UA in the News: December 6-8, 2008

“Speak Up Tuscaloosa” outreach program helps middle schools students learn about debate – UA faculty provide expert commentary on endangered fish, SIDS, 2010 census, Alabama politics, auto bailout plan – Music prof to release CD — UA gymnasts host Christmas party for RISE program

U.S.-Cuban Archaeological Dig, Deciphered Documents Grant Insights into Indians who Encountered Christopher Columbus

Interpretations of a now defunct form of Spanish writing, in combination with a joint U.S.-Cuban archaeological effort, are granting researchers insight into the Cuban people who Christopher Columbus encountered on his first voyage to the “New World.”

Bataan Death March Survivor Bert Bank to Receive Honorary Degree During UA’s Winter Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 13

Bert Bank, Bataan March survivor, former Alabama legislator and broadcasting executive, will receive an honorary doctorate during The University of Alabama’s winter commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m., in Coleman Coliseum.

National Academy of Sciences Member Joins UA Faculty

National Academy of Sciences member and a University of Alabama alumnus, Dr. Michael B.A. Oldstone, has joined the faculty of The University of Alabama in its College of Arts and Sciences.

UA’s Adam Harbison Wins George J. Mitchell Scholarship to go with His Truman Scholarship

Chalk up another prestigious scholarship for The University of Alabama’s Adam Harbison.

UA in the News: December 5, 2008

Interpol intrigued by UA prof’s terror study — “Holidays Around the World” held at UA children’s center – UA decorates for the holidays

UA in the News: December 4, 2008

12 days of wellness kicks off at UA

UA to Host Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

The University of Alabama Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team, led by head coach Dr. Margaret Stran, will host the Southeast Regional Tournament Dec. 5-6 at the UA Recreation Center.

Uncertainty About National, State Economy to be Addressed at 2009 Economic Outlook Conference, Presented by UA

The current economic recession now has an official beginning date—December 2007—according to the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research. At 12 months, it has already been longer than the recessions of 2001 and 1990-91.

Outreach Program Allows UA Biology Students to Mentor and Learn from Area Elementary School Students

Biology students at The University of Alabama are participating in an outreach course designed by the UA biology department to encourage local schoolchildren in science.