The University of Alabama College of Engineering computer science department was recently awarded the first Active and Collaborative Learning Grant. The grant, given by the University, is worth $11,000, and it will be used to modify the Introduction to Computer Programming Laboratory course into more of a problem-solving experience.
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has conferred the highest honor it gives to a faculty member to Dr. Louis D. Burgio, professor of psychology, director of UA’s Applied Gerontology Program and co-director of the Center for Mental Health and Aging. Burgio has been named University of Alabama Distinguished Research Professor by the board.
Student awards were recently presented as part of Honors Day ceremonies at The University of Alabama. The awards were announced during the Tappings and Awards Ceremony held Friday, April 16, in Tuscaloosa.
The University of Alabama Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents “Inspiration/Transformation: 14 Photographers Respond to Ma’Cille’s Museum of Miscellanea” beginning Friday, April 30.
The University of Alabama Kappa Sigma fraternity will sponsor the Tuscaloosa Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Research on Saturday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. around the Ferguson Center area on campus.
The University of Alabama recently won its first Intercollegiate Racquetball title at the 2004 USA Racquetball (USRA) National Intercollegiate Championships in Fountain Valley, Calif.
The Humane Society and the ABC (Alabama Builds Champions) Mentoring Program will host an Adopt-a-Pet event on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m at Pet Supplies Plus in the McFarland Plaza Shopping Center.
Dr. Gene Byrd, University of Alabama professor of astronomy, will discuss the discoveries of the universe during a UA Astronomy Public Night on Friday, April 23, at 8 p.m. in 227 Gallalee Hall on campus.
The University of Alabama National Society of Collegiate Scholars will host the 2nd Annual Great Alabama Reading Race on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 9 a.m. with check-in starting at 8 a.m. in front of Morgan Hall.
The University of Alabama will host the McNair Scholars Reception on Thursday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Gallery of Smith Hall. Carl McNair, brother of Ronald E. McNair, will speak at 6 p.m. on “Quitting is not an Option.” He will also discuss the recent dedication of the Ronald E. McNair Memorial in Lake City, S.C.