Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Legislature Adjourns Without Education Budget
Source: WKRG-TV News 5 Mobile (AL) N/A
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 6:41 AM 826362041
Abstract: ... lobbyists, which is the University of Alabama and Auburn University, unfortunately. And I know there are lot of fans out there for these schools, ...
Alabama's schools budget faces battle of wills in Senate
Source: Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 8:29 AM 825512798
Abstract: ... represents foundations for the University of Alabama and Auburn University. Failure to pass the state education budget Monday, the last day of the legislative ...
Senators debate huge cuts in education budget
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) 48100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 4:04 PM 825833594
Abstract: ... his district that mentioned the large cuts to Auburn University. Sanders said Auburn and other institutions are taking major cuts. “All of education took ...

Legislative letdown: Education budget fails to pass on final day
Byline: Sebastian Kitchen
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) 48100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 5:07 AM 826315793
Abstract: ... Hubbert and Joe Fine, a lobbyist for foundations at Auburn University and the University of Alabama. The lockdown was over $25 million that higher education ...
Senate filibustering proposed education budget
Byline: Dana Beyerle
Source: Gadsden Times (AL) 22500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 4:01 PM 825830070
Abstract: ... higher education's bottom line. Little, whose district includes Auburn University, said $25 million is less than one-third of 1 percent of the $6.4 billion ...

Necklace could help patients take their medication on time
Byline: Alex Nunes
Source: Chicago Tribune (IL) 586000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 5:07 AM 826315690
Abstract: ... head of the department of pharmacy care systems at Auburn University. "Being reminded to take a drug you're not really sure you need, it costs ...
Notes: Bruce Berger, head of the department of pharmacy care systems at Auburn University, is quoted as a source in this story.

Zoning changes on city agenda
Source: Fort Payne Times-Journal (AL) 5900
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 4:17 AM 826278589
Abstract: ... also hear more on an employee study by Auburn University that would compare Fort Payne with cities its size. Two proposals are on the table. ...
Notes: This story provides an example of how a municipality can use the services of Auburn University's Center for Governmental Services.

State looking into local fish kill
Source: Richmond County Daily Journal (NC) 7900
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 3:14 AM 826222056
Abstract: ... Some of the dying fish were sent to Auburn University for study which indicated they were carrying some bacteria and a parasitic nematode. The City ...
Notes: Auburn University was enlisted by the North Carolina Wildlife Services Commission to help determine why fish were dying in a lake in North Carolina.

How to get customer satisfaction
Source: Saint Paul Pioneer Press (MN) 185000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 1:33 AM 826157510
Abstract: ... to things," said Herbert Rotfeld, a marketing professor at Auburn University and editor of the Journal of Consumer Affairs. "I blame the impersonalization of things." ...
Notes: Herbert Rotfeld, a marketing professor at Auburn University and editor of the Journal of Consumer Affairs, is quoted as a source in this story.

School Produces Algae Fuel
Byline: Teresa Whitaker Anchor
Source: WRBL-TV CBS 3 Columbus (GA) N/A
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 1:33 AM 826157311
Abstract: ... research professor with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University, says the benefits of using algae fuel are you don't use food and you ...
Notes: Ron Putt, an associate research professor with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University, is quoted as a source in this story.

Clay Parker named camp counselor at AU
Source: Brewton Standard (AL) N/A
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 1:18 AM 826141761
Abstract: ... Parker of Brewton was selected as a 2008 Auburn University Camp War Eagle counselor. Camp War Eagle is Auburn University's award-winning freshman orientation program. There ...
Notes: This story highlights Camp War Eagle, Auburn University's award-winning freshman orientation program.

Fueling the future
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 11:56 PM 826099515
Abstract: ... in this country,” said Bransby, a researcher for Auburn University and an expert on alternative fuels who has spoken with President Bush on the topic ...
Notes: David Bransby, a researcher for Auburn University and an expert on alternative fuels, is quoted as a source in this story.

Stars and Stripes
Source: European and Pacific Stars and Stripes (NAT) N/A
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 8:50 PM 826020953
Abstract: ... of Miami; Jack Siedlecki, Yale University; Tommy Tuberville, Auburn University; and Charlie Weis, University of Notre Dame. The bases to be visited and schedule ...
Notes: A group of college football coaches, including AU's Tommy Tuberville, is making a tour of downrange bases this week, meeting with service members, coaching flag football teams and holding question-and-answer sessions with the troops. The tour, set up by Armed Forces Entertainment, is the first of its kind.
New IA centers to receive grants scholarships
Source: Government Computer News (NAT) 100000
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 3:44 PM 825815263
Abstract: ... and the District of Columbia. They are: * Auburn University * Boston University * Dartmouth College * George Mason University * George Washington University * ...
Notes: Auburn University is one of 23 universities chosen as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research. The schools were named as flagships of research on responses to disasters threatening the country's information technology infrastructure and are eligible, along with their students, to receive federal funds for information assurance research.

Community Focus
Source: WTJB (AL) N/A
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 3:39 PM 825811438
Abstract: ... Director of the statewide Alabama Water Watch program at Auburn, and Dr. Joe Scanlan, retired Ophthalmologist and Alabama Water Watch volunteer, analyze the status of ...
Notes: This item provides an audio link to an Alabama NPR Community Focus segment during which Bill Deutsch, Director of the statewide Alabama Water Watch program at AU, and Joe Scanlan, retired Ophthalmologist and Alabama Water Watch volunteer, analyze the status of streams in the coverage area and the use of new low-impact development and water conservation techniques.

Are dairy farmers milking consumers?
Source: National Public Radio - NPR (NAT) N/A
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 12:26 PM 825674440
Abstract: ... Mercantile Exchange. Henry Kinnucan is an agricultural economist at Auburn University. He found in a study that while prices increases are passed onto consumers, milk ...
Notes: Henry Kinnucan, an agricultural economist at Auburn University, is quoted as a source in this news item on milk prices.
Trial set for suspect in teen's death
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) 48100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 05/20/2008 5:07 AM 826315768
Abstract: ... Lee County in the March 4 slaying of Auburn University student Lauren Burk, according to court documents. Advertisement Lockhart was indicted May 13 on three ...

Columnist’s quotes come into question as source doesn’t recall interview
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 5:23 PM 825893597
Abstract: ... details from a supposed conversation between me and Auburn University’s newest trustee nominee, Raymond J. Harbert. The conversation as described never took place. It ...

Exploiting the powerless doesn’t do anybody any good
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 05/19/2008 5:23 PM 825893593
Abstract: ... did not feel too good about academic credentials at Auburn. That is possible, but isn’t it possible they had other reasons for not going to ...
Notes: These letters to the editor include one that refers to a column about the recent trustee selection process.