UA’s APR Department to Host ‘Curiously Strong’ Speaker

Steffan Postaer, best known for his creative work on the “Curiously Strong Mints” campaign for Altoids, is the keynote speaker at Advertising Day 2011, an Oct. 13 event hosted by The University of Alabama’s advertising and public relations department.

Supply Store to Present UA Graduation Celebration

The University of Alabama Supply Store will hold a Graduation Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza and Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Supply Store lobby. The event is designed to be a one-stop shopping and preparation site for December graduates.

UA in the News: September 29, 2011

‘Forrest Gump’ author speaks at Alabama Insurance Day – UA’s Caldwell Lab makes new advances in CF research – UA experts comment on immigration law, sleep deprivation, census figures – Center for Ethics champions social issues in state – Homecoming traditions continue – and more…

Photographer to Present Lecture at UA, Display Works at Paul R. Jones Gallery

The second exhibit in the newly opened University of Alabama Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa will feature the work of Atlanta-based photographer Sheila Pree Bright, who will also visit the UA campus to discuss her work.

UA in the News: September 28, 2011

UA geologist’s fieldwork in remote island caves reveal clues to world’s climate – NOAA to build water center on UA campus – Storm spotter training draws a crowd – UA faculty comment on death penalty cases – Steppenwolf musicians to present free lecture, performance – UA gymnastics team delivers toys, supplies to Tuscaloosa elementary school – and more…

How Long Does It Take You to Get to Work? UA Analyst Reacts

The average American commuter who drives to work needs 25 minutes and 18 seconds to make the trip.

UA Homecoming Parade Time Set

The University of Alabama Homecoming Parade will begin at noon on Saturday, Oct. 8, prior to the UA football game against Vanderbilt University at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 6 p.m.

UA Student News for Sept. 27, 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 Homecoming Queen Applications, Sept. 28, 9 p.m., 365-D Ferguson Student Center Registration for UA Libraries’ Video Contest, Sept. 29, 5 p.m. Career Connection Applications, Oct. 7 Leadership UA Applications, Oct. 7, 4:45 p.m.

UA in the News: September 27, 2011

UA study says residents to spend billions on rebuilding efforts – ALVerify to ensure compliance with state immigration law – National Weather Service to hold storm spotter training at UA – Creative Campus featured in book by New York Times columnist – and more…

C&IS, Women’s Resource Center to Host Screening, Discussion of CNN Documentary at UA

The College of Communication and Information Sciences’ Diversity Forum and the UA Women’s Resource Center will sponsor the screening of “Latino in America 2: In Her Corner,” as part of the University’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.