Wednesday, September 10, 2008

College students battle sky-high textbook prices
Source: AL.com (AL) N/A [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 09/10/2008 5:25 AM 929036122
Abstract: ... supplies. The University of Alabama figures about $1,000, Auburn University figures about $1,100 and Samford University estimates $1,200. That's not hard to imagine when a ...
Notes: This story is about the rising cost of textbooks and colleges and universities.

AU Senate hears writing initiative, research park updates
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 09/10/2008 12:30 AM 928805851
Abstract: ... September 9, 2008 A status update on the Auburn Research Park and a report of the Writing Initiative Task Force were both presented at the Auburn ...

Business briefs
Source: Huntsville Times (AL) 62001 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 09/09/2008 10:25 AM 928045817
Abstract: ... the fifth annual Alabama GIS Symposium, typically held at Auburn University. For more info, visit RocketCityGeospatial.com. New exec James A. White, a 37-year banking veteran, ...
Notes: Among the business briefs in this roundup: "GIS summit - Organizers of the Rocket City Geospatial Conference and the Terrain Summit agree to merge those to form a single regional event on Nov. 18-20 at the Huntsville Marriott. The combined event also joins with the fifth annual Alabama GIS Symposium, typically held at Auburn University. For more info, visit RocketCityGeospatial.com."
Murder case of slain Auburn student on judicial hold
Source: Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 09/10/2008 6:58 AM 929058283
Abstract: ... the case against the man accused of killing Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk have been suspended until a state appeals court determines whether the judge ...
Murdered Auburn Student Trial Postponed
Source: WAGA-TV Atlanta Fox 5 News (GA) N/A
Indexed At: 09/09/2008 2:05 PM 928265293
Abstract: ... stop. He is charged with the murder of Auburn University student Lauren Burk. SideBar Related Items Stories Links AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- All proceedings in ...
Lockhart’s attorney asks judge to remove himself from murder case
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 09/10/2008 12:39 AM 928812249
Abstract: ... evidence. Armstrong also suggested that any connection with Auburn University would also make a judge appear partial. Walker said neither he nor any of his ...