Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.


Record freshman class, transit challenges expected at UA 08:30pm
Source: WVUA (AL)
Indexed At: 8/21/07 10:57 PM 626839213
Abstract: Abstract not available.
Notes: This story compares the size of AU's and UA's freshman class for this fall. The story also evaluates UA's new transit system.

Wolfpacking! 300,000 meals, 9 hours
Source: Raleigh News & Observer (NC) circ: 166,000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/22/07 3:31 AM 626976249
Abstract: ... events. He wants to get other universities involved. Auburn University in Alabama has signed on and is leading an initiative called Universities Fighting Hunger. "If ...
Notes: This story mentions AU's leadership in the Universities Fighting Hunger initiative.

Human resources- al.com
Source: Birmingham News (AL) circ: 192,004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/22/07 6:24 AM 627092086
Abstract: ... Inc. of Kissimmee, Fla., owns the franchise. FURTHERMORE Auburn University has awarded Rebecca Hatcher as this year's recipient of The Pamela Wells Sheffield Award. Michael ...
Notes: In one of the items in this news roundup, it was noted that Auburn University has named Rebecca Hatcher this year's recipient of The Pamela Wells Sheffield Award. The award was established in 1991 to honor, commemorate and perpetuate the memory and good works of Pamela Wells Sheffield. The selection of this Auburn Athletic Department and Auburn University award is coordinated by the Office of Alumni Affairs.

UGA dean: Too many ag students leave Ga.
Source: Rome News-Tribune (GA) circ: 18,100
Indexed At: 8/22/07 8:41 AM 627167092
Abstract: ... go out of state," he said, adding that Auburn University in Alabama has as many Georgians as Alabama students in its agriculture school. Once they ...
Notes: Excerpt from story: "About two-thirds of the young adults who would like to study agriculture go out of state," he said, adding that Auburn University in Alabama has as many Georgians as Alabama students in its agriculture school. This story also appeared in the Athens Banner-Herald and the Augusta Chronicle.

University Professor Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Source: The Conservative Voice Columns (NAT)
Indexed At: 8/22/07 6:47 AM 627104660
Abstract: ... Jim Kouri - MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA -- A former Auburn University Professor and Army Lt. Col., Loyd Frank Lawing, Jr., age 53, pleaded guilty to embezzling ...
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Riley expects double-dipping ban to be approved
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) circ: 48,100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/22/07 5:08 AM 627048834
Abstract: ... Network Inc., which holds the broadcasting rights to Auburn University athletics. A deal between a school and a legislator is "not any more appropriate for ...
Notes: This AP story by Jay Reeves also appeared in the Decatur Daily, Opelika-Auburn News, Gadsden Times and was broadcast on WJSU-TV, WPMI-TV and WBMA.