November Campus Club Event

“Man’s Best Friend”

The “Man's Best Friend” Special Event on November 7 at the AU College of Nursing provided a tour of the Nursing School for a packed house of 79 Campus Club ladies. Members had a chance to hear about the many exciting things related to the therapy dogs and training program as well as tour the amazing Nursing School facility. Leading the tour was Nicole Lynch, Engagement Program Specialist with the School of Nursing and Auburn University Libraries. Campus Club members also got to meet sweet and hungry “Sully”, the 18 month old Canadian Golden Retriever that works with the College of Nursing Associate Professor, Dr. Morgan Yordy.

Go to “Photo Gallery”, 2024-25, for all the event pics

On Thursday, October 1oth, Campus Club members spent the afternoon with Pam Raney, manager of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s Canine Performance Sciences, Performance Research and Development. During the event, Pam shared the amazing research and training program for these adorable and highly intelligent four-legged friends. The work they do is best expressed in their mission statement: “The CPS mission is to innovate canine detection technology by exploring basic and applied research frontiers in olfaction, behavior, genetics, and physical performance.” Members were treated to a visit by “Sister Sally” one of the retired canines in the program. Members were absolutely amazed at what this program is doing to train these beautiful and highly intelligent dogs to keep us safe. “CPS dogs have saved lives at home and abroad. The preservation and advancement of CPS breeding and research programs depends on donors and supporters. Your generous donation will be used to raise canine heroes and to help fund the innovation of canine detection technology.” During the presentation, Campus Club’s past president, Sue Hooper joined Pam on stage to present her with a donation of $1000 to this outstanding program. After the hat was passed for members who asked to have the opportunity to donate, an additional $2500 was given to this amazing program. Want to learn more? Go to Canine Performance Sciences.

For photos of the event, click on Photo Gallery in the selection tabs at the top of this page, look for 2024-25, “It’s a Ruff Life”.

Pictured Above, L to R

“Sully” and Dr. Yordy

Pictured Left

Nicole Lynch leading the tour of the Nursing Facility

How can you help? The Alabama Veterinary Emergency Response Team - AVERT, provides disaster relief/emergency response for finding and helping all types of animals (including dogs and cats) left behind because of separation from their owners because of disaster or death during disaster. AVERT also rescues stranded horses and cows during emergencies like the one currently in western North Carolina. All the things that Samaritan’s purse or FEMA think about after the fact. Checks should be made out to AU Foundation. In the memo line, please write: AVERT - Auburn Campus Club. This will help us track the donations. You may send the check to Auburn Campus Club. P.O. Box 957, Auburn, AL 36831-0957.

Pictured Above, Left: Pam Raney, CPS Manager; Right: CPS Team receiving donation from Campus Club Immediate Past President, Sue Hooper.

Pictured Below, Left to Right: “Sister Sally” and her CPS Handler, “Sister Sally” focused on her toy, and Campus Club member attendees with the CPS Team and the star of the show, “Sister Sally”.