UA in the News: April 30, 2009

Reception honors USA Today academic standouts — Students promote sustainable living — UA yearbook to publish in different form next year — UA Political Science Professor Discusses President Obama’s First 100 Days in Office – UA events and honors – and more…

Order of Omega at UA Names Outstanding Students

The University of Alabama chapter of Order of Omega recently announced the winners of several honors at their annual banquet held at the NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa. Order of Omega is a national honorary for fraternity and sorority members.

UA in the News: April 29, 2009

UA students earn USA Today academic honors – UA student to play in Paralympic World Cup – UA prof. comments on community colleges – “Schoolhouse Rock” to benefit UA’s community music school – UA events and more…

Five UA Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team

The University of Alabama once again leads the nation with five students named to USA Today’s 2009 All-USA College Academic Team. Laura Dover, Adam Knight and Ynhi Thai have been named to the Second Team; Laura Godorecci has been named to the Third Team, and Alex Flachsbart has been named an Honorable Mention.

UA Students to Engage in ‘Rocket Wars’ Thursday

Five teams of University of Alabama students will turn a campus lab into a friendly “Rocket War” battleground Thursday, April 30 as they square off in a competition combining the launching of small foam rockets with physics equations.

UA, Cuban Photographers ‘Side by Side’ in Joint Exhibit

Art from a University of Alabama photographer represents the U.S. portion of a joint exhibit with Cuba scheduled to open May 6 in Havana.

UA’s CCBP Event Will Recognize Award-Winning Community Engagement Projects

The University of Alabama Council on Community-Based Partnerships invites University and community partners to its third annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 1, at noon in the Hotel Capstone ballroom.

UA Student News: April 28, 2009

DATES TO REMEMBER This Week Child Stroke Awareness Week April 28 Documenting Justice Film Screening, Bama Theatre, 7 p.m. April 29 UAPD Appreciation Day, Ferguson Plaza, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30 School House Rock Live!, Moody Music Concert Hall, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. May 1 School House Rock Live!, Moody Music Concert Hall,

Top Students Honored by UA Graduate School

The University of Alabama Graduate School announced the 2009 Outstanding Graduate Student award recipients during UA Honors Day held earlier this month.

UA in the News: April 28, 2009

Child safety seat inventor gets UA boost — UA films touch on issues in Alabama – Dance Alabama! Performances – CrimsonRide bus system — Students spend night living in mock war camp – and more…