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.

UA Students Mount Brooms for ‘Ground Quidditch’

The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus will host a World Cup Quidditch tournament from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, on the UA Quad.

UA in the News: October 29, 2010

UA to dedicate Malone-Hood Plaza and Lucy Clock Tower – UA faculty comment on Alabama job losses, November elections – and more…

Crimson Couch to 5K Walk/Run Event to be Held at UA

The University of Alabama Office of Health Promotion and Wellness will hold its first Crimson Couch to 5K Walk/Run Event Sunday, Nov. 14, starting at the Student Recreation Center.

Meeting Set for Miss UA Contestants

The Miss University of Alabama program committee will host a candidate interest meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

‘Sacrifice Zones’ Author to Speak, Sign Books at UA

Steve Lerner, author of “Sacrifice Zones: The Front Lines of Toxic Chemical Exposure in the United States,” will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 205 Smith Hall (Alabama Museum of Natural History) on The University of Alabama campus.