Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Green friends.
Source: Grist Magazine (NAT) N/A
Indexed At: 09/16/2008 1:46 PM 935501220
Abstract: ... use, a lock, a map, and a light. Auburn University complements its bike-sharing program with a in the student union building. Wisconsin's Ripon College this ...
Notes: In this roundup of 15 creative ways colleges and universities are going greener, Auburn University is mentioned under the headline "Wheelie Cool."

New "Encyclopedia of Alabama" Web Site Dedicated
Source: WIAT-TV CBS 42 Birmingham (AL) N/A
Indexed At: 09/16/2008 11:36 AM 935385583
Abstract: ... a partnership of the "Alabama Humanities Foundation," and Auburn University. to visit the site. National News World News Local News ...


 
Encyclopedia of Alabama launched to tell state's stories
Source: Birmingham News (AL) 192004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 09/16/2008 5:04 AM 935122080
Abstract: ... Foundation at The Wynfrey Hotel. The foundation and Auburn University developed Encyclopedia of Alabama with about $3 million in public and private funding, said Bob ...

‘Citizens’ hold highest office in democracy
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 09/15/2008 11:45 PM 934867815
Abstract: ... membership meeting Monday. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University, known as OLLI at Auburn, start their regular schedule of fall classes next week ...
Notes: Excerpt: "The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University, known as OLLI at Auburn, starts it's regular schedule of fall classes next week for its hundreds of members. OLLI is a membership program for learning in retirement.

Alternative Renewable Bio-Fuel Sources: Camelina Sativa and Switchgrass
Source: PhysOrg (NAT) N/A
Indexed At: 09/15/2008 8:33 PM 934765419
Abstract: ... production facilities for creating bio-fuels. Switchgrass test plots at Auburn University have produced a five-year average of 11.5 tons of bio-mass enough to 1,150 gallons ...
Notes: Auburn University's research on using switchgrass as a source of biofuel is cited in this story.
Editorial: $180,000 too much to pay a university lobbyist
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) 14500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 09/16/2008 10:58 AM 935366320
Abstract: ... Advertisement Text size: Editorial Published: September 16, 2008 Auburn University did not give widespread raises to employees this summer. But a woman who does not ...