New Student Group at UA Works to Help Alabamians Improve Literacy Skills
A new student organization called Literacy is The Edge has been started at The University of Alabama with the goal of improving literacy rates in West Alabama.
Scientists Seek Ways to Spare 12 Fish Species from Extinction, UA Researcher Chairs Southeastern Council Evaluating ‘Desperate Dozen’
If letter grades were assigned for freshwater biodiversity, the southeastern United States would receive “straight A’s” every year. There are more than 675 species of fish living here, which is more than half of the total number of species found in the rest of the nation. Unfortunately, one-quarter of the region’s fish species are now considered imperiled.
UA in the News: November 8-10, 2008
UA building 3D virtual campus in Second Life – Shark skin research may impact aircraft, torpedo development – Mark Nelson named VP of student affairs — UA faculty comment on racism in U.S. after Obama’s victory, Alabama real estate market – UA student honors
UA Engineering Students Compete in Design Project
Freshmen engineering students at The University of Alabama will compete in an annual design project on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 at the University Church of Christ gymnasium. The competition will test their ability to design a model airplane launcher and payload delivery system capable of transporting three ounces of play dough to a target.
UA Women’s Resource Center to Host Harbor Training
The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center will hold a Harbor training session on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Ferguson Forum.
UA Engineering Professor Named Society of Women Engineers Outstanding Faculty Advisor
Dr. Beth Todd, associate professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama, was recently named the Society of Women Engineers 2008 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award recipient.
UA in the News: November 7, 2008
UA’s Force will be with aria – Lean production makes ‘Heiress’ rich experience – World-renowned pianist plays Sunday – Coach Stallings: ‘SNAP’s a big deal’ – Obama Received Youth Vote – African American Student Enrollment Up – and more…
UA Law Speaker to Discuss Civil Rights Cold Case Files
Paula C. Johnson, John J. Sparkman Visiting Chair in The University of Alabama School of Law, will present “Civil Rights Cold Case Files: A Discussion of the Cold Case Justice Initiative and the Emmett Till Bill” on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 5:45 p.m. in Lecture Hall A of the Child Development Center.
Nelson Named Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost at UA
Dr. Mark D. Nelson, a leading faculty member and administrator at The University of Alabama, has been named vice president for student affairs and vice provost at UA.
UA Engineering Professor Receives ‘Green’ Accreditation
Dr. Pauline Johnson, associate professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering at The University of Alabama, recently received LEED® accreditation though the Green Building Certification Institute with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council.