Auburn University AL Campus Profile

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Auburn.........................................4 Auburn University ...........................................7 Instruction & Academics .................................9 Research at Auburn........................................11 University Libraries........................................13 Outreach........................................................14 Auburn Athletics............................................16 Global Learning & Diversity..........................18 Campus Life ..................................................19 Residential Life ..............................................22 Auburn Parents ..............................................24 University Arts, Culture & Recreation ...........25 Auburn Traditions..........................................26

City of Auburn ..............................................30 City of Opelika..............................................31 Location & Transportation ............................32 Living in Auburn-Opelika..............................34 Area Tourism .................................................35 Area Dining & Lodging.................................36 Area Recreation..............................................38 K-12 Education .............................................39 Health Care ...................................................40 Worship.........................................................43 Index of Advertisers .......................................44 Cover Photo: From Echoes Strong and Clear, Auburn University’s 160-page hardcover book scheduled for release in September 2011.

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WELCOME TO AUBURN

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elcome to Auburn University and east-central Alabama, an area filled with scenic natural beauty and a wealth of possibility. Whether you are a student arriving to earn a degree, a parent or a visitor, you’ll find the area has much to offer in education, recreation, nature, history, culture and more.

The larger Auburn and Opelika communities are frequently cited as top places to start a business and enjoy recreational activities, with the city of Auburn being named in 2009 as a top 10 place to live by U.S. News & World Report, largely due to its small-town ambience and the university. That same publication has also ranked Auburn among the top 50 public universities nationally for 18 consecutive years, while a 2005-06 Harvard survey ranked Auburn as one of the top six colleges and universities in the country for junior faculty to work. These are some of the reasons why 95 percent of our alumni say that if they could start college over again, they would again choose Auburn.

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Auburn University offers degrees in nearly 150 bachelor’s, 130 master’s and 96 doctoral fields. However, you don’t have to be a student to reap Auburn’s benefits. Auburn’s research programs in the sciences, engineering, veterinary medicine, education and more have built better roads, created safer foods and healthier pets, enhanced natural resources and improved K-12 programs and the area’s quality of life. Through its outreach, Auburn applies its knowledge and skills for the direct benefit to the people in the communities of Alabama and beyond.

As a result of its strong academic, research and outreach efforts, the university is able to provide a $4.85 billion economic contribution to the state of Alabama, including a $1.7 billion direct impact on the economy. The university is also the primary source of instruction and research for Alabama’s aerospace, automotive, microelectronics, biotech and wireless technology industries.

We hope you will find your time here on “the loveliest village of the plain” most rewarding and discover why more than 270,000 alumni worldwide are proud to be part of the Auburn Family.

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY The Historic Home of the Auburn Family Photo from Echoes Strong and Clear, Auburn University’s 160-page hardcover book scheduled for release in September 2011.

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wing much to the past, Auburn’s mission makes its greater debt ever to the future.”

Auburn University today is a comprehensive land-, sea- and space-grant institution – among the few holding that distinction – occupying more than 1,843 acres and helping fulfill the dreams of 25,000 students annually. The university began, though, as the small, more humble East Alabama Male College,

which was chartered in 1856 and opened its doors in 1859 as a private liberal arts institution. From 1861 to 1866, the college was closed because of the Civil War. The college had begun an affiliation with the Methodist Church before the war. Due to dire financial straits, the church transferred legal control of the institution to the state in 1872, making it the first land-grant college in the South to be established separate from

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especially since moving to a 500-acre campus east of Montgomery in 1971. Current enrollment at AUM is approximately 5,800.

Throughout the years, Auburn has had four official names: East Alabama Male College ..............................................1856-72 Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama .............1872-99 Alabama Polytechnic Institute ......................................1899-1960 Auburn University.....................................................1960-present

Auburn’s current colleges and schools with dates of inception:

the state university. It thus became the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama.

A land-grant college or university is an institution that has been designated by its state legislature or Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. The original mission of these institutions, as set forth in the first Morrill Act, was to teach agriculture, military tactics and the mechanical arts, as well as classical studies, so that members of the working classes could obtain a liberal, practical education.

Women were admitted in 1892, making Auburn the oldest fouryear, coeducational school in the state, and the second-oldest in the Southeast. In 1899, the name was again changed to Alabama Polytechnic Institute. In 1960, the school officially acquired the name it has long been called and one more in keeping with its location, size and complexity – Auburn University. The institution has experienced its greatest growth since World War II, and today enrolls nearly 25,000 students.

Auburn Montgomery was established as a separately administered branch campus in 1967. The institution has developed rapidly,

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College of Agriculture............................................................1872 Samuel Ginn College of Engineering .....................................1872 Graduate School ....................................................................1872 James Harrison School of Pharmacy ......................................1885 College of Veterinary Medicine..............................................1907 College of Architecture, Design & Construction ...................1907 College of Education .............................................................1915 College of Human Sciences ...................................................1916 College of Business ................................................................1967 School of Nursing..................................................................1979 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences................................1984 College of Sciences and Mathematics* ...................................1986 College of Liberal Arts* .........................................................1986 *In 1986, the colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Mathematics were created from the former schools of Arts and Sciences, Agriculture and Biological Sciences, and Architecture and Fine Arts.

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INSTRUCTION & ACADEMICS Helping Students Fulfill their Hopes and Dreams

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eaching is the focus of Auburn’s comprehensive programs.

Students report that they find Auburn to have a highly supportive learning environment, and more than 94 percent of graduates say their learning here has contributed to successful career paths and rewarding lives.

Auburn’s core curriculum lays the foundation for advanced study, career preparation and personal and intellectual growth. It provides students with a common set of experiences, develops their powers of analysis and communication and

encourages their understanding of human culture and the natural world.

have also been nationally prominent in providing leadership for the military.

Auburn offers baccalaureate degrees in nearly 150 areas across a broad spectrum of disciplines and provides the state’s only publicly supported programs in many fields, including several in agriculture, architecture, building science, forestry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. Strong baccalaureate programs can also be found in the colleges of Business, Education, Engineering, Human Sciences, Sciences and Mathematics and Liberal Arts. For many years, ROTC programs at Auburn

While Auburn has long been recognized for the quality and diversity of its undergraduate and first-professional programs, expanding its commitment to research has broadened the scope of the university’s graduate programs. Auburn provides master’s level programs in 130 areas and awards the doctorate in nearly 100 fields, many of which are the state’s only doctoral programs. Graduate programs are in agriculture, the biological and physical sciences, education,

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engineering, forestry, the human sciences, mathematics, pharmacy and veterinary medicine, the liberal arts and the social sciences. The university’s strategic plan calls for expanded research activity and graduate instruction, an expanded Honors College and more intensive international learning.

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Instruction/Academic Highlights d U.S. News & World Report has ranked Auburn among the top 50 public universities nationwide for 18 consecutive years. d Auburn is ranked a “Best Value” by the Princeton Review.

d More than 94 percent of our alumni say that if they could start college over again, they would again choose Auburn. d Auburn is the only university in the country to offer an undergraduate degree in wireless engineering and the first in the Southeast to offer degrees in software engineering. d The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will add a 17-hour nuclear power generation systems minor to its curriculum this fall to prepare the next generation of plant engineers for the nuclear power generation industry. d Auburn is known for its “rocket science”—six NASA astronauts graduated from Auburn and three past directors of the Kennedy Space Center are Auburn alumni. d Auburn has awarded more than 272,000 academic degrees. d A 2005-06 Harvard survey ranked Auburn as one of the top six colleges and universities in the country as a place for young faculty to work.

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RESEARCH AT AUBURN The Search for Knowledge, Discoveries and Solutions

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esearch is the means through which new knowledge is created. At Auburn, research is an essential part of our tripartite mission of instruction, research and outreach. Successes among the varied research activities within its schools and colleges continue to bolster Auburn among the nation’s top 50 public universities. The goals of research at Auburn are to inspire students in their quest for knowledge, improve quality of life and integrate disciplines to further increase research impact.

Auburn’s role as a land-grant university emphasizes research in agricultural sciences, natural resources, the biological sciences, engineering and the physical sciences, education, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, the liberal arts, human sciences, business, architecture and nursing.

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Research Highlights d Auburn’s combined research funds from competitive contracts and grants increased an annual average of 17 percent throughout the past decade. d The university has entered into a multimillion-dollar partnership with the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization, to stop improvised bombs in Afghanistan by providing a powerful detector tool—bomb sniffing canines. Auburn was selected to produce these IED-detection dogs because of the

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program’s long history of success with canine olfaction research and detector dog breeding and training. d In September 2008, the Auburn Research Park opened on a 156-acre site. In November 2010, the park’s second building opened. A third is currently under construction. Auburn Research Park is home to an MRI Research Center that houses a 3T MRI with a 7T MRI arriving in 2011. d In September 2010, the Auburn University Huntsville Research Center opened. Its purpose is to match

Auburn’s research capacities with the fast-growing research community in north Alabama. d Auburn is home to a strategic initiative focusing on energy and the environment that leverages research capabilities in order to provide long-term solutions to issues associated with renewable energy and with water resources. d Auburn University expertise has been brought to bear on a host of issues related to the impact, mitigation and restoration efforts associated with the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. d Because food safety is a national priority affecting everyone, Auburn University commissioned the Detection and Food Safety Center in October 1999, as well as the Auburn University Food Systems Initiative in February 2011. Each utilizes interdisciplinary systems approaches to identifying and performing research needed to improve food safety. d Auburn University is home to the nation’s largest warm-water aquaculture and fisheries program, which has been working in 120 countries to find solutions to the world’s food crisis.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES A Rich Resource for Campus and Community

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uburn University Libraries provides a wealth of resources and services to enhance and support research and intellectual growth at Auburn University.

The main library on campus, Ralph Brown Draughon Library, provides students with a Learning Commons, a one-stop, flexible space configured to accommodate both individual study and group collaboration.

The Miller Writing Center, Study Partners, Office of Information Technology Help Desk and library reference services are all conveniently located within the space, complete with an in-house Caribou Coffee

shop nearby. The Learning Commons features 250 power outlets, 10 group-study areas, 40 white boards and more than 400 seats.

RBD Library also contains a Media and Digital Resource Laboratory to provide access to the latest multimedia hardware and software, plus on-site expertise for user assistance and an area equipped for listening to music or viewing videos or DVDs. The library is also equipped with 209 university and public computer workstations located throughout the building – including laptop computers that can be checked out to faculty and students.

Library Highlights d The Ralph Brown Draughon Library is a 378,000-square-foot structure with seating for more than 2,900 patrons.

Branch libraries are located in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Auburn University is one of the 124 institutions that are members of the Association of Research Libraries.

Collections include more than 3.2 million volumes. d Reference service and library use instruction is provided by subjectspecialist librarians. RBD Library also features an expanded assistive technology workstation area on the second floor that holds four workstations with specialized software for helping vision-impaired students and patrons use library and Internet resources. d Auburn University Libraries offers an online catalog of its holdings at www.lib.auburn.edu, expedited electronic document delivery to faculty or students via the AUBIExpress service, delivery of books or documents held at other libraries via InterLibrary Loan and expedited purchasing of titles requested by faculty or students via PurchaseXpress. d Special Collections & Archives collects rare and unique material related to the history, literature and natural history of Alabama; the American Civil War; the history of aviation; natural history; and family history in the Southeastern U.S. d Library borrowing privileges are provided to enrolled students; members of the administrative, research, instructional and extension staffs of the university; student, faculty and staff spouses; and active alumni association members.

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OUTREACH Auburn’s Partnership with the People of Alabama and Beyond

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uburn’s special heritage as a land-grant institution includes a mission of outreach by which the university extends its knowledge base and research applications beyond the classroom in direct service to the public. The university’s dedicated faculty and students produce a wide variety of programs and services, in many cases working with community partners across Alabama, nationally and even internationally. Auburn’s engagement is truly a “partnership with the people,” helping individuals of all ages meet their educational goals and improve the quality of life in their community.

Outreach offers lifelong learning opportunities including noncredit continuing education, professional programs and online training courses.

Auburn provides expert consultation and technical assistance services to government, education, health care and business.

Auburn’s faculty and students also engage in a variety of community-based service projects.

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University Outreach centers and more than 75 programs in the schools and colleges are located on campus. The university is also headquarters for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, which provides a range of services through its network of countybased offices in every corner of the state.

Outreach Highlights d Auburn University was awarded the "Community Engagement Classification" by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation, recognizing Auburn's commitment to community partnership and public service through its mission of outreach. d Auburn was named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with distinction, a recognition of the nation’s leading colleges and universities for their dedication to civic engagement, servicelearning and volunteering. d Annually, noncredit professional continuing education training programs and outreach activities average 50,000 registrations across the U.S. d The economic impact documented for industrial consultations alone in a single

year reached almost $20 million in increased productivity and investment capacity for clients. d The world-renowned Rural Studio and its sister program, the Urban Studio, engage architecture students in housing and community projects to create inspiring, innovative and practical designs to benefit residents. d The Encyclopedia of Alabama, a free, online resource on Alabama history, culture, geography and natural environment, has been cited as a "Best of Free Reference" by the Library Journal, a leading professional publication. d The Institute for Patient Safety and Medical Simulation, a collaboration with Baptist Health Systems, combines innovative training methods with simulation technology to enhance the speed and accuracy of patient treatment. d Auburn’s engagement and service learning network, www.auburnserves.com, offers more than 100 community partnership opportunities for students and faculty.

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AUBURN ATHLETICS It’s Great to Be an Auburn Tiger Men’s Sports d Baseball d Basketball d Cross Country d Football d Golf d Swimming and Diving d Tennis d Indoor Track and Field d Outdoor Track and Field

Women’s Sports d Basketball d Cross Country d Equestrian d Golf d Gymnastics d Soccer d Softball d Swimming and Diving d Tennis d Indoor Track and Field d Outdoor Track and Field d Volleyball

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uburn has sports throughout the year for every fan. A member of the Southeastern Conference, Auburn has 21 NCAA Division I-A athletic teams – nine men’s and 12 women’s. Auburn’s athletic teams are known as the Tigers, with burnt orange and navy blue as their official colors. The symbol of the Auburn spirit is a golden eagle named Nova – War Eagle VII

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– and our costumed mascot is a tiger named Aubie.

A lengthy list of national athletic titles finds itself at home here. Auburn won the 2010 BCS National Championship in football and the 2006 and 2011 National Championships in equestrian, as well as a number of national championships in recent years as the men’s and women’s

swimming and diving teams continued their successes and their members earned significant recognition in the Olympics.

The Auburn women’s track and field teams also brought home recent national championships. Auburn’s lovable and mischievous mascot, Aubie, has won five University Cheerleader Association mascot challenges and was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in August 2006.

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GLOBAL LEARNING & DIVERSITY We May Have Different Stripes, but We’re All Tigers

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he university’s strategic plan calls for expansion of global and cultural learning and understanding for students and faculty to foster diversity.

Diversity at Auburn encompasses the whole of human experience and includes qualities such as race, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, economic status and veteran status. These and other socially and historically important attributes reflect the complexity of our increasingly diverse student body, local community and national population. Diversity and international learning further reflects Auburn’s drive to provide students with a superior education to better serve the world’s needs.

The Multicultural Center exists to applaud differences – enhancing cultural experiences through outreach, service and scholarship. By promoting diversity, the

center seeks to sustain a supportive environment for Auburn's students, faculty, staff, administration and community. The center’s vision is based on cross-cultural integration and inclusion, and it supports academic and cultural programs designed to broaden our understanding of culture and diminish the origin of personal biases.

The Office of International Programs provides leadership support to academic units and faculty to help integrate Auburn’s internationalization goals campus-wide, assists faculty and students interested in having an international education experience either at the university or internationally through Auburn Abroad, and promotes international understanding on campus and in the broader community.

Auburn Abroad allows students to explore the world. Each year, hundreds of Auburn students take classes taught in English at accredited universities abroad, and most of the programs have a culture or language component. Freshmen and sophomores usually take general coursework, while juniors and seniors and graduate students may focus on their chosen fields. Programs last from four weeks up to a full academic year. Students can travel to China, Korea, Central and South America, Egypt and many countries in Europe.

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CAMPUS LIFE Opportunities to Develop Lifelong Interests, Friendships and Wellness

alking around the Auburn campus is a vibrant experience; there is much to see and do outside the classroom, in a lovely campus environment.

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healthy lifelong habits. Students can use recreational facilities, join a club sport, compete on an intramural team or have a fitness or nutritional assessment with wellness and fitness experts.

Student Center

The 360,000-square-foot Auburn Recreation and Wellness Center is scheduled for completion in 2013.

Constructed to comply with LEED/green standards, the facility will house a rock climbing wall, an indoor soccer court, an outdoor fitness trail, sand volleyball and golf simulator rooms.

Opened in 2008, the Student Center at Auburn brings together students for food, fun, a social atmosphere, information, coffee and more. Housing the university’s Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the center features restaurants, open seating, desks, services and other lounge areas located throughout the building.

Campus Recreation Auburn’s Campus Recreation provides opportunities to participate in recreation and fitness activities that help develop leadership, decision-making skills and

Already operating under a master plan designed to make Auburn a pedestrian campus, the off-road walking and bike path along Donahue Drive, south of Samford Avenue, is the latest addition to Auburn’s bicycle-friendly community.

The Davis Arboretum provides visitors with a setting for reflection, relaxation and walking, while also providing an area to promote conservation, education and research on ecosystem preservation and diversity. The Arboretum shows plants growing in the special habitats that exist in the state of Alabama, such as rocky hillsides, stream bottoms, pond edges, salt spray influenced sand dunes, pitcher plant bogs and the alkaline soil of the Black Belt Prairie.

Campus Dining Auburn Dining Services has 31 dining venues across campus with seven unique concepts located within the Student Center. Westview Dining is close to The Village Community. Visit www.auburn.edu/dining for information on required and optional dining plans and to check out dining venues on campus.

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Located in Haley Center, at the heart of Auburn’s campus, the Auburn University Bookstore is a self-supporting campus store owned and operated by Auburn University.

As the official bookstore of Auburn University and the only bookstore on campus, the Auburn University Bookstore provides a convenient, centrally located shopping experience with a focus on customer service and the Auburn Spirit. The Auburn University Bookstore offers a wide variety of products and services including textbooks, technology, spirit gear, online shopping and more.

The Auburn University Textbook Department is committed to meeting the academic needs of Auburn Students and focused on lowering the cost of textbooks and academic supplies.

Students and parents can choose from a variety of money saving textbook programs offered by the Auburn University Bookstore, including in-store and online textbook rental, textbook reservations, e-books and textbook buyback. The bookstore’s textbook reservation program allows students to reserve their textbooks online at a discounted rate and pick up the pre-packaged books a few days before the beginning of the semester. The Auburn University Bookstore is also the only store in Auburn that orders textbooks for every class taught at Auburn University.

storage devices, cases and sleeves, headphones and other accessories, including those for PCs. Academically priced software and licenses are available for current Auburn faculty, staff and students.

As an official Apple Campus store and Apple Authorized Service Provider, the Auburn University Bookstore is your source for everything Apple. The Apple Certified staff offers personalized service, and is available to help you choose which Mac is best for your student. They are also available to answer questions regarding set-up, and offer information on service, software, warranties and repair. The technology department carries several Mac models and can also facilitate special orders. In addition the department carries iPads, Apple accessories, calculators,

When it’s time to show some real Auburn spirit, the Auburn University Bookstore can’t be beat. The store carries a great selection of officially licensed Auburn clothing for men, women, juniors and children and Under Armour Sideline apparel. The store carries a wide variety of the best Auburn gifts, tail-gate supplies and game day gear, as well as alumni and graduate gifts, jewelry, diploma frames, desktop accessories and Auburn art. For the ease and convenience of at home shopping customers can visit the store’s web site, www.aubookstore.com or order from the

bookstore’s mail-order catalog.

The Auburn University Bookstore is an Auburn tradition. You’re invited to stop by on game day for your free Game Day Spirit Button or any day for great products, convenient service and a friendly Auburn atmosphere. The Auburn University Bookstore supports student groups, campus organizations and various local charities.

The bookstore returns 100% of its revenue to Auburn University. In addition to having a great shopping experience you’re giving back to Auburn when you shop at the Auburn University Bookstore, because every purchase benefits the Auburn Family.

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ousing and Residence Life offers accommodations for single undergraduate students, 75 percent of whom now live on campus, in three main locations that are popular reference points for students:

d The Hill houses men and women in 12 residence halls. d The Quad consists of 10 residence halls housing both men and women. These residence halls are located in the center of campus and are convenient to many classroom buildings. d The Village Community, newly opened in 2009, houses men and women in eight residence halls and “super suites” shared by four students. Auburn’s social sororities are housed in three of the buildings, and a fourth building houses members of the Honors College. The remaining four buildings are co-ed, housing both freshmen and upperclassmen. Dining and other amenities are located near The Village.

Learning and Living-Learning Communities Learning Communities are groups of 25 students (cohorts) who share a common interest in either an academic college or a topic, such as environmental awareness.

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The cohort takes several classes together and participates in additional organized activities related to the topic. LivingLearning Communities are structured similarly to Learning Communities, except all students in the cohort live in the same residence hall.

There are many benefits to participating in a Learning or Living-Learning Community.

Students immediately meet other students with common interests who face similar academic challenges. They also have the opportunity to get to know a faculty member or administrator in their college who shares similar interests, and often develop lifelong connections and enjoy an enriched campus experience.

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Tiger Transit Tiger Transit provides easy access around and to and from campus from many areas; usage has increased to tens of thousands of riders each week and is free to Auburn students with a valid AU ID card. Students have unlimited access to all routes.

A Night Security Shuttle Van Service is also operated by Auburn’s Department of Public Safety. Toomer’s Ten, a new studentled project developed in partnership with the City of Auburn, provides safe, latenight transportation from the popular downtown Toomer’s Corner area.

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AUBURN PARENTS Parents are Part of Our Family, Too!

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uburn University’s Office of Parent and Family Programs works to maintain a strong relationship among parents, students and the university, and provides a number of benefits and services to help our parents enjoy their student’s experience here as much as possible. Parents are vital to the university in enhancing student life and enabling students to become successful as they progress through their college experience, and provide opportunities to engage and network.

Parents frequently visit Auburn, often staying at The Hotel at Auburn University

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and Dixon Conference Center, a beautiful establishment that is appealing due to its location directly across from the library and proximity to downtown. Popular events for parents are Fall Family Weekend, held in conjunction with a football game, and Spring Family Weekend, held in conjunction with A-Day. Our parents also enjoy the campus web cams, checking in frequently to enjoy live scenes of campus life.

In the student center, the Foy Information Desk is often a first stop. Not only does this historic telephone center answer any question anyone has 24 hours a day

(recently being featured on The Today Show and in O, The Oprah Magazine), the staff is always happy to help parents and visitors along with students.

To find a “one-stop” resource for parent information, including the Office of Parent and Family Programs, admissions, financial aid, web cams, city and hotel links, Auburn YouTube, Auburn Facebook and much more, visit online at www.auburn.edu/parents.

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UNIVERSITY ARTS, CULTURE & RECREATION Hallmarks of a College Town

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erving Auburn and the surrounding communities since 2003, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is the only university art museum in the state of Alabama. The modern 40,000-square-foot building, constructed of Italian travertine, is an artwork in itself. JCSM is home to an impressive collection of art, featuring representative examples from the major 19th and 20th century movements, including American modernism. We invite you to wander through our spacious lobby, terrace, exhibition galleries, museum shop, café and auditorium. The museum is an elegant escape with its beautiful gardens, walking paths, benches, sculptures, fountains and lake. Enjoy a special visit that will change your outlook and inspire you at JCSM. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; and

the Café Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

The Auburn University Department of Theatre presents about six productions per year in the Telfair Peet Theatre on campus.

The Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities, more popularly known as Pebble Hill, offers programming in Alabama schools, towns and communities that strengthens the bond between the academic community, the arts and the general public. The center’s home in Auburn is the historic 1847 ScottYarbrough House. A calendar of events can be found at media.cla.auburn.edu/ cah/index.htm.

The Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve, an outreach program of Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, is located at 2222 N. College Street (Highway 147), three miles north of campus. The preserve has more than five

miles of hiking trails, a large amphitheater and pavilion, monthly programs and a nature playground. Its mission is to provide programs, experiences, nature trails and natural habitats for education, study and relaxation, while creating an atmosphere of discovery and stewardship toward our natural world. The Forest Ecology Preserve, which is open every day during daylight hours, is supported principally through memberships, private gifts and the efforts of many volunteers.

Located on the Auburn University campus, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum provides a peaceful natural setting to provide conservation, education and research on ecosystem preservation and diversity. The arboretum shows plants growing in the special habitats that exist in the state of Alabama, such as rocky hillsides, stream bottoms, pond edges, salt-spray-influenced sand dunes, pitcher plant bogs and the alkaline soil of the Black Belt Prairie.

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AUBURN TRADITIONS Tigers Roar, Eagles Soar and the Auburn Family is “All In!”

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ll universities have their traditions, and the Auburn Family is known for being “All In” while celebrating them!

Rolling Toomer’s Corner Toomer’s Corner, the historic place where the Auburn University campus meets the City of Auburn, has long been the gathering place for Auburn athletic celebrations. After significant victories in sports, Auburn students and residents alike join forces to “roll” Toomer’s Corner with toilet tissue.* Celebrations can go on for hours and leave the heart of town looking as though a blizzard passed through. The exact date of when the tradition began is

Alma Mater On the rolling plains of Dixie ‘Neath the sun-kissed sky.

Proudly stands our Alma Mater Banners high.

To thy name we’ll sing thy praise, From hearts that love so true, And pledge to thee our Loyalty the ages through.

We hail thee, Auburn, and we vow To work for thy just fame, And hold in memory as we do now Thy cherished name.

Hear thy student voices swelling, Echoes strong and clear, Adding laurels to thy fame Enshrined so dear.

From thy hallowed halls we’ll part, And bid thee sad adieu, Thy sacred trust we’ll bear with us The ages through.

We hail thee, Auburn, and we vow, To work for thy just fame, And hold in memory as we do now Thy cherished name.

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not known. However, some locals believe it was probably in 1962 or 1963. It must be experienced to be believed.

Eagle Flight One of the most awe-inspiring traditions in college football began when Auburn’s eagle first soared over the stadium before a football game. Perhaps the finest moment for the Auburn University Eagle Flight program came in February 2002, when War Eagle VI (also known as “Tiger”) flew before the entire world as part of the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tiger was featured the next day on NBC’s Today Show. Since Tiger’s retirement in November 2006, one of two birds has flown during home football games – Spirit, a bald eagle, and Nova (War Eagle VII), a golden eagle. Neither bird could survive in the wild, but as residents of the university’s Southeastern Raptor Center – along with other birds being rehabilitated for return to the wilderness – they have educated hundreds of thousands of people about these magnificent birds of prey.

Hey Day On January 29, 1985, Auburn reinstated an annual tradition of the 1950s and ‘60s

WAR EAGLE (FIGHT SONG) War...Eagle, fly down the field, Ever to conquer, never to yield.

War...Eagle fearless and true.

Fight on, you orange and blue.

Go! Go! Go! On to vic’try, strike up the band, Give ‘em hell, give ‘em hell.

Stand up and yell, Hey! War...Eagle, win for Auburn, Power of Dixie Land!

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called “Hey Day,” a day on which all students wear name tags and say “hey” to everyone they pass. Leaders on campus join forces and pass out nametags to support this tradition and prove that Auburn University has the friendliest campus around.

Auburn Alumni There are more than 270,000 of them worldwide. They are proud members of the Auburn Family, and you’ll usually find them wherever you go. When they discover you’re connected with their beloved university home, you’ll receive the family greeting – a resounding “War Eagle!”

Tiger Walk This Auburn tradition began in the early 1960s when Auburn players walked from Sewell Hall to the football stadium and fans lined Donahue Drive to wish them well. Over the years, the Tiger Walk has grown into a major part of game day at Auburn, so much so that it is listed on the players’ game weekend itinerary. The largest Tiger Walk is believed to have taken place prior to the 1989 Alabama game when more than 20,000 well-wishers lined the street. Every Tiger Walk prior to home games draws thousands of people, and

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Auburn Creed d I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work. d I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully. d I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men. d I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities. d I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all. d I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all. d I believe in my country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by “doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God.” d And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.

— George Petrie

Tiger Walk has become a standard even as Auburn football players enter stadiums on the road. Tiger Walk is two hours before kickoff for every game.

The Foy Information Desk Go ahead, ask any question you’d like to ask. The students at the Foy desk have been answering any question, no matter how bizarre or difficult, for 50-plus years.

Featured recently on The Today Show and in O, The Oprah Magazine, as a “must have” telephone number on your speed dial (334-844-4244), current students, alumni

and the occasional lost traveler seeking directions in China (yes, that’s true), have called for answers. The Foy desk, named after popular retired Dean of Students James Foy, recently moved to its new location in the Student Center.

The War Eagle Greeting Yes, our athletics mascot is Aubie the tiger, but the symbol of the Auburn Spirit has long been the beautiful golden eagle, which flies over the field prior to home football games. There are several legends associated with the “War Eagle” greeting, and no one

is certain which one may be true. But, perhaps the spirit generated by the greeting created opportunity, as Auburn later became the home of the Southeastern Raptor Center. The center rehabilitates eagles and other beautiful birds of prey to return them to the wild, and has educated hundreds of thousands of people. War Eagle! *Because of an incident in 2011, rolling the two trees that flank the main gate to campus is being reviewed as of press time for this publication.

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CITY OF AUBURN Welcome to the “Loveliest Village”

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he City of Auburn welcomes you to the “loveliest village of the plain.” As the home of Auburn University, Auburn is a unique community that offers many of the amenities of a large city, while maintaining the feel of a small town. Whether it is the campus of Auburn University, unique downtown shops and restaurants, exciting new retail opportunities or outstanding recreational facilities, the City of Auburn has something for everyone.

In 2009, U.S. News & World Report ranked Auburn as one of the top 10 best places to live in the U.S. Auburn is proud of the quality of life it has to offer its citizens, and Auburn University is a driving force behind that. For more than 150 years, the City of Auburn and Auburn University have fostered a spirit of partnership and a mutual commitment to the betterment of the Auburn community. Whether it is through cultural and recreational opportunities such as the City of Auburn/Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Center or joint ventures that strengthen Auburn’s economic stability, such as the Auburn University Regional Airport, the City of Auburn is proud to partner with Auburn University to create a quality of life for Auburn citizens that is second-to-none.

For many people, Auburn is a temporary home during their college years. For others, Auburn is home; the place they decided to raise their family. The 2011 Citizen Survey showed that 95 percent of citizens were satisfied with Auburn as a place to live, and 95 percent were satisfied with it as a place to raise children. Solid employment opportunities, outstanding public schools and quality city services are part of the

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overall exceptional quality of life the City of Auburn and the Auburn City Council are committed to providing for citizens.

Whether you are visiting for a short time, or you have decided to make Auburn your home, we know you will start to feel what everyone grows to love about Auburn…the Auburn Spirit!

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CITY OF OPELIKA A Fabulous Place to Live, Work and Play

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pelika is situated in east central Alabama, along I-85 between Montgomery, AL, and Atlanta, GA. It is part of Alabama’s fastest-growing metropolitan statistical area, with a 32 percent growth rate between 1990 and 2000. Today, Opelika has a population of more than 24,000 residents and access to a civilian labor force exceeding 267,000 within a 40-mile radius.

Besides I-85, Opelika is served by U.S. highways 29, 280 and 431, and is in close proximity to four other major metropolitan areas, including Montgomery and Birmingham, AL, and Columbus and Atlanta, GA. It is 70 miles from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama in Montgomery, 17 miles from the new Kia

Motor Manufacturing of Georgia in West Point and just over one hour from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

The city hosts an excellent local school system, opportunities for higher learning through both Southern Union State Community College and Auburn University, and a cost of living well below the national average. The City of Opelika recently opened its new 75,000-square-foot Sportsplex & Aquatics Center – the largest project in the city’s 155-year history representing the first public-private partnership on a construction project – and is home to one of the Southeast’s premier industrial parks. The 2,200-acre Northeast Opelika Industrial Park is a fully developed, planned industrial park offering sites from 10 to 1,000 acres. The park is bordered by I-85 to the east and a CSX mainline to the west, with an interchange that directly serves the park at Exit 66. The industrial park has proven to be a strong choice for the automotive industry and distribution centers.

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LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

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he Auburn-Opelika community, part of Lee County, is nestled within east central Alabama, at the meeting point of the Piedmont Plateau and the Coastal Plains.

The area is strategically positioned along Interstate 85, with ready access to U.S. highways 280 and 29, and State Highway 14, as well. Auburn and Opelika are wellserved by a number of motor freight carriers, rail lines, commuter bus lines and charter services – making travel to, from and around the region seamless.

Air transportation is available through the Auburn University Regional Airport, in partnership with both cities and Lee County. It is utilized for recreational flying

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and corporate travel. As a universityoperated airport, the facility offers air travel opportunities for faculty, staff and official guests year-round through the Air Transportation Department. Additionally, the airport is home to a flight education program that enrolls approximately 200 student pilots and plays host to various intercollegiate flying meets for the university. The airport recently underwent a major renovation and expansion that

included a new 26,000-square-foot terminal.

Commercial air travel options are accessible within a reasonable drive of Auburn and Opelika. Columbus Regional Airport in Georgia is reachable within 40 miles via U.S. 280, Montgomery Regional Airport is 60 miles away by I-85 and HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport is a 100-mile drive on I-85.

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LIVING IN AUBURN-OPELIKA

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he high quality of life in the Auburn-Opelika area continues to draw prospective homebuyers looking for a place that really has it all. This eastern Alabama college community features everything from outdoor recreation and culture to top public school systems, modern health care and a dynamic business sector. And there is always something going on for the entire family to enjoy with various community events and happenings at Auburn University.

The real estate market in Auburn-Opelika is diverse and growing.

Updated homes built in the 1950s and ‘60s are successfully fused with new construction featuring elegantly appointed estates. The community’s residential area is developing more and more each day, with the addition of such ongoing projects as the large-scale National Village, along with the Northtowne and Cannon Gate subdivisions in Opelika.

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There are also plenty of opportunities for renters. Auburn-Opelika offers a variety of rental properties and apartment complexes for those not in the market to purchase a home. Plus, just minutes from the university campus are options for off-campus student living. Developments, such as the Garden District and Creekside of Auburn, provide one-bedroom apartments and up to fivebedroom homes within a modern community fit for student living.

With all of this, it is no wonder the area has been recognized among the finest places to live in the U.S. In fact, the Auburn metropolitan statistical area has earned recognition by Expansion Management magazine as being one of “America’s 50 Hottest Cities,” and, most recently, was named among the Best Places to Live (2009) by U.S. News & World Report.

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he culture of Auburn-Opelika is vibrant, with the establishment of various avenues for entertainment. The Opelika Center for the Performing Arts and the City of Auburn’s Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center each host an assortment of events throughout the year, including theatrical productions, concerts, lectures and more. Auburn High School also recently celebrated the opening of the Julie and Hal Moore Center for Excellence, a new performing arts center. Auburn University’s Telfair Peet Theatre presents five regular season productions each year, and the campus’s 40,000-square-foot Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art exhibits

fine collections enjoyed by both artists and art enthusiasts.

Shopping is an exciting activity in the Auburn-Opelika area, with a host of stores located throughout the region. Plan a stop at The Shoe Room, one of the area’s bestkept secrets. The Shoe Room offers a large selection of brand name designer shoes, along with designer handbags and top-ofthe-line beauty items and cosmetics – all at an attractive discounted price.

Abutting the university’s campus is the city’s focal point: Downtown Auburn. The lively district is filled with charming boutiques, restaurants and an exciting

Event Center Downtown In late 2009, Opelika celebrated the opening of the much-anticipated Event Center Downtown. Nestled within Historic Downtown Opelika, in the former CocaCola bottling and distribution center, the 33,000-square-foot Event Center Downtown serves as a modern special events venue capable of handling a variety of affairs. While state-of-the-art additions were made to the structure, it has retained much of its original character. Much of the original wood and light fixtures were preserved in the renovation process, as were all the limestone accents and the notable Coca-Cola signage.

Today, the center houses the county’s singlelargest conference space. The main room at the Event Center Downtown encompasses 7,200 square feet, which features advanced audiovisual technology and multi-purpose space able to accommodate any event.

Projection screens in the conference area and modern appliances in the dual catering kitchens are further features of the renovated space. The flexibility of space provided at the Event Center Downtown sets this facility apart from any other in Lee County, establishing it as a valuable resource for local event planners, national retailers, nonprofit organizations and many others. nightlife scene. Sister-city Opelika also hosts a vibrant central business district. The newly revitalized Historic Downtown Opelika has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and features charming specialty boutiques and galleries, antique shops and dining establishments.

Downtown Opelika is also home to a wealth of community events, as well as the Museum of East Alabama – a facility that currently houses more than 5,000 historic artifacts depicting life in 19th and 20th century Opelika and Alabama.

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he Auburn-Opelika area is brimming with a wide variety of dining establishments, from charming cafés and coffeehouses to casual eateries, sports bars and fine dining restaurants. The menus available are just as eclectic as the environments and are accommodating to even the pickiest of eaters. The streets of each community are lined with restaurants serving up American classics, BBQ, fresh seafood, and ethnic dishes representing cuisine from Asia,

Germany, Italy and Mexico. There’s something for everyone.

Lodging Parents visiting their students at school, as well as visitors on business or leisure, have plenty of options when it comes to overnight accommodations. A number of high-quality, full-service hotels dot the map of Auburn-Opelika, with many positioned within close distance to the university campus and local attractions. While

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services and amenities vary from place to place, there is one thing that remains the same across the board: As a guest, you will experience true Southern hospitality at its best. No matter where you choose to stay, the accommodations provided by area hotels are sure to supply a home away from home in Auburn-Opelika. The AuburnOpelika Tourism Bureau has an extensive listing of accommodations at www.aotourism.com.

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oth cities of Auburn and Opelika operate individual parks and recreation departments that manage numerous parks and facilities throughout the area. Through these sites, residents have access to trail systems, recreation centers, athletic fields, tennis courts, swimming pools and many other amenities. Accompanying these features is a multitude of year-round recreational programming and events for all ages.

Horse enthusiasts regularly visit the Whatley Equestrian Center, part of the Whatley Cattle Company ranch, in Opelika. Here, people take advantage of riding/horsemanship lessons, roping

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lessons, a variety of clinics and seminars, and even cow working lessons. The Auburn-Opelika area is also home to a

number of well-known, well-maintained public and private golf courses. In fact, in recent years, Golf Digest recognized the region as the “#1 Area in America for Golf.�

The region is also ideal for outdoor and nature lovers. Chewacla State Park stretches more than 696 acres of beautiful land in the area, offering activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking, camping and picnicking. Other great resources for outdoor recreation include the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve in north Auburn, the City of Opelika-operated Spring Villa Park, the 130-acre Lee County Public Lake and the nearby Lake Martin (30 minutes away).

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K-12 EDUCATION Auburn City Schools

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uburn City Schools is recognized as the fourth-fastest growing school system in the state, currently enrolling nearly 6,000 students in grades K-12. The district is comprised of six elementary schools, JF Drake Middle School, Auburn Junior High School, Auburn High School, and the Auburn Early Childhood Education Center, which houses the district’s Kindergarten Program.

among the top 100 school systems in the nation by Offspring Parenting magazine – a division of The Wall Street Journal.

Intermediate schools offer enrichment classes and music programs such as violin.

Opelika Middle School is a true middle school where sixth-, seventh- and eighthgraders are taught in teams that provide an enhanced relationship with the teachers and interdisciplinary instruction. Opelika High School offers Advanced Placement courses in every core academic area. In addition, many students at OHS are dualenrolled in Opelika High School and Southern Union State Community College. While taking courses on-site at the high school, students are also receiving credit from Southern Union.

Enhancing the traditional classroom curriculum at ACS is technology at every corner, a growing International Baccalaureate Program, Advanced Placement programs and a long list of extracurricular activities at all levels.

Teachers are dedicated to leading and preparing students for the future. Of the teachers employed by ACS, more than half hold an advanced degree, with around a dozen earning doctorates.

The system’s academic excellence has continued to be rewarded through the years. ACS’s Wrights Mill Road Elementary School and its early education center are both distinguished as National Blue Ribbon Schools of Distinction. Auburn High School earned recognition in the top 2 percent of all high schools in the nation

by Newsweek. Plus, ACS received a rating

the curriculum to prepare them for the future that lies ahead.

The district’s highly qualified teachers have been trained in the latest instructional strategies, including the Alabama Reading Initiative, TeamMath and the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative.

Opelika City Schools Opelika City Schools offers your child a world of opportunity. Beginning in primary school with art, music and multiple computers in each classroom, students excel in their learning environment. As students move to the secondary level, they are offered choices in

Fine arts are included at every level in the system, beginning with elementary music and art programs and ending with awardwinning band, choral, art and drama programs at the high school level. Athletic opportunities include highly competitive Class 6A programs in a variety of sports including football, baseball, track, soccer, basketball, softball and tennis.

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ccess to high quality medical care is yet another leading characteristic of the AuburnOpelika community. The area is replete with physicians and clinics offering care in everything from optometry and dentistry to chiropractic, family medicine and surgery.

The vast collection of healthcare resources in Auburn-Opelika is anchored by one of the region’s leading medical resources – East Alabama Medical Center. Serving a five-county area in east central Alabama, the 340-bed EAMC stands as a regional referral center equipped with more than 2,600 employees and 150 physicians on staff – establishing the hospital among the area’s largest employers.

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In the last six decades, the hospital has grown tremendously, experiencing a number of significant modernization and expansion initiatives. The hospital offers complete medical and surgical services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment.

It has continually been recognized for its quality care on both the state and national level.

On average, more than 100,000 patients a year utilize the health care services, programs and facilities at EAMC. In addition, each year, around 320 open-heart surgeries are performed and approximately 17,000 surgical procedures are successfully conducted at the medical center.

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CATHERINE E. DOZIER-DONALD, D.M.D. office hours by appointment 111 North 16th Street • Opelika, AL 36801 (334) 745-3563 • www.reardendentistry.com • Nitrous Oxide • Bleaching, One Hour Whitening • Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers • Preventative Care • Endodontics • Surgery • White Fillings, Composites • Insurance Accepted

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Introducing Periodontal Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Periodontal Disease NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Implants Extractions I.V. Sedation Teeth Whitening Crowns and Bridges Wisdom Tooth Extraction

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Root Canals TMJ Therapy Dentures In-House Lab Preventive Care Periodontal Therapy

Crawford A.Tatum, Jr. D.M.D. Timothy H.Tatum, D.M.D. Serving East Alabama & West Georgia for Three Generations

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uburn and Opelika together host a number of houses of worship representing virtually every faith and belief system. Regular parishioners invite new faces to participate in various worship services, religious education programs and ministries for all ages. While each church is different, many offer opportunities for volunteer and outreach services, support groups, Bible study and more. No matter the spiritual path, everyone is welcome to worship in Auburn and Opelika.

BRAGG AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST P.O. Box 2104 • 315 Bragg Avenue Auburn, Alabama 36831-2104 (334) 821-0996

“All are Welcome to Come Study and Worship with Us…” Where we believe that God is a Spirit and We worship Him in Spirit and Truth CHURCH SERVICES Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am • Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 5:00 pm • Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 pm All times are Central Standard Time

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Auburn and Opelika Tourism Bureau .................................................. 3 Auburn Pediatric Dentistry ................................................................ 42 Auburn Research and Technology Foundation ................................... 12 Auburn University Bookstore......................................................... 3, 20 Auburn University Outreach - AuburnServes ..................................... 15 Auburn University Regional Airport .................................................. 32 Bragg Avenue Church of Christ ......................................................... 43 CollegeTownProfile.com.....................................................................17 Country & Commercial Properties .................................................... 31 DanRic Homes .................................................................................. 34 Dixie Wings....................................................................................... 36 Catherine E. Dozier-Donald, D.M.D. ............................................... 42 East Alabama Medical Center ............................................................ 41 Express 85 - Atlanta Airport Shuttle................................................... 33 First Realty - Town Creek - Karol Kirby............................................... 2 Furniture Care, Inc. ........................................................................... 30 Golden's Bikes ..................................................................................... 3 Hamilton's........................................................................................... 3 Harvest Thrift Super Center ................................................................ 6 Hibachi Express ................................................................................. 36 Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Auburn/Opelika ..... Inside Front Cover The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center .................................................... Back Cover Initial Outfitters................................................................................. 30 J & M Bookstore, Inc. ......................................................................... 4 K and K Auto Sales .............................................................................. 2 Lambert Transfer & Storage, Inc. ......................................................... 5 Lexington Hotel................................................................................. 37 Liberty Properties ...................................................... Inside Back Cover Mulberry Properties, LLC .................................................................. 34 Old Timers & Chimers Clock Museum, LLC ................................... 31 Opelika City Schools ......................................................................... 39 Philly Connection.............................................................................. 37 Howard E. Rearden, DMD................................................................ 42 Shoe Room .......................................................................................... 1 Sips n Strokes..................................................................................... 37 Tatum & Tatum Comprehensive General Dentistry........................... 42 Visionary Eye Care............................................................................. 40 Wholesale Mattress Center................................................................. 17

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