UA students helping to assist with relief efforts in Haiti
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Jan. 19
Multiple student organizations on the University of Alabama campus are joining up to assist with relief efforts in Haiti…
U.S. House of Representatives passes resolution honoring the Crimson Tide
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Jan. 19
The House of Representatives passed a resolution today congratulating the Tide’s football team for winning the national championship…
UA professor on intl. team studying dark energy
Crimson White – Jan. 20
A faculty member at the University has partnered with researchers in Finland and Russia to study a recently discovered phenomenon called dark energy. Gene Byrd, a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy, has teamed up with astronomers at Finland’s Turla Observatory and the Sternberg Astronomical Institution in Russia to study the effects of dark energy in local galaxies.
Region honors MLK’s legacy
Crimson White – Jan. 20
…The University hosted its annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Saturday, with a concert titled “Realizing the Dream: Then and Now.” The concert at Moody Music Hall showcased a variety of songs and dances, along with excerpts from King’s speeches, for an audience of more than 600…On Friday, the Realizing the Dream Committee, comprised of students and faculty from UA, Stillman College, and Shelton State Community College, held its annual Legacy Banquet to honor individuals for work that furthers King’s ideals…
SGA in final stretch
Crimson White – Jan.20
The SGA has two months remaining, and officers say they are not slowing down. “The Student Government Association is looking forward to the upcoming months and eager to finish out the term on a strong note,” said Steven Oliver, SGA president. “We will begin many projects along with continuing projects from the fall semester.”…One of the projects includes Executive Vice President Meg McCrummen’s SGA service awards. The awards would allow students to receive a $50 credit on their student receivables account after registering 10 hours of community service on SLPro…Other SGA officials said they are working on continuing projects, such as Tyler Valeska, vice president for student affairs, who is trying to reformat the spring football ticket sales online by working with athletics and student input…