UA in the News: Feb. 28, 2014

UA researchers use shrimp shells to mine uranium from the ocean – UA expert studies gender gap in Olympics coverage – Million Dollar Band marches in Mardi Gras parade – Fraternity hosts blood drive – Former UA law prof works in sports law

UA’s TCF Department Chooses Scriptwriting Contest Winners

The grand prize winner in a University of Alabama screenwriting contest, a telecommunication and film student from Mobile, will receive a $5,000 cash prize.

UA in the News: Feb. 27, 2014

UA sports communication expert studies gender gap in Olympics coverage – Business students build Habitat house – UA researchers use shrimp shells to mine uranium from the ocean – Moundville Archaeological Park to host ‘Knap-In” – Students prepare for Dance Marathon – Body image events held – and more…

UA Museum’s Science Sunday to Focus on Astronomy

Visitors to the Alabama Museum of Natural History have opportunity to learn more about astronomy during the museum’s next Science Sunday, a free event scheduled for March 2 in Smith Hall, on The University of Alabama campus.

UA in the News: Feb. 26, 2014

UA expert studies gender gap in Olympics coverage – Sports communication symposium speaker to discuss gay student-athletes – Wendell Hudson writes book – UA students win journalism awards – UA plans for Bryce property – UA funds research on rare earth metals through Defense Department grant – Symposium to focus on diversity issues – and more…

UA Faculty, Students Win National BEA Awards

Representatives from The University of Alabama’s telecommunication and film department recently brought home three top paper awards, along with multiple media awards.

UA’s Moundville Park Hosts 14th Annual Knap-In

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park invites the community to witness an ancient art during its 14th annual Knap-In March 7-9.

UA in the News: Feb. 25, 2014

UA sports communication expert comments on television coverage of Olympics – UA subawards Defense Department funding for rare earth metals research – Dinah Washington Center brings UA art downtown – and more…

UA Student News for Feb. 25, 2014

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 University Stewards applications, Feb. 28, 4:45 p.m., 203 Student Services Center LeaderShape applications, March 1 Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Awards nominations, March 31 THIS MONTH  African-American History Month TODAY State of the Black Union address

UA’s Donna Cox Bridger Lectureship Presents ‘If Disney Ran Your Hospital’

The Donna Cox Bridger Endowed Lectureship will present, “If Disney Ran Your Hospital,” a day-long event March 7 at The University of Alabama.