Thursday, September 18, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
| Enterprise & Henry County Receive Alternative Energy Grants | |
| Source: | WDHN-DothanFirst.com (AL) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 09/17/2008 1:50 PM 936691146 |
| Abstract: | ... vehicles and equipment. The city will partner with Auburn University and Cello Energy, a local biodiesel producer, for the project. • Enterprise is receiving a ... |
| Notes: | Governor Riley awarded grants to Bay Minette, Enterprise, Fultondale, Henry County, Lee County and Tuscaloosa. Each will collaborate with an Alabama university on projects to create biofuels or alternative energy and demonstrate technology that can be replicated by other governments to reduce fuel and energy costs or generate revenue. Auburn University will work with five of the six municipalities who received funding. The University of Alabama will work with Tuscaloosa. Similar stories also appeared in or were broadcast by the Birmingham Business Journal, MSNBC, WDHN, WKRG, Selma Times-Journal, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. WVTM and WTVY. |
| Lee County gets grant | |
| Byline: | Larry Gierer |
| Source: | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) 44800 |
| Indexed At: | 09/18/2008 12:08 PM 937798650 |
| Abstract: | ...Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has awarded grants totaling $1.1 million to six local governments to harness fuel and energy from renewable sources. Auburn University is involved in several of the projects. One of those is Lee County. ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University will partner with several Alabama municipalities on projects to harness fuel and energy from renewable sources. |
| Gov. Riley awards $1.1 million in alternative energy grants | |
| Byline: | Staff reports |
| Source: | Selma Times-Journal (NAT) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 09/17/2008 12:02 PM 936624276 |
| Abstract: | ...Bay Minette will use a $195,000 grant to turn garbage and yard clippings into biodiesel that can be used to fuel city vehicles and equipment. The city will partner with Auburn University and Cello Energy, a local biodiesel producer, for the project. ... |
| 9.10.2008 Touro University Receives $800,000.00 Grantmore... | |
| Source: | Touro College (NY) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 09/17/2008 6:02 PM 936911787 |
| Abstract: | ... of the other universities receiving similar grants are Auburn University, Florida State University and Boston College. This project will recruit, educate, retain, and support ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University was among those universities who received Project ACT grants from the U.S. Department of Education to improve the education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. |
| A new online collection of everything Alabama is one of the nation's most advanced Internet encyclopedias | |
| Source: | AL.com (AL) N/A [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 09/18/2008 8:50 AM 937569754 |
| Abstract: | ... for anyone and everyone, said Flynt, a retired Auburn University professor who worked without pay for years to help bring the encyclopedia to life. For ... |
| Notes: | The Encyclopdia of Alabama is the result of a collaboration between Auburn University and the Alabama Humanities Foundation. |
| Brasfield & Gorrie earn LEED gold status for Auburn building | |
| Source: | Tampa Bay Business Journal (FL) 7500 |
| Indexed At: | 09/18/2008 12:23 AM 937227209 |
| Abstract: | ... signs University of South Florida to uniform deal Auburn University’s new Building Science Center, which was built by Brasfield & Gorrie LLC and named ... |
| Notes: | This story is about Auburn University's new Building Science Center's recently earning Alabama's first LEED gold certification. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is given through credits by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Auburn building received 39 credits to become gold certified. |
| Genetically manipulating algae for fuel | |
| Byline: | Emily Waltz |
| Source: | Plenty Magazine (NAT) 5 |
| Indexed At: | 09/18/2008 10:37 AM 937711932 |
| Abstract: | ... their operations, says Ron Putt, a researcher at Auburn University in Alabama. “Utilities that say ‘Here, take our flue gasses’ are few and far between,â€쳌 ... |
| Notes: | This story quotes Ron Putt, a researcher at Auburn University, as a resource. |
| TU hosting Biomedical Research Symposium | |
| Byline: | ANISSA L. RILEY |
| Source: | The Tuskegee News (AL) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 09/18/2008 10:36 AM 937675478 |
| Abstract: | ... and Graduate Studies and Professor of Pathobiology at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine; and Dr. James F. Peddie veteran of the US Army Veterinary ... |
| Notes: | Carl A. Pinkert, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and Professor of Pathobiology at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will be a guest speaker at a Biomedical Research Symposium at Tuskegee University. |
| Storybook Farm a special place | |
| Byline: | PAUL DAVIS |
| Source: | The Tuskegee News (AL) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 09/18/2008 8:50 AM 937570934 |
| Abstract: | ... I looked up and saw all those beautiful Auburn University cheerleaders climbing out of a van, Auburn football players climbing out of another and out ... |
| Notes: | Auburn football players, cheerleaders and Auburn mascot Aubie were on hand to help celebrate a recent open house at Storybook Farm. |
| Construction on the Auburn-Opelika Airport in Phase Three | |
| Source: | WLTZ-TV (GA) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 09/17/2008 7:49 PM 937041942 |
| Abstract: | ... fund the terminal building's construction, in partnership with auburn university. The airport is owned and operated by the school. As for the site work, ... |
| Notes: | This story is about a multi-phase construction project at the Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport. |
| What is it like to compete in the Olympics? | |
| Source: | WLTZ-TV (GA) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 09/17/2008 7:49 PM 937041944 |
| Abstract: | ... Yesterday we told you about the 13 medals Auburn University swimmers took home from Beijing. So, what is it really like to go to the ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University swimmers were interviewed for this news item on what it's like to compete in the Olympics. |
| Questions raised about new AU business center | |
| Byline: | Jacque Kochak |
| Source: | Auburn Villager (AL) N/A |
| Indexed At: | 09/18/2008 12:04 PM 937794296 |
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| Faulty heating element likely cause of biodiesel blast | |
| Source: | Gadsden Times (AL) 22500 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 09/17/2008 5:15 PM 936840583 |
| Abstract: | ... about $14,000, was given to the city by Auburn University as part of a pilot program to encourage biodiesel fuel development. The Gadsden Water Works ... |