Friday, August 31, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.
| Anniston resident donates $5 million to Auburn program | |
| Byline: | Dan Whisenhunt |
| Source: | Anniston Star (AL) circ: 25,600 |
| Indexed At: | 8/31/07 11:10 AM 633556072 |
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| Notes: | The Web version of this story is available to subscribers only. The text of the story, which appeared in the August 30 issue, is as follows: Anniston developer Earlon McWhorter, and his wife Betty, announced a $5 million commitment to Auburn University?s College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) Wednesday. McWhorter, an Auburn alumnus, is president pro tempore of the Auburn University Board of Trustees and the developer behind the Lowe?s Home Improvement Store at McClellan. McWhorter?s $5 million gift will provide endowments to help the architecture school attract qualified faculty into its ranks. ?I?m flabbergasted,? CADC Dean Dan Bennett said. ?It?s phenomenal. ?I?ll tell you what it does? This gift by Earlon and Betty demonstrates a remarkable commitment both to our college and Auburn (University.)? Specifically the money ?will provide endowments for the Department of Building Science, the Design-Build graduate program and the CADC dean?s position? a press release from Auburn |
| Auburn Trustee Gives Millions To Architecture College | |
| Source: | Columbus WTVM (GA) |
| Indexed At: | 8/30/07 6:38 AM 632560282 |
| Abstract: | ... Auburn Trustee Gives Millions To Architecture College Viewer Feedback Top Local Headlines An Auburn University trustee ... |
| Notes: | The Opelika-Auburn News carried the story of the McWhorter's gift to AU's College of Architecture, Design and Construction as a "Notable" column on August 30. |
| AU may double debt service | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500 |
| Indexed At: | 8/31/07 9:06 AM 633248269 |
| Abstract: | ... may double debt service Amy Weaver / Opelika-Auburn News August 31, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT The Auburn University Board of Trustees has agreed to spend ... |
| Notes: | This story is about the costs of new initiatives at AU which include, among other projects, new student housing and dining facilities and a new basketball arena. |
| Gameday Changes at Alabama, Auburn, Troy, and Alabama State | |
| Source: | WSFA-TV NBC 12 Montgomery (AL) |
| Indexed At: | 8/31/07 8:37 AM 633138565 |
| Abstract: | ... stadium quickly. Auburn There are also some changes at Auburn. An ATM will now be placed on the west side of Jordan-Hare stadium. Tiger Tailgate ... |
| Notes: | A brief in this roundup of gameday changes includes mention of AU. |
| Gearing up for game day | |
| Source: | AL.com (AL) [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 8/31/07 5:38 AM 633345789 |
| Abstract: | ... college towns this weekend have homework to do. Auburn University and the University of Alabama have made changes to their parking areas and regulations, traffic ... |
| Notes: | This story in the Birmingham News provides a brief critique about both parking and campus transit systems on gameday at Auburn University and the University of Alabama. |
| Game Day Parking Relocated | |
| Byline: | Amy Weaver |
| Source: | WVTM-TV NBC 13 Birmingham-Tuscaloosa-Anniston (AL) |
| Indexed At: | 8/30/07 5:38 PM 632981858 |
| Abstract: | ... to get for many tailgaters this football season at Auburn University. RVs and cars that paid to park in the "C" zone lot behind the ... |
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| Jordan-Hare Holding Cell Awaits Stadium Alcohol Violators | |
| Source: | Columbus WTVM (GA) |
| Indexed At: | 8/30/07 5:24 PM 632975183 |
| Abstract: | ... wanting to bring the party into the stadium. Auburn University's football season kicks off again this weekend, and the one place you don't want ... |
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| Tailgating This Weekend? | |
| Source: | WANI (AL) |
| Indexed At: | 8/30/07 11:43 AM 632799460 |
| Abstract: | ... Tailgaters are already awaiting the 6:45 kickoff. However, Auburn University would like for all to abide by the rules that are listed on under gameday ... |
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| MSNBC.com | |
| Source: | MSNBC (Local News) (NAT) |
| Indexed At: | 8/30/07 6:57 PM 633026671 |
| Abstract: | ... to get for many tailgaters this football season at Auburn University. RVs and cars that paid to park in the "C" zone lot behind the ... |
| Notes: | This story is about changes in Auburn University's game day parking. |
| USATODAY.com | |
| Byline: | Marissa DeCuir |
| Source: | USA Today (NAT) circ: 2,576,000 |
| Indexed At: | 8/31/07 3:21 AM 633265023 |
| Abstract: | ... species and broader issues such as global warming. Auburn University's Jamie Bellahsays his Southeastern Raptor Center has taught more than 60,000 children in the ... |
| Notes: | Excerpt from this roundup story about school mascots: "Auburn University's Jamie Bellah says his Southeastern Raptor Center has taught more than 60,000 children in the past year and a half about raptors, birds of prey and conservation. Bellah, the center's director, says the school's performing eagles, Spirit and Nova, live in the center, which also treats injured birds." |
| Malcolm Cutchins: Two new inspirational Auburn books worth reading | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500 |
| Indexed At: | 8/31/07 2:28 AM 633231078 |
| Abstract: | ... August 30, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT Two excellent books about Auburn University men (one deceased and one very much alive) have been published recently. George Petrie not ... |
| Notes: | Two books about Auburn University are reviewed in this column. |
| Fall armyworms invading Alabama pastures | |
| Byline: | Margaret Lawrence |
| Source: | Southeast Farm Press (MS) circ: 47,700 |
| Indexed At: | 8/31/07 8:48 AM 633482605 |
| Abstract: | ... Aug 31, 2007 3:07 PM, By Margaret Lawrence Auburn University First, it was the drought. Then, it was the heat. Now, it is insects. Alabama ... |
| Notes: | This story is authored by Margaret Lawrence, Auburn University Extension communications specialist, and includes quotes from Don Ball, AU Extension specialist and professor of agronomy and soils. |
| Scholarships Awarded for Diversity in Computing Event | |
| Source: | HPCWire (CA) |
| Indexed At: | 8/31/07 2:46 AM 633179977 |
| Abstract: | ... University of California, Berkeley, and USENIX; Bronze Supporters: Auburn University, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Center for Women and Information Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, ... |
| Notes: | AU is listed as a supporter of this diversity in computing event. |