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Oct

16

2019

AUM Grad Preview Night

UniversityCareer, Education, Graduate Program

BY: Molly Gray Auburn University at Montgomery is proud to host a Grad Preview Night this year. The event will be held on October 22, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Taylor Center 221-223. At this event, students will have the opportunity to learn more about the Graduate Student Program at AUM. College juniors and seniors, recent graduates, professionals who want to advance their careers, and graduates wishing to pursue a Doctoral degree are invited to attend. The Office of Admissions will be hosting the event; therefore, students will be able to talk to staff members who are…

Oct

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Student Spotlight: Computer Science with Joanna Sumner and Alex Maynard

News, University

BY: Allison Stewart Downloading Student Spotlight… Eighty percent complete… One-hundred percent complete. Download successful. Joanna Sumner and Alex Maynard might know a thing or two about downloading content on a computer. As computer science majors, they focus their studies on critical thinking, computer programming and advanced computing skills. Both Joanna and Alex hope to use their degrees to become software developers. Specifically, Alex’s goal is to work in Huntsville. Joanna is interested in mobile app development. Joanna’s favorite things about AUM are the small class sizes and accessibility to professors when she needs help. Starting her Warhawk career in 2017,…

Sep

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Health and Wellness Fair

News, University

BY: Caitlin Gallagher Take advantage of the services offered at the AUMazing Health & Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Located in the Taylor Center, Room 230, there will be multiple vendors and organizations participating from 11 a.m until 1 p.m. There will be blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, as well as weight, height and BMI measurements available. Counseling and Health Promotion Services will also be there to give support to those struggling with anxiety and depression, substance abuse and eating disorders. Tour the Wellness Center and get familiar with the equipment available to you with the Kinesiology…

Sep

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Taste of College

News, University

BY: Taniya Frazier Here they come! The College of Sciences will be hosting a college readiness program called ”The Taste of College.” The event will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in Taylor Center 230. This program is for students to get acquainted with the college lifestyle. The students will be allowed to visit departments and tour the campus, science labs, and residence halls. Students will be able to get more information on possible undergraduate programs they may be interested in, as well as a close-up look at the endless possibilities for getting involved with clubs…

Sep

26

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Honors Program Giving Back

News, University

BY: Daaiyah Latham The AUM Honors Program Food Pantry was created to help students in need of food. The program has been feeding the campus since 2016. Sonni Gunnels, a former Honor student, formed the idea. Gunnels noticed that she and others were struggling towards the end of the month with food scarcity. In 2012, she began to pass around confidential surveys to get statistics of the food insecurity around campus. Gunnels conducted a second survey before she graduated so the school could be "aware of the pantry's presence on campus." The surveys included questions based on the students’ experience…

Sep

26

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Opportunity to Join the SGA

News, University

BY: Cory Donde Every school has some form of Student Government Association, but AUM aims to go above and beyond the call of duty to represent the school and improve the quality of life on campus. If making a difference at our university sounds appealing to you, now is your chance to apply. Applications must be placed soon— they are due by Monday, September 30. The open positions are as follows: Director of Alumni Affairs, Director of Communications and Media Relations, Director of Community Outreach, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and Director of Spirit and Traditions. Senator positions are…

Sep

21

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

From Our Community to Yours: Montgomery Humane Shelter

News, University

BY: Cory Donde If you’re an animal lover and want to give back to the community, join the AUM Housing and Residence Life team on September 27 as they go to the Montgomery Humane Shelter to volunteer. Transportation will be provided, and they will be leaving from The Nest at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Lunch will be provided as well, as this is an all-day event. If you have any questions, contact AUM Housing at 334-244-3296, or email them at housing@aum.edu.

Sep

20

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn University at Montgomery Presents: Voice of AUM Singing Competition

News, University

BY: Randy Dunn For those of you who enjoy singing your hearts out while driving around in the car or while just cleaning up your room on a Saturday, look no further. AUM will be hosting a singing competition. The rules are very simple: 1. Upload a video that’s longer than 1 minute to YouTube no later than noon on Sept. 27th 2. Register for the contest at www.aum.edu/voiceofaum and provide the YouTube link. 3. Vote for your favorite video to compete in a Top 10 face-off on Tuesday, October 15 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Taylor Center…

Sep

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Student-Athlete/ Faculty-Staff Meet and Greet

News, University

BY: Allison Singleterry Auburn University at Montgomery’s athletic department will host a meet and greet for the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), coaches, and other athletic staff to meet the rest of the university’s staff. The SAAC representatives serve as the liaison between their sport and the rest of athletics as well as other organizations on campus. SAAC is constantly looking for opportunities to connect with other organizations and staff on campus. This event was created to help athletics stay engaged with academics and any other faculty and staff. This event will take place in the hospitality room in the…

Apr

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Fermentation Programs Likely to Expand With Help From Dr. Danderson

News, University

BY: Kory Hobbs Dr. Clark Danderson currently lectures in Biology and Environmental Science at Auburn University at Montgomery. In addition, he coordinates the Beer, Wine, and Food Fermentation minor and overseas the microbiology and genetics laboratories. Dr. Danderson also recently published a large research study on botanical activities concerning the Arracacia clade and how the group’s taxonomy relates to its evolutionary history. His degrees focus on plant biology and that is where he says his heart remains. According to AUM’s website he has had research published in the Annuals of the Missouri Botanical Garden, American Midland Naturalist, Journal of Biography,…

Apr

17

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Partners With Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrians

News, University

BY: Ambria Davis AUM has been given the opportunity to volunteer with Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrians (M.A.N.E.) and their beautiful therapy horses. M.A.N.E. is a horseback riding organization that provides River Region children, adults, and veterans with therapeutic benefits. If you would love to serve your community, this event will take place on Friday, April 19, 2019. Transportation and lunch will be provided. The AUM bus will be leaving at 11:30 am from the Nest. There is a dress code-- wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty (t-shirt, jeans, and closed toed shoes). M.A.N.E. looks forward to you volunteering…

Apr

17

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Professors n Pajamas

News, University

BY: Morgan Thayer Housing and Residence Life is here to save the end of the semester with Professors n Pajamas. This event takes place on April 24 at 8:00 p.m. in Taylor Center 221-223 and will include bottomless snacks, group and one-on-one study time, and lots of fun! This event allows students to get some extra help in order to finish out the semester strong.

Apr

17

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Lecture Series

News, University

BY: Morgan Thayer AUM’s lecture series will host Catherine Coleman Flowers on April 18 for a discussion of public health and environmental justice issues. These issues face economically disadvantaged and minority citizens in rural Alabama communities. Flowers' lecture entitled "Environmental Justice--What Are We Leaving Our Children?" begins at 7 p.m. in Goodwyn Hall 112 and is free to the public. There will be a meet and greet in the Goodwyn Hall lobby before the event. This event is co-sponsored by the Montgomery Chapter of the Sierra Club.

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…

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…

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…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

#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…

Dec

03

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Says Farewell to the Graduating Class of 2018

News, University

BY: Savanna Sabb Montgomery, Ala- Auburn University will be saying a final farewell to the Graduating Class of 2018 on Saturday, December 15th with their Fall commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be held in the Athletics Complex (gymnasium) on AUM’s campus. At 10:00 A.M the Colleges of Business, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Sciences will be going through their graduation process. At 2:00 P.M. the College of Education and Liberal Arts and Sciences will have their ceremony.

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Actor Spotlight: Brittany Vallely

Theatre AUM, University

BY: Olivia Crutchfield Theatre AUM may not get a lot of praise on campus from students or faculty that are not active in the department, but Theatre AUM in the last year has been showing out, and it deserves to get some notoriety. The students that make up Theatre AUM are a huge part of the successes that are raining on the department; they deserve their time in the spotlight. Brittany Vallely is a veteran to the stage and is no stranger to performing for hundreds of people. “Theatre is my escape from reality, because when I am acting, I…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Campus Sculptures Are Being Removed

News, University

BY: Brittany Vallely After four years being stationed on campus, the sculptures outside the athletics complex have been scheduled to be removed during winter break, according to the Department of Fine Arts. William Fenn, Chair and Associate Professor in Photography, spoke with The AUMnibus about the sculptures. He explained that the following three sculptures will be removed: “Old Soldier,” “Change of Heart,” and “The Head Shrinker.” The sculptures will be returned to the artist that loaned them, Alabama native Charles Lucas. According to Fenn, the statues were only supposed to only live on campus for a year, and the reason…