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Auburn Bookstore Offers Free Book Stimulus Program

By Lauren Cavallaro / Writer | June 27

Buy a book, get a book free. The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance is offering just that."If students buy a book between now and the end of July, they can mail in a form and get a free book mailed back to them," said Margaret Hendricks, general book manager at the Auburn University Bookstore.

DesignSeed Receives Recognition as Innovator of the Year

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | June 24

DesignSeed, a collaborative group with the mission of creating jobs in rural areas, was presented the 2010 Innovator Award from Alabama by the Southern Growth Policies Board.

Robots and Video Games are Built at Auburn's Robotics Camp

By Maria Iampietro / Writer | June 20

This summer, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in Shelby Center, students ages 10 through 18 make robotic tanks out of Lego pieces, program their own versions of Pacman and create computer software that calculates mathematical equations, among other things.

College of Education Graduate School Ranked Top 25 Percent

By Nicole Loggins / Campus | June 20

U.S. News & World Report has named Auburn University's College of Education as one of "America's Best Graduate Schools." The 2011 survey placed Auburn in the top-25 percentile among 278 graduate schools, ranking number 66.

EcoDogs Sniff Out Information on Endangered Species

By Lauren Nix / Writer | June 15

A dog is a man's best friend, but dogs play a much more critical role for Auburn University researchers: they locate species in greatest need of conservation around Alabama.By sniffing for their scat, or poop, dogs can provide specific information about species' habitats and lifestyles.

University Senate Making Changes

By Blake May / Writer | June 12

The Auburn University senate proposed a new employment format for its instructors during a meeting Tuesday. The senate also discussed the possibility of changing the class registration process.

Beaches, Tar Balls, Reefs, Blobs and Mousse: Auburn Researchers Take Action

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | June 10

Late Saturday afternoon in Ocean Springs, Miss., a few children splashed in the warm gulf surf as their parents watched from the shore, while over a section of deflated, orange containment boom strewn across riprap, a great blue heron took flight.

AU Band Celebrates New Band Hall and Practice Facilities

By Lindsey Rodgers / Writer | June 5

Auburn University Band members are playing songs of victory this summer, but not just for their beloved football team.The group is celebrating the new band hall and practice field approved by Auburn University in a board meeting this spring.

COSAM Names New Dean

By Molly Welch / Writer | June 4

Auburn University's faculty continues to change and grow in number and talent as the University welcomes Dr. Marie Wooten to the distinguished assembly of deans.

Women's Leadership Institute Hosts Summit

By Katherine Haas / WRITER | May 29

The Women's Leadership Institute hosted a summit Thursday at the AU Hotel and Conference Center.The all-day event, titled "A World of Infinite Possibilities," included panel discussions from women representing a variety of fields, including politics, education, health care and business.

Auburn Offers "Green" Education Through Online Classes

By Max Davis / Writer | May 29

Auburn University's Office of Professional and Continuing Education are now offering online "green" courses.These non-credit courses are offered to Auburn students, faculty and alumni and to anyone with Internet access and an interest in sustainability.

Auburn Offers Fun in the Sun

By Maria Iampietro / Writer | May 29

Between spring and fall semesters at Auburn University, many students who stay in town for the summer struggle to find local entertainment. "Most everyone I know goes to Birmingham or Atlanta a lot for fun activities," said Megan Neely, a senior in Human Development and Family Studies.

Eco Art Raises Awareness of Environmental Concerns

By Lauren Cavallaro / Writer | May 28

Sustainable art seems to be maintaining a considerable amount of interest from both local and distant communities thanks to the student-featuring Eco Art Student Exhibition in Biggin Hall.

Small Summer Classes are Worth the Sacrifice

By Travis Herrman / Writer | May 27

When it comes to summer semesters at Auburn, students and professors agree smaller class sizes make the summer sacrifice worth it.

Music, Dance Make Miracles

By Crystal Cole / STAFF REPORTER | April 29

Instead of going to a sunny baseball game, sitting by the pool or throwing a Frisbee with their friends, some students chose to attend the Miracles of Music benefit concert Sunday in the Student Center Ballroom.Although attendance was not high, Aubie was present to cheer up the shy crowd.

Vet School Opens House

By Anna Schierholz / WRITER | April 29

The College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual open house Saturday at its campus on Wire Road.Through the rain there were a variety of activities and demonstrations to help educate future veterinary students."It's really beneficial because it provides a glimpse of what you can expect once you're a student in the vet school," said Shannon Hinton, a recent veterinary school admit.

Tai Chi Brings Relaxation

By Ashley Marks / WRITER | April 29

Fans of rest, relaxation and improved flexibility celebrated the World Tai Chi Day Saturday.At 10 a.m., participants around the globe took a break from their busy lives to enjoy the peaceful art of Tai Chi.Auburn citizens did their part by getting together at the Jule Collins Smith Museum.Tai Chi is a form of relaxation exercise that is most often compared to Yoga.

Muslim Addresses Misconceptions

By Eric Austin / WRITER | April 29

Auburn students were given an opportunity last Thursday in Haley Center to learn about and discuss Islam, a faith to which a predominantly Christian campus has little exposure and at times outright ignorance to."I hope at the end of this you come away with a different understanding, or at least a foundation," said Imam Mohamed Ismail, the featured speaker at the lecture event of the Muslim Students' Association."Clearing up Misconceptions of Islam" sought to answer questions and address inaccuracies students may have about the world's second largest faith."The main purpose of the Muslim Students' Association is to invite people to learn about Muslims and Islam in general," said Ansab Ali, president of the organization and senior in accounting.Ali said there are plenty of people of the Islamic faith in the Auburn community."We have about a hundred students in the organization on campus, and we have over a thousand Muslims at least in the surrounding community," Ali said.In his lecture, Ismail focused on the principles of Islam, which were revealed to the prophet Muhammad and are summarized in the "Five Pillars of Islam," which can be found in the Quran.They consist of worshipping no god but Allah, daily prayer, a month of fasting during Ramadan, a pilgrimage to Mecca and charitable giving.He also addressed misconceptions about Islam in the West."Sadly, most of the world's education about Islam is received from the media," Ismail said.