Welcome back to our beautiful winter campus! From musical showcases to student research competitions, 2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for the College of Arts and Sciences! Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in the arts, share your innovative ideas, cheer on fellow students at sporting events, or simply have fun with friends, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your go-to list of just a few top events and activities you won’t want to miss. 

Attend a Concert

From the AU Symphony to the chamber singers, there’s a concert for everyone on campus this semester. Check out the AU Concerto and Aria Competition on February 1— AU musicians are already tuning strings, oiling valves, and warming up their vocal cords for this friendly competition. Or join an evening of musical excellence as the AU Music Program faculty take the stage at the Faculty Music Concert on February 15! Tickets are free for students.  
Learn more and reserve tickets

Commit to Civic Engagement and Public Service  

On January 18, the AU community will gather for the MLK Day of Service 2025, and on January 21––the day after Inauguration Day––the university will host its next Unity Meal with a focus on the spirit of service that is at the heart of AU.  
RSVP for January 21 Unity Meal

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Attend a Uniquely AU Inauguration  

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and friends are invited to join the celebration of the Inauguration of Jonathan R. Alger as the 16th President of American University March 27-28.
Learn more about the Inauguration

Cheer on AU Athletes at a Sporting Event

Ready to cheer on the Eagles? AU’s sports schedule is filled with can’t-miss matchups this season! Here are just some highlights: Men’s Basketball, January 25 against Colgate at 4 pm., Women's Basketball, February 8 at 2 pm against Lehigh, and March 1 at 2 pm against Colgate. Or check out Wrestling on January 26 at noon against California State University, Bakersfield, (there are also duals at 2 pm and 4 pm that day). Swim and Dive has just one home meet left on January 24 at 4 pm against Old Dominion University for Senior Day. And Lacrosse Senior Day is April 19 against Boston University at noon.
Get sports info and tickets

Show Off Your Work at the Mathias Student Research Conference

On March 22, join this special annual event, a forum for CAS undergraduate and graduate students to present original research, scholarship, and creative work before colleagues, faculty, and friends. CAS student submissions will be open until 8 am on February 3.

This year, CAS has introduced two brand-new AI-focused award categories:

•  AI in Mathematical, Computer Sciences, and Natural Sciences
• AI in Arts, Humanities, and the Social Sciences

Learn more and submit an abstract

Celebrate History

On April 23, join the Department of History for History Day. Faculty will showcase research projects completed by students in research seminar courses and host sessions throughout the day featuring original student research.
Learn more about History Day

Catch a Show

Your fellow students are already hard at work on several productions this semester. Tickets are free for students. Check out 9-5, the Musical, featuring the iconic music of Dolly Parton, a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Or see Dance Nation, a Pulitzer-Prize nominated play about ambition, growing up, and how to find your soul in the heat of it all. And don’t miss A Game of Love and Chance in which you—the audience—gets to choose the cast!
Reserve theatre tickets

Receive Free STEM Tutoring at “Science Hours”  

Beginning on January 22, come to the Hall of Science, Room 11, every Wednesday from 3-5 pm. You’ll find cookies, community, and free STEM tutoring. SPICE Events (science programming in research, careers and education) occur right after Science Hours every month or so. For more community and mentoring access, attend STEM Time Conversations on select Wednesday evenings throughout the spring semester.  
Discover STEM resources