All Blog Posts Tagged 'Students' (31)

Poplar Place Farms located in Hamilton, Ga., is one of the premier equestrian venues in the Southeast.  Poplar Place is located only 59 miles from Auburn University’s prestigious large animal teaching hospital, making it an academic tool for veterinary and pre-veterinary students.

Poplar Place farm hosts 25 shows a year, five of these being United States Eventing Association registered horse trials.…

Being a leader requires responsibility, dedication and organization. Will Ham, president of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Auburn University, possesses these qualities.

“I decided I was going to run for president last spring, said Ham. “Our previous president, Michael Issacs approached me about taking over as president in August because he was moving.”

 

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Auburn University freshmen, Mary Akins Hunt and Hannah Begue, are trying to start a three-day eventing team.

Three-day eventing is an equestrian sport based on three phases of riding, Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping. Auburn University has an equestrian team, but it does not offer or compete in the discipline of three-day eventing.

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Peer advising is more than a part-time job for Auburn University students. It is an opportunity to grow as an individual and contribute to the success of fellow students. Shelby Abercrombie, a junior, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, explains what her experience as a peer advisor has been like and why it is a great opportunity for students.

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Last year members of Auburn University’s Committee of 19 got the chance to travel to Honduras for a multinational conference that allowed universities and colleges to come together and talk about ways to fight world hunger. This year the roles were reversed and Auburn got the chance to host Honduran students on campus for a week.

 

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The most famous tiger in America might be named Tony, but a different cat rules the plains of Auburn. His name is Aubie. Students and fans alike enjoy watching his antics on the football field. However, Aubie is just one tiger and can not make all of those signs himself. He needs help.

This is where the Aubie…

“Auburn University Dance Marathon means hope, it means healing, it means life,” said Kim Samson, the Manager of Children’s Miracle Network at the Columbus Medical Center, when asked what Auburn University Dance Marathon means to her.

Last year, AU Dance Marathon partnered with Children’s Miracle Network at Columbus Regional Hospital to raise funds for their patients. The program made a huge impact on the hospital. AU Dance Marathon is more than just a…

Auburn University students are making a difference by participating in a program that trains college and graduate students to offer free tax preparation services, financial literacy information and opportunities for savings and investments to low-income families in Alabama earning less than $25,000 a year.

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Every year Auburn University’s College of Agriculture sets aside an entire week to celebrate the heritage of agriculture.



Ag Week was kicked off Monday night with a guest speaker,…

The Office of Professional Career Development is a relatively new organization within Auburn University's College of Business. The organization provides College of Business students resources that can assist them with life after college.

Through the Office of Professional Career Development, students have the opportunity to enter the workforce with information they may not have learned about themselves. Workshops are an…

Auburn University provides many opportunities for students to get involved academically outside of the classroom. Kendall Bliss studies Accounting in the College of Business and decided to stay involved by joining an organization that she considers more than just a sign-up sheet.

Beta Alpha Psi is an honor society for accounting majors with a few important requirements.

In order to be a…

With spring break less than a week away, students from all over campus are gearing up to break free and enjoy a week without classes. For most, this will entail going to one of the most popular outings, enjoying some rays and relaxing at the beach with friends. Other students may view this as an opportunity to go out and serve a community where any source of help is greatly needed. Locally and nationally, communities all over are consistently yearning for volunteers.

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For more than 100 years there has been a shared rivalry between two Alabama universities. The competition between Auburn University and The University of Alabama has sparked conversations, fights,tears and even laughter, but what occurred this month has left many people speechless.

What started with an angry phone call to a radio show has spiraled into heartache for Auburn fans.

This January, an Alabama fan by the name of Harvey Updyke explained to sports commentator and radio…

The Department of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University is one of the largest departments on campus. Opportunities to major in four different programs and take fascinating courses helps make this department popular to Auburn University students.

Each prospective student is required to follow a curriculum guide for their desired major. The curriculum guide includes a list of all major courses, offers a few choices for certain hours and also requires supporting coursework.…

James D. Mantooth, Ph. D.

Director, Division Initiatives of Division of Student Affairs

Walking onto Auburn’s campus for the first time can leave anyone with a special feeling. A huge reason that this university has a reputation of a family…

The new Student Center has been a great success and has exceeded many people’s expectations. Estimated, using door counters, over 2 million people have walked into the Student Center since May 2010. An astonishing amount of traffic that no one anticipated. 

It is a busy place for…