Philosophy Professor Teaches Us to ‘Think Like a Planet’ in Lecture on Feb. 17 at UA

Dr. Bryan Norton, distinguished professor of philosophy in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech, will speak on “Strategy Amid Uncertainty: Learning to Think Like a Planet” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in The University of Alabama’s Biology Auditorium. The event, part of the Alabama Perspectives on Sustainability and Climate Change lecture series, is free and open to the public.

UA in the News: February 12, 2009

Nick Saban speaks to students on integrity – Former CIA agent is UA professor – UA housing assists students with finding off-campus housing – UA awards – UA events – and more…

ACRE’s Glaze Elected Secretary of IREM State Chapter; Luncheon to Introduce UA Students to Real Estate Management

Grayson Glaze, executive director of the Alabama Center for Real Estate, has been elected secretary of the Alabama Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management.

UA Sororities, Fraternities Announce New Presidents

The University of Alabama’s Greek community has elected new officers for 2009.

UA in the News: February 11, 2009

UA honors Capstone heroes – Nursing program grows – UA faculty comment on how students use the Internet, economic development – UA events – and more…

UA Student News: February 10, 2009

Weather Advisory Breezy conditions are expected across all of central Alabama tonight, with wind gusts of 25 mph. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, windy conditions will continue and severe thunderstorms are possible from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Isolated tornados also are possible. Please review the UA Severe Weather Guidelines to ensure your personal safety. DATES

Capstone Creed Week to Feature Coach Nick Saban, Campus Leaders

A finale event for The University of Alabama’s Capstone Creed Week will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 11:45 a.m. in the Ferguson Center ballroom on campus.

Fourth Quarter ’08 Housing Affordability Index for Alabama Now Available on UA Real Estate Center Web Site

The fourth quarter Alabama Housing Affordability Index is now posted on The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate Web site at http://acre.cba.ua.edu/affordability_index.php.

UA Joins Other Public Universities for Montgomery Events Supporting Higher Ed

The University of Alabama will join public universities from throughout the state in demonstrating support for higher education at two special events planned for March 4-5 in Montgomery.

UA in the News: February 10, 2009

Impact Alabama works to better the tax season – Chuck D to speak tonight at UA – UA prof. part of minority health-care clinic study