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Warhawk Cup Golf Tournament to Be Held April 27
18Apr By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments
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Warhawk Cup Golf Tournament to Be Held April 27

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 Warhawk Cup, contact Dan Davis, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. His email is ddavis21@aum.edu. You can also contact AUM’s Kinesiology Department at (334)244-3887 for more details or questions. This event is a great way ...
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Curtiss Mascot Tryouts
16Apr By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments
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Curtiss Mascot Tryouts

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 know your availability. Students interested in trying out for the position also need to be in healthy physical state. Mascots are constantly on the move and are very active. It is important to have strong leadership skills if yo...
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Montgomery to Host Junior Basketball Festival
16Apr By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments
Sports

Montgomery to Host Junior Basketball Festival

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 Sunday $10. Children 12 years of age and under six dollars. This is the prefect event for any high school seniors who want their chance at playing college ball. Even for the younger kids to better themselves at...
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Women’s Tennis Team Takes On Mississippi College
16Apr By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments
Sports

Women’s Tennis Team Takes On Mississippi College

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 women’s tennis team is ranked second in the conference. AUM sit in sixth place, but since AUM is new to the Gulf South Conference, they are technically not allowed to have a rank in the standings. Mississippi College h...
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Political Film Series to Celebrate Earth Day
16Apr By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments
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Political Film Series to Celebrate Earth Day

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 a middle ground between the needs of developed and developing nations. Introduced by Dr. Rosine Hall, with questions addressed following the screening, the showing will be Apr...
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How to Stay Productive During the Summer Break
16Apr By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments
Opinion

How to Stay Productive During the Summer Break

The spring semester is almost over which means that summer is quickly approaching. Summer seems like the best time to do nothing, but it is important to keep a structured schedule during the break. Focus on things that were put on the backburner while school was still in session, or try exploring new ideas that you always wanted to do but never had the time. For starters, do not sleep your days away. People often complain there is not enough time in the day, but getting out of bed at a decent time during a break can help lead you to a positive and productive day. Now that you have more time, you can enjoy every drop of your coffee instead of rushing to finish it. You can even start your day by enjoy a book that has been begging you to open it since you bought it. Savor your morning, and...
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Curtiss Course Critiques
16Apr By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments
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Curtiss Course Critiques

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 consideration for teachers when preparing for future courses. This is the place where students can provide constructive criticism. ...
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Montgomery County Apprenticeships, Internships Open To AUM Students
11Apr By Aumnibus StaffNo Comments
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Montgomery County Apprenticeships, Internships Open To AUM Students

Auburn University at Montgomery colleges students are encouraged to take advantage of the Montgomery County Commission 2018 Student Apprenticeship Program. The apprenticeship program is eight weeks starting Monday, June 4th through Friday, July 27th. All eligible students between the ages of 16 and 22 can apply. An application and a letter of recommendation from a school guidance counselor or a Montgomery County Commissioner are required and must be submitted by Friday, April 20th at 5 p.m. Internships are also available. Requirements and eligibility vary. For more information on an internship, please contact the Montgomery City-County Personnel Office at 334-625-2675. FAQs and more information on the apprenticeship are available at www.mc-ala.org. By Ashleigh Hicks
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