Friday, May 9, 2008

EDUCATION BRIEFS
Source: Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/09/2008 6:01 AM 817673151
Abstract: ... exercise Saturday at 9 a.m. on Sheppard Lawn. Auburn University will present an honorary doctor of science degree to alumnus C. Harry Knowles during Saturday's ...
Notes: Auburn University will present an honorary doctor of science degree to alumnus C. Harry Knowles during Saturday's graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. in Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum. Knowles, founder of Metrologic Instruments, led the development of helium-neon lasers, the basis for laser scanners used in the retail industry.

Food Bank hopes for generous donations during Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this weekend
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 05/09/2008 12:26 AM 817448420
Abstract: ... Cliff Williams Opelika-Auburn News Chris Hargiss, left, an Auburn University junior from Tampa, Earl Mitchell, warehouse manager at the East Alabama Food Bank and Chris ...
Notes: A photo with this story shows AU students helping at the East Alabama Food Bank.

Fourth grade students take part in Lee County Water Festival
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 05/08/2008 5:15 PM 817205324
Abstract: ... held Thursday at the Haley Center on the Auburn University Campus. Fourth grade students from all three schools systems in Lee County took part in ...
Notes: This event took place in Haley Center on the AU campus.

Alabama to conduct grain storage workshop
Byline: Margaret Lawrence
Source: Southeast Farm Press (MS) 47700
Indexed At: 05/08/2008 12:53 PM 817018145
Abstract: ... May 8, 2008 9:46 AM, By Margaret Lawrence Auburn University High prices have lured farmers across Alabama into growing wheat this year — with acreage ...
Notes: Kathy Flanders, an Extension entomologist, is quoted in this story by AU's Margaret Lawrence.

Summer Swing offers free music, lemonade and fun
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 05/08/2008 3:59 AM 816604801
Abstract: ... easy listening, acoustic soft rock - July 22, Auburn University Summer Concert Band led by AU Director of Bands Dr. Rick Good - marches, overtures, ...
Notes: The AU Summer Concert Band will be featured in this series in July.

UT's Spellbound captures alt-fuel car competition
Source: Knoxville News-Sentinel (TN) 115000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/08/2008 12:13 AM 816461821
Abstract: ... of Chemical Engineering Conference and ChemE Car competition at Auburn University. Senior Kristen Dobrodziej, center, prepares the fuse of the hydrogen-charged vehicle while classmate Jared ...
Notes: This story gives details of April's Southern Regional American Institute of Chemical Engineering Conference and ChemE Car competition at Auburn University.