Students, Pet Lovers to Take Part in UA’s Paw Fest and Dog Splash Events
Two events will be held on campus this month – Paw Fest and a Dog Splash – to benefit the West Alabama Humane Society, area animals and pet lovers.
UA Philosophy Today Lecture Series Begins with Discussion of ‘Philosophy of Mind’
Dr. Terry Horgan, a professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona, will speak Sept. 22 at The University of Alabama on “Mind and Brain: Philosophy of Mind in the 21st Century” at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall on the UA campus.
Chemistry Grad Student at UA Wins Top NSF Award, Plans to Give Back By Teaching
Melody Kelley, an award-winning chemistry graduate student at UA, is focused on a high level of science, but she hasn’t forgotten what inspired her to pursue her education in the first place – a high school teacher.
UA Play Golf America Tournament to be held at Ol’ Colony
University of Alabama students and recreational golfers from the West Alabama area are invited to take part in the UA Play Golf America Tournament Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Ol’ Colony Golf Course in Tuscaloosa.
UA Professor to Serve as Community Education Director for CCBP
Dr. Heather Pleasants has been named director of community education at The University of Alabama Center for Community-Based Partnerships.
Volunteers Sought for 2009 Native American Festival at UA’s Moundville Park
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park needs volunteers for this year’s Moundville Native American Festival, from Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Saturday, Oct. 10.
UA to Host Graduate School Preview Day, McNair Scholars Visitation Day
The University of Alabama Graduate School will host Graduate School Preview Day and McNair Scholars Visitation Day on Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Ferguson Center.
UA Reaches Record 28,807 Students
With a record 28,807 students enrolled this fall, The University of Alabama continues to be the state’s largest university. Enrollment increased by 1,755 students or 6.5 percent over fall 2008, and this year’s freshman class once again increased in quality as well as size.
RSA’s David Bronner to Speak at UA Sept. 22
Dr. David Bronner, CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama, will give a talk at The University of Alabama Sept. 22.
Dean’s List Students Named for UA Summer Term
A total of 352 students enrolled during the 2009 summer term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all As).