The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama will award $8,700 to support two research projects that will enhance understanding of factors that contribute to effective and ethical leadership in public relations.
The University of Alabama School of Law and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates announced today that Cheryl Little, executive director of the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC), a not-for-profit legal assistance organization in Miami, has been awarded the 2008 Morris Dees Justice Award.
The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center will sponsor a screening and discussion of the film “Walkout” on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater as part of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month events on campus.
A researcher, expert on information technology, dies – UA faculty comment on government bailout proposal, presidential debates, government ethics – UA student wins leadership award – UA students study in China – Concert helps Alabama charities
Dr. Doug Husak, a professor in the philosophy department at Rutgers, will present his lecture “Four Points about Drug Criminalization” at 7:30 p.m. October 2 in room 30 of ten Hoor Hall on The University of Alabama campus as part of the 2008-2009 Philosophy Today lecture series.
DATES TO REMEMBER Sept. 25 Communications Career Fair, Ferguson Center Ballroom, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26 SUPe Store locations closed for inventory: Tutwiler Hall, Bryant Museum and the School of Law Sept. 27-28 All SUPe store locations closed for inventory Sept. 30 “Eurotrip 2008,” 205 Gorgas, 7 p.m. Environmental Ambassador applications due by 4 p.m.
UA faculty provide expert commentary on presidential debates, “short selling,” inter-racial marriage, and endangered fish – UA wheelchair athletes bring home gold
Claudia Quigg, founder and executive director of “Baby TALK,” a community engagement program building parent-infant relationships, will speak Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Child Development Research Center on The University of Alabama campus.
UA paleontologist studies evolution of whales – UA athlete leads team to Paralympic victory – Faculty experts comment on government bailouts, presidential debates, gas prices and more
The American Society of Civil Engineers recently honored Dr. Ken Fridley, professor and department head of civil, construction and environmental engineering at The University of Alabama, with election to the grade of fellow.