Partnerships Between UA and VA, Amedisys Offer Nurses Mobility

Advanced nursing degrees are within easier reach for local registered nurses through separate Internet-based partnerships between two health care entities and The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing.

Documenting Justice Film Screening Features Work of UA Students

The Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility and the department of telecommunication & film at The University of Alabama will host the second annual Documenting Justice Film Screening on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Take Back the Night Rally to be Held at UA

The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center will sponsor its annual Take Back the Night event to support the end of violence against women on Tuesday, April 22, from 6-7 p.m.

UA Social Work Event to Benefit Ill Staff Member

The University of Alabama Social Work Association for Cultural Awareness is presenting a benefit concert on Thursday, April 24, from 6 p.m.-midnight at Little Willie’s in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: April 12-14, 2008

New paperless ticket system debuts Tuesday – A-Day – Repin “brilliant” in concert — UA faculty provide expert commentary on Alabama’s tax structure, “double-dipping” bill, destination shopping centers and bubble-making – Tide’s Thompson admirable on at Masters – UA events, honors, lectures – and more…

Company Recognizes UA’s Efforts to Prevent High-Risk Alcohol Consumption on Campus

Outside the Classroom, a Boston-based company that helps education, corporate and government institutions battle high-risk drinking and other health problems, has recognized The University of Alabama’s alcohol prevention efforts with a Prevention Excellence Award.

UA Engineering Hosts Combustion Institute Technical Meeting

The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host the 2008 Spring Technical Meeting of the Combustion Institute’s Central States Section April 20-22 at the Bryant Conference Center.

UA’s New College Welcomes Wholesale Foods Innovator for Distinguished Alumni Lecture

Jeff Levitetz, the innovative entrepreneur who founded Purity Wholesale Grocers, will deliver the Distinguished Alumni Lecture for The University of Alabama’s New College at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in 205 Smith Hall.

ALLELE Lecture: Plants May Hold Key to Cure for Malaria

Malaria is the leading cause of death and illness worldwide, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the cure for this health epidemic may be found in algae, according to Dr. Mark Farmer, the next guest speaker of The Alabama Lecture of Life’s Evolution, or ALLELE, series at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: April 11, 2008

Bama Golfer tied for 33rd after first round at the Masters – UA faculty provide expert commentary on Birmingham Water Works, gas prices, and vitamin water – Student Honors – Events – and more…