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Class of the week: Honors Symposium, Tech in Culture

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | August 26

Six credit hours, eight professors and class five days a week is not the typical course description at Auburn. However, the Honors Interdisciplinary Symposium on Technology and Culture boasts some of the best and brightest of Auburn's nearly 25,000 students.

Hard at work and ready to serve, SGA President Kurt Sasser displays his signature grin in front of his desk. Sasser beat his opponent Brad Cink last semester in a run-off election. (Maria Iampietro / AssOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Sasser says 'hello' to busy new semester

By Derek Lacey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | August 26

Kurt Sasser has been president of the Student Government Association for only six months, yet he has already made his mark on Auburn University and Magnolia Avenue.The clearly marked, brightly lit crosswalks on Magnolia are partially in thanks to Sasser, the SGA and their work with the city of Auburn.

Party-goers sign in at the annual Block Party, which was held in the Student Center Friday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Block Party draws in crowd

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | August 26

Vendors lined the second and third floors of the Student Center Friday night during University Program Council's Block Party, drawing in students with coupons and free food.

Tiger Talent Show winner rocked on piano

By John Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | August 22

Joe Hwang, senior in microbial biology, won the first Welcome Week Tiger Talent Show.Of the nine contestants, Hwang took the top spot with his piano skills.

Auburn Students Develop Applications for iPhone and iPad

By Miles Murphy / Writer | August 3

Last week, Auburn University faculty, staff and students were invited to attend the final project presentations for COPMP 4970/7970 iPhone and iPad Development in the Shelby Center.The presentations were open to anyone who had an interest in iPhone and iPad development and were presented by those with varying levels of programing skills.

Art in Science Week

By Miles Murphy / Writer | August 3

This summer, the Jule Collins Smith Museum was home to the art and science program "Science Matters." Each week of the program is part of a seven week series that explores the many similarities between the aspects of art and those of science. Last week was one of the seven weeks that the series spans over the summer.

Auburn Project Receives National Recognition

By Lindsey Kaye Rodgers / Writer | July 29

A group of Auburn students and faculty received the Campus Technology Innovator Award on July 21 for their current research project "Geospatial Mapping of the Coastal Communities of Alabama."The project was one of 11 winners from 448 nominations for the Campus Technology Innovator Award. The project is entirely student-run, but led by Dr. Chetan S. Sankar, principal manager and professor of management, and a team of Auburn faculty in the departments of geography, business and engineering.

Auburn Researchers Finding Ways to Turn Waste Into Fuel

By Travis Herrmann / Writer | July 29

Auburn University researchers have patented a new process for producing ethanol from paper ill waste materials through biological conversion.With research funded by the Masada Resource group, the new conversion process can produce an estimated 2.5 million gallons of ethanol a year from one paper mill.

Auburn's New Center For Disability Research to Open in August

By Kendra Kelley / Writer | July 29

Auburn has found a way to demonstrate new and innovative technologies to serve the community and increase diversity.Auburn University's Center for Disability Research and Service will have its grand opening in August. The center is located in the Dawson building beside Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Red-Tailed Hawks Released by Southern Raptor Center

By Lauren Cavallaro / Writer | July 28

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Southeastern Raptor Center in coordination with the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve released six broad-winged and red-tailed hawks into the wild.

A Weekend of Auburn's Musical Heritage

By Travis Herrmann / Writer | July 28

As the Auburn Knights gathered to celebrate the organization's 80th birthday on Friday night, they proved that when you do what you love, age has no meaning.Auburn Knights from past decades gathered at the Mariott at Grand National Golf Course in Opelika for a reunion weekend of barbecue and concerts.

New Doctoral Program Comes to College of Engineering

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | July 28

Auburn University has started a doctoral program for polymer and fiber engineering."This is an outgrowth of textile engineering," explained Dr. Joe Morgan, associate dean for academics for the College of Engineering.Morgan said textile engineering programs have moved toward broader perspectives, still including apparel, but expanding to include all kinds of applications.

Auburn Students Place in Top 3 in National Pharmacy Competition

By Katherine Haas / WRITER | July 28

Four students from Auburn's Harrison School of Pharmacy placed in the top three of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy National Community Pharmacists Association's (NCPA) Pruitt Schutte Business Plan Competition.The NCPA is an organization that works to promote independent community pharmacy across the country. According to its website, the competition serves to generate interest for independent community pharmacy ownership, which accounts for a substantial part of the United States health care delivery system.

Class of 2014 Bringing Back Welcoming Tradition

By Caitlin Myles / Writer | July 19

Freshmen convocation is an event that Auburn hopes will become a new tradition starting with the class of 2014. As the first event in the new coliseum, new students, both freshmen and transfer students, will enjoy a presentation with key Auburn speakers and a spirit rally followed by a free barbecue on the lawn next to the student center.

Auburn Professor Receives Nearly $600,000 Grant from National Science Foundation

By Maria Iampietro / Writer | July 19

Sanjeev Baskiyar recently received a $594,352 grant from the National Science Foundation to be used for scholarships in Auburn's computer science and software engineering (CSSE) department.

Speech and Hearing Clinic to Hold Open House

By Lauren Nix / Writer | July 13

Auburn University's Speech and Hearing Clinic will host its annual hearing aid open house July 14-16.

Freshmen Students Awarded Grant to Provide Area Preschoolers with Books

By Blake May / Writer | July 13

A group of freshman students in Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts and the Public Good Learning Community were recently awarded a $2,000 grant to provide books for area preschoolers.

Tar balls pock the beach at Gulf State Park, Ala. on July 4, 2010. (Brian Woodham / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR)

Two Auburn University Researchers Discuss Dispersants

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | July 5

Shortly after the Deepwater Horizon rig sank roughly a mile below the water's surface and BP discovered oil leaking from its wreckage, criticism began swirling about BP's use of the dispersants Corexit 9500 and 9527, chemical cocktails that break crude oil into globules, dispersing it below the surface and throughout the water column.

Auburn Students Help Working Families Save Money on Taxes

By Lindsey Kaye Rodgers / Writer | July 5

Auburn students received recognition for their compassion and work ethic this tax season while working with SaveFirst, the largest volunteer tax preparation program in the state.

Auburn Alumni Association Creating More Opportunities for Students

By Katherine Haas / WRITER | July 2

The Auburn Alumni Association Board of Directors met Saturday to discuss topics including programs, scholarships, membership and marketing.The Auburn Alumni Association (AAA) is an organization that works to encourage a close relationship between Auburn alumni and the University.