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,

UA in the News: Nov. 27-Dec. 2, 2013

UA tops Auburn in annual food drive – UA president reflects on first year – UA researchers report on holiday traffic, competitive intelligence, peanut butter’s impact on undernourished children – UA experts comment on health insurance, budgeting for the holidays, unsung civil rights hero, Bailey Thomson’s legacy, imported organic food – Historic doors on display – and more…

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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’

Secrets to Python’s ‘Extreme Adaptation’ Revealed in UA Co-Authored Paper

The Burmese python’s ability to ramp up its metabolism and enlarge its organs to swallow and digest prey whole can be traced to unusually rapid evolution and specialized adaptations of its genes and the way they work, a team of international biologists, including one from The University of Alabama, said in a new research paper.

UA PR Student Wins National Scholarship

University of Alabama junior Jacquie McMahon was named the 2013 recipient of a $2,000 scholarship for public relations students.

UA Research on Renewable Energy Systems Leads to Patent

Renewable energy sources such as wind-powered generators can be more reliable and efficient by better controlling the process of getting electricity onto the power grid, according to a United States patent based on research by Dr. Shuhui Li, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Alabama.

UA Matters: Lower the Cost of Water Heating

Water heating is the second largest energy expense in your home, and it typically accounts for about 20 percent of your utility bill. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey offers several ways to help reduce your water costs. Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads. Draining a gallon of water from your water heater tank every six

UA In the News: Nov. 26, 2013

UA researchers use ice to study space – Engineering prof receives Blackmon-Moody Award – UA study shows high risk of deer collisions during holiday season – Engineering student wins 3 Minute Thesis competition – Students organize Swipe Aware Hunger initiative – UA expert comments on Black Friday – John Legend to perform at UA – Beat Auburn Beat Hunger sets high goal – Construction begins on new women’s rowing facility

UA Student News for Nov. 26, 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 TODAY Thanksgiving potluck dinner, 5:30 p.m., Sigma Delta Tau house Tide Talks, 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Center Theater THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Classes dismissed; UA open normal