Lecturer at UA to Discuss the Defeat of Shining Path in Peru

he University of Alabama’s department of history invites the public to hear Dr. Jorge Ortiz-Sotelo, chairman of the Peruvian Institute of Politics and Economics, deliver a lecture titled “Defeating the Shining Path: A Lesson in Combating Terrorism in Peru” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 in 205 Gorgas Library. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Jazz Artist Frank ‘Doc’ Adams to Appear at UA

The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus invites the community to an afternoon with legendary jazz artist Frank “Doc” Adams from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Ferguson Center.

Suspending Belief: Virtual Reality Lab to Provide Coping, Research Opportunities

Suspending Belief: Virtual Reality Lab to Provide Coping, Research Opportunities

The University of Alabama will soon become the third university in the country, researchers say, to have a social work virtual reality lab.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA ranks first among public universities in enrollment of National Merit Scholars – UA students’ Alabama arts show to air on WVUA – UA Veteran and Military Affairs representatives to honor soldiers at D.C. ceremony – UA student interns as child life specialist – Religion expert available to comment on Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation – African-American Heritage Month events

UA Students Produce TV Show about the Arts in Alabama

A new original show on WVUA is a product of the The University of Alabama’s department of telecommunication and film and Creative Campus and will showcase artists from across Alabama.

UA Colleges Hope Film Screening Will Start Local Dialog about Health Care

A free community screening of the film, “Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare,” will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: February 8, 2013

UA ranks first among public universities in enrollment of National Merit Scholars – UA representatives to participate in ceremony at Arlington Cemetery – UA trustees approve Shelby quad updates – Autherine Lucy’s enrollment at UA remembered – Art events – and more…

Take Note: UA Professor Explores 17th-Century Shorthand in England

The University of Alabama and University Libraries invite the public to hear a lecture by Dr. Michael Mendle, professor of history at UA, titled “Absolutely the Most Important Thing You Know Nothing About: Shorthand and Civilization in 17th Century England.” The lecture will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in 205 Gorgas Library. The lecture is free; refreshments will be served.

UA in the News: February 7, 2013

University of Alabama ranks first among public universities for National Merit Scholars – Veteran Affairs to visit Walter Reed – African-American history tour – Tide, Tigers battle in hovercraft competition – and more …

New UA Website Connects Students With Off-Campus Housing

The University of Alabama’s Housing and Residential Communities office is launching a website to aid students in finding off-campus housing. The site is http://offcampushousing.ua.edu.