UA Presents Prize-Winning Fantasy Writer Gaiman at Bama Theatre

Neil Gaiman, the award-winning author of the fantasy novels “The Graveyard Book,” “Coraline,” “Stardust,” “American Gods” and “Anansi Boys,” will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: January 21, 2010

UA rallies to help Haiti – UA center strives to combine academia, real world experience – National championship’s impact on admissions, economy

Pioneering Transplant Surgeon to Address McCollough Medical Scholars Forum at UA

Dr. Arnold G. Diethelm, the pioneering surgeon who performed the first transplant of any kind in the state of Alabama, will be the featured speaker for the eighth annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum Feb. 5-6 in Shelby Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

Paying Attention to ADHD

A University of Alabama physician co-chairs an effort to write national guidelines for treating ADHD on college campuses.

On the Cover, In the Mirror

A University of Alabama journalism professor studies the relationship of media and anti-fat bias and weight stigmatization in children.

UA’s Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America to Host Regional Activity

The University of Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will host “The Eth-X Factor” Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bryant Conference Center.

UA in the News: January 20, 2010

UA students assist with relief efforts in Haiti – U.S. House of Representatives passes resolution honoring Crimson Tide – UA professor on international team studying dark energy – UA hosts its annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Saturday — SGA in final two months of year

UA Student News for Jan. 19, 2010

DATES TO REMEMBER Jan. 20 Phi Sigma Pi informational session, 313 Ferguson Student Center, 6 p.m. National Pan-Hellenic Council Convocation, Biology Building Auditorium, 7 p.m. Jan. 21 Alpha Delta Chi informational meeting, 301 Ferguson Student Center, 8 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Haitian and Haitian-American students on campus are encouraged to contact the Community Service Center for assistance

UA Recycling Program is Finalist for Best Practices Award

The recycling program at The University of Alabama has been selected as one of five finalists in the 2010 Southern Association of College and University Business Officers Best Practices competition.

Music Therapy Students from UA Receive Honors at National Conference

Three music therapy students at The University of Alabama were recently honored at the annual conference of the American Music Therapy Association.