UA College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors
The University of Alabama recently selected 18 students as 2010-2011 Ambassadors of the College of Engineering.
UA Program Provides ‘One-Stop Shop’ for First-Generation Students
The ‘Alabama First’ program oversees all of The University of Alabama’s first-generation students.
Devilish ‘Screwtape’ Fires Up UA’s 2010-2011 Season in Theatre and Dance
“Screwtape,” a play by James Forsyth based on C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters,” will be presented Monday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 26 in the Allen Bales Theatre on The University of Alabama campus.
Sweet Tooth Lands UA Student a Spot in Ghirardelli Chocolate Contest Finals
Everyone has a sweet tooth. But Michele Henderson, a graduate student at The University of Alabama, may have the sweetest one of all. Henderson entered Ghirardelli’s “Bring Your Dark to Light” contest this summer, and her flavor is now one of three that are in the running for the grand prize.
Alabama Public Radio at UA Announces Program Schedule Change
Alabama Public Radio, which broadcasts from studios in the College of Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama, is changing its weekday evening and weekend schedule beginning Monday, Sept. 6.
UA Philosophy Today Series Kicks Off with ‘Is There a Right to Immigrate?’
Dr. Michael Huemer, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado, will speak Sept. 16 at The University of Alabama on “Is There a Right to Immigrate?” at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
UA Student Winners Cash in DegreeWorks Book Scholarships
Five University of Alabama students each received a $300 book scholarship for the fall semester as winners of a competition testing their knowledge of campus and by using UA’s DegreeWorks and Student Educational Planner.
UA Experts on Second Oil Rig Explosion
As a second oil rig explodes in the Gulf, The University of Alabama offers a range of experts who could comment on some of the questions arising. Many of these experts were quoted extensively following the late April explosion in the Gulf and the ongoing clean-up efforts.
Growth at UA’s Manderson Graduate School of Business Brings Administrative Changes
Dr. Robert M. Morgan has been named associate dean for graduate programs at The University of Alabama’s Manderson Graduate School of Business.
UA and Auburn SGAs, League of Women Voters to Host Gubernatorial Debates; First Debate Set for Sept. 16 on UA campus
The Student Government Associations at The University of Alabama and Auburn University and the League of Women Voters of Alabama will host gubernatorial debates on the UA and AU campuses this fall.
The first debate will be from 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Moody Music Concert Hall on the UA campus.