Media Advisory: UA’s Winter Commencement Exercises

Tim Sutton’s search for a major started at “undecided.” He then tried physics, electrical engineering and computer science. “Turns out, I wasn’t very good at any of those,” said Sutton. Sutton, of Cullman, eventually found his way to the College of Communication and Information Sciences, where he found his niche in telecommunication and film.

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 14 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA Matters: Easy Holiday Traditions to Start With the Family

Traditions are beliefs, customs or practices that you do again and again to signify a specific purpose. The University of Alabama’s Kelly Avery shares a few simple traditions families can start this holiday season.

Retired UA Professor Receives Honor from Petroleum Geologists

Dr. Ernest A. Mancini, professor emeritus of geological sciences and retired distinguished research professor in petroleum geology and stratigraphy at The University of Alabama, is the 2014 recipient of the Sidney Powers Memorial Award from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.

UA Chemistry Professor’s Research Recognized in Top Two Percent by National Journal

Dr. Laura Busenlehner, assistant professor of chemistry at The University of Alabama, has received “Paper of the Week” recognition by the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a top journal in her field.

UA Co-Sponsors Exhibit at Greensboro History Museum

The University of Alabama’s Honors College is co-sponsoring the opening of an exhibit at the Safe House Black History Museum at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at 2401 Davis St. in Greensboro.

Heartbeat-Like Signals from Supermassive Black Hole Provide Insight to UA Astronomers

Rare heartbeat-like pulsations detected from a supermassive black hole may grant scientists better insight into these exotic objects, according to two University of Alabama astronomers who co-authored a recent scientific article on the discovery.

UA to Feature Work of Student Writers, Dancers, Artists

The University of Alabama invites the public to Collaborama, a presentation of collaborative work from student writers, dancers and artists. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the Morgan Hall Auditorium on campus. Admission is free.

UA Student News for Dec. 3, 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 Alternative break applications and deposit fees, Dec. 3  THIS WEEK’S EVENTS  Children’s and young adult book sale, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Gorgas Library fifth floor Stress Free Daze, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.-midnight,

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This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers say holiday driving most dangerous right before Christmas – Research on renewable energy systems leads to patent – UA experts offer tips on how to save on water heating, ways to exercise without leaving home – UA School of Music presents ‘Hilaritas’