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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…

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Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Professors in Pajamas

News, University

BY: D’Cara Hood It's that time of the year where the semester is winding down. Now things have gotten real, and you really need a pick me up. Stop by Professors in Pajamas to get all those last-minute answers you need. Come out December 5, 2018 at 8pm in your cozy pajamas and enjoy a hot delicious breakfast. Good Luck Warhawks! It's exam time!

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Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Getting in the Swing of Things!

News, Sports, University

BY: D’cara Hood Who’s ready for some hardwood action? Basketball season is upon us. The 2018 Warhawks team has entered its first full conference schedule since the change to NCAA. This year, the winning orange and black looks to get back to those winning ways. As the 2018 season kicked off, the Warhawks have had a good run. 3-2 overall in the conference, as the next four of five games will be played at home. Talk about home court advantage! Head Coach Michael Cheaney makes sure his players have what it takes, on and off the court. Bigger and tougher…

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Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Creative and Original Ways to Decorate Your Graduation Cap

Opinion, University

BY: Savanna Sabb We all know the traditional garments for graduation-- the black robe that feels rewarding to wear but is also bulky and unflattering on every body type, the tassel that swings every which way whenever you turn your head, and who can forget about the most iconic piece of all? The cap. Everyone pretty much looks the same at graduation with the exception of the cords and stoles that some students have earned. Do you know what would really set you apart from the crowd and will easily get your friends and families attention? Decorating your cap! Thankfully…

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Nov

27

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Counseling and Health Promotion Services Produces Chocolate and Chill

News, University

BY:Brittany Vallely MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Finals right around the corner, which can be the most stressful time of the school year. In order to prepare students, the Counseling and Health Promotion Services Produces (CHPS), are inviting to students to come relax. Greta Chambless, Associate Director of Clinical Services, says CHPS wants to give students a chance to decrease their stress and will be serving hot chocolate and marshmallows to everyone. “We are here to help students with any need they have from stress and anxiety to relationships to more serious mental health issues,” said Chambless. Students are invited to participate in…

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Nov

08

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Grad School Preview Night

News, University

BY: D’Cara Hood Time to get back in the swing of things, and dust off those books and backpacks. Auburn University Montgomery is set to host their Grad school preview event. Come out and see what masters and doctoral degree options we offer. Preview night will be held November 13, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. on the 10th floor of the library tower. We cannot wait to see you there!

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Nov

06

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s New Group Fitness Class

News, University

BY: Brittany Vallely AUM’s Physical Education Program offers a new group fitness class for participants with intellectual disabilities. The class takes place at the AUM wellness center and begins with an obstacle course, followed by a variety of different activities with an emphasis of having fun. The class is a full body work out that focuses on cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, endurance, balance, and coordination. Dr. Erin Reilly, a professor at AUM, helped develop the class with physical therapist Tiffany Higginbotham, and focused on activities that will help with reflex integration. “There is not a class like this one anywhere…

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Oct

25

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Campus Activities Board Hosts Shriek Week 2018

News, University

BY: Chelsea Bassett MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Oct. 25, 2018— It’s that time of the year again. AUM’s Campus Activities Board will begin Shriek Week on Monday, October 29. Shriek Week is a favorite among students and faculty, and this year CAB has four days of spooky fun activities planned for us Warhawks. This is what the week will look like: Monday, October 29th— Shriek Week Hypnotist Goodwyn Hall 109 at 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 30th— Shriek Week Haunted House Taylor Center 230 at 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 31st— Shriek Week Pumpkin Paint & Costume Party Pumpkin Paint: Warhawk Alley at…

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Oct

23

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Spectrum at AUM

Campus, News, University

BY: Emily Mann One of the most controversial topics in the country is the LGBTQ community. Some support it and others object. Coming to terms with one’s sexual identity takes a toll on an individual’s mind. When young adults enter college, it can be difficult to find a sense of belonging and acceptance. Four in ten teens to young adults identify their living community to be unaccepting of the LGBTQ community. Feeling unaccepted in an area of residence can lead to a feeling of unacceptance on a college campus. It can lead students to easily feel lost. Research concludes that…

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Oct

23

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

The Rise of Students Grading their Teachers

Opinion, University

BY: Savanna Sabb The roles of the teacher and student are starting to reverse. In a traditional classroom, it has always been the teacher who graded the students. The teacher told the students what needed improvement and where they were excelling. The teacher determines whether the students will pass or fail. There are surveys that are given to most students both college or high school after each semester that allow them to anonymously critique their teachers. There are also websites like Rate My Professor and Rate My Teacher that students are able to use to rate their teachers on a…

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Oct

15

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

SGA President Sends Student Survey

News, University

BY: Tommi Jo Miller Press Release: Deiondre L. Kinard, the president of AUM's Student Government Association, plans to meet with departments across campus. President Kinard's hope is that these meetings will lead to improvements on campus. To gauge student's desires, Kinard sent out a a survey via a mass email to the student body. The survey includes prompts that allow students to sound off on changes they'd like to see on AUM's campus. To take the survey and voice your concerns, check your AUM email or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLFNCCF.​  

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Oct

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Homecoming Queen Competes in Miss Black USA

News, University

BY: Brittany Vallely Kelli Abernathy, AUM’s 2018 Homecoming Queen, went to her first national pageant this past August for the Miss Black USA pageant in Washington D.C., and won first runner-up. Miss Black USA is a non-profit corporation that provides scholarship opportunities and gives women the chance to shine on stage in their own unique way. Abernathy has been an experienced pageant competitor and queen for quite some time. She was the first African American crowned Miss Clay Chalkville Outstanding Teen in 2012, and the first black Homecoming Queen at her high school. After that, Abernathy felt ready to take pageantry…

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Oct

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Female Voices in Theatre

Arts, Campus, Editorials, Theatre AUM, University

BY: Olivia Crutchfield Theatre AUM’s first production of the 2018-2019 season is in full swing, and like previous years it’s being kicked off with a showcase. The showcases are a compilation of scenes and monologues from various plays all regarding a certain theme. This years’ showcase is showcasing monologues and scenes all written by women; Female Voices. The underrepresentation of women is evident in many industries, and unfortunately theatre is an industry where women have also been forgotten or completely misrepresented in works. Studies and numbers can clearly show how great the gap is between men and women. Although these…

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Oct

04

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Stirs Social Media Debate

News, Opinion, University

BY: Brittany Vallely On August 28, 2018, Auburn University at Montgomery’s Physical Education Program started a social media debate on Facebook about inappropriate games and activities played in P.E. The post was a document from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) suggesting how games such as Red Rover, Duck-Duck-Goose, and musical chairs, which are currently recommended, should no longer be allowed in Alabama schools. The post went viral overnight, but was taken down the next day at noon. The debate has even appeared on the local news, which mentions how AUM started the discussion. Some people in the comment…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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