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Apr
11
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Crawfish Boil

AUM Crawfish Boil

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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!
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Apr
09
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
2019 Political Film Series Produces “Women in Gold”

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…
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Apr
09
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
2019 Alabama Book Festival

2019 Alabama Book Festival

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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…
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Apr
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Theatre AUM Presents: Arcadia

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…
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Apr
03
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Higher Ed Day 2019

Higher Ed Day 2019

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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…
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Apr
03
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Kickoff to College Tailgate

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…
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Mar
28
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM’s Earth Companions Organization Petitions the Café for Reusable Materials

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…
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Mar
28
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Fido Fest 2019

Fido Fest 2019

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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.…
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Mar
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM SpringFest 2019

AUM SpringFest 2019

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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…
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Mar
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures

ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures

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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…
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Mar
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Counseling and Health Promotion Services Produces Back to Back Events for Mental Health.

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…
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Mar
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Awards Grant for Binge Viewing Study

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…
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Mar
20
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Walk MS Fundraiser is Almost Here

Walk MS Fundraiser is Almost Here

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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…
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Mar
20
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Montgomery Zoo Weekend

Montgomery Zoo Weekend

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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…
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Mar
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
All Hail Queen Ann

All Hail Queen Ann

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BY: Morgan Thayer Mobile is where it all started, the original Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is a time for celebration, beads, moon pies and elaborate floats. The original Mardi Gras began in 1703 when French settlers celebrated at Twenty-Seven Mile Bluff, the first settlement in the city. The celebration in 1711 included a parade, believed to be the first parade in North America, was nothing like the celebration of floats we see today. Over the years, the parades have become more over the top and involved bringing us what we see today in Mobile. Throughout Mobile, masked parading societies otherwise…
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Mar
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
#WarhawkBuddy

#WarhawkBuddy

University
BY: Taniya Frazier College is a new journey for all students. This journey will develop new interests, discoveries, and trials. I don’t think it’s one that anyone takes alone. Friends are crucial to a student’s outlook on college. Besides academics, a student’s social life has a bigger impact on their college experience. Through this journey, it helps to have a buddy to talk with and experience life together. The people you meet in college will grow to be some of your closest friends. Your ‘Warhawk Buddy’ will more than likely be with you through majority or all of your college…
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Mar
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Club and Organization Spotlight: NAACP

Club and Organization Spotlight: NAACP

Campus
BY: Taniya Frazier On AUM’s campus, we have over 60+ clubs and organizations. There is always some type of activity or event going on. This week, I want to shed light on an organization’s achievement. The National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) organization on campus has been recognized for their successful progression. The Auburn Montgomery Chapter of NAACP has recently received an award for the ‘Most Improved Chapter’ from the “Alabama Youth & College Division of the NAACP” at the 66th Annual State Convention. The chapter, here on campus, currently has approximately 82 members! Since their reactivation…
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Mar
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Does AUM Need New Clubs?

Does AUM Need New Clubs?

Campus
BY: Ambria Davis There are over 50 organizations and clubs on this campus, however some AUM students feel there should be more organizations and clubs that help the community more. Being in a club or organization helps students make new friends and work as a team to achieve goals and most of all, have fun. With all the organizations and clubs on campus, many of AUM’s students believe there should be a few new clubs added to the list. This could be two potential new clubs such as a mentoring program for middle and high school students and moral welfare…
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Feb
26
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee 2019 Welcomes Hillary Clinton

Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee 2019 Welcomes Hillary Clinton

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BY: Brittany Vallely SELMA, Ala.-  Former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady Hillary Clinton will be making an appearance in Selma to commemorate the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma-Montgomery March, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  She will be there to the support the Lift Our Vote 2020 proposal that encourages people to register and vote for the next presidential election. This is the chance to walk across the famous Edmund Pettus Bridge with public figures and real foot soldiers who marched in 1965 for African American voting rights, which is also…
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