AU Guide

Wednesday, January 16
Classes Begin

Friday, January 18
Intramural Basketball Rosters Due

Monday, January 21
Commuter Student Lunch
Free lunch for AU Commuter Students
11:30am – 1:00pm, Tickets available in Dean of Students Office

Thursday, January 24
Founder’s Day Convocation
11:15am, Pritchett Auditorium

Friday, January 25
CAB Night @ the Movies
A night out on the town with CAB.  Sign up in advance in the Dean of Students Office

Friday, February 1
First Fridays
Free pizza, pool and fun!
10:00pm – 12:00am, Student Center Game Room

Monday, February 4
Commuter Student Lunch
Free lunch for AU Commuter Students
11:30am – 1:00pm, Tickets available in Dean of Students Office

Tuesday, February 5
Arts @ Averett
Coach Herman Boone

Coach Herman Boone served as head football coach of T.C. Williams High School — formed when three schools were integrated. Faced with rivalries and racial tension, Boone created a championship team and brought together the town of Alexandria.
7:30pm, Pritchett Auditorium

Thursday, February 7
CAB Bowling Night
A night out bowling with CAB.  Sign up in advance in the Dean of Students Office

Friday, February 8
RA Applications Due
Office of Residence Life

Monday, Feb. 11 – Saturday, Feb. 16
Sexual Responsibility Week
Activities on campus sponsored by IMPACT

Tuesday, February 12
Career Premier
Join students from 7 Virginia colleges and universities and over 75 employers at the Wyndham Hotel for an opportunity to network and interview for jobs and internships.
8:00am – 7:00pm, Roanoke, VA
Sign up at ecampusrecruiter.com/averett.edu

Wednesday, February 13
Valentines Day Coffee House
Join CAB and singer Meg Alison (from Nashville Star) for an evening of music and fun.
8:00pm, Student Center Multipurpose Room

Friday, February 15
Interdisciplinary Day
No Classes

Monday, February 18
Video Game Tournament
Think you have what it takes to win?  Test your skills for cash prizes.
Student Center Multipurpose Room

Thursday, Feb. 21 – Sunday, Feb. 24
AU Theater Dept. presents:
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Boy falls in love with girl next door. Boy convinces slave, who wants his freedom, to help him win her over in exchange for his freedom. Brothel owner sells girl next door to a soldier. Throw in an old man looking for his children who were kidnapped by pirates and you have an evening of musical fun.
7:30pm (Thur – Sat.), 2:00pm (Sun)., Pritchett Auditorium

Monday, March 3 – Saturday, March 8
Safe Spring Break
Activities on campus sponsored by IMPACT

Monday, March 3
Commuter Student Lunch
Free lunch for AU Commuter Students
11:30am – 1:00pm, Tickets available in Dean of Students Office

Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 16
Spring Break
No Classes

Tuesday, March 18
Off-Campus Housing Requests Due
All students eligible and wishing to move off-campus for the coming year must submit a formal request by this date.

Tuesday, March 18
Averett University and Danville Community College Career and Networking Fair
An opportunity for students to explore summer and career opportunities.  For more information, contact the Gregory Career Center at 791-5629.
11:00am – 2:00pm, Danville Community Market

Wednesday, March 19
She Power Rocks!
8:00pm, Student Center Multipurpose Room

Friday, March 21
Good Friday
No Classes

Friday, March 21
Intramural Dodgeball Rosters Due

Monday, March 24 – Friday, March 28
Housing Information Sessions
Watch for more information for these sessions to help you navigate the housing selection process.

Wednesday, March 26
Photo Crystals
10:00am – 3:00pm, Student Center

Saturday, March 29
Equine Educational Day
A day of lectures and demos by our own Equestrian Studies students and regional experts, along with games, arts and crafts, and pony rides for kids!
Equestrian Center

Saturday, March 29 – Sunday, March 30
Intramural Dodgeball Tournament

Monday, March 31 – Friday, April 4
Housing Sign-Up
Times and locations will be posted!

Friday, April 4
Intramural Softball Rosters Due
Spades Tournament Registration Due

Friday, April 4
First Fridays
Free pizza, pool and fun!
10:00pm – 12:00am, Student Center Game Room

Monday, April 7
Commuter Student Lunch
Free lunch for AU Commuter Students
11:30am – 1:00pm, Tickets available in Dean of Students Office

Monday, April 7
Coffee House
Join CAB and poet Paul D for an evening of food and fun.
8:00pm, Student Center Multipurpose Room

Thursday, April 10 – Saturday, April 12
AU Theater Dept. presents:
“Proof”

Based on the life of John Nash, “Proof” tells the story of Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant, recently deceased mathematician who suffered from mental illness. When Catherine’s father dies, she sets out to prove a paradigm-shifting proof is hers and not her fathers.
7:30pm, Pritchett Auditorium

Friday, April 11
Summer Housing Requests Due
Students enrolled in summer school sessions that wish to live on campus should submit requests for housing by this date.

Friday, April 11
6th Annual Spring Formal
9:00pm – 1:00am, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

Saturday, April 12
Averett Combined Test and Dressage Show
Equestrian Center

Thursday, April 17
Foam Party
Music, Dancing and a Foam Pit!
8:30pm – 11:30pm, Student Center Lawn

Thursday, April 24
Reading Day
AU Intramural Sports Field Day

Friday, April 25 – Wednesday, April 30
Exams

Thursday, May 1
Residence Halls Close
7:00pm

Saturday, May 3
Commencement
10:00am, North Campus

Sunday, May 4
Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors