UA in the News: May 22, 2014

UA co-authored research demonstrates improved catalyst control – Honors College students do community service in Perry County – UA offers wedding planning class – UA expert comments on legacy of surgeon general’s report on smoking – Libraries dean helps launch Alabama Writers Hall of Fame – UA School of Law co-hosts free legal clinic

Vandiver Named Dean of UA School of Social Work

Dr. Vikki Vandiver has been named dean of The University of Alabama School of Social Work, said Dr. Joe Benson, UA’s interim provost.

UA in the News: May 21, 2014

UA Libraries display Kate Ragsdale Miniature Book Collection

Scientists Demonstrate Improved Catalyst Control, Energy Savings Could Result

Inspired by how enzymes work in nature’s biological processes, researchers have demonstrated a way to improve control of synthetic catalysts, according to a paper co-authored by a University of Alabama computational chemist.

UA in the News: May 20, 2014

UA engineering prof wins award for work to create robotic prosthesis – UA researcher says hurricane straps may help prevent tornado damage – UA expert comments on hope for economic development in Selma – Former UA swimmer competes in triathlon in honor of John Servati – UA equestrian team offers summer camp

Alabama’s Native Birds Focus of UA’s Moundville Park Program

The West Alabama community is invited to learn about Alabama’s native bird population during the May 31 Saturday in the Park program at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park.

Druid City Opera Workshop Set for May 29

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre is hitting the high notes—and the low ones, too—when it hosts the fifth annual performance of the Druid City Opera Workshop Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. in Bryant-Jordan Hall on UA’s campus.

UA in the News: May 17-19, 2014

UA researchers look at designing structures to withstand tornadoes – UA experts comment on lack of obstetric services in rural areas, unemployment rate, income levels for administrative assistants – UA bass fishing team finishes second in tournament – High school students accepted to UA Early College – High school sophomores participate in Capstone Leadership Academy – Former UA swimmer competes in triathlon to honor John Servati – and more…

UA Student News for May 19, 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Law enforcement officers will conduct multiple training sessions in and around Palmer Hall May 20-22. Loud noises, including flash bangs, simulated gunfire and reports from training weapons, may be heard in the area during the

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Photography exhibit opens in the Black Belt – UA start-up company ready to serve construction industry – Interim classes continue through May 23 – Engineering prof receives NSF CAREER Award – UA expert offers advice for preparing children for a new school year