Home Sales, Construction Increase in March, According to UA Center

The latest look at the housing situation in Alabama from The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate is now available on the Web.

UA-Based Start-Up Wins $25K to Further Develop Green Pest Control Method

Growers and consumers of apples stand to be among the beneficiaries of a University of Alabama start-up company’s $25,000 winnings in a state-wide business competition.

UA Libraries Announce Winners of Book Collecting Contest

Collections focusing on Harry Potter, the Middle East, comic books and Jack Kerouac were among the winners of The University of Alabama Libraries’ 2010 Book Collecting Challenge Contest.

UA Student Films on Justice, Injustice in Alabama to Debut at Screening

The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility and department of telecommunication and film will host the fourth annual Documenting Justice film screening Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre.

Best Defense: UA’s Mock Trial Team Wins at State Tournament

The University of Alabama’s Mock Trial Team placed first for defense at the first YMCA Collegiate Judicial Conference and Competition held recently at the Alabama State Supreme Courtroom in Montgomery.

UA’s Graduate Business School Ranks 33rd Among Publics by U.S. News

The Manderson Graduate School of Business at The University of Alabama is ranked No. 33 among the 255 MBA programs at public universities included in the 2010 U.S. News rankings.

UA Student News for April 20, 2010

DATES TO REMEMBER April 20 Crimson Culture Week, continues through April 24 Take Back the Night march and rally, Crimson Promenade, 6 p.m. April 21 Student Government Association director applications due, 5 p.m. April 22 Alabama Forensic Council open auditions, 226 Reese Phifer Hall, 1:30-5 p.m. Sigma Delta Tau event, Five Guys, 5-9 p.m. April

Your Town Alabama Workshop Co-Sponsored by UA

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is co-sponsoring a Your Town Alabama Inc. leadership workshop June 2-4 at Camp McDowell.

‘What’s for Dinner?’ Series at UA Focuses on Culinary Culture, Sustainability

The “What’s for Dinner?” series on culinary culture and sustainability will be held Wednesday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. in 205 Gorgas featuring a speaker’s panel to discuss the slow food movement, the perfect fruit and sustainability.

Women’s Resource Center Holds Take Back the Night Event at UA

The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center is hosting the Take Back the Night March and Rally Tuesday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Crimson Promenade.