Westbrook to Direct UA Blackburn Institute
Dr. Philip Westbrook, assistant professor of educational leadership, policy and technology studies, has been named director of the UA Blackburn Institute, a preeminent student leadership agency on campus.
Housing Report, New Home Construction Numbers on UA Web Site
A housing report from The University of Alabama’s Alabama Center for Real Estate shows the state’s home sales for July up 2.5 percent from June and down 8 percent from July 2008.
Flu Update for August 26, 2009
The Student Health Center continues to see students who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms. The illness is generally mild; however, it is important for students who have flu to avoid contact with others as much as possible.
UA Student News for Aug. 25, 2009
DATES TO REMEMBER This Week Student Involvement Week Aug. 26 Get on Board Day, the Quad Aug. 27 United Greek Council Convocation, 360 Ferguson Center, 7 p.m. Get Involved, Get Creative, Maxwell Hall, 7 p.m. Aug. 28 Greekfest, Fraternity Row, 6 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Section of Campus Drive to be repaved on Friday, Aug. 28. The
UA’s Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute to be Part of Global Observance
The Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute at The University of Alabama will join more than 650 organizations in the United States to observe Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 16 – 22.
UA College of Engineering to Host Open House
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host Engineering Day, or E-Day, an open house for high school students and their families Thursday, Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Two UA Chemistry Majors Named Hollings Scholars
Two University of Alabama students have received National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships for 2009–2010.
Cynthia Hope Named Assistant Vice President for Research at UA
Cynthia Hope, director of the Office for Sponsored Programs within the division of the Office for Research at The University of Alabama, has been named assistant vice president for research at UA.
UA SUPe Store Pilots Textbook Rental Program
The University of Alabama Supply Store is piloting a new textbook rental program this fall, beginning with three courses.
UA ALLELE Lecture Series Opens with Influential Evolutionary Biologist
Preeminent evolutionary geneticist Dr. Jerry Coyne will speak Sept. 3 at The University of Alabama on “Why Evolution is True” at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology Auditorium on the UA campus.