Event Archives - The AUMnibus

Oct

23

2024

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By Aumnibus Staff

“Think before you click: Unlocking the Power of Media Literacy”

Campus, NewsEvent, media literacy

COMM students host Dark Money documentary event to kick off inaugural Media Literacy campaign at AUM By: Christa Burns and Maya Thompson MONTGOMERY, Ala.—This week communications students are hosting an inaugural media literacy campaign at AUM with a series of engaging events designed to help students better their media literacy skills. “With the prevalence of social media in today’s times it is crucial to be knowledgeable on the topic of media literacy. Most students rely on Instagram and TikTok for a big portion of their news. This is why media literacy is so important and I’m glad that our department…

Apr

21

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Solar eclipse viewing draws large crowd at AUM

Campus, NewsEvent

By: Jordan White During the afternoon of April 8, Auburn University at Montgomery’s campus community enjoyed the solar eclipse event open to the public and held on the lawn by the Ida Belle Young Library tower. Alabama was not on the path of totality for this year’s solar eclipse, but viewers were still able to see the partial eclipse with the proper eyewear. According to NASA, everyone should wear a set of eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard for viewing the solar eclipse. These glasses come darker than regular sunglasses. A total eclipse occurs during the…

Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

News, UniversityEvent, Halloween, Shriek Week

By: Keturah Stone MONTGOMERY, Ala. − Halloween is a national pastime where people enjoy dressing up as someone else. In the spirit of the season Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM) campus held “Shriek Week” as the school colors are black and orange, and the Communication Department was part of these celebrations with a Halloween faculty-mentee party Monday night. The purpose of the event was for faculty mentors to meet their student mentees. The week before an email was sent out about a scavenger hunt to where students could win up prizes, including first place: $100 toward your student account; second…

Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Cookin’ on the Coosa MacDown: The cheesiest cook-off of the year

News, OpinionEvent, food

Cookin' on the Coosa MacDown event poster featuring a mac and cheese noodle in sunglasses. Listed on the poster are the sponsors of the event including some contestants in the competition. A mac and cheese lover’s dream By: Makenzie Martin WETUMPKA, Ala. — More than 300 mac and cheese enthusiasts were found in Merchants Alley in Wetumpka this Saturday tasting and judging Mac and Cheese cook-off entries. The Three Noodles Team, Team Joseph and Coosa Cleaver took home the mac and cheese champion title. The MacDown judging informational poster explaining each step to voting for a contestant. The Cookin’ on…

Mar

03

2021

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Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to Host Culture Builder and Social Hour

NewsEvent, Montgomery Chamber, social

BY: Savanna Pruitt The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Culture Builder and Social Hour is set to return after a three-month pause. The initial First Friday Culture Builder and Social Hour of 2021 will be held at That’s My Dog, Jr., on March 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Lashawn Colvin, owner and CEO of Comics & Geeks, and students from That's My Child are set to speak at the event. These free events are set to be held each month and will highlight community leaders, local business owners, and more. Anyone who wants to network and learn more…

Nov

13

2020

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Fitness Fridays on the Quad

Campus, NewsEvent, fitness, student affairs, wellness center

BY: Jessica Alldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Nov. 12, 2020 – If you’re struggling to decide where to start when you’re learning how to keep fit, AUM has a great event made just for you. Student life can be busy, and you might not be sure how to fit in exercise. Never fear, AUM’s Office of Student Affairs is bringing the opportunity to exercise right to you! AUM’s Office of Student Affairs, in partnership with the Wellness Center, is hosting Fitness Fridays on the Quad of the AUM campus. These fitness days will take place at 11am on Fridays during the…

Nov

02

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Creating Healthy Relationships

Campus, NewsAUM Counseling and Health Promotion, Event, Mental Health

BY: Jessica Alldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Oct. 31, 2020 – Creating relationships as an adult can be difficult to do. It takes a lot of work and understanding of how to maintain relationships. You need to have a stable base in order to build a relationship, and that base needs to be healthy. Being a college student today means you have little time for relationships, so it’s good to know how to keep those relationships healthy so they last well into the future. AUM’s Counseling and Health Promotion Services will be offering a group session on Tuesdays during the month…

Oct

14

2020

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

News, UniversityAUM Counseling and Health Promotion, CoViD-19, Event

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…