Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.
| Orbits: News Briefs... Moving On Up… At ABI Research - A New Internet Video Standard From Skype & Logitech - For Rippin’ Video On Demand, An Agreement Between On2 & RipCode - A Future View… Of Commercial Space… - Xirrus Xtends Conference Coverage | |
| Source: | SatNews.com (NAT) |
| Indexed At: | 10/31/07 7:39 AM 675864760 |
| Abstract: | ... Space Age, SSPI joins with George Washington University, Auburn University and others to present Reach to Space, a 2-day conference that provides a critical analysis ... |
| Notes: | Auburn University collaborated with George Washington University to present Reach to Space, a conference in Washington, D.C., designed to provide a critical analysis of emerging opportunities for space commercialization. |
| Human resources | |
| Source: | Birmingham News (AL) circ: 192,004 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 10/30/07 5:41 AM 674974692 |
| Abstract: | ... of J. Smith Lanier & Co. and an Auburn University trustee, was presented the 2007 Walter Gilbert Award, given annually to former AU athletes ... |
| Notes: |
An item in this news roundup is about D. Gaines Lanier, CEO and chairman of J. Smith Lanier & Co. and an Auburn University trustee, being presented with the 2007 Walter Gilbert Award, given annually to former AU athletes who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen field with 20 or more years of superior performance. |
| Report: Small businesses account for most job growth in state | |
| Source: | Montgomery Advertiser (AL) circ: 48,100 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 10/31/07 5:27 AM 675788893 |
| Abstract: | ... DiPofi, director of the Small Businesses Development Center at Auburn University, agreed the report painted small businesses as important, but she said other numbers illustrate ... |
| Notes: | Jackie DiPofi, director of the Small Businesses Development Center at Auburn University, is quoted in this story. |
| Program introduces students to many engineering facets | |
| Byline: | Bayne Hughes |
| Source: | Decatur Daily (AL) circ: 21,400 |
| Indexed At: | 10/31/07 2:21 AM 675643465 |
| Abstract: | ... initiative through the state Department of Education and Auburn University. Austin teacher Alesia Doran said the initiative allows freshmen to take the engineering ... |
| Notes: | This story cites the involvement of AU in the Engineering Academy Initiative, a four-year program involving 16 Alabama high schools, that provides students a chance to experience different areas of engineering. |
| Rainfall Benefits Wheat Crop, but Slows Southeast Harvest (Southeast Farm Press) | |
| Source: | Grainnet (NAT) circ: 10,900 |
| Indexed At: | 10/30/07 4:17 PM 675345068 |
| Abstract: | ... nutrition to cattle herds. Darrell Rankins, beef specialist at Auburn University, reported winter annuals such as ryegrass, wheat, and oats were behind normal productivity for ... |
| Notes: | Darrell Rankins, a beef specialist at AU, is quoted in this story. |
| Dirty Laundry Tour visit's AU campus, introduces new recycling program | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500 |
| Indexed At: | 10/30/07 2:07 AM 674824444 |
| Abstract: | ... Cotton Incorporated’s Dirty Laundry Tour stopped on the Auburn University campus Monday to show students a new recycling program they call, "Cotton. From Blue to ... |
| Notes: | This story is about Cotton Incorporated's "Dirty Laundry Tour" coming to the Auburn University campus to show students a new recycling program they call "Cotton. From Blue to Green." |
| Lee Co. Literacy Coalition driven daily by statistics | |
| Source: | Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500 |
| Indexed At: | 10/30/07 2:06 AM 674824443 |
| Abstract: | ... is only as good as its tutors. Through Auburn University’s EDU3000, college students take part in internship opportunities at the coalition. About 10 to ... |
| Notes: | This story mentions AU's support of the Lee County Literacy Coalition. |
| Consider adding catfish to pond | |
| Source: | Mobile Register (AL) circ: 99,361 [Registration Required] |
| Indexed At: | 10/31/07 10:21 AM 675952943 |
| Abstract: | ... (P.J. Waters is an aquaculture extension specialist with Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center. Sea Grant writers may be contacted at 438-5690.) MORE SPORTS ... |
| Notes: | The author of this story, P.J. Waters, is an aquaculture extension specialist with Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center. |