Monday, August 27, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.


State's snapdragons hold potential profits Delphi workers union ratifies new contract Power customers pay for bird ads
Source: Montgomery Advertiser (AL) circ: 48,100 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/20/07 5:48 AM 625606536
Abstract: ... By It may not be a snap, but Auburn University researchers said that with some work, snapdragons could be the state's newest cash crop. AU ...
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Alabama's snapdragons could be cash crop
Source: WPMI-TV NBC 15 Mobile (AL)
Indexed At: 8/26/07 8:05 PM 630104456
Abstract: ... - It may not be a snap, but Auburn University researchers said that with some work, snapdragons could be the state's newest cash crop. AU ...
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George Petrie's passion for Auburn University detailed in book
Source: WPMI-TV NBC 15 Mobile (AL)
Indexed At: 8/26/07 8:05 PM 630104488
Abstract: ... Petrie's passion for Auburn University detailed in book -- Last Update: 6:14 pm AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Football at Auburn ...
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Petrie's passion for Auburn detailed in book
Source: Gadsden Times (AL) circ: 22,500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/26/07 7:38 AM 629887752
Abstract: ... This Story on this topic. AUBURN - Football at Auburn University has a long and storied history that all began with a man who didn't ...
Notes: AU alumnus Mike Jernigan has written "Auburn Man: The Life and Times of George Petrie." He spoke about the book Thursday, Aug. 23, at AU's R.B.D. Library for the first event in AU's "Discover Auburn" series.

George Petrie's Passion for Auburn University Detailed in Book
Source: WBMA (AL)
Indexed At: 8/26/07 12:39 AM 629708042
Abstract: ... Petrie's Passion for Auburn University Detailed in Book Sunday August 26, 2007 12:01am ABC 33/40 Interact Auburn (AP) - Football ...
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BALL TO SPEAK TO MORGAN COUNTY RANCHERS
Source: Neighbors (AL) circ: 112,000
Indexed At: 8/27/07 9:50 AM 630459836
Abstract: ... Dr. Don Ball, an Extension forage crop agronomist at Auburn University and author of "Practical Forage Concepts," will be the guest speaker at a Sept. ...
Notes: "[AU agronomist Don] Ball is considered one of the leading agronomists in the United States, having written hundreds of articles and publications of various types. He has also made presentations at more than 1,000 educational events and received numerous awards and honors."

End of an oil era?
Source: Southeast Farm Press (MS) circ: 47,700
Indexed At: 8/27/07 9:50 AM 630459480
Abstract: ... Aug 27, 2007 6:54 PM, By Jim Langcuster Auburn University Just as the 20th century will be remembered as the age of oil, the 21st ...
Notes: This story is written by AU's Jim Langcuster.

USA recruits most locally
Source: Mobile Register (AL) circ: 99,361 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/27/07 9:24 AM 630443500
Abstract: ... Press-Register analysis shows. The University of Alabama and Auburn University won over far fewer students from the local public high schools. For example, six colleges ...
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Birding's Holy Grail
Source: San Jose Mercury News (CA) circ: 249,000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/26/07 3:12 PM 630014926
Abstract: ... a teen and not the middle-aged ornithology director at Auburn University in Alabama. For the past few years, as he has searched for the Holy ...
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Auburn visits Storybook Farm
Source: Gadsden Times (AL) circ: 22,500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/26/07 11:24 AM 629954628
Abstract: ... Discuss This Story on this topic. Photo Photo: Auburn university Todd Van Emst Auburn freshman Lee Ziemba, right, walks with Olivia Busby, Hercules (the horse) ...
Notes: "Approximately 30 members of the Auburn football team, head coach Tommy Tuberville, Aubie and the Auburn cheerleading squad participated in the fifth annual Tiger Bash at Storybook Farm, Saturday. Storybook Farm, Inc. is a nonprofit horseback riding center for children with disabilities, life-threatening diseases, or those who have suffered a loss."

Atkins known in athletics, academics
Source: Gadsden Times (AL) circ: 22,500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/26/07 7:38 AM 629887755
Abstract: ... documented. She earned a Ph.D. in history from Auburn University and has taught at UAB, Samford and Auburn, where she is the historian and director ...
Notes: This is the first of a two-part story on the accomplishments of Leah Rawls Atkins. Excerpt from part one: "She earned a Ph.D. in history from Auburn University and has taught at UAB, Samford and Auburn, where she is the historian and director emeritus of the Auburn University Center for Arts and Humanities. She is the author, co-author and editor of numerous books on Alabama history and is a past president of The Alabama Historical Association."

HEALTH CARE
Source: Dallas Morning News (TX) circ: 468,000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/26/07 6:30 AM 629874430
Abstract: ... said Doug Hankes, director of student counseling services at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. Most work in private practice, college counseling centers, athletic departments or ...
Notes: Doug Hankes, director of student counseling services at Auburn University is quoted in this story.

Big changes come to the University of Alabama campus
Source: Tuscaloosa News (AL) circ: 33,900
Indexed At: 8/26/07 5:08 AM 629829812
Abstract: ... first time in 57 years surpassed that of Auburn University to make the Capstone the largest university in the state. With such an explosion in ...
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Print This
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune & Nola.com (LA) circ: 262,000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 8/26/07 3:05 AM 629764270
Abstract: ... by RKG Associates, Inc., of Virginia and the Auburn University Center for Governmental Services. Clayton White, the president of the foundation, said the studies were ...
Notes: The studies cited in this story were financed through a $50,000 state grant and were conducted by RKG Associates, Inc., of Virginia and the Auburn University Center for Governmental Services.

VALLEY OF YEARS PAST
Source: Decatur Daily (AL) circ: 21,400
Indexed At: 8/26/07 2:51 AM 629758531
Abstract: ... national contest. 10 years ago Aug. 20-26, 1997 Auburn University started awarding five outstanding students with full tuition for one school year, all in the ...
Notes: This look at Valley through the decades notes that Southern Progress Corp., a Birmingham-based publishing firm, established a $250,000 endowment in honor of former chief executive officer Don Logan.

Fendall installs drip irrigation system
Source: Eufaula Tribune (AL) circ: 6,300
Indexed At: 8/25/07 4:01 AM 629307064
Abstract: ... extension volunteers was sponsored by a grant from Auburn University. Helping to install the system were Fendall Hall board member and Master Gardener Jackie ...
Notes: The [drip irrigation] system that was installed by county extension volunteers was sponsored by a grant from Auburn University.

AU Guys to Perform Their 'Mark Teixeira' Song at Turner Field
Source: WBRC-TV Fox 6 Birmingham (AL)
Indexed At: 8/25/07 3:55 AM 629217216
Abstract: ... Ala. (WBRCTV MyFoxAL.com) AUBURN, Ala (WBRC-TV MyFoxAL.com) -- Auburn University students Tyler Crawford and Andrew Hall have written a song about Mark Teixeira. Their 'Mark ...
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ABS to participate in robotics competition
Source: eNewsCourier.com (AL) circ: 7,700
Indexed At: 8/25/07 3:50 AM 629290841
Abstract: ... Engineering Science and Technology robotics competition. Presented by Auburn University and Calhoun, the competition begins at 10 a.m. in Calhoun’s Kelley Gym. Calhoun has been ...
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Home
Source: Salud Standard-Sentinel (SC) circ: 4,500
Indexed At: 8/25/07 2:51 AM 629138480
Abstract: ... visit to Saluda by Dr. Darrell Rankin of Auburn University last week, who told the 134 farmers present how they could get to Spring 2008 ...
Notes: In this news roundup, AU's Darrell Rankin is mentioned in the item: "Heat and Lack of Rain: Farming Situation Getting Critical."

Food for Thought: Measuring Soft Drinks' Jolt
Source: Science News Magazine (NAT) circ: 141,000
Indexed At: 8/24/07 4:54 PM 628986084
Abstract: ... Nutrition and Food Science 260 Lem Morrison Drive Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849 Recently on Food for Thought Google Science News Web Find a Job ...
Notes: This story is about research at AU.

Promote...Or Perish
Source: In-Plant Graphics (PA) circ: 24,100
Indexed At: 8/24/07 3:48 PM 628954822
Abstract: ... was lost. Two Different Approaches Glenda Miley of Auburn University and Joanne Rotert of the University of Missouri-Columbia both make sure that doesn’t happen at ...
Notes: Glenda Miley of Auburn University was part of a panel at this year?s IPMA conference that focussed on in-plant marketing techniques.

Auburn Parks & Recreation to kick football festivals
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) circ: 44,800
Indexed At: 8/24/07 2:39 PM 628914916
Abstract: ... from 9 a.m.-noon at the City of Auburn/Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Center. The festivities will only be held on Auburn home football game days ...
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