UA in the News: January 16, 2008

UA ranks 30th in freshmen merit scholars – UA student in Kenya for violent presidential election — A-Day win-win for Tuscaloosa – UA professor maps galaxies – UA professor chosen for Alabama-German Partnership board – Crimson Ride changes — UA faculty provide expert commentary on First Amendment law, automotive industry, economic outlook for Alabama, and real estate in Alabama

Women’s Lecture Series at UA Focuses on Cancer Issues

The University of Alabama Brown Bag Lecture Series for women will be held Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 12:30 p.m. in 308 Manly Hall featuring Kristen Payne discussing her dissertation “A Grounded Theory of the Body-Self Relationship in Older Women with Advanced Cancer.”

Canadian Senator to Lecture in English, French at UA

The leader of the opposition in the Canadian Senate is coming to The University of Alabama to give a pair of talks Thursday, Jan. 31 – one in English and one in French – about trends in Canada and current issues in the province of Quebec.

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park Honors, Recruits Volunteers at Luncheon

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host a volunteer luncheon at noon Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Nelson B. Jones Riverbend Lodge within the park.

UA in the News: January 15, 2008

UA pumps $1.8B into state’s economy – UA to put up shelters at CrimsonRide stops – UA faculty comment on Alabama economic development and gas prices – Church music conference at UA

International Sounds Flavor Concerts at UA’s Fifth Annual Church Music Conference

Two top concerts featuring organ, chorus and instrumental performances – including a top French organist and the world premiere of a new organ work – headline the fifth annual Church Music Conference on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25-26 at Moody Music Building at The University of Alabama.

UA’s Bankhead Series Brings Prize-Winning Poet to Bama Theatre

Richard Siken, whose poetry collection “Crush” won the 2004 Yale Series of Younger Poets prize, will be the next visitor in The University of Alabama Bankhead Reading Series. Siken will read at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: January 12-14, 2008

UA’s impact on Tuscaloosa economy tops $1 billion — UA faculty make “Educated Guesses” – A-Day set for April 12 – MLK concert set for Jan. 19 – UA professor wins human rights award – UA faculty provide expert commentary on tuition legislation, real estate, and presidential politics – and more…

Language Notebooks Project Director to Speak at UA

A bilingual lecture with Dr. Almidio Aquino, director of the Language Notebooks Project, will be held at The University of Alabama on Monday, Jan.14 in 205 Gorgas Library from 2-4 p.m.

UA in the News: January 11, 2008

UA cancels classes during severe weather – Sorority returns to UA campus – Law school symposium takes a new look at Constitution – UA announces high school business competition