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Solar eclipse viewing draws large crowd at AUM

21Apr

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Solar eclipse viewing draws large crowd at AUM

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 day when the moon completely covers the sun, blocking out its light, according to NASA. Associate Professor of Chemistry Randy Russell shows citizens the solar eclipse last week during the ...

Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

14Nov

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Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

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 place: lunch with Bethany Davis at WSFA and third place: $50 value gift basket. At the end of the night, Communication senior Mackenzie Martin was awarded lunch with WSFA anchor B...

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

14Nov

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

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 the Coosa event was hosted by the Family Sunshine Center (FSC) to raise proceeds for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. According to Christy Crus...

Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to Host Culture Builder and Social Hour

3Mar

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Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to Host Culture Builder and Social Hour

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 about the business community in Montgomery is welcome to attend. COVID-19 safety protocols such as social distancing and mask-wearing will be observed. Register for this free event on the Montgomery Chamber of...

13Nov

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Fitness Fridays on the Quad

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 month of November. They will provide a way for students to get active and get started on a fitness journey by learning about how they can get fit. Like with all exercise, this is a great way to destress and focus on yourself....

2Nov

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Creating Healthy Relationships

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 of November that will allow students to learn about relationships and how to grow them. These group sessions will start on November 3, 2020, at 3:30 pm. They will focus on skills for creating positive and healthy relat...

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

14Oct

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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 peace within themselves. Some of the topics to be discussed during the Zoom sessions include: what is inner peace, how to support it, and how to find meaning and pur...