UA in the News: October 25, 2012

Homecoming decorations abound – Research study seeks depression, insomnia sufferers – Homecoming court announced – Bonfire, more homecoming events – Students spread anti-bullying message in N.C. – UA alumnus Winston Groom to give public talk … and more …

UA Receives $1.6 Million Grant for Physics Education Improvements in High Schools

The University of Alabama is a partner in a five-year, $8 million grant from the National Science Foundation to enhance physics teaching in Alabama’s high schools.

UA in the News: October 24, 2012

ROTC cadets build, guard homecoming bonfire – Homecoming events – Canformation benefits Beat Auburn Beat Hunger – UA senior is world champion water-skier – Events – and more…

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.

UA in the News: October 23, 2012

Alabama Speaker of the House speaks at Honors College forum – UA students use React-Lab to respond to debate – UA dietitian discusses caffeine – Fashion show benefits rebuilding Tuscaloosa – Trombone Studio plans performances – Events – and more…

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.