Balloon Composer-Musician Breathes Air into UA Sonic Frontiers Series

Experimental composer-performer Dr. Judy Dunaway will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov., 20, in the Moody Music Building Recital Hall. The event, part of The University of Alabama’s Sonic Frontiers series, is free and open to the public.

UA Student Wins Regional Advertising Scholarship

Katie Bontrager, a senior in The University of Alabama’s department of advertising and public relations, has been named recipient of the Bruce Roche Alabama Advertising Education Foundation 2013 Scholarship.

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 In the News: Nov. 8, 2013

Trustees approve renovations of Sewell-Thomas Stadium, Ferguson Center – UA symposium looks at student perceptions of race relations – Documentary about integration of UA athletic teams premieres – UA study looks at financial outlook for community colleges – CNN and College Gameday feature UA – Special Olympics hosts Alabama-LSU flag football game – and more…

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 in the News: Nov. 7, 2013

Innovative research educates mothers on childhood obesity – Researchers: Racial attitudes at UA in mainstream – Hip Hop expert to speak – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger – Planning for Game Day crowds … and more …

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 in the News: Nov. 6, 2013

UA to honor veterans with special Walk of Champions – UA experts comment on the value of a bachelor’s degree, criminals using the web, Alabama congressional race, teens and social media, new book about slavery – Speaker discusses First Amendment rights – and more..

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.