UA in the News: October 7, 2009
Rain won’t stop Moundville Native American Festival – Rick Bragg discusses new book – UA faculty comment on Internet addiction, health insurance reform, flavored tobacco, community colleges and the economy – and more
UA Student News for Oct. 6, 2009
DATES TO REMEMBER Oct. 6-9 National Tutoring Week Oct. 7 Brown Bag Lecture Series, 308 Manly Hall, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 8-9 Fall break Oct. 11-17 Homecoming Week EVENTS, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The Center for Teaching and Learning is celebrating National Tutoring Week today through Oct. 9. This week is intended to honor 28 outstanding tutors
UA in the News: October 6, 2009
UA researchers look for possible link between soil bacteria and Parkinson’s — Collaboration with UA uses puppets to teach classroom skills – Education professor comments on community colleges
‘Dance Alabama!’ Returns for Fall Performance
The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance presents “Dance Alabama!” from Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 16, in Morgan Auditorium on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District.
Chemical from Soil Bacteria Shows Potential Neuron Toxicity; Has Possible Parkinson’s Implications, According to UA Researchers
A chemical produced by common soil bacteria may kill neurons that produce dopamine, according to an article authored by University of Alabama researchers publishing Oct. 6.
UA in the News: October 3-5, 2009
NPR analyst joins Alabama Public Radio – New exhibit to open soon at Moundville Archaeological Park – UA part of cooperative effort to revitalize rural areas of Alabama – UA professor named Hartford Faculty Scholar – UA prof and father create hybrid tool for RVs – UA events – and more…
Housing, New Home Construction Reports Available on UA Center’s Web Site
The August housing report and the August report on new housing construction are available on the Alabama Center for Real Estate Web site.
UA in the News: October 2, 2009
UA hosts second annual Community Culture Festival – UA ROTC members place in national competition – UA’s Project Health offers insight on financial health – and more…
UA Astronomers Invite Community to View Jupiter
University of Alabama astronomers invite the community to view Jupiter and stellar objects in the next public night sky-viewing session Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
UA College of Communication and Information Sciences to Host 14th Annual Career Fair
The 14th annual Communication Career Fair, one of the longest-running campus job fairs for the communication industry, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ballroom of Ferguson Center on The University of Alabama campus.