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Students Select Five Seniors for UA Homecoming Court
The 2011 University of Alabama Homecoming Court was chosen in a general student election held Tuesday, Oct. 4, on campus.
UA in the News: October 5, 2011
Creative Campus featured in bestselling book – Leadership UA targets sophomores, juniors – Moundville Festival starts today – Ferguson Center to be expanded – Sitters for Service offers free babysitting to student parents – and more…
UA Grad No. 27 on America’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business List
Marillyn Hewson, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin's Electronic Systems business area and a University of Alabama graduate, has moved up to No. 27 in Fortune's annual ranking of America's 50 most powerful women in business.
Steady Growth, Investment Raise Rankings of UA Libraries
First-class universities need strong libraries to power teaching and research, much as large steamships need big engines. As recent rankings show, The University of Alabama Libraries are growing in quality and support.
Department of State Foreign Service Officer to Address UA Students
David Newell, a foreign service officer for the U.S. Department of State, will present a lecture, "Lessons Learned from a Life Abroad," Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. in room 205 of the Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Student News for Oct. 4, 2011
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Career Connection applications, Oct. 7 Leadership UA applications, Oct. 7, 4:45 p.m. Parent Ambassador applications, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m., 132 Burke Hall East Alternative Fall Break scholarship applications, Oct. 7 Avanti Team applications, [...]
UA in the News: October 4, 2011
UA faculty comment on U.S. census, commuting times, rebuilding costs – Moundville Native American Festival – Homecoming activities – and more…
UA in the News: October 1-3, 2011
UA homecoming week packed with events – Music, storytelling, re-enactments on tap for Moundville Native American Festival – Huxford Symphony welcomes new director – Dance Alabama! returns for 13th season – UA experts comment on home sales, foreclosures – and more…
Black Population Up in Alabama, People Reported as Both Black, White More than Doubles, Census Indicates
Fourteen percent of all people in the United States identified themselves as black, either alone or in combination with another race, according to a report just released by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010, 55 percent of the black population lived in the South, and 105 Southern counties had a black population of 50 percent or higher.
UA in the News: September 30, 2011
UA’s CBER releases quarterly business confidence survey – UA law prof comments on Alabama’s immigration law – Gators helping those at UA affected by April tornadoes – and more…
UA English Class Judges World Literature for Druid City Brick Award
Students in English 411, Dr. Emily O. Wittman's Advanced Studies in Comparative and Multicultural Literature class, don't just sit and read. They judge.
Award-Winning Band Highlights UA’s Moundville Native American Festival
Injunuity, the Native American Music Award-winning band, highlights the 2011 Moundville Native American Festival from Wednesday, Oct. 5, to Saturday, Oct. 8, at The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park.
UA’s APR Department to Host ‘Curiously Strong’ Speaker
Steffan Postaer, best known for his creative work on the "Curiously Strong Mints" campaign for Altoids, is the keynote speaker at Advertising Day 2011, an Oct. 13 event hosted by The University of Alabama's advertising and public relations department.
Supply Store to Present UA Graduation Celebration
The University of Alabama Supply Store will hold a Graduation Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza and Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Supply Store lobby. The event is designed to be a one-stop shopping and preparation site for December graduates.
UA in the News: September 29, 2011
‘Forrest Gump’ author speaks at Alabama Insurance Day – UA’s Caldwell Lab makes new advances in CF research – UA experts comment on immigration law, sleep deprivation, census figures – Center for Ethics champions social issues in state – Homecoming traditions continue – and more…
Photographer to Present Lecture at UA, Display Works at Paul R. Jones Gallery
The second exhibit in the newly opened University of Alabama Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa will feature the work of Atlanta-based photographer Sheila Pree Bright, who will also visit the UA campus to discuss her work.
UA in the News: September 28, 2011
UA geologist’s fieldwork in remote island caves reveal clues to world's climate – NOAA to build water center on UA campus – Storm spotter training draws a crowd – UA faculty comment on death penalty cases – Steppenwolf musicians to present free lecture, performance – UA gymnastics team delivers toys, supplies to Tuscaloosa elementary school – and more…
How Long Does It Take You to Get to Work? UA Analyst Reacts
The average American commuter who drives to work needs 25 minutes and 18 seconds to make the trip.
UA Homecoming Parade Time Set
The University of Alabama Homecoming Parade will begin at noon on Saturday, Oct. 8, prior to the UA football game against Vanderbilt University at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 6 p.m.
UA Student News for Sept. 27, 2011
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Homecoming Queen Applications, Sept. 28, 9 p.m., 365-D Ferguson Student Center Registration for UA Libraries’ Video Contest, Sept. 29, 5 p.m. Career Connection Applications, Oct. 7 Leadership UA Applications, Oct. 7, 4:45 p.m. [...]
UA in the News: September 27, 2011
UA study says residents to spend billions on rebuilding efforts – ALVerify to ensure compliance with state immigration law – National Weather Service to hold storm spotter training at UA – Creative Campus featured in book by New York Times columnist – and more…
C&IS, Women’s Resource Center to Host Screening, Discussion of CNN Documentary at UA
The College of Communication and Information Sciences' Diversity Forum and the UA Women's Resource Center will sponsor the screening of "Latino in America 2: In Her Corner," as part of the University's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Student Affairs Hall of Fame Honors Three UA Leaders
Three noted leaders on campus were honored recently for their service to The University of Alabama as 2011 inductees into the UA Student Affairs Hall of Fame.
UA in the News: September 24-26, 2011
New book praises UA cultural initiative – UA faculty comment on rising costs of a college education, long distance relationships, Obama’s jobs proposal, post-tornado construction – National Weather Service to hold storm spotter training at UA – Speakers on campus – and more…
Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Selected
Four distinguished professionals in the field of social work were recently inducted into the state of Alabama Social Work Hall of Fame during a luncheon ceremony hosted by The University of Alabama Social Work Society.
