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research & Education Center.
By invitation only – Please contact Dr. Dianna Bourassa.

E.T. York Lecture - Ambassador Kip Tom
2021-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, 241 S. College St., Auburn, AL, 36830, United States
Lecture: What is the role of the US in Global Agriculture – are we assisting developing countries or as we competing with them?
The Auburn University College of Agriculture’s E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer Series will present U.S. Ambassador Kip Tom as the Spring 2021 York Lecturer Tuesday, April 27, in Auburn. The lecture, set for 12:00 p.m. in the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center Terrace Room.
Kip Tom served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture and the U.S. ambassador to the Rome-based United Nations agencies. Before his appointment, Tom was chief executive officer of Indiana-based Tom Farms, which is among Indiana’s largest farming operations and a leading supplier to Monsanto.
Seating is limited so we do ask that you reserve your seat for the in-person lecture.
A live streaming option will be available — http://aub.ie/YorkLectureApril2021.
Box lunches will be given to those in attendance—reservations for the lunch must be made by Wednesday, April 21. Tom’s lecture is free and open to the Auburn campus and community.
The E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer Series was established in Auburn’s College of Agriculture in 1981 through a gift from the late E.T. York and wife Vam Cardwell York, both Auburn University alumni and native Alabamians. For more information, visit E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer Series.

COA Website Rollout
2021-03-26

Virtual Company Session: Nutrien Ag Solutions
2020-08-05 12:00 - 13:00
Nutrien Ag SolutionsTM is the retail division of NutrienTM Ltd., the world’s largest crop inputs company. They provide full-acre solutions through a network of trusted crop consultants at more than 1,700 global locations. They help growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.®, Proven® Seed and Dyna-Gro® Seed. We are excited to be hosting them for our August 5 Virtual Company Session. During this session expect to learn more about the company, its culture, and current opportunities for students. Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide a farm tour and also have some of their current employees who happen to also be Auburn Alum on hand to answer your questions about their career experience. You don’t want to miss out on this engaging event!
Learn more about their company by going to: https://www.nutrienagsolutions.com/ .
Zoom Link: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/94841168835
Current Students can register in Handshake at : https://auburn.joinhandshake.com/events/501429/share_preview

Virtual Company Session featuring Landscape Workshop
2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:00
Landscape Workshop is a full-service grounds management company that has been providing professional service and expert maintenance for outdoor commercial spaces since 1984. We are excited to be hosting them for our July 22 Virtual Company Session. During this session expect to learn more about the company, its culture, and current opportunities for students. Landscape Workshop will also have some of their current employees who happen to also be Auburn Alum on hand to answer your questions about their career experience. You don’t want to miss out on this engaging event!
Learn more about Landscape Workshop by going to www.landscapeworkshop.com .
Zoom Link: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/96168718885
Current Students register on Handshake at: https://auburn.joinhandshake.com/events/501411/share_preview

Virtual Company Sessions : University of Georgia Extension
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:00
Description of the Event: For over 100 years, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has provided free, reliable, research-based information based on latest the scientific research in language that anyone can understand. We are excited to be hosting them for our July 8 Virtual Company Session.
During this session expect to learn more about the company, its culture, and current opportunities for students. UGA Extension will also have some of their current employees who happen to also be Auburn Alum on hand to answer your questions about their career experience. They’ll also be interactive games and give-a-ways during this fun and exciting session-so be sure to register TODAY!
Learn more about the University of Georgia Extension System by going to https://extension.uga.edu/.
Zoom Link: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/93086239623
Current Students sign up through Handshake at: https://auburn.joinhandshake.com/events/501394/share_preview .

Virtual Company Sessions featuring Manna House Hydroponic Gardens
2020-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
Manna House Hydroponic Gardens, is a 15,000 sq/ft indoor hydroponic garden producing fresh, crisp, flavorful lettuce located in Lacey Springs, AL. We are excited to be hosting them for our June 24 Virtual Company Session. During this session expect to learn more about the company, its culture, and current opportunities for students. They will also have one of their summer interns available to give us an inside look at their garden so be sure to tune in for this event!
Learn more about Manna House Hydroponic Gardens by going to: https://www.mannahousehydroponicgarden.com/ .
Zoom Link: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/98384452946
Current Students Register on Handshake at: https://auburn.joinhandshake.com/events/501404/share_preview

Virtual Company Sessions: Peace Corps
2020-06-17 12:00 - 13:00
The Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government. Its official mission is to provide social and economic development abroad through technical assistance, while promoting mutual understanding between Americans and populations served. We are excited to be hosting them for our June 17 Virtual Company Session. During this session expect to learn more about the company, its culture, and current opportunities for students. Peace Corps will also provide details on the application process. Learn more about their company by going to: https://www.peacecorps.gov/ .

Zoom Link: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/93721516045
Current Students register through Handshake at https://auburn.joinhandshake.com/events/507406/share_preview.
