National Science Foundation Director to Speak at UA’s Winter Commencement Dec. 17

Dr. Rita Colwell, director of the National Science Foundation, will be the featured speaker for The University of Alabama’s winter commencement ceremony Monday, Dec. 17 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

Gene Stallings to Sign Items for UA’s RISE Program Dec. 11, 12 in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham

Former University of Alabama Head Football Coach Gene Stallings will sign cookbooks and calendars benefiting UA’s RISE Program Dec. 11 in Tuscaloosa and Dec. 12 in Birmingham.

UA’s Herndon Named to NACAS Board of Directors

Susan Herndon, director of union services at The University of Alabama, was recently named Southern District Director on the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) 2001-2002 Board of Directors.

UA Law Students Advance to National Competition

The University of Alabama School of Law’s National Moot Court Team placed second in the regional competition held on Nov. 12-14 at the Law School.

UA Astronomers Hold Public Sky Viewings in December

Visitors can, weather permitting, use a University of Alabama telescope in Gallelee Hall to get a closer look at Saturn on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

UA Circle K to Hold Annual Luminary Display Sunday

Students and community members are invited to see The University of Alabama Quad by candlelight Sunday, Dec. 2, from 5-10 p.m. when UA Circle K will host its 27th annual holiday luminary display.

No Rivalry Here: University Presidents Work Together for Fair Funding

The University of Alabama and Auburn University may be rivals on the football field, but the presidents of the two institutions and their football coaches say they stand together with other state colleges and universities in their joint support for fair funding for education.

UA Marketing Professor Receives Distinguished Scholar Award from Society for Marketing Advances

Dr. Sharon Beatty, professor of marketing in The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration, has received the prestigious Distinguished Scholar Award presented by the Society for Marketing Advances.

UA to Present 2002 Economic Outlook Conference Jan. 17

The 2002 Economic Outlook Conference presented by The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research is scheduled for Thursday, Jan.17 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Montgomery.

UA Sarah Moody Gallery of Art to Present “Span-New: Department of Art Faculty Exhibit”

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art within The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences will present “Span-New: Department of Art Faculty Exhibit,” from Dec. 6 through Jan. 27, 2002.