New College moves to Lloyd, Education takes Carmichael
Crimson White – Aug. 26
The new school year ushered in a wave of change to New College, a program under the College of Arts and Sciences. The program moved from its original residency in Carmichael Hall to Lloyd Hall, located almost directly across the Quad. James C. Hall, dean of New College, said the main reason for the move was the growth of the program. The New College program has more than doubled in the past six years, from 75 students to more than 200 currently. The program has also acquired new faculty and staff…New College now occupies the second floor of Lloyd Hall, while the Writing Center is located on the third floor. BamaDining options are expected to move into the first floor by January…Programs within the College of Education will occupy Carmichael, a move that many within the program are excited about…In addition, the Education Policy Center, Educational Psychology Center, Educational Research and the Office of Research and Services have all made the move to Carmichael as well…
Textbook rentals help students save money
Crimson White – Aug. 26
The University has begun offering students the option of renting their textbooks this year at a discounted price through a program called rentAbook, according to SGA officials…The SUPe Store’s rental discounts can be as much as 55 percent off the original price. James Fowler, SGA vice president for external affairs, said renting from the SUPe Store is beneficial to the University. “The SUPe Store gives profit back to students through the form of book and supply scholarships, National Merit scholarships, graduate scholarships, minority scholarships, financial aid program scholarships and funding of programs such as 348-RIDE,” Fowler said. Reed said the SUPe Store’s book and supply scholarships provide $150 per semester for more than 400 students every year. He also said the SUPe Store is the only store in town that offers rental textbooks…
UA studies the effectiveness of seat belts on school buses
Crimson White – Aug. 26
…UA researchers were chosen to conduct the study, which would evaluate the safety rate of seat belts on school buses, said Jay Lindly, director of the University Transportation Center for Alabama. The University is the first institution to do extensive research on seat belts for school buses. The study will be completed in September…
Get involved with Get on Board Day
Crimson White – Aug. 26
The University will host Get on Board Day today from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Ferguson Plaza and Promenade…“There are over 300 student organizations participating at the University of Alabama,” said Alex Karagas, the coordinator of student involvement and leadership. “This is an opportunity for students to have a ‘one-stop-shop’ for getting involved.”…
Tailgating games event to be held Friday
Crimson White – Aug. 26
Student Involvement Week will continue through Friday with tailgating games from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center fields. This pre-season tailgate party will feature games — horseshoes, cornhole, bocce ball, ladder toss and more — as well as information about participating in UA intramural and club sports. For more information, visit urec.ua.edu.
Some chefs continually adapt menus to season’s available local produce
Tuscaloosa News – Aug. 26
…Even the University of Alabama has started buying local produce to serve at campus dining locations…Homegrown Alabama, another farmer’s market, is open on the UA campus every Thursday afternoon…
Business council honors four local women
Tuscaloosa News – Aug. 26
Wilson, who is starting a mentoring program for high school girls, received the Trailblazer Award on Tuesday from Tuscaloosa’s Women in Business Council…The program will start this year at Tuscaloosa County High School. University of Alabama students and its honor students will be mentors and will meet regularly with the high school students…Kathryn Hornsby…received the council’s Achievement Award. She was cited for her high level of dedication to those she serves through her business and for her mentoring of students as an executive in residence at the UA Culverhouse College of Commerce…