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This Week at Auburn

Jan. 9, 2023

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This Week @ Auburn is a weekly electronic newsletter designed to keep students informed of all that is happening at Auburn.

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TikTok restricted via university network, remains accessible via cell service

In alignment with federal and state of Alabama’s guidance, Auburn University is continuing to evaluate the security risks associated with TikTok.

To protect valuable information and to reduce the possible cybersecurity threats associated with using TikTok, the Auburn network has been updated to restrict the use of TikTok. While students, faculty and staff will not be able to access the app when connected to Auburn University internet services (i.e. AU_WiFi, etc.), TikTok will still be accessible via personal or Auburn-provided devices via cellular services.

This policy, based on currently available information, is in effect until further notice. Auburn will continue to monitor security developments regarding TikTok and will communicate any modifications to this policy that result from changing circumstances.
Please reach out to the Service Desk with any additional questions at itservicedesk@auburn.edu or (334) 844-4944.

Auburn Game Face series launched, featuring behind-the-scenes stars of basketball gameday

Auburn’s Game Face series launched this past weekend with features on the official scorer for Auburn men's basketball Francis Sanda and Director of Athletic Events Meghan Campbell.

The Game Face series takes a look at the behind-the-scenes superstars who contribute greatly to the electric atmosphere of an Auburn basketball game.

Read more about the Game Face series.

Auburn art alumna publishes children’s book

College of Liberal Arts alumna Meagan Colonna Globke '07 released “The Tooth Fairy’s Great Escape” this January, the first in a series of children’s books focused on mythical characters.

“The Tooth Fairy’s Great Escape” is the story of how the Tooth Fairy escapes a trap and leaves the book to explain how it happened. Upcoming books by Globke include “The Easter Bunny’s Great Escape” and “The Leprechaun’s Great Escape.”

Globke lives in Utah with her husband and three sons, who helped inspire the “great escape” series. To purchase a copy of “The Tooth Fairy’s Great Escape,” visit Dorrance Publishing’s online bookstore.

Nursing professor earns Auburn’s highest honor for faculty outreach as activist for children’s health

Linda Gibson-Young has always had a passion for helping others.

It’s what drew her to seek a career in nursing in the first place. She would eventually become an educator as well, following in her parents’ footsteps, because it was another way of helping.