UA Student News for Aug. 26, 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. TODAY Week of Welcome Blend into the Capstone, 5-8 p.m., 3104 Ferguson Center Alpha Delta Chi information meeting, 7:30 p.m., 313 Ferguson Center (more information: ajtidwell@crimson.ua.edu) Sigma Delta Tau informal recruitment, 8 p.m., 420 Smithwoods Circle

The Capstone of Higher Education: Rise

The Capstone of Higher Education: Rise

Allison Gabriel is a student at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa.  Her journey began at The University of Alabama’s Rise program. The research taking place at Rise influences early childhood education for children with and without special needs. Since 1974, more than 10,000 children have taken part in this environment of inclusion and acceptance.

UA Researchers to Embark on New Search for Mysterious Dark Matter

Three University of Alabama physicists are among dozens of researchers planning and developing a new international search for dark matter – invisible material scientists believe makes up roughly 27 percent of the universe’s mass.

UA Social Work Graduate Student Wins SOGIE Award

Sarah Young, doctoral student in The University of Alabama School of Social Work, has been named a winner of the 2014 CSWE Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Scholarship Award.

UA In the News: Aug. 23-25, 2014

UA researchers study restless leg syndrome – UA study shows students not getting enough sleep – New facilities open on UA campus – Enrollment increasing – Freshmen participate in Alabama Action – Football players cut hair for charity – Students benefit from studying abroad – UA students intern at amphitheater — World War I exhibit at Gorgas Library – and more…

Chinese Professor to Study Master of Social Work Program Structure at UA

Dr. Wanhong Gao has returned to The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work to serve as a visiting scholar in an ongoing collaborative to help shape master’s level social work instruction in China.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA study looks at students’ reasons for insufficient sleep – Social work student wins national award – UA experts comment on optimizing energy during the workday, impact of SEC Network

UA Social Work Graduate Student Wins National Leadership Award

Ning Tang, a doctoral student in The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work, has been named the winner of the 2014 Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work Student Award for Leadership and Services for her efforts to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between Chinese and American social workers.

UA Matters: Optimizing Your Energy Throughout the Workday

As more Americans work long hours, it is no surprise that individuals are looking for ways to improve energy, feel better and perform at their best – both at work and at home. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Rebecca Kelly offers a daily guide on how to do just that.

UA in the News: Aug. 22, 2014

Fall semester underway at UA – Alabama Public Radio fundraiser planned – UA nursing student featured in Q&A