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| COMMUNITY BRIEFS HOMEWOOD | |
| Source: | Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 03/19/2008 6:48 AM 777030323 |
| Abstract: | ... of 4 VESTAVIA HILLS: Auburn president favors scholarships Auburn University President Jay Gogue said his school must offer more merit-based scholarships if it wants to ... |
| Notes: | This roundup of Birmingham area news briefs includes an item about AU President Jay Gogue speaking at a Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce luncheon on the subject of types of scholarships offered at AU. |
| Auburn to hold forum on strategic plan | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500 |
| Indexed At: | 03/17/2008 1:14 PM 775587637 |
| Abstract: | ...Auburn to hold forum on strategic plan -- * Auburn to hold forum on strategic plan ... |
| Notes: | The Auburn University chapter of the American Association of University Professors will hold a forum and panel discussion about the Auburn University strategic plan at 4 p.m. Monday, March 24, in 202 Thach Hall. |
| Auburn's Vet School Announces Open House | |
| Source: | The Horse.com (NAT) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 03/17/2008 1:15 PM 775588003 |
| Abstract: | ... 17 2008, Article # 11505 RSS FeedRSS The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will host its 31st annual Open House on Saturday, April 19, ... |
| Notes: | The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will host its 31st annual Open House on Saturday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its campus on Wire Road. |
| Peanut insect control recommendations changing | |
| Byline: | Paul L. Hollis |
| Source: | Southeast Farm Press (MS) 47700 |
| Indexed At: | 03/18/2008 11:00 AM 776342053 |
| Abstract: | ... new materials for insect control, says Ron Weeks, Auburn University Extension entomologist. “The main change is the addition of Dimilin to our list of peanut ... |
| Notes: | Ron Weeks, Auburn University Extension entomologist, is quoted in this story. |
| UAB tech team among finalists competing for $175,000 in seed money through Alabama Launchpad | |
| Source: | Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 03/19/2008 6:15 AM 777009293 |
| Abstract: | ... year's $100,000 grand-prize winner was OccuMedic, led by Auburn chemical engineering... |
| Notes: | This story is about Launchpad, an entrepreneurial contest sponsored by the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama of which AU is a member. The story cites OccuMedic, led by AU chemical engineering professor Mark Byrne, as last year's $100,000 grand-prize winner. |
| Check your phone bill to find some surprises | |
| Byline: | Kim N. Price-Publisher |
| Source: | Wetumpka Herald (AL) 5600 |
| Indexed At: | 03/19/2008 4:26 AM 776922122 |
| Abstract: | ... University of Alabama by 63 percent. And for Auburn University by 62 percent. On top of that, UA raised tuition at 38 percent and AU ... |
| Notes: | An item in this news roundup mentions funding for education in Alabama, K-12 and higher education, with an AU mention. |
| Wristbands, Scholarships in Memory of Lauren Burk | |
| Source: | WSFA-TV NBC 12 Montgomery (AL) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 03/19/2008 8:27 AM 777114225 |
| Abstract: | ... from WSFA 12 News. Auburn, Al. (WSFA) -- Auburn University officials say they will create a scholarship fund in memory of slain freshman Lauren Burk, ... |