UA Student News for Oct. 15, 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 Leadership UA applications, Oct. 30, 4:45 p.m., 355-B Ferguson Center Abstracts for Alabama Modern Languages Conference, Nov. 15 Premier Awards applications, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. THIS WEEK’S EVENTS “Resurface” MA exhibition by Meredith

UA Professor’s Book Lauds History of Irish Theatre

It’s not every day an author celebrates his book launch at the Áras, the Irish equivalent of the White House. However, Dr. Steve Burch, a University of Alabama faculty member, has experienced just that.

UA Museum Ghost Tour Ready to Spook and Delight

The community is invited to experience some of the legends that have been passed down from generation to generation during the third annual Haunting at the Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at The University of Alabama.

UA Alumnus, U.N. Technology Expert to Discuss Cybersecurity in UA Lecture

Gary Fowlie, a University of Alabama alumnus and an expert on cybersecurity, will present a lecture Thursday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. in Farrah Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA in the News: Oct. 12-14, 2013

UA student researches slavery on campus – Metabolite experts meet at UA – “Beat Auburn Beat Hunger” begins – UA expert comments on Iran nuclear talks – UA hosts Suicide Awareness Week – and more…

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA geologist, grad students head for Antarctica – Psychologist studies effects of tornado on children – Experts offer tips on flu vaccine, building self-esteem in children, creative Halloween costumes – History prof’s book wins award – Events include performance of ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail,’ Fossil Day activities, NASCAR analyst’s speech

UA Sororities to Host Trick-or-Treat for Area Children

The University of Alabama’s Panhellenic Association will host the annual Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Children from the Tuscaloosa area ages 12 and younger are invited to dress up in Halloween costumes and visit the lawns of the campus sorority houses on Magnolia and Colonial drives for candy and activities.

UA Campus to Get a Taste of NASCAR

Fox Sports NASCAR analyst Larry McReynolds will provide an insider’s look at the sport with a speech and a question-and-answer session at The University of Alabama Oct. 17.

UA Matters: Building Positive Self-Esteem in Young Children

Positive self-esteem in young children is the foundation for success later in life. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Laura Bloom provides just a few suggestions on how families can promote positive self-esteem.

Stimulate My Brain

Stimulate My Brain

Two education professors at The University of Alabama hope low-current brain stimulation can be an answer for students who struggle to learn, recall or retain information.