Photo story: Augusta University holds annual tree lighting

A cold night at AU's annual tree lighting ceremony. Photo by Randy Pace

Date: December 05, 2024

Augusta University kicked off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

President Keen and Karen Keen light the Christmas tree at Augusta University. Photo by Randy Pace
Augusta University Dance Team at the Augusta University 2024 Tree Lighting
Augusta University’s homecoming king and queen, Je’Bria Fullwood and Jaden Scott. Photo by Randy Pace
President Keen and Karen Keen speaking at the AU Christmas tree at Augusta University. Photo by Randy Pace
Kids posed with their favorite characters. Photo by Randy Pace
Augusta University Softball players, Annie Rose and Chesney Miles decorating cookies at AU’s tree lighting. Photo by Randy Pace
Food trucks serving hot food on a cold night. Photo by Randy Pace
Santa made an appearance at AU’s annual tree lighting. Photo by Randy Pace
Young children loved the cookie decorating station at the Augusta University 2024 Tree Lighting. Photo by Randy Pace
Play areas were a popular attraction at the Augusta University 2024 Tree Lighting. Photo by Randy Pace
Derek Snead poses with his 1966 Austin Healey car. Photo by Randy Pace
Augusta University Art student, Terry Wilbur selling ceramics at AU’s tree lighting. Photo by Randy Pace

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