UA Administrator Named UA Social Work Dean

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ‚ Dr. James Princeton “Ike” Adams Jr., University of Alabama professor of social work and executive assistant to the provost, has been named dean of The UA School of Social Work. Dr. Nancy Barrett, UA provost and vice president for academic affairs, announced the appointment, which will be effective August 15. “Dr. Adams

UA History Professor Receives Harvard Fellowship

Dr. George Williamson, assistant professor of history at The University of Alabama, recently received the James Bryant Conant Fellowship at Harvard University.

Three UA Students Receive Prestigious Journalism Scholarships

Three University of Alabama journalism students, Jennifer Acosta of Mobile, Benita Newton of Deatsville and Joseph Bryant of Dothan, have been recognized for exemplary journalism skills by receiving a $2,500 Ayers Scholarship in Creative Journalism.

UA Women’s Resource Center Sponsors “Celebrate Girls!” Banquet

The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center is sponsoring a “Celebrate Girls! Reach for Your Dreams” banquet April 27 at Indian Hills Country Club.

Crimson Promenade Groundbreaking Set for April 14

Officials at The University of Alabama will break ground for the Crimson Promenade, a landscaped pedestrian area to be constructed adjacent to the Student Services Plaza between Ferguson Center and the Student Services Building, at a 1 p.m. ceremony, Friday, April 14, at the site.

Habitat for Humanity Founder to Speak at UA

Millard Fuller, founder and president of Habitat for Humanity International, will be the keynote speaker at the Ecumenical Lecture Series sponsored by The University of Alabama Campus Ministry Association Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom.

Outstanding Graduate Students Honored at UA

The University of Alabama Graduate School has announced the recipients of the 2000 Outstanding Graduate Student awards to be presented this week, during UA Honors Week.

UA Students Win Award for School Newspaper

The University of Alabama Crimson White (CW) staff recently earned eight first place awards at the 14th Annual Southeast Journalism Conference, held at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Ga.

Update on UA Task Force on Labor Code of Conduct

The University of Alabama’s Task Force on Labor Code of Conduct has made progress in its efforts to investigate available options and develop a labor code of conduct that will be incorporated into UA’s trademark licensing program to promote appropriate working conditions for employees of licensed manufacturers.

Tuscaloosa Consortium for Higher Education Seeking Grant Proposals

The Tuscaloosa Consortium for Higher Education (TCHE) is seeking proposals from faculty, staff and students at The University of Alabama, Stillman College and Shelton State Community College for projects to be funded through its small grants program.