Warhawk Weekly 10-14: Help the AUM Food Pantry; Unity Day
Help Athletics stock the AUM Food Pantry before Oct. 17
AUM Athletics and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) are collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations through Friday, Oct. 17, to support the AUM Food Pantry.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members can contribute by bringing donations to athletic events during the week or to the Athletics Complex, Room 115. Fans who donate at least $3 or three non-perishable food items will receive free entry on game days.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate during the Women’s Soccer “Pink Game” vs. Georgia College on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. The AUM Staff Council is partnering on this special collection to encourage campus-wide participation.
Can’t make it to the game? Email athletics@aum.edu to request an office pick-up of your donation.
Upcoming Game Day Collections:
- Wed., Oct. 15, 3 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Georgia College (Pink Game; Partnership with Staff Council)
- Fri., Oct. 17, 12 p.m. – Softball vs. ESCC (Fall Scrimmage; Free Entry)
- Fri., Oct. 17, 1 p.m. – Baseball vs. Southern Union (Fall Scrimmage; Free Entry)
- Fri., Oct. 17, 7 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Montevallo
Every contribution helps fight food insecurity, and shows your Warhawk spirit!
Unity Day at AUM
The Office of Accountability and Advocacy will recognize Unity Day — the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month — on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to encourage students to take a stand against bullying.
On Unity Day, the AUM community is encouraged to wear orange and visit AUM’s Kindness Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Warhawk Resource Center on the second floor of the Taylor Center. The station will feature:
- Free orange giveaways and goodies
- Information on how to identify and report bullying
- Quick ways to spread kindness on campus
AUM will join individuals, schools, communities, and businesses across the nation in wearing or sharing orange to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Let’s stand together as Warhawks and make kindness the norm.
Breast cancer awareness with Staff Council
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the AUM Staff Council invites faculty and staff to a talk by Dr. Jean Leuner, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Dr. Leuner will discuss breast cancer prevention, education, and support at the Staff Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. in Goodwyn Hall, Room 109.
All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and show support for this important cause.
Find your cause at EEEC’s Service-Learning Expo
Want to engage with the community and gain valuable experience?
AUM’s Experiential Education and Engagement Center (EEEC) will host a Service-Learning Expo from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 in Goodwyn Hall lobby.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to come out to meet and connect with representatives from area organizations to learn about available opportunities.
Funded by a Title III “Strengthening Institutions” grant by the Department of Education, AUM’s Experiential Education and Engagement Center (EEEC) is an on-campus resource with a mission to increase student retention, persistence, and graduation rates through early engagement. The center also connects students to campus and the community through high-impact practices including peer mentoring, undergraduate research, internships, and service-learning opportunities.
Faculty workshop highlights student mental health
AUM’s Faculty Development Institute will spotlight the importance of student well-being during its upcoming Faculty Friday Workshop, “Student Mental Health in Higher Education: Fostering Mental Wellness in Higher Education Communities.”
The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, in Goodwyn Hall 109.
The workshop will feature a keynote address by Dr. Tijil Agarwal, MD, a neurologist and vascular neurologist at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. His presentation, “Functional Neurological Symptoms: Bridging Awareness and Compassionate Response,” will focus on conditions such as unexplained weakness, tremors, or speech changes that often stem from stress or emotional distress rather than structural brain disease.
In addition to Dr. Agarwal’s keynote, the event will feature presentations on student mental health, browse tables from supporting organizations, and a panel of AUM experts who will share perspectives and resources for supporting student mental health. Panelists include:
- Jess Mazaheri, Director of Disability Services
- Shu-Ching Wang, Director of Counseling & Health Promotion Services
- Paul Hard, Chair, Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education
- Ashley Brown, Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education
- Leslie Meadows, Chief Human Resources Officer
The workshop is open to faculty, staff, and administrators who want to foster supportive, wellness-centered environments on campus.
Register online now for the workshop. Lunch will be served.
Showcase your traditions at AUM’s Cultural Festival
AUM will celebrate community and tradition during its third annual Cultural Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15. The festival will offer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to share stories, performances, and cultural traditions that make the campus feel like home.
Organized by AUM’s Office of Collaborative Partnerships and Distance Education, the event will feature cultural dance performances, a Parade of Nations, and activity tables showcasing unique traditions, cultural artifacts and interactive displays. Participants will also be able to sample foods from around the world.
Students, faculty and staff interested in sharing their talents and traditions are invited to complete the festival’s Interest Form.
Kickstart your future with AUM’s MS-SLP program
Applications are now open for our Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology online program’s Fall 2026 cohort.
Open to individuals with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders or a related field, the MS-SLP program prepares graduates for licensure and certification.
Apply before the January 15 deadline.
Keep up with campus events
There’s an easy way to keep up with all of the fun events offered on our campus. Enroll in AUM365 and get the 4-1-1 from Curtiss The Warhawk himself. Text curti$$ to 334-398-6025 to receive reminders about upcoming happening.
