UA Co-Hosted Social Work Conference Set for Birmingham

The University of Alabama School of Social Work and the Alabama Department of Human Resources will host its 12th annual Fall Social Work Conference Aug. 15-16 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham.

UA Student News for Aug. 7, 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS In order to better serve students during the campus move-in period, the Action Card Office and Transportation Services will both be open special weekend hours on Aug. 10-11 and Aug. 17-18. The offices will be

UA Gallery Opens in Cultural Arts Center with Asian Rug Exhibit

A new gallery space operated by The University of Alabama in downtown Tuscaloosa will hold its inaugural exhibit, “A Magic Carpet Ride: Rugs of the Ottoman Empire from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price,” Aug. 29-Oct. 24.

Camp 1831 to Introduce UA Students to Traditions, Civic Engagement

Students new to The University of Alabama will learn about the Capstone’s traditions, meet fellow freshmen and get a taste of adventure during the first session of Camp 1831, which will take place Aug. 6-8 at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Camp 1831 introduces new students to leadership, history – Collaborative approach to help those with chronic conditions – UA offers software engineering concentration – Saturday in the Park continues at Moundville – Doping source available for comment

UA Freshmen Honors Students Begin Community Service

More than 250 University of Alabama Honors College freshmen and upper-class leaders will begin the fall semester with community service projects through Alabama Action and Outdoor Action.

UA to Offer Concentration in Software Engineering

To meet growing demand for skilled, creative technology workers, The University of Alabama department of computer science will offer an option to concentrate in software engineering beginning this fall.

UA-housed APR Announces Schedule Changes

Alabama Public Radio, housed in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences, has announced changes to its radio schedule.

UA Graduates Win Fulbright Scholarships

Four University of Alabama graduates have accepted Fulbright awards to study and teach abroad during 2013-2014.

UA Students Learn First-Hand in Cooperative Education

More than 170 University of Alabama students during the summer of 2013 received a hands-on educational experience at more than 30 companies and organizations through UA’s Cooperative Education Program.