UA in the News: June 21, 2011
National science teacher conference at UA – UA students submit films to Hollywood competition – “Gone with the Wind” fan displays collection at Gorgas Library — Miss USA’s second runner-up is a UA sophomore
National science teacher conference at UA – UA students submit films to Hollywood competition – “Gone with the Wind” fan displays collection at Gorgas Library — Miss USA’s second runner-up is a UA sophomore
UA engineering team surveys tornado-damaged areas – Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research reports on tornado’s effect on joblessness rates – UA student forms tornado relief group that targets “forgotten towns” – UA center conducting analysis on serious and fatal crashes – UA hosting national conference on science education – and more…
UA student injured in tornado hopes to return to class in August – National Water Center to be built on UA campus – Expert commentary on Alabama’s Hispanic population figures – UA business program ranks high in BusinessWeek survey
More than 100 middle and high school journalists from 10 states will be on The University of Alabama campus starting June 17 to attend the award-winning annual Multicultural Journalism Workshop and The Long Weekend camp.
The University of Alabama Cooperative Education Program has announced students who are participating in the program that lets them alternate semesters of full-time study and full-time employment.
The University of Alabama Office of Parent Programs invites families of UA students to come visit campus during this year’s annual Family Weekend, Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 18.
A team of 15 University of Alabama students won an Award of Excellence at the 2011 Silver Anvil Awards as one of the top three campaigns nationally for their subcategory.
UA study on economic impact of storms – UA study attributes spike in tornado warnings to Doppler radar
Pieces from David Williams’ collection of “Gone With the Wind” memorabilia are on display in the Pearce Foyer, Gorgas Library, until Aug. 5 at The University of Alabama. Williams will give a free public lecture about his collection at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in Gorgas Library, room 205. Sponsors are University Libraries and the Alabama Center for the Book.
UA awarded for civic engagement – Two UA students receive Hollings Scholarships – Hardin named dean of UA business school – Julien appointed director of SLIS – UA nursing prof named to Academy of Nursing Education – Art prof honored at national show – and more…