UA Student News for June 21, 2011

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS Faculty, staff and students who were affected by the April 27 tornado have until June 27 to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To apply, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The

UA Journalism, ASPA Host Award-Winning Summer Programming

More than 100 middle and high school journalists from 10 states will be on The University of Alabama campus starting June 17 to attend the award-winning annual Multicultural Journalism Workshop and The Long Weekend camp.

Co-Op Students Announced at UA

The University of Alabama Cooperative Education Program has announced students who are participating in the program that lets them alternate semesters of full-time study and full-time employment.

Parents Invited to Campus for UA Family Weekend Sept. 16-18

The University of Alabama Office of Parent Programs invites families of UA students to come visit campus during this year’s annual Family Weekend, Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 18.

UA Advertising and Public Relations Students Win National Award

A team of 15 University of Alabama students won an Award of Excellence at the 2011 Silver Anvil Awards as one of the top three campaigns nationally for their subcategory.

‘Gone With the Wind’ Fan Displays Collection, Speaks at UA’s Gorgas Library

Pieces from David Williams’ collection of “Gone With the Wind” memorabilia are on display in the Pearce Foyer, Gorgas Library, until Aug. 5 at The University of Alabama. Williams will give a free public lecture about his collection at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in Gorgas Library, room 205. Sponsors are University Libraries and the Alabama Center for the Book.

UA Engineering to Host SECME Summer Institute

The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host the 35th Annual Southeast Consortium for Minorities in Engineering Summer Institute June 19-26.

UA Partners with VA to Provide Services, Support for Student Veterans

The University of Alabama School of Social Work is partnering with the Birmingham Vet Center to provide services and support for student veterans in Tuscaloosa every Friday at the Canterbury Episcopal Chapel.

UA to Host National Conference on Science Education June 20-21

The University of Alabama will host a national conference on science education June 20-21.

UA Students Invited to Hollywood to Showcase their Films

The world’s largest student film festival has invited several students from The University of Alabama to showcase their award-winning films and compete against other universities during the 2011 International Grand Finale June 23-26 in Hollywood.