June 2007

War Eagle and welcome to
e-Commons, the
electronic version of
Auburn Commons.

Here's a look at what is happening on campus this month:
 
 
 

On May 29, the Alabama Senate approved the appointment of Gaines Lanier to the AU Board of Trustees.

  
 

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GAINES LANIER CONFIRMED FOR SEAT ON AU BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Alabama Senate recently approved the appointment of Gaines Lanier of Lanett, Ala., to the Auburn University Board of Trustees. Lanier, chairman and chief executive officer of the J. Smith Lanier & Co. insurance brokerage firm, became a trustee immediately upon confirmation and will take his seat at the board's next meeting June 28.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story1.html
AU STUDENTS RIDE ON TIME THANKS TO NEW TRANSIT TECHNOLOGY
Auburn University students no longer have an excuse for being late to class thanks to new technology being utilized by the university's Tiger Transit bus system.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story2.html
AU’S URBAN STUDIO REDESIGNING ALABAMA ONE TOWN AT A TIME
Faculty members from Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction are working to educate civic leaders and decision makers in small towns across Alabama about the benefit of good community planning and design. This initiative is the foundation of the School of Architecture’s Urban Studio, an outreach program that gives fifth-year students opportunities to pursue design in an urban setting and engage in community projects.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story3.html
AT&T TO SUPPORT PATHWAYS PROGRAM IN AU'S COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
AT&T Inc. has donated $200,000 to support the Pathways project in AU's College of Business. Pathways includes a summer enrichment camp to recruit underrepresented students; an endowed scholarship program to promote retention; and support services to encourage student success. AT&T joins Energen Corporation as a lead corporate sponsor in this new initiative.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story4.html
AU, MASADA TO CONVERT GARBAGE, SEWAGE TO ETHANOL
A $1 million per year research agreement to develop and evaluate promising alternatives for the production of ethanol, aviation and other fuels using waste and natural resources has been reached between Auburn University's Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering and the Masada Resource Group LLC.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story5.html

AU'S SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC BENEFITING COMMUNITY
A part of the College of Liberal Arts Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic provides assessment and treatment services for a full range of patients who experience problems with speaking, understanding or hearing. This year the clinic celebrates 60 years of helping the residents of East Alabama.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story6.html

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS CONGRATULATES ALUMNA CYNTHIA TUCKER ON PULITZER
The College of Liberal Arts wishes to congratulate journalism alumna Cynthia Tucker on winning the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for Commentary. The college is hosting a reception in Tucker's honor on June 29, 2007, in Atlanta.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story7.html
AU RESEARCHER STUDYING ENERGY SAVINGS FROM SHADE TREES
Shade trees keep our houses cooler, but just how much do they reduce electricity bills? An Auburn University researcher is seeking to answer that question.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story8.html

HISTORIAN AND AU ALUMNA ATKINS ELECTED TO ALABAMA ACADEMY OF HONOR
The Alabama Academy of Honor has elected Birmingham native and Auburn University alumna Leah Rawls Atkins as one of four new members for 2007.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/june07/story9.html

  
ESPECIALLY FOR ALUMNI





TOOMER'S OAKS
Do you have a special or unusual memory about those famous toilet-papered trees at Toomer's corner? For an upcoming article on the Toomer's oaks, Auburn Magazine is seeking your fond memories of good times in which the trees played an integral part. Send your story to aubmag@auburn.edu. Be sure to include your contact information, including a daytime phone number where you can be reached if we have questions. Your submission may be used in the magazine along with your name and graduation year.

TIGER CUBS
Do you have a new addition to your family? Tiger Cubs are an important part of the Auburn family. We want to help you celebrate your new arrival and welcome them to the pack. Members of the Auburn Alumni Association may request a Tiger Cub Certificate for any child under the age of one. To receive your official Tiger Cub Certificate, please send an e-mail to kdb0001@auburn.edu. You must provide your name and address, along with the baby’s name and birth date. Also, don’t forget to share your cub’s photo with other alumni by logging onto www.aualum.org/aoc and registering in the ALUM Network.

2007 FOOTBALL AWAY GAMES
The Tigers 2007 away game football schedule includes visits to Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Georgia. Support your Tigers and attend all away games with Auburn fans. Visit www.aualum.org/travel/away-game.html to view further details about this opportunity.

WAR EAGLE TRAVELERS
If you like to soar with the eagles, then you will love to travel with the War Eagle Travelers. They have just launched their 2008 travel destinations. From Ireland to China to Tahiti, this group covers the globe. When traveling with friends who share common interests (such as memories of Auburn), you can develop lifelong friendships. To receive information on our 2008 trips, contact Miriam at 334-844-1143.

AUBURN ALUMNI TRAVEL DEALS
When traveling this summer, remember the Auburn Alumni Association provides its members with discounts on Choice Hotels, Avis and Hertz rental cars. Members can visit www.aualum.org/membership/benefits.html and look for these member benefits and more.

DID YOU KNOW?
The ALUM Network allows you to upload photos, post resumes, search for lost graduates, search for graduates within your community, post your business in the Yellow Pages and update records. Stay connected through your Auburn Alumni Association at www.aualum.org/aoc.

DO YOU AUTUBE?
If you do YouTube like millions of Americans, then you should do AUTube. Send in your homemade commercials on why, as an Auburn grad, you are also a proud American and we will run them during the month of July for our 4th of July special edition of AUTube. We are also still accepting your raw graduation videos! View the videos today at www.aualum.org/spirit.

 

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