Media Advisory — UA’s Summer Commencement Exercises
Monday, August 11, 2003, 9:00 a.m., Coleman Coliseum
Student Named UA Rural Medical Scholar
Carrie Freeman of Samantha has been named a University of Alabama Rural Medical Scholar.
UA Honors Students to Volunteer at Local Elementary School
Some 50 freshmen in The University of Alabama’s Honors Program, along with 10 student leaders, will come to campus a week early to take part in a community service project at Matthews Elementary School in Northport Aug. 11-15. The program is the third annual “Alabama Action” project organized and carried out by UA honors students to benefit the community.
Home Ownership Fair Coming to UA Campus
A home ownership fair designed to show west Alabama residents how they can own their own home is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus.
UA Student Wins Prestigious Biology Prize
Cody Locke, a freshman honors student from Boaz majoring in biology at The University of Alabama, has received the Benjamin Cummings Biology Prize.
Race, Relationship Matter in Helping Dementia Caregivers, According to UA/UAB Study
Individual characteristics of caregivers, including race and relationships, should be considered while helping them manage stress and burden, according to a soon-to-be published study from researchers at The University of Alabama and The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Ambassador to Korea to Speak at UA Commencement Aug. 11
Thomas C. Hubbard, U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea and a 1965 graduate of The University of Alabama, will return to campus as the featured speaker at UA’s summer commencement ceremony Monday, Aug. 11, at Coleman Coliseum.
Funk Named to New Campus Activities Position at UA
Rick Funk has been named director of campus activities at The University of Alabama. Dr. Kathleen Cramer, interim vice president for student affairs, and Dr. Roger Thompson, assistant vice president for enrollment management, made the announcement today.
Local Student Receives Transfer Scholarship to UA
Lindsey Ladelle Fincher, daughter of Wayne and Carolyn Fincher of Hackleburg, has received a two-year tuition transfer scholarship to The University of Alabama.
Cullman Student Among UA Graduates
Julie A. Brand of Cullman received a bachelor’s degree in commerce and business administration from The University of Alabama during spring commencement exercises.