UA Student News for Aug. 2, 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 UA will host a candlelight memorial service for the six students who died in the April 27 tornado at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5 on the steps of Gorgas Library. UA President Robert E.

Media Advisory: UA to Host Memorial Service Friday, Aug. 5 for Students Who Died in Tornado

The University of Alabama will host a candlelight memorial service for the six students who died in the April 27 tornado on Friday, Aug. 5 at 8:30 p.m. on the steps of Gorgas Library. UA President Robert E. Witt, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, and SGA Presidents Grant Cochran (2011-2012) and James Fowler (2010-2011) will speak at the service.

UA Mentor Helps High School Students Excel through Summer Tutoring Program

A change in her summer plans led UA student Jacqueline Koncsol to become a role model for high school students through her work in the CollegeFirst enrichment program.

Structures on Storm’s Edge Could Benefit Greatly from Improved Engineering, According to UA-Involved Study

In the wake of the horrendous tornadoes that delivered massive destruction to the state in April, University of Alabama engineers have analyzed building structures and design codes to recommend an approach to safer and stronger buildings going forward.