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.

UA’s Harris Joins Creative Campus as Leadership Specialist

Corrie Harris, director of student involvement in The University of Alabama division of Student Affairs, has been named a leadership specialist for UA’s Creative Campus program.

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive Kicks Off at UA

The annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger “food fight,” sponsored by The University of Alabama Community Service Center, will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 13, with an event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ferguson Center Plaza.

UA Supply Store Holds Graduation Celebration

The University of Alabama Supply Store will present the fall Graduation Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 15, on the Quad from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

UA in the News: October 1, 2009

UA kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month – UA student groups team up for health care forum – Former comptroller general speaks to UA students – UA events – and more…