Area High School to Hold its Chemistry Class at UA

A University of Alabama chemistry laboratory will be filled with slightly younger-than-usual faces Jan. 19 as it hosts a high-school chemistry class.

UA’s Paul Jones Gallery of Art to Hold Grand Opening, Unveil Next Exhibit

The grand opening of the Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa will begin with a public reception from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

UA Students to Honor Dr. King with Hands on Tuscaloosa Community Service

The University of Alabama Community Service Center and several student organizations are hosting a Hands on Tuscaloosa service day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m.-noon.

UA Experts Ready to Discuss Elections, Issues With Media

University of Alabama experts stand prepared to field questions from the media on the upcoming South Carolina, Florida and Alabama primaries, as well as issues affecting the general election. For more source ideas, contact Richard LeComte, media relations, rllecomte@ur.ua.edu, 205/348-3782.

Census Bureau Estimates Slight Gain in State’s Population, UA Expert Says

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Alabama gained 17,340 residents in the 15 months between April 1, 2010 (Census Day) and July 1, 2011.

Fat Flies Reveal Obesity Clues

Some of the lowliest — not to mention lightest — of creatures are helping a University of Alabama scientist better understand the genetics behind weight gain.

Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet Concert at UA to Highlight Realizing the Dream Events

The Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet, with Eric Essix on guitar, will highlight the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream celebration, a series of special activities honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA’s Moody Gallery Offers Exhibit by Faculty Artists

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art on The University of Alabama campus will open its 2012 Faculty Biennial Exhibition with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will run through Friday, Feb. 17.

UA’s Rural Health Institute Seeks Nominees for Heroes Awards

The University of Alabama Institute for Rural Health Research is seeking nominations for the Rural Health Heroes Awards. The awards will honor health-care providers and others who assisted victims of Alabama’s April 27, 2011, tornadoes.

Still Time to Register Online for 2012 Economic Outlook Conference

Online reservations for the 2012 Economic Outlook Conference presented by The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research can be made through Friday, Jan. 6. The conference will be Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel in Montgomery.