Tuesday, September 4, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.
| Gogue tweaks personnel structure | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500 |
| Indexed At: | 9/1/07 6:36 AM 634040476 |
| Abstract: | ... 2007 ADVERTISEMENT In his first report to the Auburn University Board of Trustees, President Dr. Jay Gogue spoke briefly and without notes Friday, announcing ... |
| Notes: | AU President Jay Gogue addressed the Board of Trustees at the scheduled meeting last week. |
| AU pledges to hone student writing skills | |
| Byline: | Charles J. Dean |
| Source: | Birmingham News (AL) circ: 192,004 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 9/4/07 1:43 PM 635913565 |
| Abstract: | ... ... |
| Notes: | Meeting Friday, the AU board of trustees approved a resolution that, in part, states that the writing skills of AU students are unacceptable to the board and that those skills must improve dramatically over the next four years. |
| "All Auburn All Orange" Proceeds Going To Scholarships, Community Service | |
| Byline: | Brock Parker |
| Source: | Columbus WTVM (GA) |
| Indexed At: | 9/4/07 1:39 PM 635912748 |
| Abstract: | ... ... |
| Notes: | Exerpt: "Eight percent of t-shirt sales will go toward scholarships, while six percent will go to "The Big Event." It's a national community service project started in 1982 by Texas A&M." |
| Economist: Think small with biofuel crops | |
| Byline: | Jim Langcuster |
| Source: | Southeast Farm Press (MS) circ: 47,700 |
| Indexed At: | 9/4/07 11:00 AM 635824182 |
| Abstract: | ... Sep 4, 2007 2:47 PM, By Jim Langcuster Auburn University Stop thinking big, and start thinking small. As strange as it may sound, one economist ... |
| Notes: | This story about biofuels authored by AU's Jim Lancuster includes a quote by Robert Goodman, an ACES economist and AU associate professor of agricultural economics. |
| Davis Arboretum offers kid-friendly tailgaiting | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500 |
| Indexed At: | 9/2/07 2:47 AM 634547829 |
| Abstract: | ... Davis Arboretum along South College Street on the Auburn University campus. "They always have a good time while getting a little education." Arboretum Days is ... |
| Notes: | AU's COSAM sponsors "Arboretum Days," the subject of this story. |
| Shorter Breaks Help Kids Recall Lessons | |
| Source: | New York Times (NY) circ: 1,126,000 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 9/2/07 2:08 AM 634526468 |
| Abstract: | ... who fought the change and a psychology professor at Auburn University. ''You don't touch football here.'' Newland said parents didn't like the idea of putting ... |
| Notes: | This AP story, with quotes from AU psychology professor Chris Newland, has appeared in state and national print and broadcast outlets across the U.S. |
| Horticulture becomes passion for former art history student | |
| Byline: | LEIGH T. MOORE |
| Source: | Mobile Register (AL) circ: 99,361 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 9/3/07 5:40 AM 635111016 |
| Abstract: | ... designs," she said. "I entered Art in Bloom at Auburn a few years ago, and I do it every year now." Auburn's annual event uses ... |
| Notes: | This story mentions the Art in Bloom competition, an annual event at AU's Jules Collins Smith Museum. |
| Letters, faxes, and e-mail | |
| Source: | Birmingham News (AL) circ: 192,004 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 9/2/07 6:35 AM 634666576 |
| Abstract: | ... under development as a partnership between AHF and Auburn University. When it is launched in 2008, the Encyclopedia of Alabama will represent the first ... |
| Notes: | Among the letters to the editor is one that mentions "a $50,000 grant for research and creation of multimedia and written content for the online Encyclopedia of Alabama, now under development as a partnership between AHF and Auburn University. When it is launched in 2008, the Encyclopedia of Alabama will represent the first comprehensive reference work on Alabama in more than 80 years, and it will be one of only a handful of electronic state encyclopedias. Not only will it offer unprecedented classroom material, it will help improve the state's and county's images worldwide." |
| Releasing the raptors | |
| Byline: | Dan Lopez |
| Source: | Tuscaloosa News (AL) circ: 33,900 |
| Indexed At: | 9/2/07 5:54 AM 634643698 |
| Abstract: | ... declining," said Geoff Hill, a professor of ornithology at Auburn University. He said a complex array of issues are involved. “We're a forested state, and ... |
| Notes: | Geoff Hill, professor of ornithology at AU, is quoted in this story. |
| TuscaloosaNews.com | |
| Byline: | Dan Lopez |
| Source: | WVUA-TV (AL) |
| Indexed At: | 9/2/07 4:39 AM 634609683 |
| Abstract: | ... declining," said Geoff Hill, a professor of ornithology at Auburn University. He said a complex array of issues are involved. “We're a forested state, and ... |
| Notes: | |
| Demopolis Times | |
| Byline: | KELLI WRIGHT |
| Source: | Demopolis Times (AL) circ: 3,000 |
| Indexed At: | 9/1/07 8:54 AM 633984976 |
| Abstract: | ... Mayors through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University. “Leaders are about developing subordinates who feel comfortable moving things forward,” Dr. Tom Harris, ... |
| Notes: | Nearly 75 members of the local community came to Rooster Hall on Thursday to participate in a leadership seminar sponsored by a Rural Alabama Initiative Grant awarded to the Black Belt Mayors through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University. |