Forum discusses plight of homeless veterans
Crimson White – Nov. 12
…there are an estimated 131,000 homeless veterans and approximately twice that number experience homelessness over the course of a year… In an effort to raise awareness about this issue, the School of Social Work sponsored a panel of expert speakers at the Ferguson Theatre Wednesday night…Kelli Rumanek, a coordinator of Homeless Veterans Awareness Week and a junior majoring in social work, said the issue of homelessness does not even come to the majority of peoples’ minds when they think about our nation’s heroes. “Homeless veterans are two words that should not be together,” Rumanek said…The School of Social Work sponsors Homeless Veterans Awareness Week this week to raise awareness of veterans’ issues…UA students can get involved by participating in the Homeless Veterans Awareness Week, volunteering at local homeless coalitions, sending financial donations to local shelters, contacting local elected officials, and becoming aware of the situation.
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Nov. 11

Organizations honor veterans with reception
Crimson White – Nov. 12
As Veterans Day wound down, UA students came together to show their support for the many veterans at the University. On Wednesday night, veterans were honored with a reception in Alston Hall. The reception recognized students, staff and faculty members who have served in the military. The reception was organized by SGA Sen. Miriam Fry and the Campus Veterans Association and marks the end of the three-day celebration of Veterans Appreciation Week.

Ceremonies mark contributions of veterans
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 12
…At 11 a.m., the official national moment of commemoration of Veterans Day, the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center held a ceremony attended by about 100 people. Among them was keynote speaker Donald J. Salls, a former player for the University of Alabama football team who was a combat officer in the European Theater during World War II.

‘Picasso’ riotous as performed at UA theatre
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 12
We were promised a stageful of Steve Martins, and that’s pretty much what you get in the University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” Any fan knows Martin is more than the white-suited goof persona of “The Jerk” or the “Pink Panther” remakes. He’s also capable of the poetic, sunny swains of “Roxanne” and “L.A. Story,” the blustering buffoon of “Three Amigos,” the dark and intense lovelorn man in “Shopgirl.”

Alabama students get moments in limelight
Crimson White – Nov. 12
Every illusion Brian Hollan had about the glamour of show business ended under the weight of a 375-pound stunt double. After several consecutive takes of a football scene where his character gets sacked, Hollan said one of the film’s stars began to worry about his safety. . . . Hollan, a freshman majoring in marketing with a specialization in finance and real estate, is one of several Alabama students who spent the summer as part of “The Blind Side,” the latest film from “The Rookie” director John Lee Hancock. The students appear alongside Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw and several real-life college football coaches, including Nick Saban. The film, adapted from Michael Lewis’s “The Blind Side: Evolution of A Game,” tells the story of Michael Oher’s rise from homeless boy to All-American and first round NFL draft pick.

Saban comes to the big screen
Crimson White – Nov. 12
Nick Saban is no stranger to appearing on television screens across the country, but he hesitated to make his big screen debut. “I don’t do many things like this, and I turned down doing this to start with,” Saban said at a press conference Nov. 4. “I don’t want to say any names, but somebody who’s a very influential person called me and asked me to do it for Michael Oher, for the Tuohy family and all that, so I ended up doing it.” Saban is one of the many college football coaches who portray themselves in “The Blind Side,” coming to theatres Nov. 20.

University Mall gets ready for holiday shopping season
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 12
Retailers nationally suffered from poor holiday sales last year as the economy collapsed. Economic woes remain this year, and retailers have adjusted their strategies. Many merchants have put up their holiday decorations very early this year to attract early bargain hunters, said Kristy Reynolds, the Bruno associate professor of marketing management and marketing at the University of Alabama.“Retailers don’t want to take any chances on missing out on any early bargain hunters,” Reynolds said. “Retailers know that people are being diligent about their budgets, and many shoppers are shopping early to find the best deals.”

History majors start career day
Crimson White – Nov. 12
It is a common misconception that students who are pursuing a degree in history are bound to end up with a career in teaching. However, UA students and faculty from the history department say that belief is a myth they are trying to debunk. For this reason, the National Honor Society in History, Phi Alpha Theta, and the University of Alabama History Club decided to create Career Day, which will be held today in Gorgas Library Room 205 from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Professor speaks about the ‘Washington Experience’
Crimson White – Nov. 12
Michael New, a political science professor, outlined five benefits of an internship through “The Washington Experience,” a course that coalesces political learning and experience, to a room of 15 students Wednesday night. The Washington Experience grants three-hour political science course credits to UA students who complete an internship and three five-page papers.

Muslim students host ‘Jesus in Islam’ dinner
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 12
The Muslim Student Association at the University of Alabama will host a dinner and lecture tonight at 6 p.m. on “Jesus in Islam” at the Ferguson Center, Heritage Room 322 near the ballroom. The guest speaker will be Dr. Bassam Mushannen, a Tuscaloosa cardiologist who specializes in interfaith dialogue. The event is free and open to the public. The MSA will serve a Mediterranean dinner for participants.

Group offers Alzheimer’s screenings
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 11
Through November, Tuscaloosa will join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease through free education seminars and memory screenings. . . .  The Area Agency on Aging will host several educational workshops on Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia as part of its HOPE Program. Leading dementia and Alzheimer’s experts Richard Powers and Yvonne Higdon and University of Alabama Elder Law Clinic Director Hugh Lee will lead the sessions.

Organizations hold Bama Buddies project for local charities
Crimson White – Nov. 12
Organizations and individual UA students are invited to help bring joy to children by building Bama Buddies. The Source Board of Governors and the Community Service Center started a new project this fall called Bama Buddies, which are stuffed animals that come in kits to be put together and donated to local charities.

Outdoor Recreation provides trips, services, nature information
Crimson White – Nov. 12
UA Outdoor Recreation, a department of the University that works to serve and lead students in outdoor recreation through rentals, trips, and education, is encouraging students, faculty and the Tuscaloosa community to get involved in their last official event of the semester. UAOR will be hosting a bicycle maintenance clinic Tuesday to teach bicycle owners the basics of maintaining their own bicycles. The clinic is designed to help owners avoid having to go to shops or the UAOR bike shop whenever a small maintenance problem occurs.