UA Student News: April 1, 2008

DATES TO REMEMBER April 2 Off-campus Housing Fair, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Ferguson Center main floor April 3 Finding a Major and Minor that Fit Workshop, 4–5 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library April 7-11 African American Studies Program open house EVENTS, ARTS & CULTURE • The Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre goes high-tech April 1-4 in Morgan Auditorium

UA in the News: April 1, 2008

Higher Education deserves legislative support – UA students awarded Goldwater scholarships – Former congressmen give UA students a behind-the-scenes look at U.S. government

UA Honors Six Distinguished Engineering Fellows

The University of Alabama College of Engineering will honor six alumni of the College by inducting them into its class of 2008 Distinguished Engineering Fellows.

Honors Week to be Held at UA April 14-18

The University of Alabama will recognize the scholarship and leadership of students and faculty with 2008 Honors Week activities on campus April 14-18.

UA Crossroads Center to Celebrate Scottish Culture

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center is hosting a celebration of Scottish culture on Thursday, April 3, at 4 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Crossroads Lounge.

U.S. News Ranks UA Law School 11th Among Public Law Schools, 32nd Overall; UA School of Social Work Ranked 28th Among Publics, 42nd Overall

The University of Alabama School of Law is ranked 11th among public law schools and 32nd among all law schools in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2009 edition of its annual “Best Graduate Schools” publication. The publication also ranks the UA School of Social Work 28th among social work programs at public universities and 42nd when both public and private institutions are included.