Five Seniors Chosen for UA Homecoming Court

The 2012 University of Alabama Homecoming Court was selected in a student election held Tuesday, Oct. 23.

UA’s Philosophy Today Lecturer Revisits “The Problem of Consciousness”

Dr. Frank Jackson, the second speaker in the 2012-2013 Philosophy Today Lecture Series, will discuss “The Problem of Consciousness Revisited” on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

Author Winston Groom to Speak About Football, College at UA

“Forrest Gump” author Winston Groom will speak to students and visitors at noon Monday, Oct. 29, in the Ferguson Theater on The University of Alabama campus.

Mortar Board at UA Named Silver Torch Award Recipient

The Hypatia chapter of Mortar Board at The University of Alabama was among the outstanding Mortar Board chapters to be recognized at the 2012 Mortar Board National Conference.

UA Student News for Oct. 23, 2012

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 T-shirts, Oct. 25 Academic Scavenger Hunt passports, Oct. 26, SGA Office TODAY Homecoming queen elections, online voting until 7 p.m. Homecoming basketball tournament, 7 p.m., Student Recreation Center HOMECOMING Dodgeball competition, Oct.

Renowned Engineer, Author to Speak at UA

Dr. Henry Petroski, professor, author and a leading expert on engineering failures throughout history, will visit The University of Alabama campus Nov. 7, capping his visit with a public lecture in the Ferguson Center.

UA Counseling Professor Wins National Award for Research, Teaching, Service

Dr. Lisa M. Hooper, counseling professor at The University of Alabama, has received the Dr. Linda Seligman Award from the American Mental Health Counselor Association.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Homecoming rolls in with ‘Timeless Traditions’ – MINT director leads $1.6 million research effort – Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives to speak on campus – Expert commentary

UA Development Center Helps Launch West Alabama, Wiregrass Birding Trails

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is helping launch 20 sites for state bird watching enthusiasts to enjoy along the West Alabama and Wiregrass Birding Trails.

UA Honors College Bloom Lecture to be Given by Alabama Speaker of the House

Rep. Mike Hubbard, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, will discuss the state’s political history as part of the Anne Campbell Bloom Alabama Governmental Affairs Forum, sponsored by The University of Alabama Honors College on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in Russell Hall Auditorium.