News

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year Announced

News

BY: Kory Hobbs On April 8, 2019, the Alabama State Department of Education announced the 16 finalists for Alabama’s Teacher of the Year Award. The 16 finalists come from a pool of over 140 official applications that were submitted this year by hard-working teachers across the state. The award is one of the state’s most prestigious and, according to the ALSDE websites records, dates to 1952. However, no information for that year’s winner is available. The first year with information available is 1954, with Lera Blocker taking home the honors. The winner of the award will represent Alabama in a…

Read More

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Professor Directs ASF’s Winnie the Pooh

News, Theatre AUM

BY: Brittany Vallely The famous Winnie the Pooh characters are being brought to life at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF) in Montgomery, and one of AUM ‘s very own professors put it together. Neil David Seibel, AUM's performance professor, has had connections with faculty at ASF for quite some time. After having a discussion about the direction of ASF with the artistic director, Seibel was presented with the opportunity to direct one of the children's shows. “We just had a great conversation about theatre, what we want to do with it, how we see ourselves in it, how we see…

Read More

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Should You Join the AUM Alumni Association?

Campus, Editorials

BY: Kory Hobbs With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many graduating seniors are going to face a lot of questions. One question might be: Should I join the AUM Alumni Association? We all know some people that have, maybe parents or friends of the family who say they believe it was a good choice. We also know others who could care less and just go on about their lives after college, having little to no contact with their alma mater. Let’s run down some reasons why one might choose to join the AUM Alumni Association. For starters, there…

Read More

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

End of Semester Cookout

News

BY: Taniya Frazier Congratulations Warhawks- we have made it to the end! Classes are almost over, and now it’s time to take a break. Come relax at a cookout on April 25, from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. This is the perfect way for all students to have fun, relax, and reflect on this semester before those finals begin. The cookout will be located near the grilling stations in the housing area. The event will be brought to you by the Black Student Union, the AUM National Association of the Advancement of Colored People, and the National Society of Leadership and Success.…

Read More

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM Guild Fundraiser Event: Open Mic Night

Campus, News, Theatre AUM

BY: Brittany Vallely Theatre AUM Guild’s (TAG) Open Mic Night is the chance to show off your skills or support your local artists! This is a public event where people are invited to showcase any kind of talent- dancers, singers, poets, comedians, and actors are all welcome to show what they've got. TAG will be bringing their own speakers and microphones in order for you to have all the sound equipment you need. Tony George, TAG president, explained that all funds will be going towards TAG to promote theatre and theatre events at AUM. “The event helps with expenses such…

Read More

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Spring 2019 Graduation

News

BY: Morgan Thayer Auburn University at Montgomery is bidding a final farewell to the Class of 2019. Spring Commencement will take place on May 4 beginning at 10:00 a.m. for the College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The ceremony for the College of Education, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Sciences will begin at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed online at http://graduation.aum.edu/. From all of us here at AUM, congratulations and good luck, Class of 2019.!

Read More

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Crawfish Boil

News

BY: Morgan Thayer With the end of the semester right around the corner, AUM’s athletic department, student involvement, orientation, and student involvement are hosting a crawfish boil April 27 beginning at noon for AUM students. The event will take place near the soccer and softball fields on campus. There will be food, inflatable games, music, and fun available for those with a valid AUM ID. These organizations want to celebrate the end of the semester in a big way. Come out in support of this event and celebrate the ending of another long and successful semester!

Read More

Apr

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

2019 Political Film Series Produces “Women in Gold”

Campus, News

BY: Brittany Vallely MONTGOMERY, Ala.- If you are a fan of historic films and free food then this is the event for you. AUM’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is giving the public the opportunity to watch the screening of “Women in Gold,” and will serve as part of the Holocaust Memorial Day feature.   According to the AUM website, the screening is based on a true story about Maria Altman (played by Helen Mirren) and her nephew (played by Ryan Reynolds). Altman seeks to regain a portrait of her aunt- the painting is important because Altman is…

Read More

Apr

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

2019 Alabama Book Festival

News

BY: Kory Hobbs The Alabama Humanities Foundation is hosting ANABRANCH, an event in Montgomery at the end of this week, running between April 11-13. ANABRANCH is an event to celebrate different art forms throughout Alabama and the surrounding area. The event will conclude on April 13th with the 2019 Alabama Book Festival that aims to promote reading and literacy for all ages. The festival will take place at 301 Columbus St. in Old Alabama Town in downtown Montgomery with over 4,000 people expected to be in attendance. The festival will run between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and is free…

Read More

Apr

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM Presents: Arcadia

News, Theatre AUM

BY: Brittany Vallely The awarding winning play Arcadia can now be seen at Auburn University at Montgomery. This show is filled with mathematics, literature, romance, and time travel. The play was written by Tom Stoppered, who is also known for writing the screenplay Shakespeare in Love. The play takes place at a country estate in England called Sidley Park. The time frame goes back and forth from the 1880s and the early 90s. The audience will soon see the relationships between each era and the order and disorders of each situation. Even though time goes on, history has a way…

Read More

Apr

03

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Higher Ed Day 2019

News

BY: Morgan Thayer Every year, students from all over the state gather in Montgomery for Higher Education Day to bring awareness to the importance of higher and secondary education. This year the event will be held April 3 in downtown Montgomery from 9:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Students will be given the opportunity to be shuttled to and from campus. If you ride the bus, please be ready to load at the AUM Duck Pond parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The bus will return between 2-2:30 p.m. This event gives students the opportunity to meet and network with other students…

Read More

Apr

03

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Kickoff to College Tailgate

News, University

Kickoff to College Tailgate is an event done every spring by the admissions and recruitment office to allow newly admitted students the chance to get a glimpse of what life is like here on campus. This event will take place April 6, 2019 on the quad beginning at 11 a.m - 2 p.m. New students will have a chance to meet future classmates, receive information about Greek life and other organizations on campus, enjoy delicious Shane's BBQ, and play tailgate games. There will also be opportunities to tour the residence halls-  Warhawk Hall and The Commons. Newly admitted students will…

Read More

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Earth Companions Organization Petitions the Café for Reusable Materials

Campus, News

BY: Brittany Vallely The anti-plastic straw movement has become a social media phenomenon for when people order drinks at restaurants, but the AUM’s Earth Companions Organization (ECO) is taking a step further to help the environment on campus. ECO has created a petition to advocate that the AUM café should use reusable trays and is inviting everyone to contribute. Kate Saylor, a junior, says AUM ECO was founded in January 2019 in an Honors Program class under the direction of Keith Kawczynski. “We were tasked with developing a project that would make a difference in the community. As environmentally conscious…

Read More

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Fido Fest 2019

News

BY: Kory Hobbs The 4th annual Fido Fest will be held this Saturday, March 30 in Montgomery at The Shoppes at EastChase. It will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with benefits going to the Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets. The festival will be held in a parking lot near Dillard’s and consist of fun events and local vendors. It is a free festival, but donations are encouraged. All animal lovers are encouraged to come out and enjoy the festival. Fido Fest was a huge success last year and there is a lot of excitement for this Saturday.…

Read More

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM SpringFest 2019

News

BY: Taniya Frazier SpringFest is a huge annual event held on campus during the spring as a last hoorah before the impending doom of finals. The event will be held on March 27, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The event will be located in Taylor Center 221-223. Admission to this event will require people to bring two items to donate to Lee County tornado victims. The event is always filled with food, fun and games. The annual event is hosted by Campus Activities Board. This year the theme for the event is western. Go ahead and get out…

Read More

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures

News

BY: Ambria Davis ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures is great for teaching different cultures to the younger and curious generations. Connecting Cultures is taught by Kelly Bazam at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. She specializes her teaching very short lessons of different cultures to the pre-k students. Her goal is to “introduce young learners to the basic greetings, visual arts, music, clothing, and traditions of the country in focus.” Ms. Bazam focuses on different countries each month. This month, in March, she is teaching New Zealand. Next month, in April, she’ll teach about Greece and for the next two…

Read More

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Counseling and Health Promotion Services Produces Back to Back Events for Mental Health.

News, University

BY: Brittany Vallely MONTGOMERY, Ala.- College is a stressful time because some students are having to keep track with work, paying their bills, attending extracurricular, exercise, sleep, social life, and on top of that focusing on their school work. All of this can be overwhelming, but counseling services are giving students the opportunity to take a break from the chaos at Cookies and Coffee with Counselors and Mindfulness Group on the same day. Coffee and Cookies with Counselors is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff members to get to know the counselors and interns. Individuals can find out about…

Read More

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Awards Grant for Binge Viewing Study

News, University

BY: Marcus Godbee Auburn University Montgomery has awarded Dr. Hilary Gamble a grant to complete a study about television viewing. The study will analyze binge watching and how it affects people in their viewer experience. In this study, qualified participants will watch a total of three episodes of the TV show “Dexter” over the course of two weeks. The participants will be divided into two groups. One group will watch one episode per week; the other group will watch all three episodes at once. “I want to see how binge viewers differ from weekly TV viewers in how they experience…

Read More

Mar

20

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Walk MS Fundraiser is Almost Here

News

BY: Kory Hobbs The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting Walk MS in Montgomery this Saturday, March 23. The fundraiser will be held downtown and will start at 200 Coosa St. Those that want to participate in the walk can register online at http://nationalmssociety.org. However, registration closes at noon on Thursday. If you are unable to register and still want to participate, please see someone at the registration area before the walk begins. On-site registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. All ages are encouraged to participate to help put an end to…

Read More

Mar

20

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery Zoo Weekend

News

BY: Morgan Thayer MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Due to rain expected this weekend, Zoo weekend at the Montgomery Zoo has been rescheduled for March 23 thru March 24. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The 42nd annual zoo weekend was scheduled to take place March 9-10 but due to expected wet weather, officials with the zoo decided it would be best for the animals and activities to reschedule for a later date. According to the Zoo’s website, the weekend will be a festive event with live entertainment, games, rides, bouncy houses, big slides, inflatables, pony and camel rides, petting zoo, karate…

Read More