Crimson Couch to 5K Event to be Held at UA

More than 800 people are expected to participate in the Crimson Couch to 5K Walk/Run Event Sunday, Nov. 13, at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: November 4, 2011

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens to speak at UA School of Law – Alabama-LSU game-related stories – and more…

UA Professor, Former Faculty Senate President Karen Steckol Dies

Dr. Karen Steckol, professor of communicative disorders at The University of Alabama and a former UA Faculty Senate president, died today after a three-year struggle with cancer.

Students Compete in Final Round of UA Moral Forum’s Tornado Recovery Initiative

As part of a service-learning course sponsored by The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility, 81 Honors College students are vying for up to $15,000 to implement projects to aid in Tuscaloosa’s tornado recovery. The final round of competition is Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in Lloyd Hall Auditorium.

UA Students Partner with Secret Meals for Hungry Children to Host Fundraisers

University of Alabama students are partnering with the Alabama Credit Union to raise awareness and funds for Secret Meals For Hungry Children through Nov. 8.

UA Literacy Advocacy Group’s Campaign Kicks Off Monday

Literacy is the Edge, a student-advocacy group dedicated to ending functional illiteracy in West Alabama, will launch its 2011 campaign to raise funds and produce communication materials for the Literacy Council of West Alabama on Monday, Nov. 7

UA Psychology Professors Seek Children for ADHD, Anxiety Disorder Study

Dr. Matthew Jarrett, assistant professor in The University of Alabama’s department of psychology, is seeking volunteers for a study of a new treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and anxiety in children.

UA Student News for Nov. 4, 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. EVENTS THIS WEEKEND Turn It Up Tide Pep Rally, Nov. 4, 8 p.m., Walk of Champions Alabama vs. LSU football game, Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Bryant-Denny Stadium Beat Auburn Beat Hunger 5K Race, Nov. 6, 2 p.m.,

UA’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Recognizes PR Mentors

The second “Milestones in Mentoring” 
Awards Banquet raised nearly $50,000 for public relations education programs.

UA in the News: November 3, 2011

UA ranks 10th fittest campus – Faculty member gives financial planning advice – SGA launches ‘Finish in Four’ campaign – ‘Game of the Century’ draws near – and more …