UA in the News: September 16, 2011

UA announces record enrollment – Trustees approve new construction plans at UA – UA earthquake expert talks about recent earthquakes

UA Student News for Sept. 16, 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. A MESSAGE FROM STUDENT AFFAIRS Dear Students: As members of the campus community, you play an important role in determining how others perceive our University. Your behavior before, during and after a game leaves a lasting impression

‘Philosophy Today’ Series Opens with Discussion of Justification of War

The University of Alabama will host Dr. Jeff McMahan, professor of philosophy at Rutgers University, for a lecture, “What Rights May We Defend by Means of War?,” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in 205 Smith Hall on the UA campus.

UA Student’s Essay Appears in New York Times

University of Alabama student Alexandra Franklin’s willingness to share some of her deepest thoughts and feelings about her life, her commitment to feminism and a supportive boyfriend led her to write a Modern Love essay published Sunday, Sept. 11, in The New York Times.

UA Hosts Family Weekend, More than 3,000 Expected to Attend

More than 3,000 family members of University of Alabama students will visit campus during Family Weekend Friday-Sunday, Sept. 16-18.

UA in the News: September 15, 2011

3,500 visitors expected for annual Family Weekend – Capstone Heroes – Marine Corps League funds UA scholarship – Report by UA prof indicates higher ed budgets hurting – New dean named for UA business school – UA events – Faculty and student honors – and more…

Enrollment at Record High as UA Continues to Grow with Quality

Enrollment at The University of Alabama reached a record 31,747 students this fall as the University continues to grow with quality.Total enrollment is up 5 percent, an increase of 1,515 students, over fall 2010, and includes 26,234 undergraduates and 5,513 graduate and first professional students.

UA in the News: September 14, 2011

UA receives highest ranking ever from U.S. News & World Report – UA study puts dollar amount on April 27th tornado – UA faculty member comments on Alabama’s poverty rate – Honors College Assembly launches documentary series – and more…

UA Student News for Sept. 13, 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. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER First Year Council applications, Sept. 19, 5 p.m., 231 Ferguson Student Center DATES TO REMEMBER Short and Sweet Résumés Critiques, Sept. 14 and 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sylvester Jones Resource Center in 336

UA Honors College Presents Documentary on ‘Invisible Children’ of African Conflict

The University of Alabama Honors College Assembly is partnering with the student organization Apwonjo to host the NPO Invisible Children 2011 “Tony” Tour on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in 127 Biology.