Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Nov

03

2017

Micheal Cheaney to Coach Men’s Basketball Team

News, Sports, University

The AUM Men’s Basketball team is coming into the new season ready to set things off with Coach Michael Cheaney to lead them to victory. Coach Cheaney has more than 15 years of experience at the NAIA level, as well as having played at NCAA Division I, II and III institutions. Cheaney, from Indiana, comes from a family that is known for playing basketball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Kentucky Wesleyan in 1996, and went on to earn a Master’s in Sports Management from Indiana State University. Cheaney was a standout student-athlete at Kentucky Wesleyan University.…

Nov

03

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Woyzeck: Theatre AUM’s Twist on Tradgegy

Arts, News, Opinion, Theatre AUM, University

I spoke with Kodi Robertson about Theater AUM’s upcoming production of Georg Buchner’s tragic story about the heavy effects of war and military life on a man. This unique rendition comes from the mind of director Val Winkelman, who is also a professor in the communication department. Robertson and I communicated via email where he answered a series of questions regarding the modern take on this story, the director’s vision, and what the audience can expect. As confusing and ambiguous as online communication can be, Robertson seemed eager and enthusiastic in his responses, preluding to a play audiences will marvel…

Oct

30

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Registration Advice from an Upperclassman

News, Opinion, University

Every semester there comes a time for students to register for classes. This week, registration will open on Friday, November 3 for seniors, Monday, November 6 for juniors, and Tuesday, November 7 for sophomores and freshman. Registration occurs online through myAUM in the Webster Registration System. There is a process that every student must undergo to complete registration. For those who are in their first semester here at AUM, this process may be unfamiliar and even daunting. If you haven’t met with your advisor, that is the very first step in the process. Each department will assign you a faculty…

Oct

28

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Relaxation Series to Teach Benefits of Coloring

Arts, News, University

Whether studying for finals, writing a paper or taking a class, students are often overwhelmed by the demands of college life. Auburn University at Montgomery’s Counseling & Health Promotion Services has been hosting a series this fall to teach students, but also faculty and staff, methods of relieving stress. Overwhelmed? Anxious? Learn how to Relax! is a series that began on September 26th and runs until November 2nd. There are two sessions each week, Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Global Education Center, room 219, of the Taylor Center. There is…

Oct

20

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Survivors, Parents Gather in Vigil for Survivors of Sexual Assault

Opinion

WASHINGTON—Over 650 people will gather outside the Department of Education on the evening of Thursday, October 19th, in a vigil for survivors and victims of campus sexual assault. The vigil will honor survivors and victims of sexual violence and rally against the Department of Education’s rollbacks of protections for survivors. Survivors and parents of survivors and victims will tell their stories, followed by a moment of silence for all who lost their lives due to sexual or domestic violence. This powerful event for the movement against sexual assault comes just a few days after more than twelve million people speaking…

Oct

17

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery Education Foundation to Host “Brain Brawl” in Taylor Center

Opinion

Want to test your knowledge? Gather a team of five, and head to the “Brain Brawl”! Photo by MEF. This benefit event for the Montgomery Education Foundation will feature a trivia competition, consisting of three nine-question rounds. Trivia Topics will include arts and culture, sports, math, science, geography and history. The competition is open to all schools, churches, and individuals. The entrance fee to participate is $150. There will be gifts and other prizes presented to the teams who raise the most money, the teams with the most creative names, and to the teams with the best uniforms. The three…

Oct

17

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Third Annual “Hoops Madness” to Take Place This Week

News, Sports, University

AUM will kick off the 2017-2018 basketball season with its annual “Hoops Madness” on Thursday, October 19. This year’s event will consist of a 3-point challenge, a dunking competition, and promotional games. The Athletics Department and the Student Government Association team up each year to rally support for the men’s and women’s basketball teams as they prepare for the upcoming season. “Hoops Madness” is a great way for supporters to honor and celebrate the Warhawks. It’s also a great way for the student athletes to introduce themselves. They tell everyone their names so that when the games come around, you’ll…

Oct

17

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Melissa Robinson to Coach AUM’s First Women’s Volleyball Team

News, Sports, University

Auburn University at Montgomery’s first women’s volleyball team is scheduled to play under the leadership of Coach Melissa Robinson. A strong coach with dedicated players could make this inaugural team unstoppable. Photos by Frank Williams. Coach Robinson came to AUM with a strong history as a team player and a coach. As a coach, Robinson’s record shows her as having built Tuskegee’s volleyball program to lead Tuskegee to its season of 32-32, coached four all-conference performers, including the 2015 Co-SIAC Player of the Year, one All-South Region performer, as well as, guiding at least one student-athlete to the NCAA Division…

Oct

17

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Shriek Week Brings Halloween Spirit to AUM

Archives, Campus, News, University

Soon the leaves will be changing, the weather cooling, and even pumpkins will start to be all around. With fall approaching that means one of AUM’s favorite times of year, Shriek Week! This annual tradition brings everyone’s spooky favorites to campus. The Campus Activities Board works hard every year to bring the Halloween Spirit to life on the AUM campus. With our school colors being black and orange, how could we not love Halloween? So mark your calendars for the last week of October for Shriek Week. Below you will find a schedule of events for this year’s activities. What:…

Oct

16

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

What’s New in Campus Safety

News, University

There are several departments here at Auburn University at Montgomery that are dedicated to making the campus a comfortable and safe environment for students to thrive in. The AUM campus police and Office of Student Affairs are two of those departments who, in collaboration with one another, develop programs to support and ensure student safety. Dr. Nichole Thompson, Assistant Vice Chancellor in the Division of Student Affairs, states that “It is our responsibility to make sure that [students] are safe and that they have a very good experience on campus. We take that very serious and we are always trying…

Oct

16

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM to Offer New Minor in Nutrition

News, Sports, University

There is a new minor being offered through the Kinesiology Department in the College of Education. This Sports Nutrition minor is open to all students, but may be especially beneficial to students who are in a health-related major. The minor will be comprised of a sequence of classes that will make a total of 26 credit hours. There are two additional courses for those who are interested in continuing on to pursue a graduate degree in nutrition, such as a Registered Dietitian program. Since this is a new minor, there will be some initial flexibility regarding the sequence of which…

Oct

16

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Q&A with SGA President Christian Crawford on “Light it Up” Safety Campaign

Campus, News, University

Have you ever felt uneasy walking to your car after a late night lab? Or maybe your club met and now you have to walk to the other side of campus to your car while its pitch black outside. Our Student Government has started a “Light it Up Campaign” in order to promote campus safety and make sure the student body feels more comfortable on campus after dark. SGA president Christian Crawford answered some questions about the new campaign. Q: Why do you think this campaign is important? A: This year, the SGA is committed to promoting campus safety. All…

Oct

16

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Meet the 2017 AUM Cross Country Team

News, Sports, University

The Cross Country team consists of members who run long races over varied terrains, including hills, roads, mud puddles, grassy fields, rocky paths, and sometimes even shallow streams. The runner must have a strong heart, put in a lot of practice and have a good pair of racing and training shoes. To complete the race, the runners must not only have the strength to finish, but must also always be aware of their surroundings. Cross Country is capable of being both an individual and a team sport. Individuals compete against other runners, then the runners scores, based on the individual…

Oct

16

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Student Health Clinic and Counseling Center: What Your Campus Can Do for You

Campus, News, University

AUM’s Student Health Clinic is a primary care facility available to students, faculty, staff, and their dependents. Located in the College of Nursing and Health Services, Irma B. Moore Hall, Room 102, this office provides comprehensive health services for students with a valid ID. They are available Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Patients will receive “prompt, quality, cost-effective and individualized health care,” says the SHS primary website. The clinic provides primary care for “sick” visits, physical examinations, women’s health examinations, contraceptive counseling, sexually transmitted infection(s) testing, laboratory testing, and referral services. Additionally, they provide mandatory immunizations including: TB testing and the…

Oct

16

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM WASC to Host “Dining in the Dark” and “Bite Me” Day

Campus, News, University

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were eating blind or maybe what it is like to be bit by a vampire? The Warhawk Academic Success Center (WASC) is holding two events in mid to late October for the the AUM Connected: Common Reading Program. With the common book for this year being Dracula, these events have a fun connection to Halloween. Dining in the Dark, which is sponsored by the Center for Disability Services (CDS), will be held on Tuesday, October 17th. This dining event is an experience that will test your senses. Each attendee…

Oct

12

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Q&A with Jessie Rosa, AUM’s First Female Sports Director

News, Sports, University

Sports are embedded in American Culture. In a historically male dominated industry, women are making incredible strides in having successful careers in the sports industry. One very talented woman on AUM’s campus is Athletic Director, Jessie Rosa. Jessie is AUM’s first female athletic director. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Jessie and ask her about her success in athletics. Q: What has attributed to getting you to this position and what has helped with your success in athletics? A: Obviously the willingness for people to give me the opportunity to grow within athletics. I owe a lot of…

Oct

09

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

What’s Happening at the AUM Early Learning Center

News, Opinion, University

Auburn University at Montgomery has a childcare center for AUM staff and students. The Early Learning center is located behind the Education Building on campus. According to the AUM website, at the Early Learning Center, “we strive to develop self-directed, self-disciplined, self-responsible children who have a passion for life and a concern for others. The AUM Early Learning Center is nationally accredited through the National Association of the Education of Young Children. We strive to maintain a pupil-teacher ratio of 6:1, which affords all children individualized attention. All staff members are highly qualified to care for and provide an exemplary education…

Oct

09

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Political Film Series to Screen “The Other Side of Immigration”

Campus, News, University

The Political Film Series will be showing a documentary film called The Other Side of Immigration. The screening will be held on Monday, October 16th in Goodwyn Hall, Room 112 at 7:00 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by the University Honors Program. Dr. Silvia Giagnoni, an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication & Theatre, will be giving a brief introduction on the topic before the film is shown. A major political topic, both in the past and present, has been immigration. This event addresses the idea that “any effective approach to immigration reform…must be comprehensive and look beyond the…

Sep

24

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Slideshow: “Liberty and Justice” by Theatre AUM

Arts, Campus, News, Slideshows, Theatre AUM

Sep

18

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Alabama Ranked Among Best States for Retirement

News

Austin, Texas (Sept. 12, 2017) — SeniorAdvice.com based in Austin, TX, has announced the ten states that are the best and worst for retirement finances. Using SeniorScore™, the first comprehensive data-driven scoring system specifically designed to identify and measure the livability for seniors, the most and least accommodating states for retiring seniors have been identified. The following states in the U.S. have been named by SeniorScore™ as the most senior-friendly for retirement finances based on an un-biased algorithm: 1) Wyoming 2) Virginia 3) South Dakota 4) Alabama 5) Louisiana The following states in the U.S. have been named by SeniorScore™…