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GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: Washers and dryers account for about 10 percent of a home's energy costs. Replace an old clothes washer with an ENERGY STAR® model. It uses 50 percent less energy than standard washers and saves about 8,600 gallons of water per year for the average household.
Former AUM student Octavia Spencer wins Academy Award
Former AUM student Octavia Spencer received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 26, becoming the second Alabama actress to receive the honor. The Montgomery native studied theatre at AUM, assisting backstage with two productions at Theatre AUM: “Coastal Disturbances” in 1989 and “Dog Island” in 1990, before finishing her liberal arts degree at Auburn University. Spencer has also received a SAG Award and Golden Globe this year for her role as Minny in “The Help.” Watch Spencer’s acceptance speech, in which she thanks the state of Alabama, at http://oscar.go.com/blogs/real-time/16.
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Outreach accepting nominations, applications for 2012 Faculty Outreach Award and Outreach Grants
The Office of University Outreach is seeking nominations and accepting applications for two faculty honors that recognize and advance outstanding faculty research and other scholarly activity that positively impacts the community. more
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Be ready for emergency situations on campus with Critical Operations Manual
Are you familiar with the policies and procedures that can help you be prepared and protected in the event of different emergencies? Find them in AUM's Critical Operations Manual, now available online. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to become familiar with the steps to take both in advance of and at the onset of a critical situation. You can find the manual at www.aum.edu/critical-ops. For questions about this manual and related policies, please contact Ricky Adams, senior director of Public Safety, at radams7@aum.edu or 244-3930.
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Learn more about severe weather thanks to WSFA meteorologists
Many thanks to WSFA's Rich Thomas and Jeff Jumper, who recently visited AUM to tell help the campus community understand severe weather a little better. If you missed their presentation, you can check out the PowerPoint here. The weather in Alabama can change at a moment's notice, so always be aware of what is happening with the weather, and be prepared to act quickly and safely. more
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Upcoming hands-on training for website content managers
Learn more about the many capabilities of Sitefinity, AUM's online content management system, that can help you and end users make the most of AUM's website. This workshop will be a more hands-on, interactive session than the introductory sessions to the website. Workshops will be held monthly to train any new users or address new questions.
The number of participants is limited to eight per session, so please email Charise Alexander at calexa19@aum.edu to RSVP. All sessions will take place in Clement Hall 114.
- Wednesday, Feb. 29: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, March 1: 10 - 11 a.m.
- Friday, March 2: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 5: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 23: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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AUM's first Data Day to highlight campus progress, honor excellent campus department
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness invites all students, faculty and staff to the Taylor Center common area outside the Bookstore on Tuesday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see evidence of exciting progress at AUM over the previous year. The first "Data Day" at AUM will feature poster presentations about topics such as student satisfaction and course evaluations, the composition of the student body, and progress toward achieving learning outcomes. Another highlight of the day will be the presentation of the first Data Day Spotlight Award for demonstration of excellence through data to the Learning Center/Instructional Support Lab at 11 a.m.
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Don't forget to chime in on AUM's next Strategic Plan by Wednesday
Auburn Montgomery is undergoing a strategic planning process, which began last fall. Since that time, information has been gathered through visioning sessions, focus groups, and discussions with many people important to AUM, including students, faculty, staff, donors, advisory board members, alumni, and community partners. If you haven't provided your opinions yet, now is the time. more
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AUM Bookstore and The Roost closed for spring break
The AUM Bookstore and The Roost will be closed for spring break. However, the Starbucks coffee shop will be open during spring break from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. In addition to coffee and pastries, some sandwiches, fruit cups and salads to go will be available at Starbucks.
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Beginning Thursday, contact Auxiliary Services to reserve space on campus
Effective Thursday, March 1, all facility reservation requests on campus will be processed by Auxiliary Services' Conference and Campus Services, headed by Daryl Morris, director of Housing and Residence Life. Room reservations can be requested by calling 244-3562 or emailing conferences@aum.edu. more
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Warhawks to rally at Higher Education Day on Thursday
As state funding for colleges and universities continues to decrease, college tuition continues to increase. Join a chorus of thousands of students across the state to rally for support at Higher Education Day on Thursday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. on the steps of the Alabama State House. more
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SGA accepting applications to serve in 2012-13
The Student Government Association is now accepting applications from students who wish to serve as officers or senators in the SGA for the 2012-13 academic year. Applications must be completed online by March 7. Campaigning will begin after spring break on Monday, March 19, with a kickoff breakfast at 8 a.m. Voting will take place on March 26 and 27.
SGA Duties and Responsibilities
SGA Application for 2012-13
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Liberal Arts invites students to faculty/student luncheon on March 19
Not sure about your major and career path? Don't miss the School of Liberal Arts faculty and student luncheon. This informational session will enlighten you about programs of study in Liberal Arts and potential career fields you've probably never considered. The luncheon will take place from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, March 19, in Taylor Center 221. There will be free food, and all students are welcome. Undeclared majors and Bachelor of Liberal Arts students are highly encouraged to attend.
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AUM students earn top ADDY awards
Auburn Montgomery graphic design and marketing students had a strong showing at the American Advertising Federation Montgomery ADDY awards gala on Saturday, Feb. 25. All in all, AUM students took home 19 awards. more
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Don't forget to order all of your graduation needs at the AUM Grad Fair on March 5 and 6
A representative from Balfour will be on campus for the AUM Grad Fair on Monday, March 5, and Tuesday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the AUM Bookstore. Come to the fair to place your orders for graduation announcements, class rings, and caps and gowns. The deadline for ordering caps and gowns is Friday, March 30. If you are unable to come in person, contact the AUM Bookstore at 244-3578. more
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Candace Dyer, a junior organizational leadership major and guard on the Warhawks women's basketball team from Chattanooga, Tenn., was named the eighth recipient of the Army ROTC Athletic Achievement Award for the 2011-12 school year for her efforts both on and off the court. more
Sociology major Madison Hinton presented “Exploring Adolescent Sexual Behavior and its Contributors” at the Alabama-Mississippi Sociological Association meeting in Starkville, Miss. In addition to her presentation, Hinton placed first in the undergraduate paper competition, which earned her a $200 award.
Dr. David Lange, professor in Accounting and Finance, received the 2012 Fellow Award at the Academy of Economics and Finance February annual meeting. The AEF Fellow Award recognizes extraordinary contributions and achievements in the AEF’s mission of advancing teaching, research and service.
Lange
currently serves as the Eastern Finance Association executive director (since 2007), and he previously served as president, program chair and director for two academic associations, the Academy of Financial Services (2005-2010) and the Academy of Economics and Finance (1997-2004). He has served on the editorial board for Financial Decisions, Journal of Applied Business Research, Journal of Research in Finance, and Southern Business & Economic Journal.
Memories of Two Mondays, designed by Mike Winkelman, professor in Communication and Dramatic Arts, has been selected as one of Chicago's best productions of 2011. The Chicago Theater Beat announced the nominees for the Annual Chicago Theater Critics' Awards. The Beat Awards provide an opportunity for Chicago's critics to give recognition to outstanding achievements in Chicago's theatre community and the artists involved. A panel of nine critics from six different publications submitted nominations in 19 categories. Judges considered more than 500 productions from July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011. The nominees with the most mentions were placed on the final ballot, which will be voted on by the panel over the next few weeks. Winners will be announced in late March.
Dr. Hua Xu, assistant professor in Political Science and Public Administration, was recently elected to the four-member board of the American Society for Public Administration’s Section on Public Performance and Management. SPPM is one of the largest sections of ASPA and has published the leading journal in the area, Public Performance & Management Review, since 1975.
“I am humbled by this opportunity to work with prominent scholars in the field like John Bryson at the University of Minnesota to make the Section an even more inclusive and engaging venue for both practitioners and academicians of public administration,” Xu said, adding that he encourages AUM students and graduates of AUM's public administration programs to join ASPA to seek more extensive opportunities for academic learning and professional development. Xu also is a member of the ASPA Section on Budgeting and Financial Management and is one of the founding members of the Section on Chinese Public Administration.
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Counseling Center Body Appreciation Week
Feb. 28
- Faculty/staff Valic representative on campus: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Library Tower 10th floor, North Room.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha resume writing workshop: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Taylor Center 230.
Feb. 29
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association bake sale: 10 a.m. - 2 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.
- Hands-on content management system workshop: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Clement Hall 114.
- Faculty/staff Yoga exercise class: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Library Tower 10th floor, South Room.
- Phi Alpha Theta lecture to examine 'self-made man': 7 p.m., Goodwyn Hall 111.
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For additional events, check the AUM events calendar.
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