Everyone knows that Auburn University President Jay Gogue is a busy man, but not many students know what he is busy doing. From teaching a class to business lunches with alumni, Gogue acts as Auburn's leader every day. Between dealing with troublesome students and helping the University achieve its goals, the one thing that he wants everyone to know: "It is a lot of fun!"
Typical Day
5 a.m. - Wake up and exercise for about an hour.
6 a.m. - Feed the dogs Pogo and Sofie, eat breakfast and read the newspaper.
7:30 a.m. - Arrive at the office in Samford Hall.
8 a.m. - Meetings begin.
"A typical day will involve meetings with staff, alumni, students and folks who have given money to Auburn," Gogue said.
Lunch Break - Lunch usually lasts about 30 minutes unless it is a business lunch.
Afternoon - Meetings throughout the rest of the day, sometimes requiring travel to Montgomery, Birmingham or Huntsville.
3 p.m. - Teach Honors Book Club class on Mondays.
5 p.m. - Leave the office.
Evening - Host events at the President's Mansion or attend events elsewhere.
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