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The State Press

Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to give New Horizons Lecture March 21

“We are always excited to follow the professional achievements of Graduate School alumni like Gen. Austin,” said Graduate School Dean George Flowers in the release. “His military career speaks for itself, and we are thrilled he has agreed to come back to Auburn and share his experiences and insights with the next generation of leaders.”



The Auburn Plainsman

'Assassins' presents a new angle on American history

Since the first day of the semester, Bringardner, associate professor in the department of theatre, and the cast have been working to bring this controversial musical about the assassinations of U.S. presidents to life. This is Bringardner’s first time directing a Stephen Sondheim production, but he has first-hand experience, appearing in Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at Telfair Peet Theatre.

The Auburn Plainsman

University to positivity on Yik Yak

In recent years, ever-changing technology and social media growth have affected the social dynamic among university students, and unfortunately some of these changes have been negative due to hateful messages on applications such as Yik Yak.

The Auburn Plainsman

SGA introduces new executives and new outreach position

Newly elected senators met Feb. 29 to discuss parliamentary procedures, introduce new executive officers and participate in a mock senate run-through. During executive introductions, SGA Vice President Brandon Honeywell introduced the newest position on SGA’s executive board: assistant vice president of outreach.

The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn nursing dean hosting golf outing to benefit animal-assisted therapy program

Auburn University School of Nursing Dean Gregg Newschwander is hosting a golf outing to raise funds for an alternative therapy area in the school’s new building, currently being constructed on campus, according to a University press release.  The event will be held on Friday, March 11, at Opelika’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m. The specialized area in the new building will serve the school’s animal-assisted therapy program, Canines Assisting Rehabilitation and Education, or CAREing Paws, the release states. Assistant Professor Stuart Pope started the program four years ago as a way for students to learn about animal-assisted therapy through classroom teaching and hands-on clinical experiences. The program works with two dogs: Miller, a golden retriever, and Choa, a yellow Labrador retriever, for therapy visits. “The program made me realize the important role animals, especially dogs, can play in people’s lives,” said Audrey Pattillo, senior in nursing, in the release. “They bring feelings of love and companionship that cannot be fulfilled from anything else.