Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
| USDA awards $5 million for avian influenza research | |
| Source: | The Poultry Times & Poultry Today (NAT) 8700 |
| Indexed At: | 07/23/2008 9:37 AM 880352674 |
| Abstract: | ... AICAP are Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Auburn University, University of California-Davis, University of Delaware, University of Georgia, USDA-Agricultural Research Service-Southeast Poultry Research ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University is one of the participants in the Avian Influenza Coordinated Agricultural Project renewed by the USDA with funding of $5 million for three years to the University of Maryland-College Park to study the prevention and control of the disease. |
| Lack of resources hinder security in rural areas | |
| Byline: | Jenn Rowell |
| Source: | Montgomery Advertiser (AL) 48100 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 07/23/2008 6:57 AM 880251538 |
| Abstract: | ... the site of a canine training program that Auburn University runs at Fort McClellan. Dennis Schrader, deputy administrator for national preparedness for the Federal Emergency ... |
| Notes: | A subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security met recently to discuss the issues of emergency response in rural areas. The meeting took place at the site of Auburn University's canine training program Fort McClellan. This story also appeared in the Tuscaloosa News, the Thibodaux Daily Comet and was broadcast on WPMI-TV. |
| AU researcher wins NASA grant to study climate changes of monsoon Asia | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500 |
| Indexed At: | 07/22/2008 5:31 PM 879735669 |
| Abstract: | ... 22, 2008 AUBURN — NASA has awarded an Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences researcher a grant of $1 million to study the ... |
| Amorous armored critters? | |
| Byline: | Karen Middleton |
| Source: | eNewsCourier.com (AL) 7700 |
| Indexed At: | 07/23/2008 3:29 AM 880080099 |
| Abstract: | ... and associate professor of zoology and wildlife science at Auburn University. “I’ve never actually seen a standoff between a dog and an armadillo but it’s ... |
| Notes: | Jim Armstrong, Extension wildlife specialist and associate professor of zoology and wildlife science at Auburn University, is quoted as a source in this story. |
| Birmingham’s 2020 Olympic Games Hopes Possible, Sports Expert Says | |
| Source: | WVTM-TV NBC 13 Birmingham-Tuscaloosa-Anniston (AL) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 07/22/2008 2:50 PM 879531435 |
| Abstract: | ... athletic and hosting facilities as far away as Auburn University and in nearby states, to win the games. That’s a similar approach to Atlanta’s hosting ... |
| Notes: | Ron Creel, a former U.S.Olympic Committee Board member, will explore the possibility of Birmingham's being the host city of the 2020 Olympics. Birminigham mayor Larry Langford has proposed offering athletic and hosting facilities as far away as Auburn University and in nearby states, to win the games. |
| Seeking more female coaches | |
| Source: | Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 07/22/2008 8:59 PM 879877388 |
| Abstract: | ... Conradt as my coach," said Fortner, now the Auburn University women's basketball coach. "So I was around strong, successful coaches at an early age that ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University women's basketball coach Nell Fortner is quoted in this story about the effort to increase the number of women coaches at all levels, from high school to the pros. |