UA Matters: Tips for Buying Healthy Food on a Budget

Healthy eating is something many strive to achieve, but oftentimes the grocery bill gets in the way. The University of Alabama offers suggestions on how you can buy nutritious food, but stay within your budget.

UA Student News for Nov. 8, 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 ALABAMA VS. LSU— The Crimson Tide football team faces the LSU Tigers Saturday, Nov. 9, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS. Click here or visit

UA’s School of Music Presents ‘Spectrum’

The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences School of Music presents the Fall Spectrum Showcase concert, a “Best of the Best” variety show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.

Psychologist to Provide Guidance for Evaluating ‘Extraordinary Claims’

Dr. Scott O. Lilienfeld, one of the country’s most acclaimed psychologists, will be the guest speaker for the Annual Michael Dinoff Memorial Lecture on The University of Alabama campus Friday, Nov. 15.

UA First Scholars Program Hosts Benefit Drive for Alabama SPCA

The First Scholars Program at The University of Alabama is holding an animal food and supplies drive through Friday, Nov. 15, to benefit the Alabama SPCA. Suggested donations include dog and cat food, pet collars, treats, leashes, blankets, beds, toys and flea prevention. Monetary donations in the form of cash, checksor Bama Cash are also welcome.

UA Professor To Study Disparities in Mental Health Care

An assistant professor at The University of Alabama is seeking to identify the factors creating growing disparities in mental health care across the country.

UA Alumni at NASA Featured in Engineering, Communication Discussions

University of Alabama alumni who work with NASA return to campus this week to discuss the Space Launch System Program.

LSU vs. Alabama Special Olympics Unified Sports Flag Football Game Set for Saturday

Special Olympics will host a Unified flag football game at The University of Alabama recreation center at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

UA Student News for Nov. 5, 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 Abstracts for Alabama Modern Languages Conference, Nov. 15 Premier Awards applications, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. TODAY Résumé critiques, 5-7 p.m., Tutwiler Hall “Dance Alabama!” 7:30 p.m., Morgan Hall auditorium THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Connect

UA Education Policy Center to Host Higher Education Funding Forum

The University of Alabama College of Education will host the president of the Southern Regional Education Board during a forum in which post-recession higher education improvements will be discussed.