News

Mar

07

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM to Host Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

News, Sports, University

The Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Athletics is hosting the 2018 Special Olympics Alabama State Basketball Tournament this Friday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to come watch the tournament at their own pace any time during the event to support children and adults with intellectual disabilities from our very own Alabama community. According to Special Olympics Alabama, Inc., the Special Olympics provides “…year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectually disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate…

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Mar

01

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

SGA Applications for 2018-2019 Academic Year Now Open

Campus, News, University

The Auburn University at Montgomery Student Government Association is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year until March 7 at 12 p.m. Applications for the executive, legislative and judicial branch are now open for students who are interested in being an SGA member for the 2018-2019 academic year. The executive branch is composed of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief Justice, Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff. You must have been an active member of the Student Government Association for the 2017-2018 academic year to qualify for these positions. Positions for the legislative branch include three…

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Mar

01

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

March Updates from SGA President Christian Crawford

Campus, News, University

In January and February of 2018, the Student Government Association (SGA) worked diligently to communicate and meet the needs of the student body. We received the highest level of student participation and engagement in years. We had over 50 students attends our SGA Senate meeting on January 29th, 2018, and we had over 30 students attend our town hall meeting the next day. As SGA President, I am proud that SGA had an opportunity to facilitate the conversation and communicate the needs, desires, and goals of the student body. We have done something that has not been done in years.…

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Mar

01

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Goodwyn Gallery To Host Solo Exhibition

Arts, Campus, News, University

Don’t forget to check out Annie B. Campbell’s solo exhibition “Extracted” in Goodwyn Gallery! The exhibit will be on display until March 23 and was featured at this year’s Southern Studies Conference. With a focus in ceramics, Campbell’s works range from wall mounted to installations to freestanding pieces. The pieces represent the natural environment as she addresses the effects of extraction of fossil fuels and forestry. “My work investigates environmental destruction and our relationship to its effects, both physical and psychological,” Campbell states on her gallery webpage. “My aim is to simultaneously exemplify the innate connection between humans and the…

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Feb

22

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Curtiss Celebrates Fifth Birthday

Campus, News, University

Our favorite bird has turned five this year! February 22nd 2018 Curtiss celebrated his birthday with his closest friends at the final Women’s and Men’s basketball games. With cupcakes, prizes, and photo fun Curtiss rang in his fifth year in flight on AUM’s campus. Curtiss the Warhawk was named after the Curtiss P-40 fighter jet stemming from Montgomery’s rich military history. Curtiss and his family engage in on campus events as well as diving into the community to soar through events. If you or your organization would like to request Curtiss for an event you can request his through the…

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Feb

22

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Students Participate in Higher Ed Day 2018

News, University

It’s a warm mid morning in downtown Montgomery where hundreds of college students from around the state gather to march to the state house for Higher Ed day.  In an effort to speak up about the price of college and the rises in tuition. With a university degree comes a big price tag. This annual event allows student’s voices, thoughts and opinions be heard. With bands playing, the crowd chanting and a unifying power of speech college students completed the march and gathered to watch Student Government officials all sign their names on a poster for the event. “Higher Education…

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Feb

15

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Slideshow: Theatre AUM’s “Weightless”

Arts, Campus, News, Slideshows, Theatre AUM, University

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Feb

15

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM Now Showing “Weightless”

Arts, Campus, News, Theatre AUM, University

Auburn University Montgomery’s theater is producing a brand-new play called “Weightless.” This will be the very first time the script is being produced. It was written by Meghan Reimers. She is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts degree as a member of the playwright’s lab at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. “Weightless” is a fantastical and magical play that centers around a young boy named Caleb, a young woman named Lucie, Lucie’s overprotective mother, Marie, and her plotting aunt, Julie. The play exists in a world of magic. Lucie is cursed with no gravity and is bound to a…

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Feb

10

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM’s Big (Top) Performance at KCACTF

Arts, Campus, News, Theatre AUM, University

On February 8th, Theatre AUM went to Americus, Georgia to perform their production of Woyzeck at the Rylander Theatre as one of five productions in Region 4 chosen to attend the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. All of the 23 cast and crew members attended KCACTF. The cast included: Kodi Robertson- Woyzeck, Brittany Vallely- Marie, Faith Roberts- Margaret, Jonathan Meinsler- Showman, Brandon Baggin- Captain, Antonio George- Drum Major, Amy May- Sargent, Kate Saylor- Doctor, Chris Mascia- Andres, Kiersten Mattox- Zirkus, Tara Fenn- Gypsy, and Kaylee Baker- Child. Kodi, Brittany and Kate were also chosen to audition for the prestigious…

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Feb

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Slideshow: Rainy Days on Campus

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Feb

01

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Slideshow: Homecoming 2018

Slideshows, University

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Jan

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Online Programs Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News & World Report

News, University

U.S. News & World Report today recognized Auburn University at Montgomery’s online degree offerings among the best in the country. The new rankings edition includes nearly 1,500 distance education degree programs, with AUM earning a slot among the 2018 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs (#210) and among the discipline-specific ranking of online graduate degrees in Education (#168). AUM offers 25 online degrees and programs. “These programs represent the university’s growing online offerings to serve distance learners and help working students access Auburn University at Montgomery’s world-class education through a platform that is convenient and affordable,” said AUM Chancellor Carl A. Stockton. “AUM’s faculty…

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Dec

11

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

“Locked Up” for a Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser

News, Opinion, University

It’s not every day the Director of Student Involvement and Leadership gets locked up. On November 16, Joel Hughes was placed “under arrest” in a campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Muscular Dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause a loss of muscle mass and progressively weakens the muscle. The whole purpose of this specific campaign was to raise money to help small children who can’t afford to go to camp for children with Muscular Dystrophy be able to attend and get an experience that could be life changing. “Think about the season, what is the…

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Dec

11

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Holiday Giving With AUM Athletics

Campus, News, Opinion, Sports, University

The holidays are right around the corner, and now is the time for giving. Students in the AUM Athletics program have shown their commitment to making a difference in the community all year, but especially during the most wonderful time of the year. They have partnered with the Montgomery County Sherriff’s Office to collect donations for a toy drive, with the Ceil Championship Holiday Gift Drive to deliver gifts to nursing home residents, and with the American Red Cross to host two major blood drives. Each individual team also chooses a local organization to volunteer with. This year, teams have…

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Dec

10

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Q&A With Study Abroad Manager Yiyun Liu

Campus, News, Opinion, University

A global community is what this nation represents and our AUM Study Abroad Program is playing its part in helping our student body become more engaged and familiar with a global mindset. The annual Study Abroad fair just kicked off the excitement of the student body about this year’s travel opportunities. In an interview with Yiyun Liu our Study Abroad Manager, she gave insight on how you can study abroad and what the benefits of studying abroad are. Q: What students are eligible to study abroad? A: Students are eligible to apply for AUM Study Abroad programs if they has…

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Dec

06

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Fall Commencement Ceremonies

News, University

Auburn University at Montgomery will host its Fall commencement ceremonies on December 9 in the Gymnasium. Graduates from the College of Business, College of Education, and College of Public Policy and Justice will walk in the first ceremony at 10 a.m. Graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Nursing and Health Services will walk in the second ceremony at 2 p.m. After each ceremony, Auburn University at Montgomery will provide refreshments for graduates, family and friends in a tent on the Quad. Family and friends who cannot attend in person but would still like to participate can…

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Dec

03

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Club Celebrates Spectrum of Sexuality

Campus, News

Inclusivity is the goal of Spectrum on campus. Formerly known as the Gay Straight Alliance, this organization has changed names in order to cover the whole “spectrum” of sexuality and make sure everyone feels welcome. Vice President, Eva Valentine explained the reason for the name change was to “help the organization be a part of a larger community because both Troy University and Auburn main campus have their organizations as Spectrum.” “We are doing a lot more educational events than we have in the past. We want to get our name out there and also the community doesn’t have the…

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Dec

02

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Dan Davis to Coach Women’s Basketball Team

News, Sports, University

The AUM Women’s Basketball team is under the leadership of Coach Dan Davis. Davis graduated from AUM in 1999, receiving his degree in Secondary Education and Social Sciences, and played basketball throughout his four years as an AUM student. Davis is proud to be back as a part of the AUM family and as the coach. During his AUM career, the team played in the NAIA National Tournament, won the NAIA Southeast Region and were the Southern States Conference Champions. Davis has been married to his wife, Christi Shirley, for 18 years and they have four children, Abigail, Cooper, Nash…

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Dec

01

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Hires Sports Information Director Matthew Pellegrim

News, Sports, University

Auburn University at Montgomery’s new Sports Information Director is Mr. Matthew Paul Pellegrim. Pellegrim is responsible for keeping statistics for the home games, writing press releases, running media, live video streams, highlights and edits, giving interviews, being the liaison between media and public, and setting interviews for coaches and athletes. Mr. Pellegrim was born Oct. 27 in Meridian, Mississippi. During his childhood years, Pellegrim was always active; he loved to play basketball and enjoyed watching football. He has always been involved with sports, from his own career, to supporting friends and family. Pellegrim attended Mississippi State College, where he earned…

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Nov

30

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s “Thanksgiving Around the World”

News, University

Thanksgiving Around the World is an event that brings a variety of cultures together to learn about one another and share in native dishes from around the world. All AUM students and faculty are invited and encouraged to bring friends. This event brought a room full of happiness, food and lots of fun. Several brave students came to represent their native countries and share their culture with their peers. One student and Professor spoke on the behalf of China. The student spoke about the Moon festival, which is when they keep the dead from chasing them. Professor Kelley spoke about…

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