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Legendary Coach Bobby Bowden to be at Bryant Museum for UA Game Day Book Signing
Bobby Bowden, long-time head football coach at Florida State University, will be at the Paul W. Bryant Museum on The University of Alabama campus Saturday, Sept. 11, from 2-4 p.m. to sign copies of his recently released book, “Called to Coach: Reflections on Life, Faith and Football.”
UA in the News: September 4-7, 2010
Gorgas House restoration under way – ‘70s rock giant Kansas to join UA symphony – Wikipedia founder to speak on campus – ESPN’s ‘GameDay’ coming to Tuscaloosa – UA faculty provide expert commentary on school textbooks, teaching financial lessons to children, work force training, oil spill financial claims, Alabama’s sales tax law – and more…
UA Student News for Sept. 7, 2010
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the e-mail subscription. DATES TO REMEMBER Sept. 7 Project Health meeting, University Medical Center Classroom 2, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 Brown Bag Lecture Series, 308 Manly Hall, noon Women’s Resource Center volunteer orientation, Women’s Resource Center conference room, 2 p.m. Sept. [...]
UA to Highlight Culture of India with Yoga, Dance Events
A special showcase will take place at The University of Alabama on Wednesday, Sept. 15, featuring the culture of India. The two scheduled events, a yoga workshop and a dance performance, are free and open to the UA and Tuscaloosa communities.
UA Alumni Chapter Hosts Riverboat Cruise
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association Tuscaloosa County Chapter will host its annual riverboat cruise “Rolling on the River with the Tide!” on Sept. 10 and Oct. 1 to benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund.
UA McNair Scholar to Present Research on Oral Histories of Chicano Activists
Lisa Elizondo, a University of Alabama junior and McNair Scholar who spent her summer collecting oral histories of Chicano-rights activists, will present "Off the Border: Mexican-Americans in Washington State" at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in 125 ten Hoor on the UA campus.
UA Engineering Student Wins ITE Alabama Scholar Award
Nick Woychak, a University of Alabama senior in civil engineering, was recently named the Institute of Transportation Engineers Alabama Section Billy Jones Memorial Traffic Engineering Scholar.
UA College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors
The University of Alabama recently selected 18 students as 2010-2011 Ambassadors of the College of Engineering.
UA in the News: September 3, 2010
Education professors conduct research on K-12 science and math programs’ impact on success in community colleges – UA astronomy professor featured in comic book – GameDay updates – UA football benefits city – Reception honors growth of UA’s real estate program
UA Program Provides ‘One-Stop Shop’ for First-Generation Students
The 'Alabama First' program oversees all of The University of Alabama's first-generation students.
Devilish ‘Screwtape’ Fires Up UA’s 2010-2011 Season in Theatre and Dance
“Screwtape,” a play by James Forsyth based on C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters,” will be presented Monday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 26 in the Allen Bales Theatre on The University of Alabama campus.
Sweet Tooth Lands UA Student a Spot in Ghirardelli Chocolate Contest Finals
Everyone has a sweet tooth. But Michele Henderson, a graduate student at The University of Alabama, may have the sweetest one of all. Henderson entered Ghirardelli’s “Bring Your Dark to Light” contest this summer, and her flavor is now one of three that are in the running for the grand prize.
Alabama Public Radio at UA Announces Program Schedule Change
Alabama Public Radio, which broadcasts from studios in the College of Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama, is changing its weekday evening and weekend schedule beginning Monday, Sept. 6.
UA Philosophy Today Series Kicks Off with ‘Is There a Right to Immigrate?’
Dr. Michael Huemer, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado, will speak Sept. 16 at The University of Alabama on “Is There a Right to Immigrate?” at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
UA in the News: September 2, 2010
UA professor to study oil’s effects on anemones – UA Rural Heath Conference discusses care trend that puts focus on patients – UA faculty provide expert commentary on oil spill, healthy lunches – and more…
UA Student Winners Cash in DegreeWorks Book Scholarships
Five University of Alabama students each received a $300 book scholarship for the fall semester as winners of a competition testing their knowledge of campus and by using UA’s DegreeWorks and Student Educational Planner.
UA Experts on Second Oil Rig Explosion
As a second oil rig explodes in the Gulf, The University of Alabama offers a range of experts who could comment on some of the questions arising. Many of these experts were quoted extensively following the late April explosion in the Gulf and the ongoing clean-up efforts.
UA in the News: September 1, 2010
Artist paints sports murals at UA student health center – New campus gallery shows student photos – UA student wins Bridgestone Tire video contest – UA business professor comments on stimulus package
Growth at UA’s Manderson Graduate School of Business Brings Administrative Changes
Dr. Robert M. Morgan has been named associate dean for graduate programs at The University of Alabama's Manderson Graduate School of Business.
UA and Auburn SGAs, League of Women Voters to Host Gubernatorial Debates; First Debate Set for Sept. 16 on UA campus
The Student Government Associations at The University of Alabama and Auburn University and the League of Women Voters of Alabama will host gubernatorial debates on the UA and AU campuses this fall. The first debate will be from 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Moody Music Concert Hall on the UA campus.
UA Student News for Aug. 31, 2010
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the e-mail subscription. DATES TO REMEMBER Aug. 31 College Republicans meeting, 360 Ferguson Student Center, 7 p.m. Project Health general interest meeting, 312 Student Ferguson Center, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 Back to School Blood Drive, Ferguson Center Ballroom, 11 a.m.-5p.m. Sept. [...]
Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award Will Honor Former Players at Season Opener
Two former University of Alabama standout football athletes - Randy Billingsley of Mobile and the Rev. Colenzo “Rock” Hubbard of Memphis, Tenn. - will be presented the 2010 Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award on Sept. 4 at halftime of the UA vs. San Jose State football game in Tuscaloosa.
UA in the News: August 31, 2010
UA students and faculty aid church in being added to Register of Landmarks and Heritage –UA biologist on Science Channel – UA astronomer helps write comic book about Hanny’s Voorwerp – UA Gameday changes – UA students participate in national competitions on texting and chocolate – UA events – and more…
Addy Named Assistant Dean for Outreach at UA Business School
Dr. Sam Addy has been named assistant dean for outreach at The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration.
UA in the News: August 28-30, 2010
UA biologist to study oil spill effects on tiny Gulf creatures – UA astronomer helps tell online story about cloud of space gas, teacher – UA faculty comment on economic impact of Hurricane Katrina, Alabama home sales – UA events – and more…
