Tuesday, August 12, 2008

EDUCATION BRIEFS
Source: Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 5:06 AM 899366536
Abstract: ... Stephen R. Stricker, assistant professor of pharmacy practice. Auburn University alumni Mike and Jane McLain of Atlanta have pledged $100,000 to establish the Andrew Carrol ...
Notes: Included in this roundup of education briefs is an item about a gift to Auburn University from alumni Mike and Jane McLain.

Things You Might Not Know About This Year's Pre-Season Top 25 Teams
Source: Bleacher Report (NAT) N/A
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 4:00 AM 899290343
Abstract: ... from Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (now Auburn University). Riggs let his players pick the team mascot and, even though he may have ...
Notes: This roundup of pre-season top 25 football teams includes interesting facts about each, and includes some Auburn University history.
Schools Move To Eject Cars From Campuses
Byline: Gwen Purdom
Source: KSDK-TV NBC 5 St. Louis (MO) N/A
Indexed At: 08/11/2008 12:38 PM 898627540
Abstract: ... gasoline takes effect, they're smart." On other campuses: At Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., a bike maintenance shop in the new student union and a ...
Jagneaux receives highest certification
Source: Opelousas Daily World (LA) 9200
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 3:47 AM 899279946
Abstract: ... by the Master's in Public Administration faculty of Auburn University. These classes range from ethics to voter registration and elections law. "The intent of ...
Notes: This article is about the Certified Elections Registration Administrator designation, "achieved only through a multi-year course of study conducted by the center's Professional Education Program, and includes 12 core courses taught by the Master's in Public Administration faculty of Auburn University. These classes range from ethics to voter registration and elections law."
Intermap Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Source: Business Wire (NAT) N/A [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/11/2008 5:41 PM 898885454
Abstract: ... distance. Since 2007, Intermap has been working with Auburn University to investigate and evaluate ways to save fuel using our 3D road data. The project’s ...
Notes: This story notes that Intermap has been working with Auburn University since 2007 to investigate and evaluate ways to save fuel using 3D road data, with the initial results leading to a continuation of this collaborative study. This story also appeared in StockAnalyst.com, MSN Money Central, CBS Market Watch and Yahoo Finance.
Birmingham's corporate gender gap
Source: BizJournals.com (NAT) N/A [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/11/2008 8:15 PM 899020896
Abstract: ... women, said Paula E. Bobrowski, executive director of Auburn University's Women's Leadership Institute, which champions women on corporate boards and in the legislature. "For ...
Notes: Paula E. Bobrowski, executive director of Auburn University's Women's Leadership Institute, is quoted as a expert source in this July 4 issue of the St. Louis Business Journal.
 
Auburn University and the Beijing Olympics

 
Hoelzer takes bronze
Source: AL.com (AL) N/A [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 9:33 AM 899536148
Abstract: ... the NCAA meets in the 100 back while at Auburn, winning a total of nine SEC titles in her career. She emerged from a dramatic ...

Roanoke swimmer recalls Olympic trials
Byline: Lindsey Ward
Source: GoDanRiver.com (VA) 21400
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 6:43 AM 899417809
Abstract: ... debut at the Olympic trials in Omaha. The Auburn University swimmer competed in the men’s 100 butterfly and won, taking 19th overall out of a ...

Coventry, Hoelzer win medals
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 6:13 AM 899286715
Abstract: ... medals Associated Press Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry, a former Auburn University swimmer, reacts after setting a world record in her women’s 100-meter backstroke semifinal during the ...

Alabamian Hoelzer wins swimming bronze
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) 48100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 6:03 AM 899395051
Abstract: ... School phenom, Hoelzer won six NCAA swimming titles at Auburn. She had the third fastest time this year -- a 59.21 at the U.S. trials ...

A red-white-and-blue day for U.S. swimmers
Source: Seattle Times (WA) 216000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 4:54 AM 899344378
Abstract: ... who is from Huntsville, Ala., and attended school at Auburn, moved to the Seattle-area in April to train with Hutchinson and his team with the ...

Triathlon a bigger challenge
Source: Wilkes Journal Patriot (NC) 15200
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 4:16 AM 899323564
Abstract: ... competition in 2007 after helping lead the powerful Auburn University swimming program to two straight women's national titles. Her brother, Aaron, won three gold medals ...

Ex-Horn Peirsol wins gold
Source: Austin American-Statesman (TX) 177000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 1:50 AM 899192435
Abstract: ... of the U.S., a former teammate of Coventry at Auburn, took bronze. "I was a little disappointed with the time, but totally not disappointed with ...

Coughlin and Peirsol Sweep 100 Backstroke Finals
Source: New York Times (NY) 1126000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 12:50 AM 899165215
Abstract: ... her now-troubled African nation in 2002 to swim at Auburn University and still trains in the United States. But Coventry did go in with big ...

Hoelzer wins Olympic medal
Source: Huntsville Times (AL) 62001 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 12:16 AM 899141646
Abstract: ... Coughlin and Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry, Hoelzer's former roommate at Auburn. Hoelzer is the world record holder in the 200 backstroke and will be the favorite ...

Coughlin wins gold; Huntsville's Margaret Hoelzer takes bronze
Source: Huntsville Times (AL) 62001 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 12:16 AM 899141645
Abstract: ... 400 individual medley. Coventry and Hoelzer were roommates at Auburn. Share: COMMENTS (1) Posted by magmedia on Congratulations Maggie! We're proud of you! Have fun ...

Local swimmer recalls Olympic trials
Source: WSLS-TV (VA) N/A
Indexed At: 08/11/2008 10:38 PM 899089022
Abstract: ... debut at the Olympic trials in Omaha. The Auburn University swimmer competed in the men’s 100 butterfly and won, taking 19th overall out of a ...

Coventry makes third Olympic semifinal
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500
Indexed At: 08/11/2008 6:33 PM 898930201
Abstract: ... semifinal Associated Press Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry, a former Auburn University swimmer, reacts after setting a new world record in her women’s 100-meter backstroke semi-final during ...

Swimmer Putting Off Cancer Surgery Until After Olympics
Source: WFLA Radio 970 (FL) N/A
Indexed At: 08/11/2008 5:46 PM 898888769
Abstract: ... U.S. swim trials, cable news reported Monday. The Auburn University graduate has the ninth fastest time in the 200 meter breaststroke but is confident he ...

Swimmer Putting Off Cancer Surgery Until After Olympics
Source: KHKS-FM 106.1 Kiss FM (TX) N/A
Indexed At: 08/11/2008 5:35 PM 898881800
Abstract: ... U.S. swim trials, cable news reported Monday. The Auburn University graduate has the ninth fastest time in the 200 meter breaststroke but is confident he ...
Cancer-stricken Shanteau makes Olympic debut
Source: Wilmington Morning Star (NC) 53500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/12/2008 9:52 AM 899552307
Abstract: ... public with his diagnosis last month, the former Auburn University swimmer smoothly stroked his way through the four-lap race and qualified seventh in 2:10.29. "This ...

Jendrick back in breaststroke final in Beijing Games
Source: Tacoma News Tribune (WA) 123000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 08/11/2008 10:38 AM 898537643
Abstract: ... a stellar field that includes her college roommate at Auburn, Kirsty Coventry, representing her birthland of Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, Katie Hoff was again denied a gold ...