UA Student News for Oct. 13, 2009

DATES TO REMEMBER Today Homecoming queen elections, online, until 7 p.m. Today–Oct. 17 Homecoming Week continues Oct. 14 Clothing for Turning Point, Ferguson Student Center, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. H1N1 FluMist and seasonal flu shots and mist available, Ridgecrest South, 6:30–8 p.m. Oct. 20 Cyber Security and Online Social Networking panel for students, Ferguson Theater, 6

Black Belt 100 Lenses Exhibit at UA Features Students’ Photos of Rural Alabama

The Black Belt 100 Lenses photo exhibit will showcase the work of high school students from Macon and Perry Counties with an opening reception Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 1-3 p.m. in The University of Alabama’s Crossroads Community Center.

UA in the News: October 13, 2009

UA Homecoming Week – UA prof comments on moon shot — UA alumnus shares insight on global economy – UA’s “green efforts” gain recognition

Parents Invited to UA Seminar on Generation Y

Parents of University of Alabama students and those in the community who work with Generation Y (those born after 1990) are invited to campus Tuesday, Oct. 20, for an interactive seminar led by Dr. Tim Elmore, founder and president of Growing Leaders.

UA Files Rebuttal Brief with NCAA on Textbook Case

The University of Alabama has filed a rebuttal brief with the NCAA challenging the vacation of wins penalty in the case involving violation of the NCAA’s rules on textbooks for student-athletes.

New Time for UA Homecoming Parade, Game Kick Off Set

The University of Alabama Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at a new time, 11:30 a.m.

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.