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Feb
22
2018
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Students Participate in Higher Ed Day 2018

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
Theatre AUM Now Showing “Weightless”

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

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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Jan
16
2018
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Online Programs Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News & World Report

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

“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

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

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

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
02
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Dan Davis to Coach Women’s Basketball Team

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

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”

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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Nov
28
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
“What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration”

“What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration”

Campus, News, Opinion, University
Encouraging the discussion of immigration has been a focus for the University Honors Program (UHP) this semester. In the month of October, the program hosted three immigration-themed events for the campus community. One of those events was a forum entitled “What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration.” It featured five expert panelists, debating hot-button issues such as safety—for both current citizens and those seeking to become citizens. Sam McLure, a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, opened the discussion with a defense of President Trump’s travel bans and plans to build a wall along the Mexican border. Likening immigrants to dangerous hitchhikers,…
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Nov
28
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Student Safety During the Holiday Season

Student Safety During the Holiday Season

News, Opinion, University
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, “the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year’s holiday periods are among the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year.” Just within the week of Thanksgiving, “the number of long-distance trips increases by 54 percent and by 23 percent between Christmas and the New Year.” Auburn University at Montgomery wants to ensure students are safe over the upcoming holiday breaks whether they are on campus or traveling during that time. Tips provided by both the AUM Student Affairs office and the Personal Safety page on the AUM website are condensed…
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Nov
28
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Study for Finals With Professors -N- Pajamas

Study for Finals With Professors -N- Pajamas

News, University
On Wednesday, November 29, Housing & Residence Life will host “Professors -N- Pajamas” in the Taylor Center from 8 to 11 p.m. This event is an opportunity for students to study, eat, play games and win prizes. There are two rooms for this event—one for students to meet with professors and get help for the last time before finals, and one for the breakfast buffet and festivities. There will be different color balloons on the chairs in these rooms, symbolizing different areas of study. If you need help with a particular subject, you will take a balloon of that color…
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Nov
21
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Q&A With an International Graduate Student

Q&A With an International Graduate Student

News, Opinion, University
Pursuing graduate studies is a grueling process on anyone. It is invasive, personal, detailed and demands of the applicant and in-depth introspective consideration of intellectual understandings. Stefanie Soller-Lamm is an international student from Germany who graduated from AUM in December of 2016. She studied psychology and knew that the only thing that could bring her what she wanted, her own counseling practice, was graduate studies. I spoke with her about her experiences as an international student in American university, what was the hardest part, how her expectation and experiences differed, what the grad school process was like, and what advice…
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Nov
09
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Introducing the “Curtiss Crazies” Student Section

Introducing the “Curtiss Crazies” Student Section

News, Sports, University
Basketball season is upon us and it’s time for us to get hype! With our transition into Division II we have some very excited students on campus ready to cheer on our team. Preston Collins took his excitement and put a plan into action and with that we have a new student section, “The Curtiss Crazies.” With a relatively young campus he wanted to instill some more tradition on campus in hopes this would inspire others to feel just as passionate. “I just thought the Curtiss Crazies would catapult us into a traditional school when it comes to sports and…
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Nov
09
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Get Connected with the AUM Common Reading Program

Get Connected with the AUM Common Reading Program

Campus, News, Opinion, University
About five years ago, the AUM Connected: Common Reading Program began at Auburn University at Montgomery. It was initially housed under the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching where the founder of the Warhawk Academic Success Center pushed for the program to implement the common reading program. As of this year, the program is officially under the WASC. Dr. Virginia Lacy, the Director of the WASC, says that the common reading program “exposes students to a book that they might not otherwise read and it gives a common theme or element for everybody to come around.” This semester’s common…
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Nov
09
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Forum to Teach Safe Sex Practices

AUM Forum to Teach Safe Sex Practices

Campus, News, University
On Monday, November 13, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership will hold “Sex in the Dark: A Safe Sex Forum” to provide information for anyone interested in learning about safe sex practices. The event will take place in Goodwyn Hall 109 and begin at 6 p.m. This event will be very informative and beneficial for students who do not know the risks of having unprotected sex. It will provide information on birth control and how to avoid unwanted pregnancies, as well as information on condoms and how to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. The event will also…
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