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.
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.
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
‘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.
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 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.