UA in the News: April 3-5, 2010

Students and faculty recognized during Honors Week – UA to build Malone Hood Plaza at Foster Auditorium – UA scientists study climate clues that could come from old shells – UA professor collaborates to produce French dictionary – Longtime UA administrator Douglas Jones died Friday – UA faculty provide expert commentary on U.S. census, Alabama politics, separation of church and state, Easter, economy, smoking – UA student honors and events – and more…

Crossroads Community Center at UA Presents Unity through Diversity Week

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center will celebrate Unity through Diversity Week beginning Tuesday, April 6.

Long-time UA Professor, Administrator Douglas E. Jones Dies

Dr. Douglas E. Jones, professor emeritus of geological sciences at The University of Alabama and curator of invertebrate paleontology at the Alabama Museum of Natural History, died April 2, 2010 after a brief illness. He was 79.

UA in the News: April 2, 2010

UA’s PR program ranked among best in the country – McNair Scholars program offers research opportunities for students – UA students form charity for cancer awareness – UA sponsors AG candidate forum – UA events – and more…

UA in the News: April 1, 2010

UA student conducts research using submarine – Honors College discusses ways to increase student involvement – Oscar-nominated screenwriter speaks to UA students – and more…

UA Car Tags Raise $3.1 Million for Student Scholarships

The University of Alabama’s collegiate license tag program raised some $3.1 million during the 2009 fiscal year. Funds raised through the statewide program are used for scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.

Every Move Counts – UA Students Teaching Chess in New School Program

University of Alabama students are teaching chess to sixth graders at the Tuscaloosa City School’s magnet school through a new initiative called Every Move Counts: A Chess in Education Project.

UA in the News: March 31, 2010

Pulitzer Prize winning biologist E.O. Wilson speaks at UA – UA is “Storm Ready” – Attorney general candidates forum to be held Tuesday on UA campus – UA teams up to offer education doctoral degree at UNA – UA study measures Regions’ economic impact on Alabama – Ruth Waldrop, one of founders of UA library school, dies – and more…

Honors Week at UA Recognizes Scholarship, Leadership

The University of Alabama will recognize the achievement of outstanding students and faculty during 2010 Honors Week activities on campus April 5-9.

UA Student News for March 30, 2010

DATES TO REMEMBER March 30 “Archive of Americana and World Newspaper Archive” training session, Osburn Room in Gorgas Library Habitat for Humanity project interest meeting, 204-B Ferguson Student Center, 5 p.m. March 31 Penny Allen Award nominations due, noon “Archive of Americana and World Newspaper Archive” training session, Osburn Room in Gorgas Library 4th annual