Warhawk Weekly 8-1: Site work under way; Renewing Shady Street
Site work under way for AUM Science Lab Complex
By the end of 2024, a former state forensics lab at the southwestern edge of the Auburn University at Montgomery campus will be reinvented as a 57,000-square foot Science Lab Complex to benefit all students.
Contractors have spent the summer setting the stage for the complete transformation of the former state lab, which will feature flexible learning and collaborative workspaces. AUM acquired the facility from the Alabama Department of Public Health after it moved the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories to Prattville in January 2021. The finished Science Lab Complex will transform the manner in which AUM students experience biology, chemistry, environmental science and other STEM-connected coursework.
Putting the spotlight on Shady Street’s renewal
Auburn University at Montgomery students, faculty and staff have been helping the City of Montgomery prepare the new Shady Street Park and Trail for use by local residents.
The trail is part of a larger civic effort focused on urban growth and redevelopment and serves as an extension of the Riverfront Greenway Trail.
The City of Montgomery recently highlighted AUM’s contributions to the project, which have ranged from clearance of overgrowth to graphic design.
AUM student-athletes among national leaders in service
AUM student-athletes ranked sixth nationally in NCAA Division II for community service hours, according to a 2022-2023 report released by HelperHelper.
AUM’s student-athletes’ service hours included organization of fundraising events for charities to volunteerism at local schools. The women’s tennis team finished No. 1 nationally for team service hours in that sport, while the basketball and soccer teams placed fifth and eighth, respectively.
Among men’s teams, the tennis team finished No. 1 in its category, while the baseball and basketball teams earned No. 4 and No. 5 rankings. The men’s soccer team finished 10th overall among Division II programs.
Across all NCAA Divisions, student-athletes compiled 428,599 community service hours across 13,536 opportunities. 43,310 student-athletes participated across the country and helped make a $13.6 million economic impact through the various service opportunities.
CRCV Summer Seminar features community leaders, academic experts
AUM’s Civil Rights & Civic Virtue Society (CRCV) kicked off its first Summer Seminar devoted to civil rights history and civic engagement today, but there will be additional opportunities to hear from visiting scholars and experts throughout the week.
In addition to featuring speakers on Wednesday and Thursday, the seminar will offer a panel discussion with community members on Friday, August 4, from 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m., 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.
2023 Faculty Service Award nominations
Faculty members elevate our university and play an important role in helping our students succeed. Every year, the AUM Alumni Association’s Faculty Service Award recognizes faculty for their outstanding contributions and service to the university.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 AUM Faculty Service Award. To be eligible for the $1,000 honor, faculty members must have five or more years of full-time service at AUM.
AUM faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends can submit nominations through September 29, 2023. Nomination letters should be no more than two pages in length, should emphasize teaching excellence, as well as a strong record of service to the university and community. A vita may be attached, if available.
Send nomination letters via email to the Alumni Association Awards Committee.
Learn more about Faculty Service Awards.
If you have questions, email [email protected] or call 334-244-3369.
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