Warhawk Weekly 3–3: Homecoming Week recap; Warhawks face Lee; Cheer on Special Olympics

Meet the 2020 AUM Homecoming Court

Raven Tolbert, a senior from Dadeville, Ala., was crowned Auburn University at Montgomery’s 2020 Homecoming queen last weekend.

Tolbert was one of seven candidates for the honor, which was voted on by AUM students. Other members of the homecoming court with Tolbert included Mya Harris Jones, Keturah Stone, Elizabeth Londell, Kareem Cook, Jeniffer Davis, Elizabeth Meads, Courtney McDonald, Jada Parker and Sarah Katherine Barnes.

When Homecoming and Mardi Gras converge

The timing of AUM’s 2020 Homecoming festivities offered a rare opportunity to celebrate Mardi Gras in the same week. AUM’s Student Government Association resurrected the Mardi Gras Parade, which had been a popular campus event in the 1990s, for the 2020 Homecoming Week.

More than 25 university offices and student organizations tossed moon pies, beads and other items to students, faculty and staff lining the parade route.

Indian Student Organization claims $1,000 prize

The Indian Student Organization emerged from a field of 13 challengers to win the $1,000 Chancellor’s Cup grand prize during Homecoming Week.

During the week-long competition, teams earned points through their participation and order of finish in a variety of activities, including a LifeSouth Blood Drive, the AUMazing Race, a poster competition and a service project that challenged teams to create homecoming-themed bird houses.

People of AUM: Dr. Paul Fox

College is difficult, but we have a support system in place for any students who may need assistance sharpening their study skills, identifying the right major or mastering course material. Warhawk Academic Success Center Director Paul Fox discusses the resources available to students on our campus.

Men’s basketball team opens postseason play

The men’s basketball team will face Lee University on the road tonight at 7 on “Super Tuesday,” the quarterfinal round of the 2020 Gulf South Conference Championship. The seventh-seeded Warhawks will carry a 15-13 record into the matchup against No. 2 Lee (21-6), which finishes 16-4 in conference play. Watch the action live!

Cheer on Special Olympics tournament teams

Let the games begin! Auburn University at Montgomery Athletics will host the 2020 Alabama Special Olympics Alabama State Basketball Tournament.

Every year, Special Olympics Alabama hosts tournaments for children and adults with intellectual disabilities from across the state to compete in games to encourage and empower them as athletes and help them reach their full potential.

AUM students, faculty and staff are invited to watch games, cheer on athletes and help fill the stands to provide a welcoming environment for teams competing in this year’s tournament. AUM student-athletes also will be on hand to help support and cheer on teams.

The tournament is set for Fri., March 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AUM Athletics Complex. Games are free and open to the AUM community and general public.

Edwards explores Southern culture through art

Since earning an art education degree from AUM, Lynthia Edwards has poured her spirit and energy onto canvases. Her artistic persona — “Black G.R.I.T.S.” — expresses her background as a woman of color raised in rural Alabama and represents the lens through which she explores Southern culture. Learn more about her work in Alabama NewsCenter’s “Alabama Maker” series.

Black G.R.I.T.S. is an Alabama Maker that’s decidedly Southern from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

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

Filibuster, AUM’s student-run literary and arts magazine, seeks 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 Sun., March 15. Any questions about the position should also be directed to Dr. Klevay.