PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH WEB SITE NOW ONLINE
The campus community and potential candidates for the AU presidency can now find information about the search online at http://www.auburn.edu/administration/trustees/search/index.html . The site, which features a link to an e-mail address for public input, will be updated throughout the search process.

FACULTY-STAFF CAMPAIGN ACHIEVES 43 PERCENT PARTICIPATION
AU wrapped up this year's Faculty-Staff Campaign with a record 43 percent participation. Four campus units had 100 percent participation: The School of Nursing, the Office of Development, the Office of Alumni Affairs and Building Services, a division of Facilities. The campaign was led by co-chairs Chris Roberts and Victoria Tate. Faculty and staff were encouraged to contribute to any school, college, department, program, scholarship or gift fund they preferred. The campaign will be an annual initiative and is part of the $500 million "It Begins at Auburn" fundraising effort for the university. The campaign has raised more than $366 million, or 73 percent of the total goal. For the latest news and information visit https://www.auburn.edu/campaign.
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UNIVERSITY SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR WALTER GILBERT AWARD
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Walter Gilbert Award which is given annually to one of Auburn’s prominent and distinguished athletic alumni. The award is presented each fall at one of the Tigers’ football games. The Walter Gilbert Award recognizes Auburn athletes who have distinguished themselves through achievements after graduation from Auburn. Only those varsity athletes who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen field by 20 or more years of superior performance will be eligible for the Gilbert Award. A center from 1934-36, Walter Gilbert was Auburn’s second All-American football player. He was later selected for membership in the College Football Hall of Fame. Gilbert went to work for Texaco two days after graduating from Auburn and became head of Texaco’s European oil operations before retiring in 1977. He lived in Auburn from 1977 until his death in 1979 and was an avid supporter of Auburn’s athletic program. The deadline for nominating individuals for the Walter Gilbert Award is June 15. For more information and nomination forms, please contact Beverly DeVane 844-4288 or go to http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/may06/gilbert.htm.

TWO MALTBY SYKES EXHIBITIONS TO OPEN AT ART MUSEUM
The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art will open two exhibitions by former AU art instructor and renowned artist Maltby Sykes. "The Spirit of the Modern: Drawings and Graphics by Maltby Sykes," organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, and "Observation and Originality: A Selection of Work by Maltby Sykes" from the JCSM will open May 26 and will be on view until July 30. During his long and successful career, which included painting, printmaking, teaching, and writing, Maltby Sykes was a tremendous asset to the cultural life of the southeastern region. As a teacher for over three decades, Sykes influenced and inspired numerous students. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free to members, children under the age of 17, university students, AU staff and faculty. Other adults are $5 and senior citizens are $4.