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 NEWS/EVENTS OF NOTE AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY -- May 21-27, 1995
            Auburn University - University Relations
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5/19/95                                   Bob Lowry

AUBURN DAYBOOK

      Monday, May 22, Rene McEldowney, AU instructor in Political 
Science, speaks on ÒWomenÕs Health and WhoÕs in Charge: An International 
Perspective,Ó as part of WomenÕs Studies Program Brown Bag Lunch 
Discussion series, Foy Union, Room 202, noon-1 p.m. CONTACT: Donna 
Sollie, 334/844-3230.
      ** Deborah Fitzgerald, professor of history of technology at 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, speaks on ÒYeomen No More: The 
Industrialization of Agriculture in the United States, 1920-1940,Ó Foy 
Union, Room 208, 4 p.m.
      ** Timothy Dykstal, AU assistant professor of English, speaks on 
ÒAgoraphobia: A Short History of Public Life in the Early 18th Century,Ó 
Haley Center, EagleÕs Nest North, 4 p.m.
      Tuesday, May 23, Daniel Schwarz, professor of English at Cornell 
University, gives slide-illustrated lecture on ÒPicasso, Stevens and 
Joyce: A Cultural Configuration,Ó Foy Union, Room 202, 4 p.m.
      Wednesday, May 24, Cyrus Dawsey, professor and head of AU 
Department of Geography, addresses spring quarter meeting of Staff 
Advisory Council, Pharmacy Bldg., Room 101B, 3 p.m.
      Thursday, May 25, AU President William Muse speaks at annual 
PresidentÕs Day for joint AU ROTC units, Max Morris Drill Field, 1:10 
p.m. CONTACT: Maj. Carlos Mejias, 334/844-4305.

UPCOMING EVENTS
      Sunday, June 4, Auburn Black Caucus present its first honors 
award program to recognize AU faculty, students, staff, administrators 
and community leaders who have advanced African-American issues on 
campus, in the community and throughout the state, Foy Union, Room 213, 3 
p.m. CONTACT: Renee Middleton, 334/844-4446.
      Monday, June 5, AU Board of Trustees meets, Foy Union, Room 213, 
2 p.m.
      Tuesday, June 6, David Bronner, chief executive officer of the 
Retirement Systems of Alabama, addresses spring quarter commencement for 
AU College of Veterinary Medicine, Student Activities Center, 6 p.m. 
CONTACT: Sam Hendrix, 334/844-3698.

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      Wednesday, June 7,  Spring quarter commencement, 
Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum, 2:30 p.m.
      Other commencement activities include:
      ** 9:30 a.m., Joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, Langdon Hall.
      ** 10:30 a.m.     School of Nursing Convocation Ceremony, Auburn 
United                 Methodist Church.
      ** 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Reception for graduates and families 
hosted by                    President    and Mrs. William V. Muse, 
Foy Union, Ballroom.

STORY IDEAS FROM AUBURN
      (AU-SELFESTEEM) AU family and child expert has developed new 
approach to teaching self esteem to teenagers that is aimed at helping 
teens discover their hidden talents and teach them how to share them with 
others. CONTACT: Wallace Goddard, 334/844-3224.
      (AU-OZONE) AU forestry researchers are responding to growing 
concerns about  effects of air pollution on forest ecosystems by studying 
pollutants caused by automobile and industrial emissions.  CONTACT: Art 
Chappelka, 334/844-1047.
      (AU-FACGIVE) AU faculty and staff have contributed or pledged 
more than $450,000 to Campaign Auburn since Oct. 1, with nearly half that 
amount coming through pledges to Auburn Family Campaign over six weeks of 
April and May. CONTACT: Roy Summerford, 334/844-9999.

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