Stories Tagged ‘Community’ 
Students Help West Alabama Community Through UA Ripple Effect Event
University of Alabama students will have an opportunity to be connected to the West Alabama community through a variety of volunteer service projects held Saturday, Aug. 27, as part of the 2005 Ripple Effect campus program.
UA Recreation Center Hosting Summer Activities
The University of Alabama Student Recreation Center will be hosting two sessions of the Crimson Campers 2005 day camp May 30-June 24 and July11-29.
Reception to Honor Students Who Created New UA Spin Center
A reception to recognize the art students who designed and constructed a group stationary cycling studio is 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 in The University of Alabama Student Recreation Center.
Middle School Students Visit UA Campus on April 25
Middle school girls involved with The University of Alabama Women's Resource Center Young Women Leaders Program will be visiting the UA campus on Monday, April 25, to learn what college life is all about.
UA Women’s Resource Center Sets April Events
The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center along with a group of UA student leaders will be hosting the 19th annual Take Back the Night rally on Wednesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza.
Healing the Wounded Heart Exhibit at UA Through April 29
The University of Alabama Women's Resource Center along with the Ferguson Center will present the "Healing the Wounded Heart Exhibit" through April 29 in the Ferguson Center Art Gallery.
New UA Service to Help Victims of Assault, Domestic Violence
The University of Alabama Women's Resource Center will be offering a new service for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, thanks to the new Harbor Training Program.
These Hands Don’t Hurt Project to be Held at UA
These Hands Don't Hurt, co-sponsored by The University of Alabama Women's Resource Center and Men Against Violence, will be open to the public on the UA Quad on Monday-Tuesday, April 4-5, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Heart Walk to be Held on UA Campus for First Time
The Greater Tuscaloosa Heart Walk, to be held for the first time on The University of Alabama campus, will be March 12 at the UA Field Services Complex on the Intramural Fields.
Op-Ed — It is Time to Reduce Red Light Running
The Federal Highway Administration estimates that red light running causes 200,000 crashes per year and 1,100 deaths. Unfortunately, Alabama is among the national leaders in these statistics.
Expert on Arts and Communities to Visit UA; Public Presentation Set for Feb. 25
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, an expert on presenting the arts, will spend several days in Tuscaloosa this week discussing arts and community issues with representatives of The University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa community.
UA Career Center to Host Spring Job Fair
The University of Alabama Career Center will continue its efforts to assist students in the job search process by hosting the Spring 2005 Career Fair on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom.
Challenge 21 to Host “Community Conversation” at UA
Challenge 21's community politics team will facilitate a "community conversation" at The University of Alabama on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The discussion will focus on the impact of planned enrollment increases at UA on the University and Tuscaloosa communities.
UA to Host 2005 Get on Board Day
The University of Alabama's Coordinating Council for Student Organizations will host the 2005 Spring Get On Board Day on Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Ferguson Center Ballroom from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment Related to UA Police
As part of a voluntary accreditation assessment, employees of The University of Alabama Police Department and community members are invited to offer comments related to the department on Monday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. in the Maxwell Hall Conference Room on the UA campus.
Annual UA/Auburn Food Drive Collects More Than 170,000 Pounds
The final results for the 2004 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger canned food drive are in, and the real winners are needy people who benefit from the competition between The University of Alabama and Auburn University.
UA Circle K to Hold Luminaries on the Quad Holiday Event
The University of Alabama Chapter of Circle K International will be lighting up the campus on Sunday, Dec. 5, with its annual "Luminaries on the Quad" event from 5-9 p.m.
UA Study Reveals New Traffic Patterns over Thanksgiving Holiday
With the holidays approaching, thousands of Alabamians will soon hit the roads to visit family. Historically, the most dangerous day to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday has been Wednesday. Recent trends have people traveling earlier in the week, but this doesn't necessarily make the trip any safer.
UA to Host ‘Rural Prosperity’ Conference for Alabama Youth Nov. 12
The Blackburn Institute and the Office of Community Affairs at The University of Alabama will host a forum for Alabama youth on "Rural Prosperity: Making Choices for Your Community" Friday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Ferguson Center ballroom on campus.
UA Student Group to Hold 24-Hour Vigil for Prisoners of War
Silver Wings, a student organization at The University of Alabama, will hold a 24-hour prayer vigil in the Ferguson Center Plaza from 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5-1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, to honor American Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action.
UA’s Sigma Nu Fraternity Builds Nature Trail at Local Park
Members of the Theta chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity at The University of Alabama built 1.5 miles of nature trail at Lake Lurleen State Park over Halloween weekend.
UA Taking Part in Food Drive Against Auburn
The 11th annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive and collection contest between The University of Alabama and Auburn University will run through Nov. 18, with donations of canned and nonperishable food being accepted for the West Alabama Food Bank.
UA’s Data Center Sheds Light on Those Eschewing 9 to 5 Jobs in Favor of Stay-at-Home Work
A national newspaper recently published an article about a woman who quit work to stay at home after her daughter was born. She became annoyed at having to rewind the toilet paper after the baby unraveled it onto the floor. The latch she invented to prevent the problem, along with some other inventions, is expected to net her about $1 million in sales next year and a book deal aimed at aspiring inventors.
Homecoming Queen, Capstone Gentleman Named at UA
Lacey Valeska of Dothan was named Homecoming Queen and Mike Kuffner of Huntsville was named Capstone Gentleman for 2004 at The University of Alabama. Their selection was announced at UA’s homecoming pep rally on Friday, Oct. 15.
2004 Homecoming Court Announced at UA
The 2004 University of Alabama homecoming court was selected in a general student election on Tuesday, Oct. 12.