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   NEWS/EVENTS OF NOTE AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY -- July 2-8, 1995
            Auburn University - University Relations
                         (334) 844-9999
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6/28/95               Diane B. Clifton

AUBURN TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL REAL ESTATE EDUCATION FAIR
     AUBURN -- Auburn University will host the second annual Real
Estate Education Fair and Trade Show July 14-15 at the AU Hotel and
Conference Center.
     The show is expected to attract more than 350 participants,
says Cheryl Hulsey, program developer in the AU Outreach Program
Office, which is sponsoring the event with the Alabama Association
of Realtors Inc.
     "The inaugural effort in 1994 was extremely well received by
program participants," said Hulsey.
     The fair and trade show was created so that real estate
professionals in Alabama could obtain 12 hours of continuing
education credits for recertification every two years.
     "A two-day program designed to provide first-class training in
comfortable classroom settings would provide an excellent benefit
to the industry," said Hulsey. "As word of the program's worth
spread, the Alabama Association of Realtors Inc., an organization
representing more than 8,000 Alabama real estate professionals,
offered to serve as co-sponsor and help in advising members of the
opportunity. A partnership was born."
     To reach a broader audience, a 16-member advisory committee
was formed to assist the Outreach Program Office in planning future
programs. The committee, composed primarily of prominent Alabama
real estate professionals and chaired by Eloise Starbuck of
Birmingham, has been instrumental in planning this year's program,
says Hulsey.
     "The Advisory Committee has taken the Real Estate Education
Fair and Trade Show to an entirely new level," said Hulsey. "We
plan to have concurrent sessions throughout the meeting. This will
enable brokers, agents, appraisers and other participants to attend
and be confident there will be sessions tailored to their
individual needs."
     For further information about the Real Estate Education Fair
and Trade Show, prospective participants should contact the
Outreach Program Office at 334/ 844-5100, or by FAX at
334/844-3101.
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