News Archives - Page 17 of 23

Sep

25

2018

Letter From the Editor

News

Hello, To be the 2018-2019 Editor- In-Chief for the Aumnibus is an AUMazing opportunity that I am grateful for. This year we are so excited to announce our transition to digital journalism. Our team has been working relentlessly trying to make this transition as smooth as possible. The end goal for our transition is that you will feel the newspaper is more accessible, and we can include more of the news you want to know, on the go. Here at the Aumnibus we pride ourselves on being the voice of the student body. We want your voices to be heard.…

Sep

25

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUMFEST 2018

Campus, News, University

AUMfest is a university tradition that was started many years ago with the intention of being a fun all day event during the fall. In previous years AUMfest was planned to be a fall festival, but this year's theme is a Luau. AUMfest will be Sept. 26, 2018, from 7-10 p.m. The intended audience for this event is the student body. The goal of this event is to engage new students, continuing and transfer students through fun activities and so that they can gain exposure to The Campus Activities Board (CAB). Hopefully after attending this event students will be open…

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

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

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…

Apr

11

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery County Apprenticeships, Internships Open To AUM Students

News, University

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…

Apr

11

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Campus Police To Host Women’s Self Defense Program

News, University

Auburn University at Montgomery Campus Police is hosting RAD, a self-defense program for women. In this program, women will learn tactics and techniques for recognizing risks, risk-avoidance, prevention and hands-on self-defense training. DATE: Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 TIME: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. LOCATION: Library Tower, 10th Floor West REGISTRATION: Contact campus police at 334-244-3424 By Ashleigh Hicks

Apr

11

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Durr Lecture Series to Show Documentary

Campus, News, University

In conjunction with the Auburn University at Montgomery Durr Lecture Series, a showing of the documentary The Durrs of Montgomery will be shown at AUM on Friday, April 13th at 7 p.m. in Goodwyn Hall 109. Following the film, Dr. Patricia Sullivan, a historian at the University of South Carolina and Lulah Colan, one of The Durr’s daughters, will lead panel discussions. Other friends and family of the Durrs will attened. According to Dr. Silvia Giagnoni, communications professor at AUM, Clifford and Virigina Durrs were heavily involved in civil rights movements in the 1930s and “were pivotal in supporting many actions in Montgomery”…

Apr

11

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

News, University

There will be two ceremonies hosted in AUM Gymnasium. One ceremony will start at 10:00 am and the other will start at 2:00 pm. A reception will be held in the Taylor Center, room 221, immediately after each graduation ceremony. Graduation Times: 10:00 a.m. Colleges of education, Nursing & Health Sciences, and Public Policy and Justice 2:00 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences, and Business Guests: All guest are asked to arrive early to be seated in the gym. Once the capacity has been reached, or ceremony has started, no one will be able to enter the gymnasium on the…

Apr

02

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Diversity Week To Include All Students

Campus, News, University

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting Diversity Week 2018! AUM is a campus committed to making sure everyone is included and able to experience diversity. Throughout Diversity Week there will be events on campus to help promote new cultural experiences. On Tuesday, April 3 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Goodwyn Hall Breezeway, students, faculty and staff can have a taste of sweets from around the world while learning about the cultures they come from at “Sweet” Diversity. Dance Around the World on Wednesday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Warhawk Alley will feature dances…

Apr

02

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Another Winning Season for AUM Softball

News, Sports, University

As February comes to a close, the Warhawks softball team sits at a 5-2 record. Starting the season off with not only a win, but a 9-0 shutout against the University of Mobile in the first tournament of the season was definitely the start the Warhawks wanted to get. The Warhawks finished the Gulf Coast invitational tournament with a 3-1 record, falling only to the University of North Georgia with a nail biting 5-4 score. In their second tournament of the season, the GSC Opening Weekend Festival, the Warhawks came out on top again with a 2-1 record. While the…

Apr

02

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Tennis Season in Full Swing

News, Sports, University

AUM’s tennis teams recently approached the beginning of a new season. The 2018 season will be an exciting and competitive one for both the men and women’s teams. Yair Banuelos is the head coach for both teams. His goal is to prepare the men and women physically and mentally in order to be successful among other teams. “Fitness is going to be important for the long battles that we will have against top teams,” says Coach Banuelos. He believes the AUM tennis program has the talent to upset and win against higher rank schools. Both the men and women tennis…