Warhawk Weekly 7-7: Guitar Club community; Start AUM strong
How one student’s love of guitar created a lasting AUM community
Recent AUM graduate Arlyssea Thomas turned her interest in learning guitar into a growing campus community. Before graduating in Spring 2026, Thomas founded the AUM Guitar Club to bring students together through music and create a welcoming space for Warhawks of all experience levels to learn, practice and connect.
Now entering its second semester as an official student organization, the Guitar Club welcomes beginners and experienced players alike. Under the leadership of club president Brandi Kitts, a senior majoring in early childhood education, members practice songs, learn guitar fundamentals and receive support from peers and faculty advisor Russell Chambliss, military admissions associate in AUM’s Veterans and Military Resource Center. Students do not need to own a guitar to participate, as the club provides electric, acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars for use during meetings.
Looking ahead, the Guitar Club hopes to expand through jam sessions, workshops, performances and community service projects. Students interested in joining can email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. The club also shares updates on Instagram at aum_guitarclub and communicates with members through GroupMe.
Orientation helps students start strong at AUM
Ahead of the start of classes in August, incoming students and their families can visit campus to learn about the AUM community. Orientation helps students register for classes, connect with campus resources, meet fellow Warhawks and prepare for a successful start to the semester.
Building these connections and gaining the tools needed to thrive at AUM helps students feel confident and prepared from day one.
The next orientation session will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, July 10 on campus with additional sessions set for July 17, 25 and 31; and Aug. 7 and 14.
Unpack more details about orientation and register for your preferred orientation session: https://www.aum.edu/admissions/undergraduate-student-orientation/
Help shape the future of AUM’s College of Business as associate dean
Are you passionate about student success, academic excellence, and supporting initiatives to help students thrive? AUM’s College of Business is seeking qualified internal candidates to serve as its next Associate Dean.
The full-time, 12-month leadership position is open to internal candidates who hold the rank of Associate Professor or higher and a degree in a discipline within the College of Business. Applicants should demonstrate administrative experience, involvement in both traditional and online undergraduate and graduate teaching, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a wide range of audiences.
Interested AUM employees are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, professional references and unofficial academic transcripts.
To view the position and apply, click the link below, select Employee Login in the top right corner, then choose Continue with Authenticate. Enter your AU Access credentials and select the blue Login button to access the posting.
Job Posting: Associate Dean, College of Business
For questions, please contact [email protected].
AUM Campus Police seeks police officer applicants
Auburn University at Montgomery’s Campus Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time police officer position.
This role supports the safety and security of AUM students, faculty, staff and visitors by providing a full range of police services and helping maintain a safe campus environment. Qualified applicants are encouraged to review the posting and apply through the AUM careers website.
Job Posting: AUM Campus Police Officer
Get ahead with a math placement test
AUM’s free math placement program can help students save time and tuition costs. Students can take the next math placement tests on Friday, July 10 at 9 a.m. in the ISL Goodwyn Hall 202.
Students can take math placement tests on the following dates:
- Friday, July 10, 9 a.m., ISL Goodwyn Hall 202
- Friday, August 7, 9 a.m., ISL Goodwyn Hall 202
- Friday, August 13, 2 p.m., Goodwyn Hall 115
- Friday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m., Goodwyn Hall 115
- Friday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m., Goodwyn Hall 115
- Friday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m., Goodwyn Hall 115
- Friday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m., Goodwyn Hall 115
