The SGA passed multiple laws expanding program funds for various activities. They passed the program expansion fund laws for the Red Barn Series and the Special Activities. The Red Barn Series is a 2-day concert series involving singer-songwriter, alternative, and indie bands.
AUBURN, Ala (EETV)- The National Board of Directors for Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity has released a statement following the revocation of the Auburn University Chapter's charter.
AUBURN, Ala (EETV)- A local squirrel spotted on Auburn’s campus is bringing a lot of attention, and causing a lot of confusion among students and faculty members. The squirrel, which is completely white, has been spotted in several areas on campus and is possibly the rarest wild animal spotted in recent months at Auburn. “This is kinda of unique situation,” said Auburn University Coordinator for Biological Sciences Matthew Kearley.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV)- Korean Corner hosts panel discussion to discuss conflicting issues the United States has concerning North Korea, and the direction we are headed. This past Thursday, November 9, 2017, Auburn University's Korean Corner held "The North Korean Conflict: Where Are We Headed?"-- a panel discussion from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Sciences Center Auditorium. This public event was created to obtain a thorough understanding of the history of conflicts on politics, economy and the national security.
AUBURN, Ala. – Three Auburn University programs and two faculty members have been recognized in DesignIntelligence magazine’s annual survey of “America’s Best Architecture & Design Schools 2017-2018.” The undergraduate programs in architecture and interior design were each ranked 11th in the nation, and Auburn’s graduate program in landscape architecture was ranked 20th.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Four Auburn Greek organizations are on a “Special Status,” according to the University's Office of Greek Life. University officials did not specify what those special statuses were but noted that organizations are placed on special status when "alleged behavior is concerning enough that it seems that the health and safety of students may be in jeopardy.” The University will not release specifics on the incidents, but according to Jill Martin, Director of Greek Life, “complaints typically allege misuse of alcohol or hazing.” Of Auburn’s 51 greek organizations, four have been placed on a special status.
AUBURN, Ala (EETV) - Jamie Hammer has been selected as Auburn University's new general counsel. Her appointment is effective Jan. 8, 2018.
On Monday Night, three individuals were appointed to the SGA staff for the remainder of the 2017-2018 term.
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AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Auburn Engineering professor David Umphress has been named director of the Auburn Cyber Research Center, whose mission includes research and development as well as education, policy and practice. “Our function is to serve as the portal to the outside world for cyber research,” Umphress said.
AUBURN, Ala (EETV) - The American Red Cross will be hosting their annual Beat Bama Blood Drive this week in the Auburn University Student Center Ballroom. According to data from the American Red Cross, every two seconds a person in the United States is in need of blood, with the most requested type being type O.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Gamma Phi Beta hosted their annual fundraising event, G Phi Beat, on November 2nd to a huge crowd at the Student Activities Center. G Phi Beat is a dance competition amongst fraternities that benefits Girls on the Run, a program that works to encourage young ladies to live healthy lifestyles and be happy with who they are. Even though the main purpose for the G Phi Beat event was to raise money for GOTR, many students were excited to see fraternities “bust a move” on stage after weeks of hard work and preparation.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Two Auburn University seniors will interview for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship in the following weeks. Kasey Cooper, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in sports coaching, and Matthew Rogers, a senior majoring in software engineering, will travel to Birmingham in mid-November to interview with other finalists from Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – The Auburn Student Veterans Association will host a Veterans Gala on Thursday, Nov. 9, at Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National.
Ever wanted to pursue educational opportunities in a country other than yours? Well here is an opportunity to become informed about doing that. The Office of International Programs will be hosting a Study Abroad and International Involvement Fair on October 31st in the Student Center Ballroom.
AUBURN, Ala (EETV) - On October 26, 2017 at approximately 12:31pm, the Auburn Police Division arrested Caroline Clarke Schroeder, 26, from Macon, GA, on (20) counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Governor Kay Ivey visited campus today to give the keynote address as part of the 125 Years of Auburn Women celebration. She was joined in Telfair Peet Theatre by all three female SGA presidents Auburn has ever had; Cindy Holland Tolbert, Lauren Hayes Smith and current president Jacqueline Keck.
AUBURN, Ala (EETV) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will be speaking at Auburn University today as part of the College of Liberal Art's 125th Anniversary of Auburn Women panel discussion.
The SGA meeting was full of activity Monday night primarily focused on concourse campaigning and off-campus campaigning. The SGA passed a pair of election laws limiting ten people being able to campaign on each concourse and making people not being able to use any form of electronic devices to accumulate votes off campus. The concourse campaigning law was initially tabled due to the lack of clarity that it provided.
Sunday, October 22nd, the Alpha Chi Omega sorority hosted Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. The event, which was held on The Green Space at Auburn University’s campus, raised money for the domestic violence intervention center of Opelika. The event provided a fun and safe way to raise awareness about a difficult topic.
