UA Honors College Students Arrive Early for Service-Learning, Storm Recovery Projects

More than 200 University of Alabama Honors College students will arrive here a week early to help Tuscaloosa storm recovery efforts by taking part in the service-learning projects Alabama Action and Outdoor Action from Sunday, Aug. 14-Friday, Aug. 19.

Harpist LeBaron Marks 40th Anniversary of UA’s New College with Concert

Dr. Anne LeBaron, a harpist and composer who is a distinguished alumna of The University of Alabama’s New College, will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the recital hall of Moody Music Building.

UA Student News for Aug. 9. 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. DATES TO REMEMBER Move-In Days, Aug. 12-14 and Aug. 20-21 Classes begin, Aug. 24 ANNOUNCEMENTS In order to better serve UA students during fall move-in, several UA offices will be open special weekend hours. Action Card

UA’s Alabama Heritage Magazine Marks 25 Years, 101 Issues

The University of Alabama has its own group of myth busters – the writers of Alabama Heritage magazine. For 25 years and 101 issues, the magazine has taught both longtime Alabamians and newcomers about their heritage.

UA Plank Center Adds Members, Re-Elects Leaders

The board of advisers for The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has elected a vice-chair, re-elected five members and added three new advisers.

Art Exhibit ‘Impressions’ Opens Season at UA’s Moody Gallery

The exhibit “Deep Impressions: Willie Cole Works on Paper” will open the 2011-2012 season at The University of Alabama’s Sarah Moody Gallery.The show will run from Wednesday, Aug. 24, to Thursday, Oct. 6.

Media Advisory: UA Memorial Service Moved to Foster Auditorium

Based on weather forecasts calling for extreme temperatures and the potential for afternoon or evening showers, the candlelight memorial service set for 8:30 p.m. tonight at The University of Alabama has been moved to Foster Auditorium.

UA’s Manderson Graduate School of Business No. 22 among Publics on Forbes List

In the latest Forbes Best Business Schools list, the Manderson Graduate School of Business at The University of Alabama is ranked no. 57 among all graduate schools of business and No. 22 among public institutions.

May, August Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama is holding three commencement ceremonies Aug. 5 and 6 to award degrees to more than 4,000 graduates. The ceremonies include students who were scheduled to participate in both May and August commencement ceremonies.

Mason to Head Alabama Productivity Center at UA

Dr. J. Barry Mason, professor of business administration, who will step down Aug. 16 as dean of the Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama, has been tapped by incoming Dean J. Michael Hardin to be the interim director of the Alabama Productivity Center.