Warhawk Weekly 2–25: Homecoming Week; Leuner re-elected to Board of Directors; Curtiss Critiques

Finding the inspiration in nature

You’ve heard of the 1990s-era rap group Naughty By Nature? On Thursday, we’ll welcome a “hip-hop” scientist who will make you rethink the relationship between rap music and the environment.

The College of Sciences and Department of Biology & Environmental Sciences will welcome Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion Thomas Easley for the AUM Lecture Series.

Dr. Easley is on a mission to increase diversity within the fields of environmental science and environmental education. Known as the “hip hop forester,” he incorporates music, a universal language, to express his views and attract a wider crowd to explore the natural world.

Join us at 7 p.m. in Goodwyn Hall 109 on Thurs., February 27. The event is free and open to the public.

Join today’s Homecoming parade

Catch some beads and moon pies today as AUM celebrates Mardi Gras and Homecoming Week at 2 p.m. A variety of campus units and student organizations will march in the parade, which will run through the Quad to the AUM Arena.

Get the full schedule of Homecoming Week events at: http://www.aum.edu/homecoming.

Ragland embraces chance to ‘advocate’ for constituents

Tim Ragland briefly considered running for mayor of his home city of Talladega when he was an AUM student in 2015, but talked himself out of it. Delaying the decision has enabled him to apply some of the lessons he learned in AUM’s political science program.

Ragland, who visited campus Monday night for an open lecture, became the youngest and first African-American mayor in the city’s 200-year history. Learn more about his pathway to public service.

All aboard the Warhawk Express

Did you see The Shot, the buzzer-beating 30-footer launched by Darrion Taylor that helped the AUM men’s basketball team win a game in insane fashion moments after nearly losing a game in insane fashion? If you missed out, we’ve got the tape. If you were there, take a moment and relive it. Watch and enjoy.

And make plans to be on the bus as the Warhawks shoot for their sixth win in a row on Thursday night at West Georgia. The Warhawk Express has plenty of room for Curtiss Crazies and others willing to turn a road game into a home game.

Business Breakfast Series welcomes Reed

City of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed will share his vision for the city’s growth and development during the AUM Chancellor’s Business Breakfast Series on Tues., March 3, at 7:15 a.m. at the RSA Activity Center. The event provides a forum for local, state and national leaders to share insights on a variety of topics related to business development and leadership.

Purchase tickets online today!

People of AUM: Simran Kumari

Senior Simran Kumari found a strong sense of community — and a welcomed change of pace — more than 8,000 miles away from her home in New Delhi, India, a city of more than 28 million. She has been heavily involved in campus organizations during her time at Auburn University at Montgomery and has experienced personal growth while excelling in the classroom.

Leuner elected American Association of Colleges of Nursing Board of Directors

AUM Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences Jean Leuner has been re-elected to serve on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Board of Directors and Nomination Committee. Leuner will serve a second two-year term as secretary of the AACN, an academic organization representing more than 825 schools of nursing at public and private colleges and universities nationwide.

Read more about Leuner’s service in the AUM Pressroom.

Review your courses

Curtiss Course Critiques for the first half term of Spring 2020 is now open. Go review your courses and professors today!

Reminder: Filibuster seeks new Editor-in-Chief and Graphic Designer

Filibuster, AUM’s student-run literary and arts magazine, is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief and Graphic Designer for its 2021 issue. The positions begin in the Summer 2020 term and continue into the Spring 2021 term. Students will receive a small scholarship as part of their position that begins in Fall 2020.

To apply, potential candidates will need to submit both a one-page “Letter of Intent” that describes their vision for the magazine and a one-page “Resume” that describes their qualifications for serving in the position.

Experience with Adobe In-Design is required for the Graphic Design position. Experience with this program is also preferred, but not required, for the Editor position. All candidates must be enrolled as either a full or part-time student during the year to serve in the position, and he or she must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Applicants should also have completed ENGL1010 and ENGL1020.

Candidates can send their “Letter of Intent” and “Resume” as attached Microsoft Word documents to Filibuster’s Academic Advisor, Dr. Robert Klevay. The deadline to apply for the position is March 15. Any questions about the position should also be directed to Dr. Klevay.

Reminder: Apply today for the Alumni Association Graduate Scholarship

Graduate students – apply for the Alumni Association scholarship today!

The AUM Alumni Association is accepting applications for its 2020-2021 Graduate Study Merit Scholarships through Sun., March 1. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be fully admitted to an AUM graduate program, must have completed at least nine hours of graduate study, and have a current GPA of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Interested students may email [email protected] for an application, or they can find the application online. A completed application needs to include, among other things, two letters of support – preferably from AUM faculty or staff­, a 250-word essay on career objectives, and a current resume. Applicants will be notified of their award status by mail.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 334-244-3369.