events Archives - The AUMnibus

Feb

07

2024

Prominent businessman and broadcaster Shelley Stewart reflects on the legacy of Dr. King

Opinioncivil rights, events

By: Shataya Celestine MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Shelley Stewart, known as the best radio personality in Birmingham and one of America’s most prominent African American philanthropists, spoke about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the recent MLK Reflections Breakfast at Auburn University at Montgomery. At the morning event, Stewart took the time to sit down with staff and students and share in honor of King, whom he knew personally. Stewart talked about life growing up as a child in Birmingham seeing beautiful parks and places, but remembering the grocery stores and restrooms he wasn’t allowed to use. He said he…

AUM standing for civil rights

News, Universitycivil rights, events

Photo Courtsey of Frank C. Williams By: Jordan White MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery is eager to show initiative in its commitment to justice, equality and civic responsibility. With the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections Breakfast held last week and the ongoing Civil Rights and Civic Virtue Society (CRCV), AUM is committed to increasing virtue literacy, civil rights literacy and community engagement. What better place to showcase the unwavering fight for civil rights than the city known as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement? Last Tuesday AUM hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. Reflections Breakfast in…

AUM Homecoming 2021-Opening Day

Newsevents

BY: Hannah Long Homecoming may look different this year, but it’ll still be just as fun! Come celebrate the opening day on February 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on The Quad. This day will kick off with the chance to design your own mask and grab breakfast. Krispy Kreme Donuts will be located around campus- make sure you get one before they’re gone! White cotton masks and fabric pens will be provided if you want to decorate a mask. Fun activities and tasty treats will be available all week. You do not want to miss it!