This is one of the busiest places on campus and in town. Catch a great live band or a dance sponsored by a student organization. Weekend activities vary from top-notch comics to our Coffeehouse Series featuring singer-songwriters, poets, and open-mic talent contests.

Nevins Theater

A modern theater with a surround-sound system, Nevins is a great place to catch newly-released films every Friday and Saturday, and Alternative Cinema screenings on Saturday nights. At the weekly Bergren Forum, AU faculty lecture about everything from the Grateful Dead to space exploration. Hear nationally-known speakers here as well.

AU Bookstore

Textbooks, art supplies, software, and a big selection of AU “stuff” to wear with pride. Visit the AU Bookstore online.

Li'l Alf Café' and Powell Dining Hall

Li'l Alf offers a casual setting for lingering with friends over pizza, deli sandwiches, burgers, desserts, Freshens Smoothies, and of course, Starbucks coffee. Surf the 'Net with iMac computers! At the Powell Dining Hall, enjoy a variety of cuisines, from all-time American favorites and comfort food to trendy ethnic dishes and the latest in vegetarian cuisine. Students will tell you the food at AU is really good! Read about Dining at AU.

The Student Activities Office

Drop in on Dan and Tricia Napolitano, the husband and wife team who direct Student Activities and the Powell Campus Center, respectively. Their programs have won national awards for creativity!

Campus Mailroom

Mom and Dad, send care packages here.