September 2011 Blog Posts (106)

Hi, my name is Lori and a few years ago I decided that I would like to own a piece of Auburn history, a Toomer’s Oak.  I knew that the AU School of Forestry and Wildlife sold little pieces of history  - but ultimately decided that I’d like to grow some them for myself and maybe some for friends.  So what to do since I’ve never grown trees from seeds………………

Three Auburn students are splitting their time between school, extracurricular activities and running marathons.

Graduate student Gamble Ruff and undergraduates Kate Davis and Julie Kinsey share their training secrets, how they balance school and running and their accomplishments.

Twenty-three-year-old Ruff is…

The Auburn Economics Club is a great way to get involved and learn more about those interested in Economics.

"I personally got involved with economics club about 3 years ago," said Kenny Quinlan, a senior in Economics and the Vice President of Programming for the Auburn Economics Club.

Quinlan got involved with…

Music sharing has evolved dramatically since the introduction of the Internet. Spotify is a new program that is the next step in that evolution which combines music sharing and social networks.





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“Music I feel like by nature is just inherently a social experience,” said Michael Everts, an Auburn student who uses Spotify. “With…

The 2012 presidential election is right around the corner, and Auburn students are getting involved!

Auburn University College Republicans (AUCR) went to Orlando, FL for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), an annual conservative political conference. 

The American Conservative Union Foundation…

Auburn EcoDogs can sniff out anything. What do they find for the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences? Poop.

“Everything poops,” says Dr. Todd Steury, assistant professor of wildlife ecology and one of the co-founders of the project. 

According to Dr. Steury, a carnivorous conservation biologist (someone who…

According to the Auburn University website, study abroad is a student's pursuit of educational opportunities in other countries. This experience enhances the academic, personal and professional development of those who participate.

Auburn University English major, Sarah Cook, chose to study abroad through the University of Georgia's "UGA at Oxford" program, but still had Auburn’s help during her decision making…

Auburn University’s University Program Council (UPC) will be hosting a Haitian Cooking Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

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Haitian cuisine blends French, African and Spanish styles of cooking and ingredients to make a dish that bursts with flavor. Now students can have that rich food right in the comforts of…

Auburn local Ben Lewis founded Auburn’s first cooperative bike shop in June of this year.

Plainsman Bikes allows cyclists to come to their shop and do repairs with their tools, learn how to fix their bike and teach others what they know about bikes.







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“We won't fix your bike, but we will be thrilled to show…

Jimbo Cross, a senior at Auburn University, discusses the construction for success in a building science degree.

Cross said that choosing his major was not a difficult decision.

"My dad works in construction supply so I've been around the construction market my whole life so it seemed like the only option for me," Cross…

You think you’ve got the beat? Then AU Rhythm is the innovative, fast-paced, hip-hop dance troupe for you.

AU Rhythm, founded just seven years ago, is a co-ed auditioned group of talented hip-hop dancers that bring a unique element of entertainment to Auburn’s campus. 

Performing at community events, pep rallies, competitions…

For Stacy Volkov, what was planned to be a summer of classes at New York University and living the city life ended up even more successful and beneficial than she thought.

Stacy is a junior in marketing and is also working towards a minor in international business. She spent her summer in the Big Apple taking classes and managing a…

Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Pinterest, people are becoming more connected than ever through social networking sites. "Harry Potter" fans can now join in becoming more connected to one another through a social networking site called Pottermore.

Pottermore is a website designed by J.K. Rowling, the author of the…

If you feel like you are a long way from home as a student at Auburn, imagine an ocean between you and your home. Joe Callaghan is a junior at Auburn University and he is from Northampton, England which is two hours north of London.

Callaghan’s family moved to Auburn when he was in 9th grade. They moved because of his dad’s job. He is a sales director for a company that sells car wheels and the company opened a plant in the area.

At…

In the competitive job market, employers continue to look for applicants that have practical work experience. Experience is not only an asset to a resume, though. It can also be an asset to a bank account.

The Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program at Auburn University…

Imagine the world without ESPN. For many, it is impossible. Yet 32 years ago, one man’s vision became a reality, and that entrepreneur, ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen, will be speaking on Auburn University’s campus Sept. 27.

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Rasmussen will be in Auburn, Ala. for three days meeting President Jay Gouge, having dinner with students,…