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PRCA AUM chapter to host cultural event at volleyball game

PRCA AUM chapter to host cultural event at volleyball game

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONTGOMERY, AL - October 20, 2022 -  Candy around the World will take place on Oct. 28, at 6 p.m., before the AUM Women’s volleyball game against the University of West Alabama. The event will feature candy and refreshments from each of the 16 countries represented by the student-athletes of the AUM Athletic Department. The event will feature candy tasting, goodie bags, informational sessions and chances to win prizes! The student body is encouraged to attend before supporting the women’s volleyball game. The event is open to the public. The AUM student chapter of the Public Relations…
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Warhawks go to Japan

Warhawks go to Japan

By: Rachel Moore A picture of Shiga, Japan [aum.edu] Spending a semester in another country is a dream for many, and thanks to the study abroad program, qualified students can spend a summer or semester at one of AUM’s sister schools. With exchange institutions in South Korea, China, Japan and England, students can diversify their education and stand out among job applicants! Students in the past have spent a semester earning credits that count towards their degree while spending their free time immersed in another culture. Those who travel to one of AUM’s sister schools come home with a sense…
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2nd Annual Miss AUM Pageant

2nd Annual Miss AUM Pageant

By: Sierra Hall Miss AUM Tamara Stewart Photo taken by: Logann Shorter The Second Annual Miss Auburn University at Montgomery Scholarship Pageant presented by AUM SGA was hosted on Sept. 23, 2022, in the Taylor Center, just as it did the year prior. Pageant coordinator Keenan Carter was happy to speak about the growth of the pageant since its inaugural run the year prior. “Last year, we took an idea with two months as a committee to put it together with no experience. This year we had more ideas and insight with other talent so this year we were able…
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Black Student Union: Safe Spaces on Campus

Black Student Union: Safe Spaces on Campus

By: Sierra Hall AUM Black student union AUM is home to a unique student-focused campus, where all activities are made to mind the development of students' success in leadership and education. A major part of the collegiate experience that AUM offers is the ability for students to be involved in and create clubs based on their heritage, interests and pre-professional development. The Black Student Union, known on campus as BSU, is one of the most recent additions to AUM’s list of student clubs and organizations. The first Black Student Union was created in 1966 at San Francisco State University and…
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The Wellness Center

The Wellness Center

By: Van Cathcart III AUM Wellness Center in the evening The Wellness Center on Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM) campus issomething you might have overlooked. In the very front of AUM you can see the buildingknown as the Wellness Center. Built in 2012, the Wellness Center houses many differentamenities to anyone who attends or has attended AUM, or someone who is affiliated with theUniversity.The modern gym has everything that anyone would ever need to improve their fitness,and is even home to several class rooms for a plethora of different classes. Inside the doors youcan find basketball courts, a full weight…
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AUM Bid Day 2022

By: Sierra Hall AUM is home to three National Panhellenic Conference Sororities, where young women find sisterhood among their fellow students. Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Delta Zeta Sorority and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority spent a week hosting and learning all about potential new members as well as sharing their reasons for joining greek life. This week of getting to know potential new members is called Primary Recruitment. Primary Recruitment allows each sorority to highlight their sisterhood, answer questions potential new members may have, discuss their philanthropy, and educate potential new members about their sorority. Primary Recruitment is a week of…
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Come experience the day in the life of a Warhawk

Come experience the day in the life of a Warhawk

BY: Chris Porter Auburn University at Montgomery is an award-winning university that’s one of the best places to grow as a person, make lifetime friends, and receive top-notch education. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend? Here is the perfect opportunity for high school students and parents to experience the day in the life of a Warhawk. On Feb. 21, AUM is hosting this event, starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m.  Come meet current students, faculty and staff. You will also get to tour the campus and one residence hall. There will be sessions for…
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It’s Time To Vote for Your AUM Homecoming Court

It’s Time To Vote for Your AUM Homecoming Court

BY: Jayla Brown Warhawks: It’s Homecoming Week. This week has been filled with games, free food, athletic events and fun. While there is so much more fun left this week, the time that everyone has been waiting for is finally here! It’s time to vote for our 2022 AUM Homecoming Court! Since Monday, candidates have been working hard and campaigning throughout the campus. You may have seen them on the Quad or in the café at their tables. It’s your chance to make their hard work worth it. Cast your vote and make your choice now. The polls opened up…
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AUM Offers Incentives to Students for COVID-19 Vaccine

AUM Offers Incentives to Students for COVID-19 Vaccine

BY: Alecia Hicks Since 2019, the entire world has been struggling with the extreme changes that come along with a global pandemic. It has affected almost every part of our lives, from masks to mandates to virtual schooling. Society has learned to adjust to a world with minimal personal contact while still staying connected as humans.  One of the many things affected by the pandemic is higher education. Schools have had to learn how to continue to cater to the needs of their students in the safest ways possible. Everyone has been patiently waiting for some relief. The newly released…
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Opportunities on the Rise: Virtual Career Fair

Opportunities on the Rise: Virtual Career Fair

BY: Lashundra M. Daniels Auburn University at Montgomery will be hosting a virtual career fair for all students looking for potential jobs in their respective career fields. The four-day event will start on April 12 and continue through April 15. Every day the career fair will begin a new session at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Any students who are looking for a job are more than welcomed to join the virtual career fair. The steps to join are simple. The first step is to register for the career fair via Handshake. Handshake is a third-party website that…
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Is Spring Break Cancelled for AUM?

Is Spring Break Cancelled for AUM?

BY: Evan Justice Throughout the past few weeks, many colleges across the country have decided to cancel their spring breaks for the Spring 2021 semester. Recently, the University of Alabama and the University of South Alabama have decided to cancel their spring breaks as well.  In order to compensate for the loss of spring break, both universities decided they will begin their upcoming spring semester one week later. Although both campuses required students to test for the Coronavirus before returning to campus, no such requirement was included in either campus announcements for their plans for the upcoming spring semester. Image…
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AUM Counseling and Health Promotion Services to offer 6-week class to help students build inner peace

AUM Counseling and Health Promotion Services to offer 6-week class to help students build inner peace

BY: Jessica Aldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Sept. 18, 2020 – Finding and keeping a healthy peace of mind in our present-day world can be quite difficult for anyone. Imagine being a college student, trying to adjust to the new responsibilities that come with being away from home along with classroom responsibilities and the new challenges the Covid-19 pandemic has brought. AUM’s Counseling and Health Promotion Services is reaching out to students by offering a 6-week class beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., via Zoom. “Strengthening Inner Peace” is designed to help students build and strengthen a sense of…
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How Is AUM Adjusting to Covid-19 on Campus?

How Is AUM Adjusting to Covid-19 on Campus?

BY: Jayla Brown Coronavirus slammed the nation back in spring of this year, shutting down school and work for most people. Fast forward to fall, and everyone has a new normal. On July 15, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, among other governors, issued a statewide ordinance that required everyone to wear a mask. This ordinance was set to expire on July 31 for Alabamians, but it has since then been extended throughout October. There were many questions concerning college students, faculty and staff with the Fall semester coming as quickly as it did. Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is one of…
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AUM Introduces App to Help with Social Distancing in Café

AUM Introduces App to Help with Social Distancing in Café

BY: Kameron Berry Students, are you worried about ordering your food and staying socially distant? Never fear, the GET app is here! Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has introduced the GET app to help with food orders while maintaining social distancing protocols. Students can order their meals through the app, and once the order is complete they receive a set time for when their food is ready for pick up. I spoke with Dining Coordinator Ashley Thorne about the GET app today. When asked about how the app has helped to feed students, Thorne responded, “ Last year when lunch…
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AUM Professor Spotlight

AUM Professor Spotlight

BY: Justin Hicks AUM is blessed to have such a great team of professors that enhance the learning experience for all students who step into their classrooms. Dr. Hilary Gamble and Dr. Eunyoung Kim are professors in the Communication and Theatre Department of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. These professors show a dedication to not only their students but also to research outside the classroom. Let's get to know them a little more. Dr. Hilary Gamble  Dr. Hilary Gamble received her undergraduate degree in communications with a plan to move to a Top 10 news market to get…
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AUM Graduation- Fall 2019

AUM Graduation- Fall 2019

BY: Morgan Thayer Auburn University at Montgomery is bidding a final farewell to the graduating Class of 2019. Fall Commencement will take place on December 14 at 10:00 a.m. for the College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Sciences. The College of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences will hold their ceremony at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed online at http://graduation.aum.edu/. Congratulations to our graduating students! 
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K-12 Education Resource Fair

K-12 Education Resource Fair

BY: Molly Gray Auburn University at Montgomery will be hosting the K-12 Education Resource Fair this year. This event will be Friday, November 15 starting at 10 a.m. in the lobby of Goodwyn Hall directly across from the Taylor Center.  The K-12 Education Resource Fair is sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery, Air University, and Troy University.  What can you expect from the resource fair? You will learn about the newest and most modern education resources and programs offered in the River Region.Programs that you can expect to find there include: Yale School Rule, Lobaki Foundation, and the National Math…
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Fall 2019 White Coat Ceremony

Fall 2019 White Coat Ceremony

BY: Kaleria Jackson On October 4, 2019, Auburn University at Montgomery hosted their fourth annual White Coat Ceremony. The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students, and was created by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation in 1993. During the ceremony, a white coat is placed on each student’s shoulders, and often the Hippocratic Oath is recited, signifying their entrance into the medical profession. At the beginning of the ceremony Julie Firman, DPN, NP, FACHE System and Chief Nurse Executive at Baptist Health, gave the keynote remarks that gave an inspiring message not only to the students,…
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Awards Luncheon for AUM PR Campaign

Awards Luncheon for AUM PR Campaign

BY: Daaiyah Latham The 1 for all Campaign by AUM’s Dr. Eunyoung Kim’s PR students has now come to an end. The campaign was a great way of spreading and promoting the First Amendment and what it means to others all over the world. The PR students participated in many activities and to spread awareness of the First Amendment all over the campus.  The Communication Department held two contests for AUM students, and it will be hosting an awards show to congratulate and award the winners of each contest. One contest was a trivia contest about the First Amendment, and…
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Student Spotlight: Sociology Department with Antoinique Smith and Jesse Guffin

Student Spotlight: Sociology Department with Antoinique Smith and Jesse Guffin

BY: Allison Stewart Everyone has a different college story. Not every student is a recent high school graduate or began their college journey as a Warhawk. AUM provides the tools for all types of students, whether they are traditional, nontraditional or transfers.  Antoinique Smith and Jesse Guffin did not begin their college journey at AUM. Antoinique transferred from De Anza College in California in 2018. Jesse transferred from the main campus of Auburn University a little over two years ago. Now, both aspiring Warhawks are pursuing their degrees in sociology.  At the start of her academic career, Antoinique knew sociology…
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