University of Alabama ranked 10th fittest campus in the nation
Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer – Nov. 3
The University of Alabama campus has been ranked 10th among the 25 fittest campuses in the country by “Men’s Fitness.” A news release says Alabama was chosen for its “top notch workout facilities, healthy food choices and opportunities to stay active.”The top 10 schools are Ohio State, UCLA, Michigan State, Indiana, Texas, Syracuse, North Carolina, Nebraska and Alabama.
Crimson White – Nov. 3
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Nov. 2
Dr. Jan Brakefield Gives Advice on Maximizing Your Money
WVUA Tuscalooa – Nov. 2
A University of Alabama expert has down-to-earth advice on maximizing your money. WVUA’s Matt McCoy is live in the studio with tonight’s money watch…. Don’t spend money on chasing those lesser goals, you’ll be sorry later when that important goal cannot be met. Now in our next segment, we’ll try to talk about how to meet all these goals. Certified financial planner Jan Brakefield is with the University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences.
UA Veterans Hold Meeting
WVUA Tuscaloosa – Nov. 2
Veterans on the University of Alabama campus are working together to help build a strong presence at the capstone. The ua campus veterans association got started in 2009, and since then the group has worked on campus to help veterans with the transition between combat and college. Tonight, the cva met on campus, to spread their message to anyone who would listen.
SGA launches Finish in Four campaign through DegreeWorks
Crimson White – Nov. 3
Together with University officials, the University of Alabama SGA has launched its new Finish in Four campaign. Finish in Four works with DegreeWorks, UA’s academic planning tool, to help students prepare their semesters ahead in order to graduate within eight semesters.
University officials: UA-LSU game calls for ‘more of everything’
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 3
As the “Game of the Century” draws ever closer, University of Alabama officials in charge of game-day operations are preparing for a larger than normal crowd of fans to descend on campus this weekend. Gina Johnson, associate vice president of Auxiliary Services at UA, said though there aren’t any new events or strategies involved in planning for the No. 2 Crimson Tide’s matchup with No. 1 LSU, the spectacle has called for “more of everything.” “Everything is a little bit more hyper for this game,” Johnson said. “We’ll have more locations on campus manned. We are starting everything early and we have more staff that is working than a usual game,” Johnson said.
Workshop on how to apply for various University of Alabama scholarships will be held on Nov. 13
Birmingham News – Nov. 3
A free workshop on how to apply for various scholarships at the University of Alabama will be held on Nov. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the North Birmingham branch of the Birmingham Public Library, 2501 31st Ave. North. The workshop, presented by the Jefferson County Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association and the University of Alabama’s National Alumni Association, will address several areas including scholarship requirements, deadlines and other topics. It is open to high school seniors, juniors, sophomores and their parents. Light refreshments and soft drinks will be served.
UA to Receive a Lot of Television Coverage Because of Game
ABC 33/40 Birmingham – Nov. 2
We’ll be doing ESPN News, Sports Center, College Football Live, obviously College Gameday on ESPNU and on ESPN, so Thursday, Friday and Saturday are going to be jam-packed with television from here. With just three days left to go, predictions are coming from all directions,
City Prepares for Record Crowd
NBC 13 – Nov. 2
As Tuscaloosa reporter Meredith Armstrong tells us, plans are already under way to make sure the city can handle the fans for the Alabama LSU match up. 150,000 — that’s the number people the city of Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama are preparing for during the Alabama LSU game.
Former faculty member elected prime minister
Crimson White – Nov. 3
Abdurrahim El-Keib, a faculty member at the University in the electrical and computer engineering department from 1985-2005, is the new prime minister of Libya. El-Keib taught power systems, electrical and computer engineering at the University during his time in Tuscaloosa. Libya’s National Transitional Council elected El-Keib as the country’s new prime minister late Monday with 26 of 51 votes in favor of El-Keib.
New gallery opens downtown
Crimson White – Nov. 3
For Paul R. Jones, gathering and collecting artwork became a hobby that has now become a huge benefit to the University of Alabama. The late lawyer amassed a collection of over 1,700 pieces, worth almost $5 million. Among the works are pieces by Clarissa Sligh, Carrie Mae Weems and Emma Amos. According to a recent UA press release, the gallery will exhibit the massive collection of artwork in parts. Works by affiliates of UA, including students, will also be showcased in the gallery. The current works being shown in the gallery are by Sheila Pree Bright and will be shown Oct. 6 through Nov. 18.
SGA plans pep rally
Crimson White – Nov. 3
The Student Government Association is launching the Turn It Up Tide Campaign to encourage students to show up and be loud during Saturday’s game against the LSU Tigers. SGA has partnered with the Athletic Department to organize a pep rally on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Walk of Champions in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
ESPN analyst to speak about BCS, Alabama-LSU
Crimson White – Nov. 3
Brad Edwards, a University of Alabama graduate and ESPN’s BCS analyst since 1999, will speak about Alabama’s game against LSU and the implications of the historical matchup in the Heritage Room of the Ferguson Center today at 6 p.m. Jackie Hurt, director of development for the Honors College, said she and Edwards have been friends since he worked at the University for Sports Information in the ‘90s.
‘Jump for Tuscaloosa’ event planned for Saturday’s game
Crimson White – Nov. 3
Samuel Gardner, a student at The University of Alabama, is behind the “We Believe, Jump for Tuscaloosa” event that is sweeping Facebook. Gardner created the Facebook event last Monday, and within days, the event page became a hit. Almost 2,000 people have RSVP’d on the event’s page as “Attending.”
Sigma Tau Delta sponsors concert, book drive
Crimson White – Nov. 3
A collegiate honors society – especially one centered on world literature – doesn’t often conjure up the same images of manic fun and festivity as its greek brethren. However, Sigma Tau Delta’s University of Alabama chapter aims to exhibit both the fun and the compassion of an English honors society tonight in Tuscaloosa.
Students open art gallery, fulfill long-time dream
Crimson White – Nov. 3
Opening an art gallery is something UA students Connor Simpson and Sumerlin Brandon said they have on their bucket lists. With the opening of The Venue tonight, they can now cross it off. The new art gallery will open its doors at 5 p.m. in downtown Tuscaloosa. The gallery opening will be a part of Art Night, a free open house at various art galleries in downtown Northport and Tuscaloosa. There will also be free food, drinks and music by local artists Lena Dice and Amelia Webber. The Venue will close its doors for the night at 10 p.m.