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.
The Alabama Entrepreneurial Research Network, based in The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce, has received a $50,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority to continue its program of fostering business opportunities in the state’s rural areas.
Start Halloween week with a spooky lunar eclipse at 8 p.m. on Oct. 27. Watch for ghosts and goblins in the nighttime skies as Dr. Ray White, professor of astronomy at The University of Alabama, leads the viewing on the rooftop of Gallalee Hall.
The Bankhead Visiting Writers Series’ second event of the fall semester welcomes authors Jiro Adachi and Sarah Messer to The University of Alabama Nov. 4 when they will give a public reading from their latest works at 7:30 p.m. in 205 Smith Hall.
Dateline Alabama, the young adult Web magazine of The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences, wants readers to listen up – literally.
The University of Alabama will hold an informational convocation on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in room 10 Alston Hall to familiarize students with the UA Premier Awards, the top honors presented annually at the University.
University of Alabama Libraries will welcome acclaimed author Dr. Stanley L. Brodsky for a book talk and signing of his most recent book, “Coping With Cross Examination and Other Pathways to Effective Testimony,” on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. on the second floor of Gorgas Library.
Dr. Walter Enders, professor of economics and Lee Bidgood Chair of Economics and Finance, has been selected as the 2004 recipient of The University of Alabama’s Frederick Moody Blackmon-Sarah McCorkle Moody Outstanding Professor Award.
One of Alabama’s popular spots under the ground is helping University of Alabama scientists understand more about global warming on top of the ground.
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.