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This week at The University of Alabama: Culverhouse College of Commerce to host Business Analytics Symposium – ‘Supernova’ to be visible through UA telescope – Alumnus funds business plan competition – UA experts offer tips for posting photos online, facts about children’s asthma – Events include high school physics contest, African-American literacy lecture, Elect Her program

UA Matters: Do’s and Don’ts of Posting Photos Online

The University of Alabama’s Meredith Cummings shares some tips on how to safely post photos online.

UA School of Music to Become ‘All Steinway School’

The University of Alabama and piano crafters Steinway & Sons are making beautiful music together. The University’s School of Music is becoming an “All Steinway School,” which will bring the Capstone into some rarefied air. Other “All Steinway” schools include Yale, Julliard, and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

UA in the News: Jan. 24, 2014

UA to host high school physics contest – UA theater and dance students present Freshman Showcase – UA named as ‘military friendly’ campus – UA-affiliated companies compete in Alabama Launchpad – Gymnastics coach known for Power of Pink initiative

Medical Examiners’ Director to Address McCollough Scholars Forum at UA

Larry D. Dixon, executive director of the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners, will be the featured speaker for the 12th annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum Feb. 7-8 in the Shelby Hall rotunda on The University of Alabama campus.

Fording Kicks Off UA Social Work’s Spring Colloquium Series

Dr. Richard C. Fording, of The University of Alabama, will discuss his latest book, “Disciplining the Poor: Neoliberal Paternalism and the Persistent Power of Race,” in a public talk Monday at UA’s School of Social Work.

UA in the News: Jan. 23, 2014

UA freshmen to showcase theater and dance skills – Unlocked UA hosts charter schools forum – UA/city seek grants for recycling – UA museum’s Science Sunday to feature 3-D printer – UA psychologist comments on sleep schedules – Cheerleaders place in national competition – and more…

UA Theatre, Dance Presents Freshman Showcase, ‘Ready or Not’

Look out “Saturday Night Live” — The University of Alabama’s own not-ready-for-prime-time players are coming.

UA to Host High School Physics Contest Jan. 31

The University of Alabama’s high school physics contest, now in its 38th year, is set for Jan. 31.

UA in the News: Jan. 22, 2014

UA student attends Cannes Film Festival twice – UA ranked among ’20 Happiest Colleges’ – UA study of performance-based funding cited – Students make films for Campus MovieFest – The Edge to relocate – Part-time students balance school, work