University helps students with GRE, LSAT
Crimson White – Jan. 9
The GRE and the LSAT exams can be extremely daunting for students preparing to take them, however, the University has provided assistance to enable students to be well prepared physically and mentally for these exams. The graduate school has teamed up with Kaplan, a testing service, to help students at the University. According to Carl Williams, the Director of Graduate Admissions, Kaplan comes on campus in February and will do free practice testing for the GMAT, GRE and the LSAT. There is a prediction of probably about 500 to 600 students who will attend the practice sessions, Williams said. “We encourage students to take the practice exams before, maybe take it junior year so they can retest in time so they don’t miss any deadlines,” Williams said…The Center for Teaching and Learning also provides videos, guides and books for students to practice with. Through the center, Richard Livingston, assistant director of learning enhancement for the Center for Teaching and Learning, also provides a seminar every semester to prepare for the MAT…
Chamber’s annual celebration is Thursday
Tuscaloosa News – Jan. 9
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will announce its 2008 Member of the Year and other service award winners during its 109th annual celebration Thursday at NorthRiver Yacht Club…University of Alabama President Robert Witt, the outgoing chairman of the chamber, will speak about the organization’s achievements during the past year. Witt’s address, included in the chamber’s 2008 annual report, will cite the chamber’s West Alabama literacy initiative, completion of the “Culture Builds” strategic livability and cultural development plan, progress in work force development and other efforts…