Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
| Sledge to discuss Mobile's ironwork at Auburn | |
| Byline: | LARRY GIERER - |
| Source: | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) 44800 |
| Indexed At: | 02/28/2008 9:08 AM 761790046 |
| Notes: | Architectural historian and Auburn University alumnus John S. Sledge will present a free illustrated lecture on the architectural ironwork of Mobile, Ala., on Tuesday. The lecture will be at 4 p.m. CST at Auburn's Jules Collins Smith Museum as part of the series "New Perspectives: Alabama Art in the Open." A reception and book signing will follow. |
| Bill would limit sex offenders living near campuses | |
| Source: | Mobile Register (AL) 99361 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 02/28/2008 6:40 AM 761680352 |
| Abstract: | ... he said. Melvin Owens, public safety director for Auburn University, said the bill would help authorities secure campuses. "It simply gives you another tool ... |
| Notes: | Melvin Owens, public safety director for Auburn University, is quoted in this story. |
| Gadsden, AL Continues to Build New Biofuel Program (Gadsden Times) | |
| Byline: | Andy Powell |
| Source: | Grainnet (NAT) 10900 |
| Indexed At: | 02/27/2008 5:35 PM 761224892 |
| 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 ... |
| A glimpse into Ghana | |
| Byline: | Donathan Prater |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500 |
| Indexed At: | 02/27/2008 4:40 PM 761193816 |
| Abstract: | ...... |
| Notes: | Kwesi Asare, a master Kente cloth weaver, demonstrated that tradition with a group of students at Auburn University's Jule Collins Smith Museum this week. The Kente cloth weaving workshop was the result of a collaborative effort between Tuskegee University's Occupational Therapy Program and the JCSM. |
| Bayu Prakosa Receives Both Undergraduate and Graduate Degree From Auburn University | |
| Byline: | Marsha James |
| Source: | Voice of America (NAT) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 02/27/2008 4:22 PM 761188091 |
| Abstract: | ...... |
| Notes: | Marsha James, host of VOA's"America's Global College Forum" during which James speaks with students from around the world who are studying in the U.S, interviewed AU students. This is the second interview of an AU student to air. |
| "Gone With the Girdle" is Auburn lecture | |
| Byline: | LARRY GIERER - |
| Source: | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) 44800 |
| Indexed At: | 02/27/2008 1:17 PM 761060512 |
| Notes: | Susan Neill of the Atlanta History Center will present a free lecture, "Gone With the Girdle: Freedom, Restraint, and Power in women's Dress," as part of Women's History Month at AU. Neill will speak on March 4 at 12:30 p.m. CST in the Foy Union. |
| What's the Use? | |
| Source: | SpeechTechMag.com (NAT) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 02/27/2008 1:13 PM 761056698 |
| Abstract: | ... the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Auburn University and director of the school’s Human-Centered Computing Lab. But just because a designer feels confident ... |
| Notes: | Juan Gilbert, an associate professor in the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Auburn University and director of the AU's Human-Centered Computing Lab, is quoted and featured as one of the primary sources of information for this story about the importance of usability testing in technology design process. |
| Cuba's leadership change may open markets | |
| Byline: | Jim Langcuster |
| Source: | Southeast Farm Press (MS) 47700 |
| Indexed At: | 02/27/2008 11:14 AM 760988802 |
| Abstract: | ... Feb 27, 2008 9:29 AM, By Jim Langcuster Auburn University Fidel Castro stepping down and turning over the reins of power to younger brother Raul, ... |
| Notes: | Cuban-American Diego Gimenez, an ACES animal scientist and AU associate professor of animal science, is quoted in this story. |
| Be aware of fish populations | |
| Source: | AL.com (AL) N/A [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 02/27/2008 8:03 AM 760858128 |
| Notes: | Rick Wallace, extension marine specialist at Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center, talks about principles of fishery biology in this column for Sea Grant. |