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Nov. 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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26-YEAR-OLD GOLDEN EAGLE TIGER, PHOTO FROM THE 2007 COMMEMORATIVE CALENDAR |
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AU TO RETIRE GOLDEN EAGLE TIGER DURING GEORGIA GAME
Auburn University officials will retire the school's famed
26-year-old golden eagle Tiger during the Nov. 11 football
game against the University of Georgia. The pregame ceremony
will begin 25 minutes prior to kickoff.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story1.html
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SALLY JONES HILL NAMED AU CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR
Sally Jones Hill will succeed the late Buddy Weaver as
campaign co-chair for the "It Begins at Auburn"
Campaign. Hill served as the AU Foundation President from
Oct. 1, 2004, until Sept. 30, 2006, and as vice president
and member since 1986. She assumed her post as campaign
co-chair at the beginning of October.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story2.html
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CHARLES HUDSON NAMED PRESIDENT OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
The Auburn University Foundation Board has named Charles
Hudson, a 1950 AU graduate in Business Administration,
as its president. An AU Foundation Board member from 1987-93
and from 2000 to the present, Hudson assumed the position
of president of the Foundation Board on Oct. 1. He previously
served the board as chair of the Administrative and Finance
Committee.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story3.html |
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ALTERNATIVE FUELS EXPERTS ASSEMBLE AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY
As America searches for ways to reduce its dependence on non-renewable,
imported oil from politically volatile parts of the world, a
conference at Auburn University last month brought together
many of the nation's leading experts on alternate sources of
energy.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story4.html |
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COACH'S SON PROCLAIMS 'NEW ERA' FOR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Auburn Alumni Association recently elected Ralph
Jordan Jr. '70 of Norris, Tenn., son of the late Auburn Tigers
football and basketball coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan
'32, as its president for the next two years. Jordan's term
runs through October 2008.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story4a.html
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RETIRED AU PROFESSOR RECEIVES PAMELA WELLS SHEFFIELD
AWARD
The 2006 Pamela Wells Sheffield Award for service and commitment
to Auburn University was presented to retired AU assistant
professor, Sandra Bridges Newkirk, of Opelika, at the AU vs.
Arkansas State football game on Nov. 4.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story5.html
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY NAMES ALDERMAN NEW DEAN OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
Auburn University President Ed Richardson named Wayne Alderman
as dean of enrollment management. Alderman, who will report
directly to the president, will provide leadership to the new
AU Office of Admissions.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story6.html
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AU PUBLISHES REPORT ON DIRECTED STUDIES PROGRAM
A committee of academic administrators has found that irregularities
in Auburn University's directed studies program were limited
to one professor each in the sociology and adult education departments
and caused by a lack of oversight and poor record-keeping.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story7.html |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DEDICATES NEW BUILDING
Auburn University's Department of Building Science got a new
home when AU and the College of Architecture, Design & Construction
dedicated the M. Miller Gorrie Center last month.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story8.html |
AU RESEARCHER ON TRACK TO A NEW TREATMENT FOR DIABETES AND OBESITY
The research of Auburn University nutrition scientist Suresh
Mathews may result in a therapeutic treatment for diabetes and
obesity, two conditions that affect millions of people worldwide.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story9.html |
AU RESEARCHERS TO TEST ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES
Researchers in the Auburn University Department of Computer
Science and Software Engineering have partnered with Indiana
University, the AU Center for Governmental Services and IBM
to develop Prime III, an advanced electronic voting system that
enables people with certain disabilities to vote in elections
with ease and privacy.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/ecommons/nov06/story10.html |
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ESPECIALLY
FOR ALUMNI |
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SUPPORTING AU
Giving is now easier than ever with our online form. Give
Now to AU
BEAT BAMA BASH
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Auburn Club and the Auburn
Alumni Association will be hosting a "Beat 'Bama Bash"
in Birmingham on Friday, Nov. 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Workplay
entertainment complex located at 500 23rd St. South. For more
information visit www.bjcac.org
or contact Amy Sheehan at 205- 567-0944.
GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP
Do you know someone who is not a member of the Auburn Alumni
Association? Give them the gift that keeps on giving this
holiday season-membership in the Auburn Alumni Association.
Members receive discounts on auto/health/life insurance, moving
discounts, quarterly issues of Auburn Magazine, no-fee credit
card, and detailed search options for the ALUM Network. In
order for gifts to be received by Christmas, online www.aualum.org/membership/give-gift.html
and mail-in orders must be received no later than Nov. 30;
the Association will take phone orders through Dec. 15 at
334-844-ALUM.
ALUM HOSPITALITY TENT
Nov. 11 will be the last 2006 Tent Party! Come join us--members
are free, guests 12 and over are just $5. Inside Auburn's
largest tailgate, you'll find 2000 fans all enjoying hot dogs,
chips, cookies, popcorn, face painting, a big screen TV, live
music, fantastic gifts, and more. Since Nov. 11 is also Veterans
Day, we will be honoring veterans at the Tent! Stop by, sign
our display and send a postcard to one of our Tiger Troops
overseas. Attendees will also be able to participate in a
photo or video message which will be placed on our Web site
alongside Coach Tommy Tuberville's own message to veterans.
Join the salute, and root for Auburn! www.aualum.org/events/tent.html.
AUBURN MAGAZINE
Nov. is publication month for the award-winning Auburn Magazine! All current members of the Auburn Alumni Association receive a complimentary issue. Be sure to look for yours! Preview available at www.aualum.org/magazine.
ALUM NETWORK
Looking for old friends for the holidays? Look into the ALUM
Network and see who is there! You might just find an old buddy
to add back to your Holiday Card list. The ALUM Network is
open to all Auburn alumni, and members of the Auburn Alumni
Association receive privileges for in-depth searches and postings.
And remember, after the holidays post your favorite family
photo for all to see! www.aualum.org/aoc.
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