Thursday, October 4, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.

 
Skate park set for construction in Greensboro
Byline: KELLI WRIGHT
Source: Demopolis Times (AL) circ: 3,000
Indexed At: 10/4/07 2:21 AM 657198000
Abstract: ... phase of the reconstruction of Lions Park, four Auburn University Rural Studio students plan to build a skate park, tentatively scheduled for opening by next ...
Notes: This story is about an AU Rural Studio project.

Sun Grant awards research funds to southeastern universities
Source: Delta Farm Press (NAT) circ: 27,000
Indexed At: 10/3/07 11:45 AM 656795650
Abstract: ... funding. The following seed grant projects received funding: Auburn University — Oladiran Fasina, Department of Biosystems Engineering ...
Notes: The Sun Grant Initiative, funded through the U.S. DOT, is a national program that aims to solve America's energy needs and revitalize rural communities with land-grant university research, education and extension programs on renewable energy and biobased industries. At AU, funding was received by Oladiran Fasina, Department of Biosystems Engineering, for research on agglomeration of biomass feedstocks for bioenergy applications.

BEST battle returns to Mars: Calhoun hosts 18 high school robotic teams
Byline: Bayne Hughes
Source: Decatur Daily (AL) circ: 21,400
Indexed At: 10/4/07 7:31 AM 657476454
Abstract: ... and finished second at the South's BEST competition at Auburn University. "The keys to winning BEST is the booth has to meet all of the ...
Notes: This story mentions the B.E.S.T. championships in December at AU.

FERAL PIGS EXPECTED TO BE ON RAMPAGE
Byline: STEVE KNIGHT
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph (TX) circ: 38,600 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 10/4/07 7:24 AM 657469898
Abstract: ... 2 million statewide suspect. Higginbotham said studies by Auburn University have shown that adult pigs have an annual survival rate of about 25 percent and ...
Notes: This story cites studies conducted at AU.

Verizon Wireless Unveils 'No Excuse for Domestic Abuse'
Source: KVOA-TV NBC 4 Tucson (AZ)
Indexed At: 10/3/07 5:26 PM 656987018
Abstract: ... Excuse campaign featuring three Alabama head football coaches: Auburn University's Coach Tommy Tuberville, The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Coach Neil Callaway and Birmingham ...
Notes: AU Coach Tommy Tuberville is one of three coaches featured in the Verizon Wireless Alabama No Excuse campaign, a public awareness campaign to influence behaviors regarding domestic violence in Alabama."

Alabama schedules cogongrass control conference Nov. 7-8
Byline: Jim Langcuster
Source: Southeast Farm Press (MS) circ: 47,700
Indexed At: 10/3/07 11:44 AM 656794693
Abstract: ... an extreme fire hazard,” says Nancy J. Loewenstein, Auburn University assistant professor of forestry and wildlife sciences. “The purpose of the conference is to convey ...
Notes: Nancy J. Loewenstein, AU assistant professor of forestry and wildlife sciences, is quoted in this article.