October 2010 Blog Posts (49)

Homecoming Poem Standing True!!!

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Added by Frances M Appleton on October 29, 2010 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Students Learn Life Lessons by Paying their own Tuition

Sometimes it’s hard for students to take a step back and appreciate their college tuition being paid for when they have never had to write the check, or see the bill.

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Some students get a full ride with a scholarship, some student’s parents pay their way through, and then there are the students that pay for their own tuition and… Continue

Added by Katelyn Ann Snyder on October 29, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Waste Not, Want Not: Lambert-Powell Meats Lab

"The mission of the university, which is the mission of the college of Ag, which is the mission of the animal science department is a three-pronged approach," said Barney Wilborn, manager of the meats lab. "Research, teaching and extension. That's us."

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But, the name "meats lab" may raise flags for some…

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Added by Amanda Y on October 29, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Auburn Connects!

Greg Mortenson, American humanitarian and author of "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace … One School at a Time," presented a lecture on Tuesday night in the Auburn Arena as a part of The Common Book Program, "Auburn Connects!"…

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Added by Meaghan Brantley on October 29, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Zac Etheridge: A True Inspiration

It is a moment that many Auburn fans will never forget. After Auburn football star, Zac Etheridge, lay motionless on the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium for over 20 minutes, he gave a thumbs-up to fans as he was carried off on a stretcher.

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Although this was his way of reassuring his fans that he was okay, no one was certain what the outcome… Continue

Added by Ashley Gilder on October 29, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Paint, Lighting, Fabric- Which Do I Choose?

Arrange new furniture, throw some paint on the walls and add accessories to the mix and you have a whole new room. This is what most people think interior design is, but Susanna Foster a junior at Auburn University knows the truth.

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At Auburn University majoring in interior design is more than just pieces of cake, like any major it… Continue

Added by Haley Alexis Rennick on October 29, 2010 at 9:47am — No Comments

Court Adjourned: Auburn's Pre-Law Students

Each year, Auburn helps several students prepare for law school after graduation. Claire Hamm, a senior majoring in political science, is currently applying to law schools after taking the LSAT, Law School Admissions Test, a few weeks ago.

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A lot of groundwork goes into the application process. Hamm, along with many of her… Continue

Added by Kelsey Brown on October 29, 2010 at 9:33am — No Comments

Graphic Design: Designing The Future

The Graphic Design Program at Auburn consists of a tight knit group of students who show case their artistic abilities through various projects.

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The program is located in the Department of Industrial and Graphic Design and is in conjunction with the Department of Art. Through this partnership, graphic design student are exposed…

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Added by Lindsey Maria Robinson on October 29, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

AU vs Ole Miss 2010 Poem

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Added by Frances M Appleton on October 28, 2010 at 11:26pm — No Comments

"Happy Haley-ween" from the AU bookstore

The Auburn University Bookstore in the Haley Center is ready for some

trick-or-treating. Chances are if you visited the bookstore on

Thursday, October 28 between 4:00 and 5:15 p.m. you saw a lot of little

goblins running around.

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The bookstore hosted its annual Halloween party for the children of faculty and graduate… Continue

Added by Rebecca Simon on October 28, 2010 at 5:06pm — No Comments

Auburn Music Education Majors Bring Music Program to Elementary Students

Auburn’s music education majors are getting to start their teaching careers a little bit early and giving children the opportunity to make their own music.

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The Beethoven and Me program began two years ago, when Robert Lyda, band director for Notasulga High School, and Dr. Jane Kuehne, assistant professor of music education at… Continue

Added by Leslie Lake on October 27, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

It's Great to be an Auburn Worker

Anyone who lives in Auburn knows that it is a great city to reside in. There is the sense of family that everyone talks about, the (mostly) warm weather, the football and the University.

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Now, Auburn is receiving more recognition not only for its top-ranked football team, but for its job market as well. Forbes.com recently deemed Auburn as… Continue

Added by Kaitlyn Parsons on October 27, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Auburn Email Switches to Tigermail Live :: Windows Live

Things are different at Auburn University, and it's not just the #1 status of the football team. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is in the process of switching all students and faculty to a new email system called Tigermail Live.

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The switch has caused many complaints among students that miss the old email… Continue

Added by Janet Marie Gunnels on October 27, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Student Alumni Association Turns up the Heat with Annual Shrimp Boil

Shrimp, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, music, a rock wall and an inflatable “bungee run” brought out around 400 members of the Student Alumni Association on Thursday.

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As one of the largest organizations of campus, SAA has around 3,400 members that enjoy benefits of great networking opportunities, two large events with all-you-can-eat… Continue

Added by Christie Bradley on October 25, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Auburn Senior Adopts Baby from Honduras

Most Auburn seniors are anxiously awaiting graduation in May and will be going on to graduate schools or new cities to find jobs or maybe even going to serve in the armed services. However, for one Auburn student in particular, life will be much different than that.

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Added by Auburn University on October 22, 2010 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Cameron Newton: A Role Model to Thousands

His confident smile is admired by many. Week after week, he continues to prove that he is a superb athlete and is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

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His athleticism has caught the attention of thousands, but many may not know that Auburn’s newest quarterback, Cameron Newton, is more than just a talented football… Continue

Added by Ashley Gilder on October 22, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

The Official Hosts and Hostesses of Auburn

The Auburn student body is represented by a select group of 25 men and women known across campus as the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen.

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These select few men and women hold the role of official hostesses and hosts of Auburn University and represent the student body to members of the board of faculty, administrators, and the…

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Added by Lindsey Maria Robinson on October 22, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

Friendly Competition Among Auburn Greeks

Greek Week is the one week out of the whole year where Auburn Greeks can compete against each other in friendly competition. After much anticipation, this year’s Greek Week has finally commenced.

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Greek Week started on Sunday Oct. 17 this year with the SGA Fall 5K. The race went to benefit the Lakeshore Foundation, which is an organization… Continue

Added by Ashley House on October 21, 2010 at 10:16pm — No Comments

Auburn University Students are Painting the Campus Purple

Leukemia, breast cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and bone cancer are just a few of the types of cancers that affect millions of people every day.

If someone is a survivor, knows someone battling cancer, or lost a loved one because of it, that person is changed forever.

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To honor those affected by cancer, Auburn University… Continue

Added by Whitney Hicks on October 21, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Travis Widner: Wireless Engineer and Working Musician

Travis Widner said he had no idea he would be writing songs and singing in bars when he came to Auburn University four years ago as a freshman majoring in wireless hardware engineering. Although he enjoys both of these interests, Widner knows that the two are an unlikely pair.

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“Engineering is so stressful, and there is no… Continue

Added by Laura Leigh Pierce on October 21, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments