Guest Program

NOTE: This schedule is subject to change.

Sunday, June 14, 2026


7:00a – 3:30p
Golf Outing (Optional)
Pines Crossing Golf Course

11:00a – 7:00p
Registration Desk open
Hotel Lobby

10:00a – 3:30p
AUA Executive Board Meeting and Lunch
Dean Zhang's Conference Room - Mell Room 2024

1:00p – 3:30p
Hike (optional)
Chewacla State Park

3:00p – 4:00p
New Member Orientation
Dean Zhang's Conference Room - Mell Room 2024

4:30p – 5:00p
Travel to Opening Reception

5:00p – 6:00p
Guided Tours of Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center (GPAC)

6:00p – 8:00p
Opening Reception – Members and Guests
Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center (GPAC)

Dinner – On Your Own

9:00p – 11:00p
Hospitality Suite
Hotel Presidential Suite

Monday, June 15, 2026


7:00a – 8:15a
Breakfast, Announcements & New Member Introductions
Hotel Ballroom

8:15a – 8:30a
Walk to Mell Classroom

8:30a – 9:00a
Group Photo at Mell Lobby Steps

9:00a – 9:15a
Walk to Langdon Hall

9:15a – 10:00a
Opening Session
Langdon Hall #101M

10:00a – 10:15a
Break

10:15a – 11:15a
AU Image & Character
Langdon Hall #101

11:15a – 12:15p
Campus Tour
Gavin & BKESAC & Toomers Samford Lawn

12:15p – 1:15p Lunch
BKESAC Atrium

1:15p – 1:45p
Walk to Haley Center

1:45p – 2:30p
Campus View from Haley Center Rooftop

2:30p – 3:00p
Visit AU Bookstore

3:15p – 4:15p
AU Campus Orientation and Tour

4:15p
Return to Hotel

6:00p – 6:30p
Travel to Picnic at AG Heritage Park

6:30p – 8:30p
Picnic
AG Heritage Park: Red Barn

8:30p – 9:00p
Return travel to Hotel

9:00p – 11:00p
Hospitality Suite
Hotel Presidential Suite

Tuesday, June 16, 2026


7:00a – 8:00a
Breakfast & Announcements
Hotel Ballroom

9:00a – 9:30a
Travel to Raptor Center

9:30a – 10:30a
Raptor Center Presentation

10:30a – 11:00a
Travel to Opelika

11:00a – 12:00p
Historic Downtown Opelika Mural Tour

12:00p – 12:30p
Travel to Botanic

12:30p – 1:30p
Lunch at Botanic

1:30p – 2:30p
Explore Botanic

2:30p – 3:00p
Return to Hotel

6:30p – 8:45p
Optional Group Dinner at Rane Culinary Center
(Advance registration is required, $75 per person.)

Or

Dinner – On Your Own

9:00p – 11:00p
Hospitality Suite
Hotel Presidential Suite

Wednesday, June 17, 2026


7:00a – 8:00a
Breakfast & Announcements
Hotel Ballroom

8:00a – 8:15a
Load Bus for trip to Montgomery, Alabama

8:15a – 9:15a
Travel to Montgomery, AL

9:30a – 10:30a
National Monument for Peace & Justice

10:30a – 11:00a
Boat to Freedom Monument Sculpture Park

11:00a – 12:00p
Freedom Monument Sculpture Park

12:00p – 12:30p
Travel to Legacy Museum

12:30p – 1:30p
Lunch (on your own) at Pannie George's

1:30p – 3:00p
Tour Legacy Museum

3:00p – 3:30p
Travel to Old Alabama Town

3:30p – 4:30p
Driving Tour of Old Alabama Town

4:30p – 5:30p
Return to Campus/Hotel

6:15p
Travel for Group Themed Dinners

or

Dinner – On Your Own
9:00p – 11:00p
Hospitality Suite
Hotel Presidential Suite

Thursday, June 18, 2026


7:00a – 8:00a
Breakfast & Announcements
Hotel Ballroom

Today is “On Your Own” for activities. We are offering a guided tour of the Campus Arboretum at 9:00a.

“On Your Own” Activities
  • Visit Callaway Resort & Gardens
  • Explore Downtown Auburn
  • Mongomery Whitewater Center
Lunch is “On Your Own” & Restaurant suggestions:
  • Hamiltons Acre
  • The Hound
  • The Depot
  • Amsterdam
  • Tacorita
9:00a – 9:15a
Travel to Campus Arburetum

9:15a – 10:15a
Guided tour of Campus Arboretum

10:15a – 10:30a
Return to Hotel

Rest of the Day
On Your Own

6:00p – 6:30p
Travel to Banquet at President's University Event Center

6:30p – 8:45p
Reception and Banquet Dinner
President's University Event Center

8:45a – 9:00p
Return to Hotel

9:00p – 11:00p
Hospitality Suite
Hotel Presidential Suite




For questions related to registration and billing, please contact the Registration Office:

AUA Registration Office
800.280.6218/541.346.3537
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm PT
auareg@uoregon.edu

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Eugene, OR 97403-1277

Registration is being handled by the University of Oregon's Department of Continuing and Professional Education.