Monday, February 25, 2008
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Auburn University shows how looks don’t matter
Byline: Amy Weaver
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 02/25/2008 10:02 AM 759201530
Abstract: ...Auburn students take in the new exhibit “ALL AUBURN, ALL BEAUTIFUL,” a photographic exhibition by Auburn University photographer Melissa Humble, which portrays women of Auburn from all ages, races and shapes, in a positive light. The exhibit opening ...
Notes: This story is about this week's "AU Eating Disorders Awareness Week."
Auburn Spreads Awareness of Eating Disorders
Byline: Steve Ring
Source: WRBL-TV CBS 3 Columbus (GA) N/A
Indexed At: 02/25/2008 12:34 AM 758871596
Abstract: ... text size: StumbleUpon Stumble It! Most Active Stories Auburn University is hosting several events this week to bring attention to the dangers of eating disorders. ...

Public art in Alabama topic of Auburn lecture
Byline: Larry Gierer
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) 44800
Indexed At: 02/25/2008 10:42 AM 759219586
Abstract: ...Georgine Clarke will present "Road Trip: Touring Public Art of Alabama" on Tuesday. Her free lecture, which begins at 4 p.m. CST, at Auburn University's Jules Collins Smith Musuem, will discuss the history, creation, and placement of public art th...
Group plants magnolia in memory of AU professor
Byline: William White
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 02/25/2008 10:05 AM 759202554
Abstract: ...A group of about 100 people gathered at the Donald E. Davis Arboretum Saturday morning to plant the bigleaf magnolia in memory of the late George Folkerts, who was a professor of biological sciences at Auburn University. ...


City's biofuel program powers ahead
Byline: Andy Powell
Source: Gadsden Times (AL) 22500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 02/25/2008 7:29 AM 759112334
Abstract: ... Board, which purchased collection jugs and labels, and Auburn University, which bought the equipment used to turn the cooking oil into biodiesel fuel. Auburn ...
Notes: AU President Jay Gogue will be at the fleet management facility in Gadsden at 11 a.m. March 7 to talk about the biodiesel program here and in the state. The university bought the equipment, which cost about $14,000, to promote the use of biodiesel fuels.

Universities unite in opposing budget cuts
Byline: Dana Beyerle
Source: Tuscaloosa News (AL) 33900
Indexed At: 02/25/2008 4:32 AM 759007533
Abstract: ... Proposed Cuts 17.2% University of West Alabama 14.3% Auburn University 14.2% University of Alabama 13.3% Jacksonville State 11.6% Alabama A&M University 11.1% University of N. ...

 
Green Highways Now Part of Complete Package
Source: Better Roads (TX) 39500
Indexed At: 02/24/2008 5:35 PM 758710667
Abstract: ... at the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University, and planned by the National Cooperative Highway Research Foundation, will help determine hot-mix asphalt ...
Notes: This story cites new research underway at the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University.

Gadsden, AL
Byline: Dana Beyerle
Source: Gadsden Times (AL) 22500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 02/24/2008 7:05 AM 758506627
Abstract: ... for the University of Alabama, 14.3 percent for Auburn University and 17.25 percent for the University of West Alabama. The presidents and some board of ...

Unfair education cuts
Byline: John Ehinger
Source: Huntsville Times (AL) 62001 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 02/24/2008 6:22 AM 758480483
Abstract: ... the burden. Last week, presidents from the two Auburn University campuses, the three University of Alabama campuses, including Huntsville, and trustees of both systems and ...

Company policies that reward volume and speed can raise risk of mistakes
Byline: KEVIN MCCOY AND ERIK BRADY
Source: Salem Statesman-Journal (OR) 50600
Indexed At: 02/24/2008 6:22 AM 758479637
Abstract: ... other Americans increasingly rely on prescription drugs, an Auburn University pharmacy study in 2003 projected the odds of getting a prescription with a serious, health-threatening ...
Notes: This story cites research conducted at AU.

Auburn brass trio in concert today
Source: Hattiesburg American (MS) 19800
Indexed At: 02/24/2008 6:20 AM 758479164
Abstract: ... in 2007 as the brass ensemble in residence at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., the ensemble's mission is to perform standard compositions and arrangements for ...
Notes: Excerpt: "The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music will present the Auburn University Faculty Brass Trio in concert at 1 p.m. today at Marsh Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus. Formed in 2007 as the brass ensemble in residence at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., the ensemble's mission is to perform standard compositions and arrangements for brass trio. Members include Drs. Ramon Vasquez, trumpet; William Schaffer, horn; and Matthew Wood, trombone."

Birmingham native Cathy Sloss Crenshaw sets sights on regional transportation, renovated structures- al.com
Source: Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 02/24/2008 4:54 AM 758440614
Abstract: ... be done," says architect Cheryl Morgan, director of Auburn University's Urban Design Studio in Birmingham. "Her being a Loeb Fellow helped us lure these ...
Notes: Architect Cheryl Morgan, director of Auburn University's Urban Design Studio in Birmingham is quoted in this story.

BUSINESS BRIEFS
Source: Pueblo Chieftain (CO) 50500
Indexed At: 02/24/2008 4:42 AM 758399545
Abstract: ... at the National Center of Asphalt Technology at Auburn University in Alabama. Fox is the pavement management technician for the city of Pueblo. Leverington is ...

State's tax system pits higher ed against K-12
Source: Tuscaloosa News (AL) 33900
Indexed At: 02/23/2008 5:24 AM 757896076
Abstract: ... are administrators at the University of Alabama and Auburn University about proposed cuts in state funding next year? For the first time in memory, trustees ...

Conference focuses on energy solutions
Source: Springfield News-Leader (MO) 60300
Indexed At: 02/23/2008 5:08 AM 757883715
Abstract: ... the issue. In his hourlong speech, Bransby, an Auburn University professor and an immigrant from South Africa, outlined the energy crisis for the United States. ...