UA Student News for Aug. 18, 2009

DATES TO REMEMBER Aug. 14–19 Week of Welcome Aug. 19 Classes begin ANNOUNCEMENTS Changes for football season. We are counting down to kickoff for the 2009 football season! To keep game days at UA smooth, safe and fun, we have made some changes in the way we handle student tickets, stadium entry and parking. Students

UA in the News: August 18, 2009

UA holds fall sorority rush – Fall concert set for Sept. 18 – UA professor comments on tariffs

Latest Housing Affordability Index now Available; Second Quarter off Slightly from First Quarter, According to UA’s ACRE

The Alabama Housing Affordability Index results for the second quarter of 2009 showed a slight decrease from the record setting results of a 16-year high produced in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: August 15-17, 2009

UA study shows effects of mom’s stress on kids – UA honors students take part in Alabama Action – UA art instructor creates trophies for triathletes – UA faculty and staff provide expert commentary on dorm room decorating, overcoming kindergarten anxiety, overcoming college anxiety, bank seizures – and more…

UA in the News: August 14, 2009

UA freshmen arrive early to help community – UA-Cuban production of Shakespeare play

UA in the News: August 13, 2009

UA honors students take part in Alabama Action program

UA in the News: August 12, 2009

UA researchers study seat belt usage on school buses

UA Engineering Appoints Back as Director of Construction Engineering Program

The University of Alabama College of Engineering recently named Dr. W. Edward Back director of the Construction Engineering Program.

UA in the News: August 11, 2009

UA seat belt study heads into final year – History prof’s book on civil rights leader reviewed in Wall Street Journal — UA student groups to help answer parents’ questions about campus life – UA to get new dining options – UA sorority recruitment this week – and more…

UA Engineering Appoints Two Department Heads

The University of Alabama College of Engineering recently named two new department heads. Dr. Bob Taylor has been appointed to lead the department of mechanical engineering, and Dr. Viola L. Acoff has been named to direct the department of metallurgical and materials engineering.