UA Student News for Aug. 31, 2010

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the e-mail subscription. DATES TO REMEMBER Aug. 31 College Republicans meeting, 360 Ferguson Student Center, 7 p.m. Project Health general interest meeting, 312 Student Ferguson Center, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 Back to School Blood Drive, Ferguson Center Ballroom, 11 a.m.-5p.m. Sept.

Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award Will Honor Former Players at Season Opener

Two former University of Alabama standout football athletes – Randy Billingsley of Mobile and the Rev. Colenzo “Rock” Hubbard of Memphis, Tenn. – will be presented the 2010 Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award on Sept. 4 at halftime of the UA vs. San Jose State football game in Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: August 31, 2010

UA students and faculty aid church in being added to Register of Landmarks and Heritage –UA biologist on Science Channel – UA astronomer helps write comic book about Hanny’s Voorwerp – UA Gameday changes – UA students participate in national competitions on texting and chocolate – UA events – and more…

Addy Named Assistant Dean for Outreach at UA Business School

Dr. Sam Addy has been named assistant dean for outreach at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration.

UA in the News: August 28-30, 2010

UA biologist to study oil spill effects on tiny Gulf creatures – UA astronomer helps tell online story about cloud of space gas, teacher – UA faculty comment on economic impact of Hurricane Katrina, Alabama home sales – UA events – and more…

UA in the News: August 27, 2010

Tuscaloosa gears up for economic boost from UA football – UA ranks second among schools selling the most college merchandise – Football fans guided to under used parking areas – UA student organizations eligible for block seating – Faculty experts comment on Sarah Palin’s impact, new housing starts – UA events – and more…

Founder of Purity Wholesale Grocers to Deliver Mills Lecture at UA

Jeffrey A. Levitetz, founder and chair of Purity Wholesale Grocers Inc. and an alumnus of The University of Alabama, will present the Helen Crow Mills and John Carroll Mills Lecture Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. in room 328 of Lloyd Hall on the UA campus.

UA in the News: August 26, 2010

Tuscaloosa vies for GE plant – UA Web communications team uses WordPress themes to improve Web presence – Pre-K students get vision screenings from Impact Alabama students – Historic Gorgas House to undergo renovation – Get on Board Day gets creative

Community Service Center Offers Volunteer Expo at UA

The University of Alabama Community Service Center will host its annual Volunteer Expo on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ferguson Center, second floor, to link nonprofit organizations with students.

Sustained Dialogue Network Holds UA Workshops

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center and Sustained Dialogue Campus Network are presenting a series of workshops on campus Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 28-29, designed to enhance intercultural communication skills among students, faculty and staff.