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GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: Your hot water heater is the second largest energy user in your home. Save energy by turning down your water heater thermostat. A setting of 120 degrees is adequate for most homes with newer dishwashers.
Counseling Center sponsoring Body Appreciation Week starting Feb. 27
The AUM Counseling Center invites all students, faculty and staff to participate in the Body Appreciation Scavenger Hunt on Feb. 27 to kick off Body Appreciation Week. The hunt will be held in the Goodwyn Hall lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and there will be three grand prize winners. Eating disorder assessments also will be given. more
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Theatre AUM to hold auditions Tuesday for April production
Theatre AUM will hold auditions beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, for Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello. The auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Performances of this production will take place at 7:30 p.m. on April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21, and at 2 p.m. on April 22. More on Theatre AUM
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AAUP chapter to hold first business meeting on Friday
The AUM chapter of the American Association of University Professors will hold its first business meeting of 2012 on Friday, Feb. 24, at 2:30 p.m. in Liberal Arts 220. The meeting is open to all full- and part-time faculty members, even if you missed the informational meeting in January. The AAUP is a 95-year-old national organization that serves the interests of higher education by promoting academic freedom and shared university governance. For more information, contact Dr. Jan Bulman or Dr. Rosine Hall.
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Learning Center wins Homecoming office contest
Congratulations to the Learning Center for displaying the most Warhawk spirit in the Staff Council Homecoming Office Decorating Contest. Thanks to all of the offices that participated, and keep the AUM spirit going year-round!
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Outreach connecting with campus through Five on Friday sessions
In an effort to connect with the AUM campus more regularly and to learn current research interests of our faculty, Outreach meets on five Fridays throughout the year with special campus guests. more
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AUM spring break camp to help kids unplug March 26-30
The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but spring break will be here before you know it. If you have to work while the kids are out of school, consider sending your little ones to Auburn Montgomery’s “Unplugged” spring break camp for a week of healthy, high-energy fun. more
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Spring is last chance to enjoy campus sculptures
If you haven't yet taken in the beauty of some of the wonderful sculptures on Auburn Montgomery's campus since last summer, do so soon. A couple of them will move on this summer to make way for a new group of sculptures. more
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Congratulations to the 2012 Homecoming royalty
AUM's 2012 Homecoming royalty received their crowns on Saturday. Jennifer Simpson, a junior studying biology/pre-health, was crowned Homecoming queen. The Homecoming king is Baron Litaker, a junior majoring in organizational leadership. more
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Team 1 wins first Chancellor's Cup at Homecoming
Team 1, consisting of Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Phase III and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, was presented the 2012 Chancellor's Cup during a ceremony at the AUM basketball games on Saturday. The cup will be on display in the Chancellor's Office beginning Tuesday. Congratulations!
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Medical Laboratory Science program now accepting applications
The Medical Laboratory Science Program is now accepting applications for the class beginning fall 2012. Applications will be accepted through June 16. Qualifications include completion of all pre-professional requirements prior to beginning the fall semester of the junior year‚ enrollment as a full-time student at AUM‚ a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and a minimum grade of “C” in each required science and math course. Apply
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Dr. Yanyi Djamba, director of the Center for Demographic Research and associate professor in Sociology, presented the paper titled “Sexual Health in the United States: A Review and Conceptual Framework” at the annual meeting of the Alabama Mississippi Sociological Association (A-MSA) held in Starkville, Miss., Feb. 16-17. He was also elected to serve on the A-MSA executive committee as a board member-at-large for the next three years.
Dr. Chelsea Ward, associate professor in Biology, was surprised with an Unsung Hero Award from the Office of International Affairs on Feb. 10. Lured to the provost's office under the false pretense that she needed to meet with Dean Karen Stine, she was taken aback when greeted with a raspberry-filled layer cake and a glass plaque in recognition of her efforts for the university's study abroad program.
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Feb. 21
Feb. 22
- Delta Zeta bake sale: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in front of Goodwyn Hall.
- Faculty/staff Yoga exercise class: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Library Tower 10th floor, South Room.
- Intramurals Minute to Win It contest: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Goodwyn Hall 111.
- Faculty/staff Yoga exercise class: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Library Tower 10th floor, South Room
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Black History Month guest speaker: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Goodwyn Hall 109.
Feb. 23
- Delta Zeta bake sale: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in front of Goodwyn Hall.
Feb. 24
- Faculty/staff Yoga exercise class: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Library Tower 10th floor, South Room.
Feb. 25
- Admissions and Recruitment A+ College Ready study session: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Goodwyn Hall.
Feb. 27
- Body Appreciation Scavenger Hunt: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., near Starbucks, Taylor Center second floor.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Black History Month Program: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Goodwyn Hall 109.
- Campus Activities Board International Mixer: 7 p.m. - midnight, Taylor Center 221-223.
For additional events, check the AUM events calendar.
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