June 2006
War Eagle and welcome to eCommons, the electronic version of Auburn Commons.
Here's a look at what is happening on campus this month:
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Golden eagle "Tiger" diagnosed with skin cancer (see below) |
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Key minority retention strategies under way in new AU Associate Provost of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Office
Several new Auburn University programs designed to recruit and retain minority faculty and students are under way, according to Overtoun Jenda, AU’s Associate Provost for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.
http://www.auburn.edu/communications_marketing/ecommons/june06/story1.html |
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Lowders pledge $1 million to AU College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University trustee Bobby Lowder and his wife Charlotte of Montgomery have pledged a $1 million gift to Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine as part of the ongoing “It Begins at Auburn” campaign.
http://www.auburn.edu/communications_marketing/ecommons/june06/story2.html |
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Smiths give $1 million to education
Wayne and Cheryl Glass Smith of Nashville, Tenn., both 1968 graduates of Auburn University, have committed $1 million to enhance current and emerging priorities within the AU College of Education.
http://www.auburn.edu/communications_marketing/ecommons/june06/story3.html |
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Golden eagle "Tiger" diagnosed with skin cancer
Tiger, Auburn’s 26-year-old golden eagle, has skin cancer. The Southeastern Raptor Center has been monitoring her condition closely and plans to fly two other eagles if Tiger is not able to make her pregame flights this fall.
http://www.auburn.edu/communications_marketing/ecommons/june06/story4.html> |
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AU alumna endows scholarships to honor AU Provost Heilman
Susan Karamanian, a 1979 Auburn graduate, has established a $25,000 scholarship endowment for students in the College of Liberal Arts in honor of AU Provost John Heilman.
http://www.auburn.edu/communications_marketing/ecommons/june06/story5.html |
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Auburn women win first track and field national championship
The Auburn women's track and field team won its first ever national title last week at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, scoring 57 points to easily outdistance Southern California, which placed second with 38.5 points. The Tigers posted All-American performances in nine events, including two individual national champions and three second-place finishers, and broke two school records during the four-day event.
http://www.auburn.edu/communications_marketing/ecommons/june06/story6.html |
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AU study: Horse industry impact nears $2.4 billion a year in Alabama
The horse industry is strong in Alabama, playing a pivotal role in maintaining the state’s rural infrastructure and bolstering Alabama’s economy by $2.39 billion annually.
http://www.auburn.edu/communications_marketing/ecommons/june06/story7.html |
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Welcome May 2006 graduates to the Auburn Alumni Association
This May your Auburn Alumni Association welcomed more than 2700 new graduates to our membership. Grads were offered "Grad Packs" filled with coupons and goodies from our partners and sponsors, as well as their new annual membership information. New graduate photos taken inside the Student Act are now rotating each time you visit the New Grad page located under Members, www.aualum.org/membership/new-graduate.html.
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ALUM Career Center launched on June 2
Alumni can now network within the Auburn family for a new job! Go to www.aualum.org and sign into the ALUM Network*look for the Career Center once logged in. All graduates can post a job for other graduates, and search for a job among those posted. Your alumni association gives you one more way to stay connected to your alma mater. |
AU tag promotion
Do you have a personalized AU Tag from the State of Alabama? Send in a photo and enter to win our fabulous all-Auburn, all-orange bug shield for your SUV or truck. Auburn tags have brought in more than $14million dollars toward our scholarship programs since the inception. Send your photo(s) before the June 30 deadline. For more information visit www.aualum.org/tags. |
Football game day parking never looked so good!
Contact your Auburn Alumni Association and reserve your Scholarship Space in our gravel lot today! A portion of proceeds will benefit our scholarship fund. Call us at 844-ALUM today, these spots are hot and will go fast. |
If you like to soar with the eagles, then you should travel with the War Eagle Travelers!
The War Eagle Travelers have just launched their 2007 travel destinations. From New Zealand to Alaska to the Alps, 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 2007 trips, contact Miriam or Keith at 844-1143 or visit www.aualum.org/travel. |
Did You Know?
Your Auburn Alumni Association members have given more than $140,000 to the Alumni Scholarship Endowment fund by joining the Circle of Excellence Society. Are you ready to join? Call Rachel Mills today at 844-2985. |
June 23 deadline for Pamela Wells Sheffield Award nominations
It's time to nominate an outstanding woman for the Pamela Wells Sheffield Award. The committee is seeking nominations for women who have fostered the spirit of Auburn, and who have gone above and beyond to make sure that Auburn's spirit never dies. To nominate someone, go to www.aualum.org/scholarships/sheffield-nominate.html |
Wanted: Old Auburn stuff
Dust off your rat cap—Auburn University is now seeking Auburn artifacts dating from 1856 to 1956 for display in Samford Hall as part of AU’s sesquicentennial celebration. To nominate your piece of memorabilia, send a photo and description of the item to Susan DeLeon, 107 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Ala. 36849 or e-mail deleosu@auburn.edu. Please include your name, address, e-mail address and phone number, as well as the date and name of the artifact. Questions? Call 844-4650. |
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