UA in the News: November 16, 2010

UA accounting students watch mock trial – UA faculty and staff take part in Couch to 5K – UA library studies’ prof earns national honor – Scholarship to aid students from Barbour County

Honor Societies at UA Hold Event to Benefit Literacy Program

The University of Alabama’s senior honor societies will sponsor a fundraiser to benefit Literacy is The Edge on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Student Films to Debut in UA’s International Documenting Justice Screening

The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility, department of telecommunication and film and Capstone International will host the second annual International Documenting Justice film screening on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre.

UA in the News: November 13-15, 2010

UA honors World War II veterans who also played for the Tide – Quidditch draws 1,000 to UA quad – UA prof comments on SIDS – Rare Tennessee Williams play comes to UA – Student events – and more…

Quality Conference Relocates to Gulf Coast for 2010

The 23rd annual Alabama Quality Award conference and ceremony will be held Dec. 1-3 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. The conference, typically held in Tuscaloosa, was moved by its organizers following the April 20 oil spill as a way to help the hard-hit Gulf Coast economy.

Frozen Smoke

Frozen Smoke

In a step toward developing lighter, more fuel efficient aerospace vehicles, Dr. Samit Roy collaborates with NASA on ways to strengthen an amazingly-light solid.

UA in the News: November 12, 2010

Alabama to honor World War II vets – YMCA to honor former UA professor, doctoral graduate – UA students study in Middle Earth – SPIRIT Campaign hosts tailgate fundraiser on the Quad – Theatre department teams with Toys for Tots – UA events – and more…

UA Spices Things Up with ‘Science of Hot Sauce’ Event

Guest speaker Dr. Ben Villalón will give a talk on the “Science of Hot Sauce,” Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the lobby of Rodgers Library from 1:30-3 p.m. as part of International Education Week at The University of Alabama.

UA Sororities, Fraternities Hosting Philanthropic Events

Students involved in Greek organizations at The University of Alabama are expanding their community outreach by holding several events to benefit their philanthropic initiatives.

UA in the News: November 11, 2010

Former UA football players who served in armed forces to be honored – Alabama football players take part in anti-illiteracy public service campaign – UA boasts two Rhodes finalists – and more…