UA in the News: February 18-20, 2012

UA experts comment on Jeremy Lin’s rise to fame, BP trial – ACRE report says Tuscaloosa County will need 8,600 new housing units – ACRE figures show improvement in housing market – UA freshman known for ‘The Face’ – Science Olympiad brings 500 students to campus – Entrepreneurship Week features awards, activities – SERC provides new lab space – Events – and more…

Jazz Quintet Leads Off Sonic Frontiers Music Series at UA

Harris Eisenstadt and his critically acclaimed quintet, Canada Day, will lead off Sonic Frontiers, a cutting-edge avant-garde jazz series on The University of Alabama campus. The first concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at UA’s Ferguson Center Theater.

UA in the News: February 17, 2012

Earthquake simulator to be constructed at UA – ‘Wonder of the World’ opens at UA – UA photographer publishes book – UA/Auburn students to build Habitat houses – UA radio station to hold benefit concert

UA Away Scholarships Available for Students to Study, Serve or Work Abroad

Students interested in working, serving or studying abroad this summer or fall are eligible to apply for the UA Away scholarship given by The University of Alabama Division of Student Affairs.

Entrepreneur of the Year Winners Announced, Reception at UA

The winners of the 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year awards have been announced and will be honored at a reception Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus. The awards are part of the observance of Entrepreneurship Week 2012 to be held Feb. 20-23.

Realizing The Dream Series to Host Performance Artist Reanae McNeal March 2

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Realizing the Dream Series will host internationally known performer and cultural activist Reanae McNeal for a performance of her one-woman show, The Jazz Singing Women, Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Alabama Power Recital Hall at Shelton State Community College.

UA in the News: February 16, 2012

Earthquake simulator to be constructed at UA – Al’s Pals mentoring program hosts Mardi Gras parade – Correspondent T.R. Reid to speak at UA – UA rewards students for parking correctly – UA students featured at Birmingham Fashion Week program – Sorority wins $2,000 for literacy philanthropy – Alabama gymnastics prepares for Power of Pink meet – and more…

UA’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Hosts Scholarship Ball

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold its annual Scholarship Ball on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Bryant Conference Center Rast Room.

UA in the News: February 15, 2012

UA filmmaker’s documentary chosen for South by Southwest Film Festival – Earthquake simulator under construction at UA – Dance professor’s film to air at festival – CBER study on impact of immigration law cited – Dance Alabama! opens tonight – Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at UA – and more…

UA Students Rewarded for Parking Correctly

Parking according to The University of Alabama’s rules and regulations can have unexpected benefits. Five UA students have been awarded $100 scholarships, just for parking correctly.