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February 10
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02/05/2011

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Stanza 4
Definition
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."
Term
What is the Board of Trustees?
Definition
the governing body of Auburn University
Term
How many members does the Board of Trustees consist of?
Definition
13
Term
Who makes up the 13 members of Auburn University's Board of Trustees?
Definition
Governor of Alabama, President of the University, one member from each of the nine districts which the state is split into, and two members at large
Term
President
Definition
Dr. Jay Gogue, 107 Samford Hall
Term
Provost and VP of Academic Affairs
Definition
Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey, 208 Samford Hall
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Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies
Definition
Dr. Patricia Duffy, 211 Samford Hall
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VP for Alumni Affairs
Definition
Dr. Debbie Shaw, Alumni Center
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Executive Director of Educational Support Services
Definition
Dr. Nancy McDaniel, Cater Hall
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VP for Student Affairs
Definition
Dr. Ainsley Carry, AUSC Suite 3248
Term
When was Foy Hall built?
Definition
1953
Term
Who was Foy Hall named for?
Definition
James E. Foy, served as the Dean of Student Affairs from 1950 until his retirement in 1978.
Term
When did Dean Foy pass away and how old was he?
Definition
October 9, 2010, 93
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What is the current use of Foy Hall?
Definition
1. houses a food court including restaurants such as au bon pain, Mondo Subs, Salsarita's, The Southern Grill, and Wild Greens
2. Houses the First Year Experience Office, Photographic Services, and the Distance Learning and Outreach Technology Office
Term
When was Ralph Brown Draughon Library built?
Definition
1963, started in 1962
Term
What is the library's capacity? (volumes and people)
Definition
3.4 million volumes, furnished seating for approx 3200
Term
Who was the library named for and why, and when was it named?
Definition
Ralph Brown Draughon, AU's 10th president, 1965
Term
When was The Great Bible printed?
Definition
1566
Term
When was the library presented with its one millionth volume?
Definition
1979, The Great Bible
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What is The Great Bible?
Definition
the first complete translation of the Old and New Testaments
Term
What does the Ground Floor of the Library House?
Definition
Academic Support Services in 0176B(includes Study Partners, SI, Learning Communities, and UNIV classes)
Term
What does the 1st floor of the library consist of?
Definition
circulation desk, Media Digital Resource Lab (MDRL)
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Where can students checkout laptop computers?
Definition
circulation desk
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What is the MDRL used for?
Definition
used by students to create multimedia/digital materials for class assignments, projects and scholarly research
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What does the 2nd floor of the Library consist of?
Definition
Caribou Coffee, Main Reference Desk, Miller Writing Center, Study Partners, the Learning Commons, OIT in the evenings, Copy Cat
Term
What is Copy Cat?
Definition
provides students with photocopying services
Term
What is Caribou Coffee?
Definition
full service cafe
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Where is check in for study partners?
Definition
Learning Commons area
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What does the 3rd floor of the library consist of?
Definition
Office of Information Technology (OIT) and various group study rooms and study areas
Term
Which floor is the quiet floor?
Definition
4th floor
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Where are the additional photocopy machines in the library?
Definition
each floor
Term
Where are the mobile whiteboards?
Definition
2nd foor
Term
When is the library open?
Definition
24 hours during the week, closes at 6pm on Friday nights, open from 9am-6pm on Saturdays, reopens on Sunday at 1pm for the rest of the week
Term
When was the Haley Center built?
Definition
1969
Term
Who was Haley Center named for and why?
Definition
Paul S. Haley, Auburn Civil Engineering graduate and Auburn trustee for 51 years
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What is housed in Haley Center?
Definition
College of Education and the University Bookstore
Term
What is at the top of Haley Center?
Definition
Eagle's Nest, contains meeting rooms and an observation deck from which the entire campus can be viewed: accessible only to Student Recruiters, War Eagle Girls, Plainsman, and authorized staff and personnel
Term
What takes place in Haley Center during CWE?
Definition
Advising for the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts
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What is an interesting fact about Haley Center?
Definition
At 10 stories, Haley is the tallest building in Lee County
Term
When was the concourse re-bricked?
Definition
2008
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What is the current use of the concourse?
Definition
1. main thoroughfare for students
2. Organization Days
3. Hey Day
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What are Organization Days?
Definition
beginning of every semester, various organizations throughout campus set up tables in order to promote their groups
Term
What is Hey Day?
Definition
Auburn tradition that promotes Auburn's friendly campus by passing out nametags to every student
Term
When was the Student Center opened?
Definition
2008
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What offices are housed in the student center?
Definition
SGA, UPC, BSU, IMPACT, Office of Greek Life
Term
What dining options are in the student center?
Definition
Chik-Fil-A, au bon pain, Papa John's, Outtakes, Nathan's, Tiger Fried Chicken/Auburn Blues BBQ and Starbucks
Term
When was the Foy Help Desk dedicated and what is its number?
Definition
fall of 2008, 334-844-4244
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Where is the Vice-President of Student Affairs Office located?
Definition
3rd floor AUSC
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What does the AUSC contain?
Definition
student meeting rooms, study areas, state-of-the art game room, offices, food areas, Copy Cat, the Tiger Card Office and other student uses near the center of campus
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When was Katharine Cooper Cater Hall opened?
Definition
1915
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What was Cater Hall originally used as?
Definition
President's Home
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Who was the first president to live in Cater Hall?
Definition
Dr. Charles Coleman Thach
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Who was Cater Hall named for and why? How did she use it?
Definition
Katharine Cooper Cater, Dean of Women from 1946 until 1976, and Dean of Student Life from 1976 until her death in 1980. This building was both her home and office.
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What are the back steps of Cater Hall used for?
Definition
Call-outs
Term
What are Call Outs?
Definition
tradition of having the names of an organization's new members announced to the student body
Term
What is the story of Katharine Cooper Cater?
Definition
Katharine liked to keep an eye on the ladies who lived in the upper quad, so it is rumored that she kept a detailed notebook of the comings-and-goings of her residents marking what time they went out, who they were with, what they were wearing, etc. It is said that her notes were so scandalous that they would ruin the reputations of these up-and-coming women in society and had to be burned.
Term
What is the current use of Cater Hall?
Definition
Houses Educational Support Services, the Honors College, and the Center for Academic Career Excellence (Cater Center)
Term
When was the Medical Clinic opened?
Definition
2005
Term
Who is the director of the Medical Clinic?
Definition
Dr. Fred Kam, a board-certified Internist, and was chosen by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America.
Term
What is the AU Medical Clinic?
Definition
full-service primary care clinic whose function is to serve Auburn University students, faculty, staff, and the Auburn Community
Term
Who runs the AU Med Clinic?
Definition
physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and a full nursing staff
Term
What kinds of facilities are in the medical clinic?
Definition
full lab, x-ray facilities, and a massage therapist
Term
Are pharmacy services provided at the AU Med Clinic?
Definition
pharmacy services through the James Harrison School of Pharmacy are available on-site
Term
What types of medical service does the Medical Clinic handle?
Definition
all types, including women's healthcare
Term
What service has an office on the 2nd floor of the Medical Clinic?
Definition
Student Counseling Services
Term
Where is parking services located?
Definition
located in a trailer at the west end of the Allison Physics Labs on Duncan Drive
Term
ODMA
Definition
Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, office that represents and helps underrepresented populations at Auburn University, promotes diversity on campus
Term
PLUS
Definition
Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship, created to increase diversity on Auburn's campus
Term
SEE
Definition
Summer Enrichment Experience, intense 4-week summer program for undeserved students to improve their Math and English skills
Term
What are the administrative offices?
Definition

1. President

2. Provost and VP of Academic Affairs

3. Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies

4. VP for Alumni Affairs

5. Executive Director of Educational Support Services

6. VP for Student Affairs

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