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How did Auburn, Alabama get its name, and why is it called the "loveliest village"? A new book "Oban: The History of Street Names" by Sam Hendrix provides a comprehensive history of the city of Auburn and much more. This book tells the story of the "village" and its people for nearly two centuries.

To commemorate the book’s first appearance, we invite the public to have a book club with writer Sam Hendrix at the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities in Pebble Hill, 101 S. Debardeleben Street at 4 pm on Thursday, December 2nd. Book.

By telling the history of Auburn, this book creates opportunities for today’s young people to tell stories about camp experiences in the future. Proceeds from book sales will fund an endowment fund of Auburn University to provide academic camp scholarships for the Auburn Youth Program (AYP). "Camping" includes registration, on-campus accommodation and meals, and provides local youth with the opportunity to participate in the one-week academic summer camp at Auburn University. 

"It is important for me that young people in Auburn can experience campus life," Hendricks said. "There are many smart young people living near the university or passing by it every day, but don’t think it is possible to go to university. The academic camp aims to change the vitality of our underrepresented youth and lead these keen and curious people to discover their dreams. Career and open up a new future."

The donation was made through an event of the Auburn Heritage Society, which raised more than $21,000 to fully cover the costs associated with the printing process. Hendricks said: "Printing costs are paid in advance, and every penny will be used to support academic camping."

Every year, the Auburn Youth Program provided by the Office of Professional and Continuing Education (OPCE) serves thousands of young people from all over the world who participate in one or more of the more than 60 summer camps and programs offered on the Auburn University campus. The academic camp is provided in cooperation with schools and colleges on campus, including the School of Veterinary Medicine; the School of Architecture, Design and Construction, Planning and Landscape Architecture; the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Research Center; the Harrison School of Pharmacy; the School of Nursing and the Department of Aviation. The course is led by Professor Auburn and faculty, providing campers with opportunities to explore potential professions.

AYP proudly cooperates with its campus partners to provide academic camps and courses, which are consistent with OPCE’s mission to provide educational resources at Auburn University. 

"We are very grateful for the generosity of the Hendricks. The camping will allow us to provide services to regional youth who may not be able to attend our camp," said Jim Franklin, OPCE Assistant Director of the Auburn Youth Program. "It's great to see how stories about our city's history affect the future of young people."

"Oban: The History of Street Names" records the city's past in a unique way because it tells hundreds of stories about its people and the events that took place on its streets. From Academy Drive to Zellars Avenue, this 735-page hardcover book includes 400 alphabetical street name entries and 65 independent articles, as well as photos and illustrations throughout the text. Its first print is now on the market, limited to 1,500 copies. 

Books can be purchased online or at local regional events and selected bookstores. For event schedule or online purchase, please visit aub.ie/auburnstreetnames.

The author Sam Hendrix is ​​an Arab from Alabama and a native of Auburn University graduate. Hendrix spent most of his career as a public relations and development professional at Auburn University. Before publishing "Auburn: A History of Street Names," he wrote the history of the Auburn Christian Church and founded the biography of Dr. Charles Allen Carrie, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. He lives in Auburn with his wife Mary Ellen.

Auburn Youth Programs is a project area of ​​OPCE and an extension of University Outreach. It sponsors and executes various summer programs aimed at educating and motivating youth. To learn more about the Auburn Youth Program, visit auburn.edu/summercamps.

The author Sam Hendrix is ​​an Arab from Alabama and a native of Auburn University graduate. Hendrix spent most of his career as a public relations and development professional at Auburn University. Before publishing "Auburn: A History of Street Names," he wrote the history of the Auburn Christian Church and founded the biography of Dr. Charles Allen Carrie, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. He lives in Auburn with his wife Mary Ellen.

Auburn University is a top-ranked land-grant institution in the country because of its commitment to providing world-class scholarships, elite interdisciplinary research, top Carnegie R1 classification, participation in designated life-changing outreach through the Carnegie community, and Known for the premier undergraduate education experience. Auburn has more than 30,000 students, and its faculty and research partners collaborate to develop and provide meaningful scholarships based on scientific and technological advancements to meet urgent regional, national and global needs. Auburn’s commitment to active student participation, professional success, and public/private partnerships has contributed to a growing reputation for outreach and promotion, resulting in a wide range of economic, health, and social impacts.