----------------------- N E W S F O C U S ----------------------- NEWS/EVENTS OF NOTE AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY -- April 30-May 6, 1995 Auburn University - University Relations (334) 844-9999 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4/28/95 Bob Lowry AUBURN DAYBOOK Tuesday, May 2, Charlotte Sutton, director of AU's MBA program, presents teleseminar, "Managing Time and Stress in a Hector World," as part of colleges of Business and Engineering series on "Management for Technical Leaders: Keys to Meeting the Challenges of the 90s," Ramsay Hall, Room 202 ( and other sites around the state), 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. CONTACT: 334/844-4370. Wednesday, May 3, AU Office of Special Programs sponsors 11th annual World's Fair showcasing international cuisine and handicrafts, Haley Center, concourse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ** Wayne Haines, manager of Forest Science and Policy for International Paper Co., speaks on "Industrial Forest Management in the 21st Century," as part of Weaver Lecture series in School of Forestry, AU Hotel and Conference Center, Room I, 1 p.m. ** William von Eggers Doering, professor emeritus of organic chemistry at Harvard University, receives Kosolapoff Award and lectures on "As It Was, Is Now ... Whither Basic Chemistry," Chemistry Bldg., Room 151, 8 p.m. Monday, May 8, Ram Purohit, professor in Department of Large Animal Surgery and Medicine at AU College of Veterinary Medicine, gives 1995 Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture, Broun Hall, Room 238, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Mary Richards, dean of arts and sciences at University of Delaware and former dean of AU's College of Liberal Arts, will address annual banquet of Phi Beta Kappa members in Auburn area, Alumni Center, 6 p.m. CONTACT: Tim Dykstal, 334/844-9092, or dykstti@mallard.duc.auburn.edu Tuesday, May 25, AU President William Muse speaks at annual President's Day for joint AU ROTC units, Max Morris Drill Field, 1:10 p.m. CONTACT: Maj. Carlos Mejias, 334/844-4305. STORY IDEAS FROM AUBURN (AUOKLADOGS) Like humans, dogs used in search and rescue operation in Oklahoma City bombing are susceptible to depression and stress, says Larry Myers, associate director of the Institute for Biological Detection Systems in AU's College of Veterinary Medicine. CONTACT Myers, 334/844-4237. (AUMOTHRA) AU aerospace engineers have successfully flown a completely solid-state aircraft that doesn't need traditional wing flaps and other moving parts for guidance. The avionic "first" makes use of wing structures crafted of so-called "smart" -- or adaptive -- materials, advanced composites that are capable of actively reshaping themselves in flight. CONTACT: Ron Barrett, 334/844-4874. (AUSUPPORT) AU received more than $9 million in first three months of 1995 in gifts and pledges from thousands of alumni and other donors to university's comprehensive campaign. The latest show of support brought to $130.75 million the total committed to Campaign Auburn: The Next Generation, which has a goal of $175 million. CONTACT: Roy Summerford, 334/844-9999. ATTENTION BROADCASTERS ** Questions, comments or suggestions about audio/video coverage of Auburn, call Jim Jackson or Stephanie Elsea at 334/844-9999. ** The 24-hour, toll-free actuality line for AU news, features and information is 1-800-392-9715. # # # focus95:april28