UA to Host Youth Summit Feb. 7-8

Some 120 high school student leaders from across Alabama will discuss issues facing the state and present their top 10 issues to Gov. Don Siegelman’s staff at the Alabama Youth Summit at The University of Alabama this Thursday and Friday, Feb. 7-8.

First-Ever Visit of a Cosmonaut to UA Includes Presentation for Public

Two visitors from Russia, cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov and space technologist Alexandre Martynov, will visit The University of Alabama campus to give a presentation on the Russian space program titled “From MIR to Mars” on Monday, Feb. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. in 126 H. M. Comer Hall. This will be the first time that a Russian astronaut has visited UA.

Birmingham Area Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 3,155 students enrolled during the fall 2001 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or above, or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0, announced Dr. Nancy Barrett, UA provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Mobile Area Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 3,155 students enrolled during the fall 2001 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or above, or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0, announced Dr. Nancy Barrett, UA provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Florence Area Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 3,155 students enrolled during the fall 2001 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or above, or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0, announced Dr. Nancy Barrett, UA provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Huntsville Area Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 3,155 students enrolled during the fall 2001 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or above, or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0, announced Dr. Nancy Barrett, UA provost and vice president for academic affairs.

UA Arboretum to Hold ‘Privetpullooza’ Friday & Saturday

The University of Alabama Arboretum will hold “Privetpullooza,” an event that will help arboretum staff remove invasive plant species from the facilities, on Friday, Feb. 8, from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 9, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the UA Arboretum.

UA Sakura Festival Celebrates Hope

The University of Alabama Japan Program’s annual Sakura Festival, or cherry blossom festival, is being held March 1-April 11.