Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Apr

26

2023

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

News, Sports, University

By: Lex Wedgworth Last Saturday, April 22, 2023, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) hosted past alumni and their families for a tailgate at the baseball game against Valdosta State University (VSU). The event provided alumni with an opportunity to reconnect with their AUM community and support the Warhawks. The tailgate was held on the fan deck of the AUM Baseball Complex, and lunch was included. Families had to register to participate in the event. The AUM alumni tailgate started at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time. People attended the event for various reasons, such as the sense of community, the organization…

Apr

19

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Women’s and Men’s Tennis Teams Continue to GSC Championships After Impressive Season

Sportsathletics

By: Deshala Wilkins The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) tennis program has experienced a great season this school year. Both the men’s and women's teams had phenomenal wins and opportunities. On March 26, 2023, the tennis program partnered up with the Dream Court Montgomery during the women’s and men’s match against Gulf South Conference (GSC) rivals Delta State. The Dream Court is a non-profit organization that provides a tennis program for people who have mental and physical disabilities. The focus of this organization is to have fun while learning how to play tennis, “Serving Hope, Changing Lives” is their motto. They…

Apr

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Survey or Spam?

News

By: Emma Keith Have you been receiving countless emails about a survey? Do you keep deleting spam emails and sending them to the trash? While that normally is the case Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) has been sending out emails recently about the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey (SSI) , a survey in which students are asked questions about their satisfaction with student services. Students can click the link in their email, answer a few questions and leave their honest responses on how the school is doing in serving students all while remaining anonymous. In the email, the title reads “We want…

Apr

12

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn University at Montgomery’s TikTok Ban and its Effects on Students

News

By: Lex Wedgworth On Dec. 12, 2022 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the ban of TikTok on state devices and networks. “Protecting Alabamians’ right to privacy is a must, and I surely don’t take a security threat from China lightly” said the Gov. Ivey on Twitter. Shortly after, Auburn University, along with its sister schools Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) and Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), also banned the mobile app on its university Wi-Fi and on-campus housing. This all went down last year when federal officials called the app a national security threat. Now with Spring semester underway,…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: The Purpose of Internships

Editorials

Internships are preparations for the real job. The purpose of the internship is to gain experience. A lot of times “real” jobs require some type of experience as their qualifications. Some majors request an internship at Auburn University of Montgomery (AUM). Speaking from my own experience, my internship was the best job I have ever had in my life. I fully enjoyed my internship because it really has prepared me for a job. I actually got the full experience for my major/degree. Having my internship also prepped me for what attire to wear on different occasions. Every day we dress…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: The Importance of Advising

Editorials

Auburn University of Montgomery students, it is time for you all to sign up for the Spring and Fall Semesters. You can check with your advisors or got to AUM website https://advisortrac.aum.edu/TracWeb40/Default.html to schedule an advising appointment. All students are strongly encouraged to have all advisory documents copied. Once they are copied, I encourage you to keep all documents together. Be sure to keep track of your classes yourself. Make sure that you ask your advisors what classes are offered only once a school year or certain semesters. Ask advisors what organizations are a part of your major to keep…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Professors ‘N Pajamas Spring 2018

Campus, News, University

The Housing and Residence Life at Auburn University at Montgomery will host their annual end of the semester event, professors and pajamas. Professors and pajamas is an evening study session held before finals. Students are invited to bring their books, wear their pajamas, and enjoy a night of food, fun, prizes and test preparation. Professors are on hand to lend additional support in their respective areas of study. The event will be April 25th, 2018 from 8-11 PM inside the Taylor Center rooms 221-223 and 230. The dress attire is comfortable, casual and pajamas are welcomed. This event is free…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Campus Activities Board to Host Escape Room

Campus, News, University

The Campus Activities Board at Auburn University at Montgomery will have the Escape Room come to campus which is the last big event CAB is sponsoring for the Spring 2018 semester. CAB is bringing the breakout escape room to campus as a cool event for spring fest that will be a mysterious afternoon for students. The event will be April 25th in the Taylor Center room 230 from 12 pm - 2 pm. The target audience is the student body. There is no specific attire, individuals are encouraged to come as they are. This is a free event for students.…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

“Measure for Measure” Shows Theater Excellence

Arts, Campus, Theatre AUM

Guest starring Neil David Seibel and Sarah Walker Thornton of the Actors’ Equity Association, Michael Winkelman’s production of Measure for Measure tells the story of Isabella, a chaste, young woman and devoted sister aspiring to become a nun, and Angelo, a hypocritical, unmerciful deputy of the law. We are introduced to our characters and the town of Vienna—rife with debauchery—by Duke Vincentio (David Wilson), who has decided to pose as a friar to learn what the townsfolk really think of him. In his absence, he leaves Angelo (Neil David Seibel) to enforce the law, and Angelo’s first act is to…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Tuition & Fees: Affordable?

News, University

Many Alabama universities and colleges might claim having affordable tuition, fees, or room and board for undergraduate students seeking their first degree, but what does affordable education really mean? Many Alabama universities and colleges might claim having affordable tuition, fees, or room and board for undergraduate students seeking their first degree, but what does this really mean? Is education in Alabama actually affordable? Are you actually getting your money’s worth attending Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM)? The Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) Annual Tuition and Required Fees Analysis for the academic year 2017-2018 (found at http://www.ache.alabama.gov/Content/Abstract1718/Fees/6_4YR-Annual-TF-Analysis-2017-2018.pdf), reports that there…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Academic Common Market: Helping College Graduates in Their Next Step

News, University

Many Auburn University at Montgomery graduating students are looking towards the next step in their education and career: graduate school; however, students may find that AUM does not have the right graduate program for them nor other universities in the state and the cost of out-of-state tuition is intimidating. That is why the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) partners with 16 Southern states through The Academic Common Market (ACM) to allow prospective graduate students “tuition-savings” opportunities to continue pursuing their life-long education along with undergraduates students as well. According to SREB, ACM allows students to enroll in out-of-state public colleges…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Instructions for Spring Move-Out Day

News, University

All Auburn University at Montgomery students who live on campus have to be out of their dorms by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018. There are flyers posted in all housing facilities on each floor. There will be two ways to check out in your dorms, standard or express checkout. Standard Checkout you must use a signup sheet and schedule a time with your Resident Assistant (RA) 24 hours in advanced. Next, you and your roommate(s) must fill out the roommate checkout agreement. This form is to verify who is in charge to clean what part of the room…

Apr

18

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

NSLS to Host Bake Sale for Autism Awareness

Campus, News, University

The National Society for Leadership and Success chapter at Auburn University at Montgomery will be having an Autism Awareness tabling accompanied by a bake sale. The NSLS chapter at AUM bake sale will be Thursday, April 19th, 2018 in front of Goodwyn Hall in the breezeway. The purpose of this awareness table is to provide valuable information to the student body about autism awareness in a way that is creative and interesting. The NSLS will also have a bake sale, the money will go towards assisting the chapter with future philanthropy projects. The target audience is the student body, faulty,…

Apr

18

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Warhawk Cup Golf Tournament to Be Held April 27

News, Sports

The 7th Annual Warhawk Cup Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018. This event is held by AUM’s athletic department in efforts to raise money to support the AUM Women’s Basketball Team. Lagoon Park Golf Course will be hosting the golf tournament for AUM Athletics. The event will begin promptly with an 11:00 a.m. tee time that Friday. Anyone is invited to play at the annual tournament. Individuals can play for the cost of $125, and teams of four may participate for $400. All proceeds will go to the women’s basketball team. To register to play in the…

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Curtiss Mascot Tryouts

Campus, News, University

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a mascot? AUM is holding mascot tryouts for the 2018-19 school year. Tryouts will be held April 17th in the AUM Gymnasium. Curtiss the Warhawk is known as the AUM mascot. Multiple mascot positions are available for the upcoming school year. Students can also tryout for the mascot committee. There are requirements for the mascot position. Students must have a GPA of at least a 2.5, and they must also have a flexible school schedule. Bring a printed copy of your fall schedule to tryouts, so the committee can…

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery to Host Junior Basketball Festival

Sports

The Montgomery Alabama Road Runners presets the Montgomery basketball city fest. The Road Runners are a co-ed AAU traveling basketball team. The fest is to be held April 21-22, 2018 at your local YMCA. The minimum requirement is boys and girls in grades seven through twelve. Each Division has a minimum of four teams with each team playing at least three games. This event is an Exposure Certified event which means there will be scouts on location. City Fest admission fee is $300-$375 per team that plays in the tournament. The admission for spectators are adults Saturday $15 and on…

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Women’s Tennis Team Takes On Mississippi College

Sports

The AUM Women’s Tennis team will have their last home match this Sunday, April 15, 2018. The Warhawks will face Mississippi College. The match is set to start at 12:00 p.m. Both Auburn University at Montgomery and Mississippi College belong to the Gulf South Conference. This will be a very challenging match for the Warhawk women. The women’s tennis team at Mississippi College has a strong record of 17-1. The AUM women have a record of 8-9. AUM is the underdog in this tennis series, but a win is definitely possible with the talent the AUM women have. Mississippi College…

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Political Film Series to Celebrate Earth Day

Campus, News, University

Award-winning sequel to An Inconvenient Truth, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power shows just how close we are to an energy revolution and raises awareness on climate change. Following former Vice President Al Gore, the documentary shows efforts to invest in renewable energy leading up to the Paris Climate Agreement – and the potential repercussions of the U.S. recently leaving it. According to New York Times, “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power is a reboot that justifies its existence … [It] delves deeper into the arcane details of compromise than its predecessor, with scenes of Mr. Gore working to find…

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Slideshow: Theatre AUM’s “Measure by Measure”

Arts, Slideshows, Theatre AUM

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Curtiss Course Critiques

News, University

At the conclusion of every semester, AUM allows students to provide important feedback regarding their classes. These evaluations are known among students and faculty as Curtiss Course Evaluations. Students can anonymously rate and review their classes and professors. These evaluations are important feedback for the teachers and departments. Students are allowed to be honest about what stood out to them. Students can also provide details about what did not work for the class. Maybe a particular teaching technique by the professor really helped the student understand, or maybe the explanations were not sufficient. The evaluations are reviewed and taken into…