Warhawk Weekly 7-18: CRCV Summer Seminar; Green Zone training
CRCV Summer Seminar to highlight civil rights, civic virtue
AUM’s Civil Rights & Civic Virtue Society (CRCV) is hosting a summer seminar to increase our understanding of Civil Rights history, deepen our knowledge of civic virtues, and develop communities of faculty and students who work together to serve our campus and the City of Montgomery.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend four special presentations and a panel discussion as part of CRCV’s first Summer Seminar. The presentations will be held August 1-3 in Goodwyn Hall 109 and feature visiting faculty members:
- Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at The Ohio State University
- Nancy Snow, professor of philosophy at The University of Kansas
- Bradley Burroughs, director of leadership and character in academic, civic and religious life at Wake Forest University
- Sabrina Little, assistant professor of leadership and American studies at Christopher Newport University
The seminar’s panel discussion with community members is from 9 – 10:15 a.m. August 4 in Moore Hall 106. The panel members are:
- Rev. Ken Austin, Mercy House/MAP
- Jannah Bailey, River Region United Way
- Chuck Ocheltree, Mercy House/MAP
- Bryishum Pernell, Family Guidance Center
- Rev. Richard Williams, The Beacon Center
- Jocelyn Zanzot, City of Montgomery
The seminar, co-sponsored by AUM’s Experiential Education and Engagement Center, is an initiative of the Civil Rights & Civic Virtue Society. CRCV’s mission is to foster civic identity, commitment, and civic-mindedness through community-engaged learning experiences.
Green Zone training offered to employees
AUM faculty and staff are invited to participate in Green Zone training to help 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 is set for Wednesday, August 2, from 9 – 11 a.m. in Taylor Center 223.
Wilkes hosting youth softball camp
AUM softball coach Scottie Wilkes will host a camp to teach defense, base running and hitting.
The camp will be held on August 4 for girls ages 14 and up at the AUM Softball Complex. The camp is limited to the first 22 athletes that register, with three pitchers and three catchers at each camp.
Campers will be responsible for bringing their own equipment. Register online and learn about camp fees.
Submit Alumni Board nominations
Are you passionate about making a difference at your alma mater? AUM Alumni Association invites graduates to apply for a position on the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
As the advisory board to the Auburn University at Montgomery Alumni Association, the Alumni Board seeks candidates who are proven leaders, have demonstrated service to the AUM alumni family, are experienced in working in a collaborative environment, and are committed to serving as community ambassadors for AUM.
Board members are expected to be active members of the AUM Alumni Association. Nominations will close Friday, September 1.
Become a Peer Mentor with the EEEC
Peer mentors for the Experiential Education and Engagement Center are undergraduate students who help guide and encourage fellow AUM students.
Mentors also are leaders who act as a support system by helping students understand course material and class expectations. To qualify, students must:
Minimum qualifications:
- Be a current AUM undergraduate student with a 2.75 GPA (minimum)
- Completed two semesters at AUM (full-time status)
- Successful completion of the course with which you will assist with a B or higher
- Complete the application process with all required documents submitted
If you are interested in being a peer mentor, apply online.
Get updates on campus events
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