Thursday, January 31, 2008 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.

Auburn trustees seek housing rate hike
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 01/31/2008 1:34 AM 740119151
Abstract: ... January 31, 2008 ADVERTISEMENT Students who live in Auburn University residence halls will likely pay more for the accommodations next school year. The Finance Committee ...

Delta bass: Different, yet equal
Byline: JEFF DUTE
Source: Mobile Register (AL) 99361 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 01/31/2008 6:51 AM 740315141
Abstract: ... associate professor and extension specialist in fisheries with Auburn University. "There is still a lot of testing left to do, but we've seen genetic ...
Notes: Rusty Wright, associate professor and extension specialist in fisheries with Auburn University, is quoted in this story.

Hollingsworth: Communication department's accreditation effort lacks true voice
Source: The Chanticleer (FL) N/A [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 01/31/2008 12:23 AM 740080149
Abstract: ... other two are the University of Alabama and Auburn University. It's far from a done deal, however, and the department's last-minute scrambling leaves much ...
Notes: AU is cited in this opinion piece as one of two Departments of Communication at colleges and universities in Alabama to have gained accreditation from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. The Chanticleer is the student newspaper of Jacksonville State University.

The waiting game
Byline: Laura Pieper
Source: Ames Tribune/Mid Iowa News (IA) N/A
Indexed At: 01/30/2008 8:18 PM 739972611
Abstract: ... Brian Bordeau, an assistant professor of marketing at Auburn University; and J. Joseph Cronin Jr., the Carl DeSantis Professor of Business Administration at Florida ...
Notes: Brian Bordeau, an assistant professor of marketing at Auburn University, is a researcher in this study about concerns related to waiting in lines to see if service-oriented industries can make waiting easier on customers. This story also appeared in The Tribune (IA).

From the back of a bike to the moon
Byline: Patrik Jonsson
Source: Christian Science Monitor (NAT) 53200
Indexed At: 01/30/2008 4:39 PM 739840208
Abstract: ... GI Bill coming out of places such as Auburn University and Georgia Tech. The men and women they hired were unlikely partners, essentially sharecroppers' sons ...
Notes: AU is mentioned in this story about the history of the space industry. Excerpt: "The original German engineers were essentially dreamers with drafting boards and welding equipment. Their arrival in Huntsville coincided with the first graduating class of the GI Bill coming out of places such as Auburn University and Georgia Tech. The men and women they hired were unlikely partners, essentially sharecroppers' sons and daughters."

Giovanni to speak for black history
Byline: LARRY GIERER -
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) 44800
Indexed At: 01/30/2008 2:17 PM 739688439
Abstract: ... for black history BY LARRY GIERER - -- Auburn University's Black Student Union will launch its celebration of Black History Month on Friday as ...

Zeroing In On Invasives
Source: Greenhouse Grower (OH) 20200
Indexed At: 01/30/2008 10:46 AM 739635252
Abstract: ... says Dr. Charles Gilliam, horticulturist and professor at Auburn University. “If not managed properly, an invasive species can quickly take over and become almost ...
Notes: Charles Gilliam, horticulturist and professor at Auburn University, is quoted in this story.
Front Page
Byline: Evan Carden SA Editor
Source: The South Alabamian (AL) 14000
Indexed At: 01/31/2008 6:52 AM 740208210
Abstract: ... new hire," Taylor stated. Margaret Odom of the Auburn University Extension Office (front, left) watches as Judge Charles Singleton (seated) signs the Healthy Marriage Proclamation. ...