UA in the News: Oct. 23, 2013

UA College of Education, local school team up for family night – UA Launchpad winner explores wireless harvesting – UA students win SAS Analytics and Data Mining Shootout – Gov. Bentley speaks at Insurance Day – UA experts comment on Pell Grants, energy saving tips – and more…

UA’s Philosophy Today Series Opens with Time Travel Discussion

Dr. Ned Markosian, a professor in the philosophy department at Western Washington University, will discuss the topic of time travel in the first lecture in The University of Alabama’s 2013-2014 Philosophy Today Series.

UA Researchers Look to Butterflies to Improve Flight

A better understanding of the aerodynamic properties of butterfly wings may lead to improved human-made flight, according to research at The University of Alabama recently funded by the National Science Foundation.

UA in the News: Oct. 22, 2013

UA researchers study impact of tornado on foreclosures – UA impacts city economically – Nursing prof named president of National League of Nursing – Ecologist speaks on campus – Wheelchair tennis added to UA’s adapted athletics program – and more…

UA Student News for Oct. 22, 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 Alternative Break applications, Nov. 1 Abstracts for Alabama Modern Languages Conference, Nov. 15 Premier Awards applications, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. TODAY  Alpha Chi

UA Offers Community Development Lecture by Author, City Planner

The University of Alabama Honors College and Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility will host a lecture by author Jeff Speck at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. Speck, an internationally known city planner and architectural designer, will be discussing the importance of walkability to a downtown community.

UA, Crestmont Elementary Partner for Interactive Learning Night

Moms and dads: Have you ever wondered how your children are learning science and social studies? If your child is a student at Crestmont Elementary School in Northport, you’ll have a hands-on opportunity Thursday, Oct. 24.

Free-Speech Pioneer Mary Beth Tinker to Visit UA

Mary Beth Tinker and student speech attorney Mike Hiestand will speak at The University of Alabama Ferguson Center Theater Nov. 5.

­UA’S CCHS to Provide Free Health Screenings to Community

In recognition of National Primary Care week, The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences will provide free health screenings to the Tuscaloosa community Saturday, Nov. 2, at Midtown Village as part of the shopping center’s fall festival.

UA in the News: Oct. 19-21, 2013

UA researchers study tornado’s effect on foreclosures – UA student driven to go into space – Student researches history of slavery on campus – Expert to speak on cybersecurity – UA hosts Halloween events – and more…