Summer classes help students stock up on hours

By Bridgette Bonner / Staff Writer | March 25

Need a break from big classes, Donahue traffic, packed C Zones and crazy schedules,? Lacking credit hours?Taking summer classes at Auburn is a way to avoid the chaos and get the hours needed to fill up the curriculum sheet.Summer classes tend to be smaller because a smaller amount of students take classes in the summer than in the fall or spring."There are fewer students per classroom in the summer because not everybody is here in the summer," said Lawrence Wit, associate dean of the College of Science and Mathematics.

UPC looking to recruit member

By: Laura VaughnResponsible for some of the most popular events in Auburn, University Program Council is one of the most recognized groups on campus.Students wishing to become involved with UPC can apply to be part of the council.Applications to serve on one of the 11 committees, available on the UPC Web site, are due Friday in Student Center Suite 3130.A description of positions is also on the site."I joined UPC as a freshman because I wanted to get more involved on campus," said Alex Mileshko, director of technical productions for UPC.

Students warm up for dance marathon

Students will boogie, swing and cut a rug at the Auburn University Dance Marathon benefiting Habitat for Humanity."Students should expect one thing, to have fun while raising money for an awesome cause," said John Michael Roehm, executive AUDM officer.The 12-hour marathon is this Friday in the New Center Ballroom.

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Buskist honored with psychology award

Professor William Buskist is to be presented with a lifetime achievement accolade. It's called the Charles Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award. "In addition to a free trip for two to Canada," Buskist said, "it includes a $2,000 check and a plaque."The American Psychological Association said recipients are required to exhibit an excellent record in teaching.

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