feature Archives - The AUMnibus

Nov

14

2024

AUM history professor researches heroism to encourage students to be civic-minded

Campus, Newsfeature, History, Professors

Photo Credit: Nick Thomas from The Montgomery Independent By: Christa Burns AUM Audio · AUM History Professor Keith Krawczynski is interviewed by comm. student Christa Burns In the early 1950s, shortly after the Korean War, an Alabama veteran who was blinded by a grenade explosion visited a river in Mississippi. While there, he noticed a couple of teenage girls swimming who suddenly began crying out for help. Despite being the only person on shore and facing his own blindness, he jumped into the water and swam to their rescue. He ultimately succeeded in saving the girls and was later honored…

Nov

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Behind the camera with Frank Williams

Campus, Newsfeature

Headshot of Auburn University at Montgomery’s photographer of 36 years, Frank Williams. Photo Courtesy of AUM's website. By: Tasker Wheeler AUM Audio · AUM chief photographer Frank Williams is interviewed by Tasker Wheeler for feature story Not a day goes by that is not captured by a photo. A photo locked in time, a memorycreated through millions of pixels and one click. Pure talent, nurtured by patience and practice,is required for this reputable position. A photography position managed by one mega mind, onekind, and one selfless person. Pictures are edited and produced by Frank Williams at AuburnUniversity at Montgomery and…

Nov

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

The importance of student advisors

Campus, Newsfeature

From AUM graduate to academic advisor, Hillary Porter has found her calling By: Nia Carter Having someone who cares about your education as much as students or their parents do is important when students are heading to college or even when they are in college, and they are not sure what to major in. AUM academic advisor Hillary Porter is pictured in a recent headshot. Photo courtesy of Porter. That is what advising and recruiting coordinator Hillary Porter strives to do when advising students here at Auburn University at Montgomery in the Department of College of Liberal Arts and Social…

Nov

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Trailblazer at AUM: COMM professor makes waves with achievements

Campus, Newscommunication, feature, Professors

Pictured from left to right are Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Mrinal Varma, distinguished lecturer Charles Livings and Chancellor Carl Stockton at the 2019 Chancellor's Convocation. Photo courtesy of Frank Williams. By: Trace Espinosa AUM Audio · AUM Public Speaking professor Charles Livings is interviewed by Comm. student Trace Espinosa Growing up in the outskirts of Alabama, Charles Livings has grown up surrounded by important leaders with a strong sense of resilience in terms of work ethics along with a commitment to others, which can best be summed up by the phrase “no one left behind.” His upbringing is characterized…

Nov

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Playing the game how it needs to be played: Keeping athletes from concussions in contact sports

Campus, News, Sportsathletics, feature

By: J'Marco Smith AUM Audio · Katherine Clark talks about her goal keeping athletes strong on and off the sideline MONTGOMERY, Ala. Sept. 4 – Athletic trainers play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of athlete injuries, and are often the first responders when an incident occurs on the field. One Auburn University at Montgomery athletic trainer’s goal is to keep athletes strong on and off the sideline. AUM assistant athletic trainer Katherine Clark was interviewed about concerns of injuries, such as concussions. “A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can significantly impact athletes’ ability to participate…

Nov

13

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

“If you are interested in it, pursue it!”

Campus, Newsfeature

Associate Professor and Department chair, Kimberly Pyszka, is shown in her faculty profile. (Courtesy of AUM's website) Associate Professor of Anthropology, Kimberly Pyszka shares her story. By: Anna Grace Tompkins MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery’s own Kimberly Pyszkatalks about her academic career and gives us a look into landscape archaeology, as well assharing fun stories about Anthropology as a whole and talks environmental challenges that goalong with her profession. Pyszka wears many hats, she is the department chair of sociology, anthropology andsocial work, as well as an associate professor at AUM and a published author. Pyszka teachesmany anthropology-based…

Nov

13

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Behind the badge: Chief Brenda Mitchell’s commitment to safety and mentorship

Campus, Newsfeature

Pictured is Chief Brenda Mitchell, the chief of police at Auburn University at Montgomery. By: Kniya Potts MONTGOMERY, Ala.---Auburn University at Montgomery’s very own Chief BrendaMitchell is absolutely the heart of the university. Mitchell is distinguished by her position andsteadfast commitment and vision. I had the honor of speaking with Chief Mitchell about herincredible career, her crucial role, and her motivating outlook for the university’s future. AL.com reported some interesting facts about Michell's remarkable career and achievements. Chief Mitchell is a career law enforcement officer who obtained her criminal law degree in criminal justice, in 1985. Fromthere, Mitchell later joined the…

Nov

13

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Protecting the future of the eastern small-footed bat

Campus, Newsbats, biology, feature

Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service AUM’s biology professor Matthew Grilliot shares his experiences researching these bats By: Kate Lindsey-Hunter AUM Audio · AUM Biology Professor Grilliot Environmental Opportunist is interviewed by Kate Lindsey-Hunter Not only do the peaceful cliffs of northern Alabama hide breathtaking scenery, but they also protect one of the rarest animals on the planet. An elusive species of bat lives up among the rocks, unnoticeable but vital to the environment it inhabits, according to one of Auburn University at Montgomery’s professors. AUM’s experienced biology professor and environmental opportunist Matthew Grilliot has spent a significant portion of…

Nov

06

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

From Seoul to four degrees

Campus, NewsEducation, feature

Pictured is Eunyoung Kim graduating from the University of Alabama with her doctorate in December 2016. AUM professor Eunyoung Kim sheds light on her educational journey By: Maya Thompson MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Moving from Seoul, South Korea with a population of over nine million people to Alabama can be a difficult adjustment. This rings true for Associate Professor Eunyoung Kim who teaches for the Department of Communication and Theatre at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). In September, Kim was interviewed about how she got to where she is today as an educator while being from a different country. She was born on May 20,…

Mar

06

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Warhawks men’s baseball is back

SportsBaseball, feature

Photo courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Tasker Wheeler MONTGOMERY, Ala. —The Auburn University at Montgomery men’s baseball started their season back at Southard Stadium in Saint Leo, Florida where they played a doubleheader. The first two games AUM came up short and lost 2-10 and 1-3 and ended strong with a 13-3 win. (AUM Athletics, Matthew Del Sol) The Warhawks last season was 19-31 and will look to improve and push to win the Gulf South Conference (GSC) Championship. It is junior Matthew Del Sol’s first season here at AUM. The second baseman from Elizabeth, New Jersey was asked some…

Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Struggling minds

OpinionAUM Counseling and Health Promotion, feature, Mental Health

The silent epidemic taking over our colleges By: Victoria Salters MONTGOMERY, Ala. —The halls of our nation’s universities often bear a sad secret, the academic pursuit for many students is often plagued with the struggle of mental health. From balancing course work, pressure and expectations from family and trying to maintain a social life, the pressures can become overwhelming many college students. According to the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments annual survey conducted in the 2021-2022 school year, 44% of college students reported symptoms of depression; 37% said they experienced anxiety and 15% have seriously considered suicide. These…

Oct

26

2023

By Alexis Stafford

Juggling the role of student and athlete

Opinion, Sportsathletics, feature, Volleyball

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics AUM volleyball player Myllena Torquetti says follow your heart By: Alexis Stafford MONTGOMERY, Ala.— AUM junior Myllena Torquetti, a volleyball player from Brazil, gavesome insight as to what her daily routine looks like as a student-athlete. Her training begins with a workout in the Wellness Center from 8-9 a.m., and after classes she ends with practice in the gym from 4:30-7 p.m. Torquetti says these tough practices usually consist of “a lot of reps of swinging, blocking, passing [and other] volleyball movements.” Torquetti’s stats prove thepractices are valuable as her season highs consist of nine…

Nov

19

2022

By Cameron Grant

SWOT TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Omari Burton

Campus, Opinion, Universityfeature, University

By: Sierra Hall Left: Elizabeth Londell, Omari Burton Any incoming student to AUM has experienced orientation to the university. Whether you are a first time college student, a transfer student or an international student, you’ve experienced the early mornings and long hours of information called orientation. The various parts of orientation are scheduled weeks in advance, with students being the sole focus. From the student organizations at breakout sessions and the Deans of Colleges gathering to speak to new students, the SWOT team is behind it all. The Successful Warhawk Orientation and Transitions team is made up of undergraduate and…

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

A Brief Look into the Origins of AUM

Opinioneditorial, feature

BY: Kory Hobbs Auburn University at Montgomery is currently home to over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The campus sits on a beautiful 500-acre lot on the eastern side of Montgomery. The success of the university and campus would not have been possible if it wasn’t for what unfolded in the late 1960’s. On a quest to expand higher education within the city of Montgomery, Charles Brightwell, the president of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce looked around the city for the best candidates. The University of Alabama had an educational building near Maxwell Airforce Base off Bell Street that…