Heritage association remembers "The Crescent" rail line
“The Crescent” passenger rail line had a long history in Auburn. It operated from 1925 to 1970 and connected the cities of New Orleans and Washington D.C.
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“The Crescent” passenger rail line had a long history in Auburn. It operated from 1925 to 1970 and connected the cities of New Orleans and Washington D.C.
Auburn’s season-opening loss to No. 2 Clemson was a mystifying one. One one hand, the Tigers corralled Deshaun Watson and the visitors for the most part, but still gave up a significant chunk of yardage despite surrendering just 19 points to a team that averaged 38.5 per game in 2015.
House District 79 candidate Joe Lovvorn has refunded the single largest donation of the campaign, according to the most recent campaign finance report filed with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office earlier this week.
“The Crescent” train has had a long history in Auburn. It ran from 1925 to 1970 from New Orleans to Washington D.C. and was dubbed the “War Eagle Special” by the Auburn Students at the time. For the time it ran it was the only train in Auburn and was the only way most students got to the school. Many had never even seen Auburn University until they got off the train.
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The historic train sign near The Depot on Mitcham Avenue on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Auburn, Ala. Now a restaurant, the location was once a train stop on the Southern Railway, from Washington D.C. to New Orleans.
The historic train sign near The Depot on Mitcham Avenue on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Auburn, Ala. Now a restaurant, the location was once a train stop on the Southern Railway, from Washington D.C. to New Orleans.
The Auburn women’s basketball team released a non-conference schedule that is headlined by match ups against six NCAA tournament teams, including road trips to Savannah and New Orleans for tournament events.
The overall college experience can be challenging in general and adding on tense situations between professors, roommates or coworkers can only exacerbate stress.
I love football. But there is such a thing as too much football.
Having a multitude of classes in one day isn't unordinary and going home between is not always the most desirable option. Likewise, mulling around campus for a couple hours can be tiresome and unenjoyable.
The 2016 SEC Media Days concluded in Hoover, Alabama on Thursday with over 300 media members in attendance. Each year, participating media are asking to vote for a preseason All-SEC team and predicted order of finish. Thursday, media selected Tennessee to win the East and Alabama to win the West as well as the SEC Championship.
When my aunt asked me what I thought of Vietnam after the first day, I replied, "It's nice!"
When my aunt asked me what I thought of Vietnam after the first day, I replied, "It's nice!"
When my aunt asked me what I thought of Vietnam after the first day, I replied, "It's nice!"
Auburn junior third baseman Kasey Cooper and Team USA earned the silver medal at the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Sunday. Cooper and Team USA went 5-1 in the tournament, including winning the opening five games before falling to Japan in the final game, 2-1.
A day in the life of a college therapist can be quite busy. They will see five to seven clients in a day, conduct testing with patients to see if they have learning disabilities and even coordinate outreach programs to let students know of the help they provide.
Panorama of the west facade of United States Supreme Court Building is photographed at dusk in Washington, D.C.
SCHEDULE & AGENDA AUBURN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES JUNE 9-10, 2016 AUBURN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 1:30 p.m. - Workshop (Pebble Hill Program Building) FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 I.Meetings (Ballroom B, AU HOTEL) **Meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m. - - all other meetings are subject to change in starting time, depending upon the length of individual meetings. A.Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Property and Facilities Committees/Chairpersons Sanford and Roberts/8:30 a.m. Project Approvals: 1.Gavin Engineering Research Laboratory Renovation, Final Project Approval (Dan King/Chris Roberts) 2.Broun Hall Renovation, Final Project Approval (Dan King/Chris Roberts) 3.Leach Science Center Addition, Final Project Approval (Dan King/Nicholas Giordano) 4.Performing Arts Center, Selection of Construction Manager (Dan King/Don Large) 5.Haley Center Quad Renovation, Approval of Project Initiation and Authorization to Commence the Project Architect Selection Process (Dan King/Tim Boosinger) 6.Recreation & Wellness Center Basement Buildout, Approval of Project Initiation and Authorization to Commence the Project Architect Selection Process (Dan King/Bobby Woodard) 7.Poultry Infectious Disease Biocontainment Research Facility & Fish Biodiversity Laboratory Relocation, Approval of Project Initiation and Selection of the Project Architect (Dan King/Paul Patterson) 8.Auburn University Hotel & Dixon Conference Center Ballroom Renovation, Approval of Project Initiation and Selection of the Project Architect (Dan King/Don Large) 9.Timber Harvest and Sales at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center (Dan King/Janaki Alavalapati) Approval of Real Estate Transactions: 10.Kappa Sigma Fraternity Lease Extension (Dan King/Mark Stirling) Informational Reports: 11.Real Estate Holdings Annual Report (Dan King/Mark Stirling) For Information Only -2- 12.Status Updates: For Information Only a.Current Status of New Construction/Renovation/Infrastructure Projects with Budgets of $1,000,000 and Greater b.Project Status Report B.Academic Affairs, AUM, and Finance Committees/Chairpersons Newton, Sahlie and Harbert/9:00 a.m. 1.Proposed Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Science (Tim Boosinger/Paul Patterson) (Academic Affairs) 2.Proposed Bachelor of Science Degree in Geospatial and Environmental Informatics (Tim Boosinger/Janaki Alavalapati) (Academic Affairs) 3.Proposed Changes to Faculty Personnel Policies (Tim Boosinger) (Academic Affairs) 4.Proposed Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University at Montgomery (John Veres/Joe King) (Academic Affairs and AUM) 5.Proposed Undergraduate Certificate in Substance Abuse Prevention Studies (John Veres/Joe King) (Academic Affairs and AUM) 6.Proposed Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (John Veres/Joe King) Academic Affairs and AUM) 7.Proposal to Establish a Professional Fee for the Interior Design Program in the College of Human Sciences (Tim Boosinger/June Henton) (Academic Affairs and Finance) 8.Proposal to Increase Professional Fees for the College of Veterinary Medicine (Tim Boosinger/Calvin Johnson) (Academic Affairs and Finance) 9.Non-Endowment Cash Pool Investment Policy and Guidelines (Don Large/Marcie Smith) (Finance) 10.Proposed Revisions to Auburn University Debt Policy (Don Large/Marcie Smith) (Finance) 11.Fiscal-Year 2017 Budget Development and Salary/Wages Guidelines) (Don Large/Marcie Smith) (Finance) C.Audit and Compliance Committee/Chairperson Dumas/9:15 a.m. 1.Receipt of Code of Ethics Compliance Documents (Bob Dumas) 2.Presentation by External Auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers Regarding FY16 Audits (Don Large) D.Executive Committee/Chairperson DeMaioribus/9:30 a.m. 1.Posthumous Awarding of the Bachelor of Science Degree to John Eric Jaegge (Tim Boosinger) 2.Proposed Policy Statement (Lee Armstrong) 3.Election of Officers (Mike DeMaioribus) -3- 4.Presidential Assessment (Mike DeMaioribus) 5.Proposed Awards and Namings (Mike DeMaioribus) E.Trustee Reports/9:45 a.m. 1. Academic Affairs/Sarah Newton, Chair 2.Agricultural and Natural Resources/Jimmy Sanford, Chair 3.Audit and Compliance/Bob Dumas, Chair 4.AUM Committee/Clark Sahlie, Chair 5.Executive Committee/Mike DeMaioribus, Chair 6.Finance/Mr. Raymond Harbert, Chair 7.Governmental Affairs/Jimmy Rane, Chair 8.Institutional Advancement (Development and AU Foundation)/Wayne Smith, Chair 9.Property and Facilities Committee/B.T. Roberts, Chair 10.Research and Technology (Economic Development)/Mr. Jim Pratt, Chair 11.Student Affairs/Ms. Elizabeth Huntley, Chair 12.Alumni/Mr. Clark Sahlie, Lead Trustee 13.Athletics/Mr. Gaines Lanier, Lead Trustee 14.Legal/Ms. Elizabeth Huntley, Lead Trustee II.REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES/10:00 A.M. (Ballroom B, AU Hotel) Proposed Executive Session (Meeting Room A, AU Hotel) III.RECONVENED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES/10:30 A.M. (Ballroom B, AU Hotel) (Agenda items are determined primarily based upon committee actions.) 11:00 A.M. - Brunch (Ballroom A, right)
SCHEDULE & AGENDA AUBURN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES JUNE 9-10, 2016 AUBURN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 1:30 p.m. - Workshop (Pebble Hill Program Building) FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 I.Meetings (Ballroom B, AU HOTEL) **Meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m. - - all other meetings are subject to change in starting time, depending upon the length of individual meetings. A.Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Property and Facilities Committees/Chairpersons Sanford and Roberts/8:30 a.m. Project Approvals: 1.Gavin Engineering Research Laboratory Renovation, Final Project Approval (Dan King/Chris Roberts) 2.Broun Hall Renovation, Final Project Approval (Dan King/Chris Roberts) 3.Leach Science Center Addition, Final Project Approval (Dan King/Nicholas Giordano) 4.Performing Arts Center, Selection of Construction Manager (Dan King/Don Large) 5.Haley Center Quad Renovation, Approval of Project Initiation and Authorization to Commence the Project Architect Selection Process (Dan King/Tim Boosinger) 6.Recreation & Wellness Center Basement Buildout, Approval of Project Initiation and Authorization to Commence the Project Architect Selection Process (Dan King/Bobby Woodard) 7.Poultry Infectious Disease Biocontainment Research Facility & Fish Biodiversity Laboratory Relocation, Approval of Project Initiation and Selection of the Project Architect (Dan King/Paul Patterson) 8.Auburn University Hotel & Dixon Conference Center Ballroom Renovation, Approval of Project Initiation and Selection of the Project Architect (Dan King/Don Large) 9.Timber Harvest and Sales at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center (Dan King/Janaki Alavalapati) Approval of Real Estate Transactions: 10.Kappa Sigma Fraternity Lease Extension (Dan King/Mark Stirling) Informational Reports: 11.Real Estate Holdings Annual Report (Dan King/Mark Stirling) For Information Only -2- 12.Status Updates: For Information Only a.Current Status of New Construction/Renovation/Infrastructure Projects with Budgets of $1,000,000 and Greater b.Project Status Report B.Academic Affairs, AUM, and Finance Committees/Chairpersons Newton, Sahlie and Harbert/9:00 a.m. 1.Proposed Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Science (Tim Boosinger/Paul Patterson) (Academic Affairs) 2.Proposed Bachelor of Science Degree in Geospatial and Environmental Informatics (Tim Boosinger/Janaki Alavalapati) (Academic Affairs) 3.Proposed Changes to Faculty Personnel Policies (Tim Boosinger) (Academic Affairs) 4.Proposed Department of Communication Disorders, Auburn University at Montgomery (John Veres/Joe King) (Academic Affairs and AUM) 5.Proposed Undergraduate Certificate in Substance Abuse Prevention Studies (John Veres/Joe King) (Academic Affairs and AUM) 6.Proposed Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (John Veres/Joe King) Academic Affairs and AUM) 7.Proposal to Establish a Professional Fee for the Interior Design Program in the College of Human Sciences (Tim Boosinger/June Henton) (Academic Affairs and Finance) 8.Proposal to Increase Professional Fees for the College of Veterinary Medicine (Tim Boosinger/Calvin Johnson) (Academic Affairs and Finance) 9.Non-Endowment Cash Pool Investment Policy and Guidelines (Don Large/Marcie Smith) (Finance) 10.Proposed Revisions to Auburn University Debt Policy (Don Large/Marcie Smith) (Finance) 11.Fiscal-Year 2017 Budget Development and Salary/Wages Guidelines) (Don Large/Marcie Smith) (Finance) C.Audit and Compliance Committee/Chairperson Dumas/9:15 a.m. 1.Receipt of Code of Ethics Compliance Documents (Bob Dumas) 2.Presentation by External Auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers Regarding FY16 Audits (Don Large) D.Executive Committee/Chairperson DeMaioribus/9:30 a.m. 1.Posthumous Awarding of the Bachelor of Science Degree to John Eric Jaegge (Tim Boosinger) 2.Proposed Policy Statement (Lee Armstrong) 3.Election of Officers (Mike DeMaioribus) -3- 4.Presidential Assessment (Mike DeMaioribus) 5.Proposed Awards and Namings (Mike DeMaioribus) E.Trustee Reports/9:45 a.m. 1. Academic Affairs/Sarah Newton, Chair 2.Agricultural and Natural Resources/Jimmy Sanford, Chair 3.Audit and Compliance/Bob Dumas, Chair 4.AUM Committee/Clark Sahlie, Chair 5.Executive Committee/Mike DeMaioribus, Chair 6.Finance/Mr. Raymond Harbert, Chair 7.Governmental Affairs/Jimmy Rane, Chair 8.Institutional Advancement (Development and AU Foundation)/Wayne Smith, Chair 9.Property and Facilities Committee/B.T. Roberts, Chair 10.Research and Technology (Economic Development)/Mr. Jim Pratt, Chair 11.Student Affairs/Ms. Elizabeth Huntley, Chair 12.Alumni/Mr. Clark Sahlie, Lead Trustee 13.Athletics/Mr. Gaines Lanier, Lead Trustee 14.Legal/Ms. Elizabeth Huntley, Lead Trustee II.REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES/10:00 A.M. (Ballroom B, AU Hotel) Proposed Executive Session (Meeting Room A, AU Hotel) III.RECONVENED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES/10:30 A.M. (Ballroom B, AU Hotel) (Agenda items are determined primarily based upon committee actions.) 11:00 A.M. - Brunch (Ballroom A, right)