UA in the News: April 2-4, 2011

Crowd welcomes new Jewish center at UA – A-Day approaches; Nick Saban statue to be unveiled – Sculpture unveiled at UA child care center – UA faculty provide expert commentary on Tuscaloosa census figures, Alabama’s ethics laws, retail “targeting,” civil rights law – Crimson White named best newspaper in region – and more…

UA Engineering Students to Compete in Aircraft Contest

The Crimson Hawx, a team of University of Alabama aerospace engineering students, will compete with an airplane it built for the AIAA Student Design/Build/Fly competition April 15-17 in Tucson, Ariz.

Early 1800s Painting of Huntsville’s Monte Sano Mountain Rediscovered

A 19th-century painting depicting a scene of early settlers on Huntsville’s Monte Sano Mountain was recently rediscovered and restored to its original brilliance and depth by representatitives of The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences.

The Coca-Cola Foundation Honors UA Students while Renewing Scholarship Commitment

A luncheon honoring The University of Alabama’s 2010-2011 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, in Smith Hall on the UA campus.

Students from UA to Join Rivals for House United Blitz Build

The UA Community Service Center is inviting students to participate in the House United Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build with Auburn students June 12-18 in Baldwin County.

Golf Tournament to Benefit UA’s Rise Program

The University of Alabama Student Alumni Association and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity will host the Rise and Shine Golf Tournament on Friday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the Country Club of Tuscaloosa.

UA Panhellenic Association Hosts Community Easter Egg Hunt

The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association will host its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 17, from 1 p.m. until the last egg is found on the front lawn of the UA President’s Mansion.

UA in the News: April 1, 2011

New UA Jewish center to have grand opening – UA grad student ‘plays with’ sharks for research – UA honors new Capstone Heroes – New literary journal, DewPoint, debuts Monday – UA grad returns from covering news in the Middle East, speaks to current students – and more…

UA in the News: March 31, 2011

UA music therapy class helps young, old alike – McNair president to speak at scholars’ convocation – UA students sleep on the Quad — New frozen yogurt venue holds opening celebration – Community service – and more…

Outstanding Graduate Student Awards Announced at UA

The University of Alabama Graduate School has announced the recipients of the 2011 Outstanding Graduate Student awards to be presented during UA Honors Week, April 3-8.