AU IN THE NEWS, FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.


Auburn University campaign raises a record $500 million
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) circ: 48,100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 7/13/07 10:04 AM 601469372
Abstract: ... AUBURN -- With nine months to go in its fundraising campaign, Auburn University isn't near reaching its goal -- with more than half a billion dollars raised, it's already passed it. ...
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Harberts donate $5 million to AU
Source: Birmingham News (AL) circ: 192,004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 7/13/07 5:28 AM 601322083
Abstract: ... writer Birmingham's Raymond and Kathryn Harbert have given Auburn University $5 million to fund a business investment education building, pushing the university over the top ...
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Auburn passes $500M target
Source: Mobile Register (AL) circ: 99,361 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 7/13/07 5:44 AM 601328079
Abstract: ... 13, 2007 By GEORGE R. ALTMAN Staff Reporter Auburn University on Thursday became the first of four Alabama universities that are conducting capital campaigns to ...
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AU surpasses $500 million in capital campaign
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500
Indexed At: 7/13/07 1:14 AM 601154190
Abstract: ... $500 million - that’s how the "It Begins at Auburn" capital campaign at Auburn University has grown since June 2002. University officials held a special ...
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"It Begins At Auburn" Soars Past Half-Billion Goal
Source: Columbus WTVM (GA)
Indexed At: 7/12/07 8:10 PM 601050861
Abstract: ... Begins At Auburn" Soars Past Half-Billion Goal Viewer Feedback Top Local Headlines Auburn University reached a milestone Thursday. ...
Notes: Similar coverage was broadcast on WVTM-TV (Birmingham) and WRBL-TV (Columbus).

VP of Research Excited About Park's Possibilities
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500
Indexed At: 7/13/07 2:46 AM 601154150
Abstract: ... Zee is the acting vice president for research at Auburn University and is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new research park that will be ...
Notes: A primary source for this story was Ralph Zee, the acting vice president for research at Auburn University.

Fortune 100 company first to call AU's Research Park home
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500
Indexed At: 7/13/07 1:17 AM 601154192
Abstract: ... now, the company will break ground in October, Auburn University President Dr. Ed Richardson said, adding that it is a Fortune 100 company that conducts ...
Notes: AU President Ed Richardson comments on developments of AU's Research Park.

VP of Research Excited About Park's Possibilities
Source: WRBL-TV CBS 3 Columbus (GA)
Indexed At: 7/12/07 6:46 PM 601014771
Abstract: ... Zee is the acting vice president for research at Auburn University and is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new research park that will be ...
Notes: Ralph Zee, AU acting vice president for research, is quoted in this story.

State Delegates Bring Legislative Reports To Auburn
Source: Columbus WTVM (GA)
Indexed At: 7/12/07 8:10 PM 601050862
Abstract: ... will get something over $30 million of that. Auburn University Montgomery will get about $5 million. The Auburn-Opelika-Lee County school systems all together will get ...
Notes: This story is about state appropriations and how east Alabama entities, including AU, will benefit.

Auburn Research Park Lands First Tenant
Source: WRBL-TV CBS 3 Columbus (GA)
Indexed At: 7/12/07 6:46 PM 601014768
Abstract: ... e n t << July 12, 2007 The Auburn Research Park has its first tenant. And by the time the Fortune 100 company conducting aerospace engineering ...
Notes: AU President Ed Richardson is quoted in this story.

More meetings planned on design of Marconi Park
Source: Birmingham News (AL) circ: 192,004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 7/13/07 5:28 AM 601322107
Abstract: ... park. Officials of the Carraway Community Development Corp., Auburn University's Center for Architecture and Urban Studies and KPS Group originally planned to have three ...
Notes: This story about a design project mentions the participation of AU's Center for Architecture and Urban Studies in the planning process.

Security in east Alabama
Source: The Cleburne News (AL) circ: 3,500
Indexed At: 7/13/07 5:57 AM 601282508
Abstract: ... The Center also has a program, run by Auburn University, which trains dogs to detect and find explosives, drugs, and weapons. Since the terrorist ...
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Extension offers beef nutrition series
Source: The Cleburne News (AL) circ: 3,500
Indexed At: 7/13/07 4:35 AM 601298266
Abstract: ... Dr. Darrell Rankins, an Extension animal scientist and Auburn University animal science professor, will be joined by animal scientists from Louisiana State and Mississippi State ...
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