UA Sending Five Players to Beijing for Paralympic Games

Five University of Alabama wheelchair basketball players have been selected to travel to Beijing to play in the 2008 Paralympic Games in China in September.

UA Student News: April 15, 2008

DATES TO REMEMBER This Week Honors Week “Marr’s Field Journal” on sale at the Ferguson Center April 18 SGA Book Scholarship applications due, 4:45 p.m., SGA office Tapping on the Mound ceremony, 2 p.m., the Quad April 20 Sundown Movie Sunday, “Cloverfield,” the Quad Earth Day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., the Quad April 21 Conversation hour

UA in the News: April 15, 2008

Five UA players to play in Paralympic Games in Beijing – UA alumni association names new president – and more…

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.