UA in the News: October 10-12, 2009

Students kick off homecoming week – Partnership between UA, magnet school brings new classes – UA scientists’ idea could result in a better bandage – UA gets noticed for green efforts – UA students work on statewide literacy campaign – UA events – and more…

From ‘Earth to the Universe’ Exhibit Opens at UA Museum

The University of Alabama’s Museum of Natural History is pleased to announce the opening of “From Earth to the Universe,” a photographic exhibit on display in the Museum’s Atrium Gallery.

Alabama Business Hall of Fame to Induct Four New Members

Four of the state’s leading business and civic leaders will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Thursday, Oct.15 at the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus.

Original Big Al Costume Moved to UA’s Bryant Museum

If the old maxim rings true, beloved University of Alabama elephant mascot Big Al will never forget the many footsteps taken to bring him — the original Big Al costume, that is — to a comfortable resting spot amongst the memorabilia in UA’s Paul W. Bryant Museum.

UA College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors

The University of Alabama recently selected 14 students as 2009-2010 Ambassadors of the College of Engineering.

UA Students Launch Alabama Reads Campaign

With the goal of promoting literacy and small town life, students at The University of Alabama are working to kick off a statewide campaign called Alabama Reads.

UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Receive Scholarships from Alpha Lambda Chapter of Theta Xi

All eight of The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences’ 2009-2010 Rural Medical Scholars have been awarded scholarships from the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Theta Xi Endowed Scholarship.

UA in the News: October 8, 2009

UA to induct communication leaders into hall of fame – UA releases study on Alabama economy – Terry Saban to co-host coverage of homecoming parade – UA student to direct children’s theatre production

New Date for UA Community Culture Fest

The University of Alabama Office of Community Affairs will host the 2009 Community Culture Fest in downtown Northport on the new date, Sunday, Nov. 1.

Stran, Thompson of UA to Coach National Wheelchair Basketball Team

Dr. Margaret Stran and Miles Thompson of the wheelchair basketball program at The University of Alabama have been named assistant coaches for the United States National Wheelchair Basketball Team.