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N E W K I R K R E C E I V E SA U ’ s S H E F F I E L D A W A R DRetired assistantprofessorSandraNewkirkreceived the2006 PamelaWells SheffieldAwardduring theAU vs. ArkansasStatefootball gameon Nov. 4,2006, for her service and commitmentto Auburn University.Newkirk, who still resides in Opelika,Ala., retired in May 2006 after teachingin the College of Education for 40 years.A long-time assistant professor of healthand human performance, she helped createAU’s women’s athletic programs andserved as the university’s first women’svolleyball coach.Newkirk has volunteered as a rapecounselor in Auburn and Opelika since1980 and has served as director forthe Rape Counselors of East Alabama,a United Way agency, for 20 years.Newkirk is also involved in mediatingcourt cases in Lee County.“Sandra Newkirk reflects the wonderfulqualities that made Pam Sheffield theepitome of an Auburn woman,” saidDr. Debbie Shaw, AU vice president ofalumni affairs. “Sandra dedicated fourdecades of her life to making AU studentsthe best they could be, and continuesto devote time to helping women incrisis. This is a well-deserved honor.”The Pamela Wells Sheffield Award,sponsored by the AU President’s Officeand Athletics Department andcoordinated by the Office of AlumniAffairs, recognizes women whoshow extraordinary service and commitmentto the university and theAuburn family.Worden elected toAuburn City CouncilIn August 2006, Dr. TomWorden traded his title of retiredliteracy education associateprofessor for a new one—that ofAuburn city councilman. Wordenserved on the council brieflyin the 1990s, holding an unexpiredappointment. He nowholds an elected seat representingAuburn’s Ward 3 as one ofeight members of the AuburnCity Council.“I just really want to see that Auburn is going in a positivedirection,” Worden said prior to the August 22 election.“I want to be a part of a council that looks at growthfrom all sides in making decisions.”In addition to pledging continued support for local educationalefforts, Worden also emphasized his interest in aninfrastructure to support positive growth in Auburn.“I want all the [community’s] organizations, like theBeautification Council or Heritage Committee, to realizehow important their roles are in development and helpingmaintain growth,” Worden said. “I’ve lived in Auburn for26 years and absolutely love this city.”He and his wife Tasha have lived in Auburn since 1980.They have a daughter, Tracey, and two grandchildren: Madisonand Jasmin. When he is not literally performing his“civic duty,” Worden devotes his time to volunteer work atAuburn United Methodist Church, where he is a member.Retired faculty, staff establishendowed scholarshipThe college’s Retired Faculty and Staff organizationcreated in 2006 an endowment that will eventually leadto scholarships students in the College of Education.Through support from the college’s administration,the Retired Faculty and Staff organization has flourishedto more than 75 members since its inception in 2002.The organization meets twice a year and offers continuingopportunities for retired faculty, staff and administratorsto fellowship and serve the College of Education.“This is a wonderful example of how our people continueto give beyond the contributions of their time, talentsand resources,” Education Dean Frances Kochan said. “Itis a strong testimony to the long-term investment beingmade by those who have already given so much to ourcollege through their past service as faculty and staff.”The Retired Faculty and Staff organization is currentlyled by a steering committee that includes Dr. LandaTrentham, Dr. Janet Taylor, Charlotte Curry and Dr.Emily Melvin.Contributions to the Retired Faculty and Staff Scholarshipmay be made to the Auburn University Foundation,and if desired, in honor of any of the college’s currentor retired faculty and staff. For additional information,please contact the College of Education Office of Developmentat 334.844.5793 or send your contribution to:Retired Faculty and Staff Scholarship, Auburn UniversityCollege of Education, Attn: Development, 3084 HaleyCenter, Auburn, AL 36849-5218.14 Building A Better Future for All education.auburn.edu