The 2004 Sumatra tsunami that killed some 280,000 people along opposite shores of the Indian Ocean was one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent history. It may also prove to be a great teacher, says Dr. Timothy Masterlark, a University of Alabama geologist who was among the first to survey the origin of the massive, tsunami-triggering earthquake, deep beneath the Indian Ocean.
Some 600 rising high school senior boys will be on The University of Alabama campus June 10-16 to attend the 70th annual American Legion Boys State convention.
The University of Alabama Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity helped raise more than $42,000 to help people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families through the Walk to D’Feet ALS, a benefit for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association.
Shanna Hocking has been named director of leadership gifts at The University of Alabama. In this role, she will work with major gift donors, focusing on fund-raising efforts for the “Our Students. Our Future.” campaign. Hocking moves to her new position from UA’s School of Social Work where she served as director of advancement.
Call it what you want – ubiquitous computing, pervasive computing, physical computing, tangible media – but patent applications now making their way through the approval process could mean big things for The University of Alabama and its M.B.A./M.S. dual degree program for Enterprise Consulting and the computer-based honors program.
Lekisha Rachel Gunn of Montgomery, a student at The University of Alabama, has been named a 2007-2008 DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship recipient.
The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility has joined with Tuscaloosa’s Westlawn Middle and Central High Schools to launch Tuscaloosa Academic Enrichment on Monday, June 11.
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host two programs this summer for students who have an interest in science, mathematics and engineering.
After 16 months of planning and preparation under the leadership of The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility, the University’s collaboration with the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative will begin June 4 with the Summer Jump Start Program.
Dr. Gary Moynihan, professor of industrial engineering at The University of Alabama, recently received the 2006 Institute of Industrial Engineers’ National Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award.