Three Reporters to Discuss Civil Rights at UA Panel Discussion

Three Southern reporters whose work has led to numerous convictions in decades-old killings during the civil rights era will speak Thursday, March 31, at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: March 10, 2011

UA voter turnout compares well with other SEC schools – Middle East expert speaks at UA – Engineering students build robot for competition – Faculty expert comments on unrest in Arab world – Safety tips offered for spring break – Events – and more…

Calvin Brown Named Director of Alumni Affairs at UA

Calvin J. Brown, a partner and portfolio manager with BlueCreek Investment Partners, LLC, in Huntsville, has been named director of alumni affairs at The University of Alabama, effective April 1.

UA Joins Other Public Universities for Montgomery Events Supporting Higher Ed

The University of Alabama will join public universities from throughout the state in demonstrating support for higher education at two special events planned for April 6-7 in Montgomery.

Historian to Discuss Study of Islam at UA’s Aronov Lecture

Dr. Aaron Hughes, the Gordon and Gretchen Gross Professor of Jewish Studies in the department of history at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York, will give The University of Alabama department of religious studies’ ninth annual Aaron Aronov Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in Gorgas Library, room 205.

UA in the News: March 9, 2011

Cochran elected SGA president – Five business leaders to be inducted into Alabama Business Hall of Fame – Law professor creates “eMediation” – Expert comments on proposed change to state constitution – Events – and more…

Pianist Barbara Nissman Concludes UA’s 2010-2011 Celebrity Series

The internationally-acclaimed pianist Barbara Nissman will perform on The University of Alabama campus Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Building’s Concert Hall.

Biochemistry Major Elected UA’S SGA President

Grant Cochran, a junior from Leland, Miss., majoring in biochemistry, was elected president of The University of Alabama Student Government Association for the 2011-2012 term.

UA Student News for March 8, 2011

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 Student Government Association elections, ends at 7 p.m. Blood drive, through 5 p.m., Capstone Drive parking lot behind Gorgas Library Men’s baseball vs. Troy, 6:05 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, 7-10

UA Students Team Up with Cold Stone Creamery for Spring Philanthropy Events

Students in The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences’ public relations program have teamed up with Cold Stone Creamery for several spring philanthropic events.