Friday, September 21, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.
| Auburn's enrollment, ACT scores set records | |
| Source: | Birmingham News |
| Indexed At: | 9/21/07 9:48 AM 648297292 |
| Abstract: | Auburn University's fall semester enrollment hit a record high, and the university's freshman class boasts the highest average ACT score of any class at AU, according to numbers released by AU's Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. |
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| Ex-Auburn exec Dennis Weatherby dies | |
| Source: | Birmingham News |
| Indexed At: | 9/21/07 9:49 AM 648297890 |
| Abstract: | ... Dennis Weatherby, who founded the Minority Engineering Program at Auburn University, died last week. |
| Notes: |
Excerpt: "Mr. Weatherby was director of AU's Minority Engineering Program from 1996 to 2004, and focused on recruiting and retaining minority students in the engineering program." |
| Alabama press group honors two | |
| Byline: | LARRY GIERER |
| Source: | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) circ: 44,800 |
| Indexed At: | 9/21/07 9:46 AM 648295836 |
| Abstract: | ... p.m. CDT in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library at Auburn University. |
| Notes: | Two journalists will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor at AU on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor Room in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library. |
| Former Progress editor named to Hall of Fame | |
| Source: | Montgomery Advertiser (AL) circ: 48,100 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 9/21/07 7:05 AM 648219966 |
| Abstract: | ... Honor Room in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library at Auburn University. montgomeryadvertiser.com and its related sites are pleased to be able to offer its users ... |
| Notes: | The Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor ceremony will take place at AU Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor Room in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library. |
| Former Times-Journal publisher to be honored Saturday | |
| Source: | The Selma-Times Journal (AL) circ: 7,200 |
| Indexed At: | 9/21/07 3:36 AM 648065399 |
| Abstract: | ... ceremony in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library at Auburn University. Neither council member should show up at water board meetings Crowd keeps getting bigger ... |
| Notes: | Former Selma Times-Journal publisher H. Shelton Prince Jr., will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor Saturday at AU during a 3 p.m. ceremony in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library. |
| Ready Lee County, Home Depot to teach disaster preparedness | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500 |
| Indexed At: | 9/21/07 1:52 AM 648007201 |
| Abstract: | ... Health, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. September is National Preparedness Month. For more information, visit . Details ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is a partner in Ready Lee County, a coalition of local businesses, government and non-profit groups that have come together to offer education, training and disaster preparedness information to area residents. |
| Tensions in Iraq not likely to fade soon | |
| Byline: | BRANDON GLOVER |
| Source: | Demopolis Times (AL) circ: 3,000 |
| Indexed At: | 9/20/07 4:20 PM 647730878 |
| Abstract: | ... school text about the country, and sociology professor at Auburn University Paul Starr, who is an authority on cultural, religious and political differences in the ... |
| Notes: | AU sociology professor at Paul Starr, an authority on cultural, religious and political differences in the Middle East, is cited as a resource for this story. |
| Huntsville Reindeer Ranch Wiped Out by Disease; Starts to Rebuild | |
| Source: | WBMA (AL) |
| Indexed At: | 9/20/07 2:46 PM 647666273 |
| Abstract: | ... week in August. Local veterinarians and animal doctors at Auburn University tried to help them, but it took some time for blood work to show ... |
| Notes: | This story cites the efforts of AU doctors to treat reindeer from a ranch in Huntsville who became afflicted with a tick-borne blood disease. |
| Program honors companies that recognize work, family balance | |
| Source: | Alexandria Echo Press (MN) circ: 10,000 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 9/20/07 12:46 PM 647325074 |
| Abstract: | ... a 2006 study of 20,000 organizations nationwide by Auburn University and Florida State. Applicants in five size categories, based on the number of employees, will ... |
| Notes: | This story cites a joint AU-Florida State study. |
| Auburn hosts national symposium in D.C. | |
| Byline: | KRISTI OBERHOLZER |
| Source: | The Auburn Plainsman (AL) |
| Indexed At: | 9/20/07 12:00 PM 647275813 |
| Abstract: | ... :: BY KRISTI OBERHOLZER / Associate Copy Editor Auburn University’s Center for Governmental Services, a part of University Outreach, hosted a national symposium on ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University’s Center for Governmental Services, a part of University Outreach, hosted a national symposium on advancing excellence and public trust in government Monday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. |
| ALABAMA SATSUMA GROWERS TO RECEIVE VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER GRANTS | |
| Source: | Friends & Family (AL) circ: 345,000 |
| Indexed At: | 9/20/07 11:41 AM 647573083 |
| Abstract: | ... business plan for the cooperative," Hardin said. "Auburn University's Department of Horticulture will conduct the study under the oversight of a steering committee ... |
| Notes: | This story is about a project conducted by AU's Department of Horticulture to determine the feasibility and financial attractiveness of a processing cooperative for Satsuma Mandarin oranges and to develop a bankable business plan for the cooperative. |
| ACF Announces | |
| Source: | Alabama Cattleman (AL) circ: 17,400 |
| Indexed At: | 9/20/07 5:39 PM 647777790 |
| Abstract: | ... a junior or senior majoring in animal science at Auburn University who is seeking a career in the beef cattle industry and has exhibited leadership ... |
| Notes: | This article lists some scholarships available to AU students. |