Warhawk Weekly 9-3: Athletics kick off; Set your spring schedule
Fall athletics season kicks off this week
AUM’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball teams will begin their pursuit of Gulf South Conference championships and postseason berths this week.
The men’s soccer team will host Saint Leo Thursday at 7 p.m. before welcoming Tampa on Saturday at 11 a.m. in a pair of matchups involving postseason contenders.
The women’s soccer team will visit Albany State Thursday at 2 p.m. before returning home to face Clayton State on Sunday at 1 p.m.
New head coach Craig Case will lead the volleyball team into its eighth season of play at the Barry Invitational in Florida. The Warhawks will face Virginia State (11:30 a.m.) and Barry (6 p.m.) on Friday and Edward Waters on Saturday (1:15 p.m.).
AUM’s women’s and men’s cross country teams will open their seasons Friday at the Falcon Classic at Montevallo. The women’s 5K race will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by the men’s 8K race at 8:15 p.m.
Set your spring schedule at Advising Kickoff
Students will soon have the opportunity to connect with AUM’s Central Advising team and set their plans for the Spring 2025 semester.
Make plans to attend the Advising Kickoff event on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on The Quad. Enjoy food, music and get one-on-one assistance from staff members like Joshua Gosa (featured in the video) in identifying the best way to stay on course for graduation.
AUM selects coach for new golf program
AUM’s new golf program will be led by a head coach with NCAA Division I experience.
On Tuesday, AUM Director of Athletics Erik Maas announced the hiring of Haley Minor as the university’s first women’s golf coach. Minor served as Samford University’s head women’s golf coach from 2017-2020, leading the Bulldogs to 16 Top 10 finishes in nearly three seasons. Before that, Minor served as an assistant coach for UAB and Campbell University.
She began her coaching career at Point University in West Point, Georgia, initially serving as an assistant before becoming head coach. Minor played for Auburn University from 2009-2012 and was a member of three Southeastern Conference championship teams.
Exploring the ‘nature’ of Alabama tourism
Did you know that the Alabama State Parks Division is modernizing recreational opportunities and facilities for outdoors enthusiasts around the state?
Learn more about ongoing and future plans for Alabama’s 22 state parks when Alabama State Parks Director Greg Lein speaks at the Chancellor’s Business Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 a.m. in Taylor Center 230. Seating is limited for this free event.
Protect yourself during flu season
Warhawk Health Services recently began offering flu vaccinations for students, employees and dependents 6 months and older.
There is no charge for individuals with Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. The cost for other insurance plans or uninsured individuals is $25.
No appointment is necessary. Visit Warhawk Health Services in Moore Hall during clinic hours – 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn about the Loaner Laptop Program
Students in need of a laptop computer for fall classes can register for the Loaner Laptop Program online or by visiting the Warhawk Resource Center on the second floor of Taylor Center.
Laptop requests are processed in the order in which they are received, and fulfillment is based on available inventory. Requests will be processed within 48 hours. Once you register, print your submission request or save a screenshot for your records.
A few other key points about the Loaner Laptop Program:
- Loaner laptops are only available to currently enrolled AUM students
- Students will be contacted with a pickup date and time after they complete the online registration form
- Laptops cannot be picked up without request confirmation
- Laptops can be picked up within 48 hours of a scheduled appointment. Laptops that are not picked up during this time will be returned to the university inventory
- Laptops are loaned for 14 days per semester. Students may request one additional 5-day renewal one week after the return of the laptop assigned during the initial loan period
Don’t miss our campus events
There’s an easy way to keep up with all of the fun events offered on our campus. Enroll in AUM365 and get the 4-1-1 from Curtiss The Warhawk himself. Text curti$$ to 334-398-6025 to receive reminders about upcoming happening.
