Tuesday, April 15, 2008


 

EDUCATION BRIEFS
Source: Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 04/15/2008 6:21 AM 797552954
Abstract: ... Tim Dodge, reference librarian and history subject specialist at Auburn University's Ralph Brown Draughon Library, will speak on the influence of gospel music on early ...
Notes: Tim Dodge, reference librarian and history subject specialist at Auburn University's Ralph Brown Draughon Library, will speak on the influence of gospel music on early rock'n' roll as part of the Discover Auburn series on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives Department of the Draughon Library.
Senior projects on display
Byline: LARRY GIERER -
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) 44800
Indexed At: 04/15/2008 9:04 AM 797662349
Abstract: ... is invited to view the senior projects of Auburn University students in an exhibition that runs through Friday. The College of Architecture, Design and Construction, ...

Madison introduces 3 family-of-year finalists
Byline: WENDY REEVES
Source: Huntsville Times (AL) 62001 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 04/15/2008 5:43 AM 797533440
Abstract: ... got to business by approving an agreement with Auburn University's School of Landscape Architecture for a group of graduate students to work on a ...
Notes: The Madison, Ala., city council recently approved an agreement with Auburn University's School of Landscape Architecture for a group of graduate students to work on a master landscaping plan for the city. The students will perform the work as part of a thesis project.

UA teams sweep enterprise contest
Byline: Matt Hawk
Source: Tuscaloosa News (AL) 33900
Indexed At: 04/15/2008 5:14 AM 797522577
Abstract: ... OcuMedic, an ophthalmic drug delivery company led by Auburn University professor Mark Byrne, claimed the $100,000 prize in 2007 for its development of contact lenses ...
Notes: This story about the 2008 Launchpad competition mentions that OcuMedic, an ophthalmic drug delivery company led by Auburn University professor Mark Byrne, claimed the $100,000 prize in 2007 for its development of contact lenses capable of releasing time-delayed doses of drugs into wearers.

After 70 years, woman reunites with long-lost kin
Byline: Stephanie Taylor
Source: Tuscaloosa News (AL) 33900
Indexed At: 04/15/2008 5:14 AM 797522601
Abstract: ... Bryant lives with grandchildren in a home that Auburn University architecture students built in 1994, the first in their Rural Art Studio program, called 'The ...
Notes: This story mentions that Alberta Bryant, the subject of this story, "lives with grandchildren in a home that Auburn University architecture students built in 1994, the first in their Rural Art Studio program, called 'The Hay Bale' house.

Golden eagle released in Northwest Georgia
Byline: tracking this golden eagle
Source: Calhoun Times (GA) 9000
Indexed At: 04/15/2008 4:53 AM 797454270
Abstract: ... in Northwest Georgia 04/14/08 Lauren Jernigan, a volunteer at Auburn University's Southeastern Raptor Center, prepares to release a golden eagle in Northwest Georgia. (Special photo) ...
Notes: This story is about the AU Southeastern Raptor Center's recent release of a golden eagle back into the wild on Pigeon Mountain in Northwest Georgia in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The Hurtsboro variety show is scheduled for Saturday
Byline: SANDRA OKAMOTO -
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) 44800
Indexed At: 04/15/2008 2:10 AM 797365274
Abstract: ... be public art projects by a group of Auburn University art students. Directed by art professor Suzanne Haygood, the students are coordinating their projects with ...
Notes: Public art projects by a group of Auburn University art students will be exhibited in the show referenced in this story. The Auburn students are using a grant from an anonymous donor who used to live in Russell County. The show will be exhibited at AU's Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Local youth compete in beef education program
Source: Clanton Advertiser (AL) 12000
Indexed At: 04/15/2008 1:14 AM 797342586
Abstract: ... ages eight to 18 lessons on beef cattle. Auburn University's Animal Sciences department hosted B.E.E.F. U on campus. At the Stanley Wilson Beef Teaching ...
Notes: AU's Animal Sciences department recently hosted the first Beef Excellence Education for You, or B.E.E.F. U., education program at which 140 youth ages eight to 18, from Florida and Alabama, were taught lessons about beef cattle. Wayne Greene, Auburn Animal Sciences department head, is quoted in the story.

Article published
Source: Sioux City Journal (IA) 43000
Indexed At: 04/14/2008 11:43 PM 797289837
Abstract: ... Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, and Kathleen Hale of Auburn University, Auburn, Ala. The article explores the promise of the Internet in American public life ...