Auburn University, AL

Come see Lewis Nordan and the Hearbreaking Laughter of Transcendence and Hope on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The symposium is free and open to the public. For details concerning this event please visit the following website:

http://media.cla.auburn.edu/cah/documents/PressPacket_000.pdf

Don't miss the fun!!!!

British personality/actor Stephen Fry on his show that airs on the BBC network called "Stephen Fry in America" talks about the Iron Bowl: the yearly gathering of football teams from the University of Alabama and Auburn University.

Fry uses many adjectives to describe Amercian football as well as the Auburn-Alabama game, but one word sticks out...American.

For me, growing up in the shadow of Jordan-Hare Stadium going to football games, there is no greater sports event of the year than the Iron Bowl. There is no other college football rivalry so anticipated, so revered. It's chocked full of tradition. From "Punt, Bama, punt!" to the first game played in Auburn in '89, to "Fear the Thumb."

When you're born in the state of Alabama, it is said that you either look over and see orange and blue, or you look up and see crimson and white. You're either an Auburn fan OR an Alabama fan. All season long you may pull for the other team as long as they're playing someone else, but come Iron Bowl day, it's war.

Yes, Mr. Fry was right. This game is as American as they come. Folks outside of our little corner of the world may not ever understand what the words, "Roll Tide," or "War Eagle" mean. That's okay. We don't expect them too. But rest assured, if they ever visited, there's no doubt that the excitement wouldn't latch on as if they'd been watching these two teams all of their life. It's contagious. It is frought with the American spirit. No wonder Mr. Fry and his crew chose an event such as this one to film and show the rest of the world exactly how American it is.

AUBURN'S 'BURN THE BULLDOGS' PARADE SET FOR FRIDAY, November 13, 2008.

Hey Auburn University fans if you love parades you will not want to miss the "Burn the Bulldogs" parade and pep rally on Friday, Nov. 13.

The Auburn Tigers host the Georgia Bulldogs in Auburn, Alabama on this day!

The "Burn the Bulldog" parade will start at 3:45 p.m. on Tiger Street, by the AU Medical Clinic, make its way around Toomer's Corner and end at Jordan-Hare Stadium, where a pep rally will follow at about 4:30 p.m.

It is an Auburn tradition to have the parade for the last SEC home game, so every year it rotates from Georgia to Alabama.

The parade will have floats, Aubie, the AU dance team, Tiger Pause, cheerleaders, War Eagle Girls, and much much more.

Don't miss this Auburn tradition. It should have some fun for everyone.

Hey Auburn fans just wanted to spread the word that there have been some parking scams going on during the home football games related to the parking situation. A few unsuspecting individuals have paid money to park in places close to campus only to discover their car was towed after the game. Although the police are attempting to crack down on this situation and it is not widespread please be cautious where you park even if you are paying. One tip to consider, is making sure you have a car identification tag or window display to show you have been authorized to park in the space given to you. Why close a otherwise happy day with the frustration of having your car towed. Be cautious and don't let this happen to you!

War Eagle!!

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts museum is celebrating its fifth birthday on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. The party is free so come and have some fun!!!
There will be art, activities, music and family fun. The theme is "Art In Motion" with an emphasis on sports activities in collaboration with the museum's fall exhibition, "Visions of Victory: A Century of Sports Photography" and Alabama Tourism's 2008 Year of Alabama Sports. Events around the museum and grounds will connect the past 100 years of sports photography with art, science and movement. Children and young adults will have the chance to run races, explore drawing, look at cameras and to curate their own mini-exhibition. Events are designed for each age level and with relationships to elementary curriculum in a fun, meaningful way. In addition, participants may try their hand at print and papermaking with internationally recognized printing press artist Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. Live music will be provided by the Saugahatchee Ramblers. For more information, contact the museum at 844-1484.

My daughter and I have enjoyed this event each year we have attended.

It is truly a wonderful event for the entire family.