Check Out Jupiter, the Moon through UA Telescope Nov. 12

The public is invited to view the moon and Jupiter through a University of Alabama telescope Nov. 12 beginning at 7:30 p.m.

UA Grads Are Hot Commodities at Nationally-Known Firms

University of Alabama students in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration are proving to be hot commodities for employers seeking top-notch managerial employees.

UA Psychology Professor to Receive Blackmon-Moody Award

Dr. Beverly Thorn, chair of the psychology department at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2010 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.

UA in the News: November 3, 2010

Foster Auditorium now home to the Autherine Lucy Clock Tower and the Malone-Hood Plaza – Condoleezza Rice to visit UA – Election commentary – and more…

UA Student News for Nov. 2, 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 Today “Straight to the Top” forum featuring President Robert E. Witt, 205 Gorgas Library, 6 p.m. Nov. 3 Panel discussion featuring Autherine Lucy Foster, James Hood and family of Vivian Malone Jones, 9 a.m., Ferguson

UA in the News: November 2, 2010

UA looks to transfers to boost enrollment – McElroy makes Rhodes Scholar cut – Condoleezza Rice to speak at UA – UA faculty comment on election issues – UA will have “Election Express” to take students to the polls

UA Center Sponsors ‘Letters About Literature’ Contest for Kids

The Alabama Center for the Book, housed at The University of Alabama Libraries, is co-sponsoring “Letters About Literature,” a state and national reading and writing contest for schoolchildren in fourth through 12th grade.

UA in the News: October 30-November 1, 2010

Former Secretary of State to speak at UA – UA students gather in spooky settings – UA biologist studies how snakes digest their food – Banquet organizers seek to raise awareness of hunger – UA faculty comment on state elections, handgun bans in federal buildings

Ferguson Gallery Expo to Feature Work of UA Graduating Seniors

The University of Alabama Ferguson Center is inviting all seniors who are graduating in December to showcase their work during the Capstone Expo: A Senior Art & Design Show that will run from Dec. 1-15 at the Ferguson Center Art Gallery.

Students Invited to ‘Test Drive’ the UA Honors College

The University of Alabama Honors College is kicking off an initiative called “Test Drive: The Honors College” on Nov. 3 at the Ferguson Center to provide information to current students about joining the college.