Exploring Troy University

For readers who already know a little bit about Troy, Alabama, Troy University makes up a large portion of the city. As mentioned previously in my “5 Fun Facts About Troy, Alabama” blog post, the university is even the largest source of employment for people in and around the city.

That being said, the university alone is a large source of things to do for people traveling in and around Troy! While several of the things that will be listed and suggested will only be available for Troy University students, faculty, staff and alumni, the people that fall into these specific groups should nevertheless take advantage of these opportunities, especially if these respective people are also interested in getting the most out of traveling in Troy!

Several of the experiences Troy University has to offer will be individually featured in their own separate blog posts in the near future. But for now here are just a few of the experiences that Troy University offers year-round.

The Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park and International Arts Center is an area of campus that is sure to delight art and history enthusiasts. Between their exhibits which frequently rotate to showcase a variety of artwork and interactive museum on the Great Wall of China and its terracotta warriors, there is something for everyone to enjoy! There are several different areas to explore at the IAC, many of which we will explore individually in future blog posts.

If you are looking for something a bit more, dramatic, then try to see if you can catch a play or musical put on by Troy University’s Theatre and Dance Department! The department puts on several productions a year, so there is always something new to watch!

If you would like to look for more information on events and activities that Troy University has, there are two excellent places where students, faculty, staff and alumni can look for ideas. The first is Troy University’s website under the “Student Life and Resources” tab. Here, a variety of information regarding the various experiences Troy University has to offer can be found.

The second place you can look is Troy Today, Troy University’s official blog! Here, readers will find information and oftentimes exclusive content including upcoming events the campus is hosting.

 

Happy Traveling!