UA in the News: February 20, 2013

CNN anchor Don Lemon to speak at UA – UA students to visit Birmingham Civil Rights Institute – Artist featured on UA student-produced ‘Alabama Art Seen’ – UA expert comments on historic Drish House – UA study looks at Pell grants – Events – and more…

Premier Awards for Scholarship, Leadership Announced at UA

Recipients of the 2013 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service at The University of Alabama – were announced at a recent presentation dinner.

Jewish Daily Forward Lauds Poetry Book by UA’s Lazer

A cultural critic in The Jewish Daily Forward has named “N18 (Complete),” a collection of poems by Hank Lazer, as one of five favorite works of poetry in 2012.

Ancient Indian Technique Showcased at UA’s Moundville Park

Learn from some of the country’s finest stone craftsmen how to make arrowheads, spear points and hundreds of other stone tools as they meet to demonstrate and teach their skill and sell their wares at the Moundville Knap-In from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8 and 9 at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park.

UA in the News: February 19, 2013

Clean energy business competition representatives visit UA – Conference focuses on reducing obesity – Museum program highlights science behind natural disasters – UA launches off-campus housing website – UA experts comment on Carnival’s ad in Mobile newspaper, Pell grants and suicide bombers – Student finds passion in UA dance department – Events – and more…

UA Student News for Feb. 19, 2013

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 Community Service Center student-staff applications, Feb. 22, 5 p.m., 346 Ferguson Center TODAY Bama Idol auditions, Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m., 305 Ferguson Center THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER Capstone Conversations with CNN’s Don

UA Telecommunication and Film Wins Seven National Awards

Students and faculty from The University of Alabama’s telecommunication and film department won a total of seven awards in the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts.

UA Panhellenic Association Invites Prospective Students to Sorority Life Preview

The Alabama Panhellenic Association invites prospective University of Alabama students to find out about sorority life during Panhellenic Preview Day.

UA to Debut Musical ‘Hermitage Cats’ in Concert Hall

“Hermitage Cats Save the Day,” a musical rendering of the book “Anna and the Hermitage Cats,” will premiere at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the concert hall of The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Building.

UA Nursing Students Share Culture with Japanese Scholars

A small group of young Japanese scholars will soon experience life as University of Alabama nursing students.