Mini-conference Examines ‘Days of Rage’ Protests at UA in 1970
A mini-conference titled “Days of Rage: A 40-Years’ Perspective,” will be presented from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus.
UA in the News: October 16-18, 2010
High-tech code used at Alabama homecoming – Student wins contest to design UA’s official tartan – T. Boone Pickens to speak at UA – UA is about honors students as well as football – Step show attracts thousands – Mobile’s Shellie Street named University of Alabama homecoming queen – UA biologist comments on bugs – UA events – and more…
UA Sororities to Host Trick-or-Treat for Area Children
University of Alabama Junior Panhellenic delegates will host the annual Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m.
UA Journalism Professor Receives National History Teaching Award
Dr. David Sloan, a professor of journalism at The University of Alabama, has received the National Award for Excellence in Teaching for the field of mass communication history.
Mobile Student Named UA Homecoming Queen
Shellie Street of Mobile was named The University of Alabama Homecoming Queen for 2010 on Friday, Oct. 15, during UA’s annual Homecoming Pep Rally on campus.
UA Awarded OSHA Grant to Improve Workplace Safety
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies division of environmental and industrial programs a $191,000 Susan Harwood Targeted Topic Training Grant.
Working for Wellness
History tells us that a community’s gift can often become its curse. Such is the case with Walker County. The remoteness and unspoiled natural beauty of the region makes an autumn drive along the yet-to-be-completed Corridor X a lesson in conservation. But remoteness means inaccessibility, a damper to industry and a curse to preventative and emergency medical care.
UA in the News: October 15, 2010
Sen.Shelby speaks to UA retirees and students – T. Boone Pickens to speak at UA – Tide homecoming features pep rally, step show, parade – Finalists selected for tartan design – and more…
UA Honor Council to Hold Academic Integrity Week
The University of Alabama Academic Honor Council is presenting Academic Integrity Week, Oct. 18-Oct. 22, with the theme “Champions don’t cheat. Choose integrity!”
UA’s HES Explores Emerging Technology for Homecoming
The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences is taking an innovatively different approach to welcoming alumni and friends for homecoming festivities on campus.