Warhawk Weekly 11-5: Career Expo; UNIV class project
AUM and Alabama Personnel Department partner for career expo
A new career development partnership between Auburn University at Montgomery and the State of Alabama Personnel Department will connect students and alumni with state jobs, internships and networking opportunities.
Through the partnership, AUM will host its first State of Alabama Day to provide AUM students and alumni with a day of resources for pursuing careers with state agencies. The comprehensive career development event will feature a workshop on the application process for state jobs, a career expo, and an employer symposium and employer panel discussion. Activities will be held from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 on AUM’s campus.
“Our Career Development Center developed State of Alabama Day through conversations with the state’s personnel department in order to strengthen ties between the two institutions,” said Bradley Robbins, director of AUM’s Career Development Center. “And given our proximity to the state’s capitol and the diversity of programs at AUM, we often see many great job and internship opportunities for AUM students and alumni within state organizations so it only makes sense for the state to focus recruitment activities here.”
Check-in for State of Alabama Day will begin at 9 a.m. with the following events scheduled throughout the day:
Operation Apply | 10-11 a.m. | Taylor Center 221-223
The State of Alabama Personnel Department will lead a workshop for students and alumni to gain first-hand information from personnel experts about how to navigate the state employment registry and job application process.
Employer Symposium | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Goodwyn Hall 109
AUM’s Career Development Center will host this event for representatives from AUM colleges and academic departments to present information to state organizational members about the latest programs and achievements happening throughout AUM.
Employer Panel and Luncheon | 12-1:30 p.m. | Taylor Center 221-223
Open to a select group of students, faculty, staff, and administrators, the panel discussion will feature leaders from state departments, including human resources, public health, revenue, transportation and insurance. The panel will provide information about the missions, values, and benefits of employment within their agencies.
State of Alabama Day Career Expo | 2-4 p.m. | Taylor Center 230
Recruiters from over 30 state organizations will connect with students and alumni. Many agencies will have AUM alumni employed with the organization on-hand to speak to students about the organization, and the jobs and internships available to students and alumni. See a full list of featured employers.
AUM’s Career Development Center hopes to offer State of Alabama Day as an annual tradition.
“[The] State of Alabama Personnel Department is excited to be partnering with Auburn University at Montgomery for State of Alabama Day to showcase our state departments and the great work state employees do for the citizens of Alabama,” State Personnel Director Laury Morgan said.
UNIV class project supports nonprofit in West Montgomery
For a class service learning project, AUM students in a College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences UNIV 1000 course have organized a fundraiser to benefit the West Montgomery Action Committee (WMAC).
WMAC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of residents in West Montgomery neighborhoods and the surrounding areas. To help support the nonprofit’s ongoing efforts in the community, students are collecting donations of the following items Nov. 11-21:
- Large, sturdy garbage bags
- Bottled water
- Gardening tools
- Disposable, one-use gloves
Donation boxes will be in the following campus locations:
- Goodwyn Hall (foyer and room 209)
- Clement Hall (outside elevator)
- Taylor Center (beside Resource Center)
- AUM Library
In addition to item donations, students will host a sale of baked goods, used books, and holiday décor outside Goodwyn Hall from noon – 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18.
Pia Knigge, assistant professor of political science and public administration, is overseeing the class service learning project. Cash donations to WMAC can be made via CashApp to $PiaKnigge or Venmo to @Pia-Knigge.
This student-led initiative is a great opportunity for the AUM community to support a local nonprofit and make a difference in West Montgomery!
See AUMTeach students in action
Students who are seeking career outlets for STEM-related degrees (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are invited to learn more about AUMTeach, an academic minor that offers a pathway to Alabama teaching certification.
Observe a STEM lesson from AUMTeach students on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 5:30 p.m. in Taylor Center 221-223. Connect with AUMTeach faculty and staff and learn more about AUMTeach coursework.
Women’s basketball to compete in GSC-SSC Crossover Classic
AUM women’s basketball enters the season with first year head coach Ashlee Phillips to compete in the GSC-SSC Crossover Classic this weekend. AUM will host GSC opponent Montevallo and SSC opponents Nova Southeastern and Embry-Riddle at the AUM Athletics Complex. Tip-off is set for Friday at noon as the Warhawks start the tournament against Embry-Riddle.
Distance Learning Week trains focus on artificial intelligence
In support of National Distance Learning Week, AUM’s Office of Distance Education will host a series of free online workshops through Nov. 8 that focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other topics in online learning.
Topics will include AI’s transformative impact on higher education and potential changes AI and machine learning may drive in education, as well as our daily lives. Virtual sessions will be offered at 9 a.m. each day and are open to AUM employees and students.
Celebrate Veterans Week 2024: Green Zone Training
In recognition of Veterans Week, AUM will host Green Zone training to help faculty and staff meet the needs of the university’s more than 800 military-affiliated students.
Green Zone training focuses on increasing awareness of the backgrounds and needs of military affiliated students at AUM. Participants will receive a certificate and a green zone sticker to place outside their office space once training is completed.
The session will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 in the AUM Library Room 221 (WASC all purpose room). Participants must register online to attend the training.
This year, Veterans Week will be celebrated Nov. 11-15 to recognize the experiences and sacrifices of those who have served our country.
Merit scholarships open for graduate students
The AUM Alumni Association is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Graduate Study Merit Scholarship. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 14.
Current graduate students who have completed at least six hours of graduate study coursework at AUM and possess a GPA of 3.4 or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible to apply.
To apply, submit the following documents to [email protected] (include “Scholarship Committee, AUM Alumni Association” in the subject line):
- Your graduate GPA
- Two letters of support, preferably from AUM faculty or staff (on AUM official letterhead), emphasizing leadership attributes
- A 250-word essay outlining the applicant’s educational and career objectives, academic honors/civic activities, and how the award will benefit them.
For more information, download the 2025-2026 Graduate Study Merit Scholarship guide and application online.
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