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This week at The University of Alabama: Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger winner to be announced – Traffic study shows Thanksgiving week driving dangers – ‘Discovering Alabama’ celebrates 30 years, announces new documentaries – Wade to direct new economic development academy – Student to blog about U.N. climate-change conference – UA prof develops wearable diet tracker – UA experts offer tips on importance of sleep, preventing cybercrime

UA Matters: Importance of Adequate Sleep

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Adam Knowlden offers insight into the importance of sleep and a few tips to help you rest well and awaken refreshed.

UA Elects 2014 Homecoming Queen

Allison Montgomery, a senior biology major from Talladega, was announced as The University of Alabama’s 2014 Homecoming Queen at the bonfire and pep rally Friday, Nov. 21, on the UA Quad.

UA in the News: Nov. 21, 2014

UA CAPS researchers say crashes more common during Thanksgiving week – UA researcher studies January ice and snow event – UA expert comments on earthquake – CBER data shows north Alabama unemployment lower than state average – UA prof studies golfing CEOs – Homecoming events

UA Student News for Nov. 21, 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 UA ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR TRAVEL TO EBOLA-AFFECTED COUNTRIES — UA encourages all students and employees who are traveling out of the country during the holidays to be mindful of health and safety issues that may

Professor to Discuss Values, Personal Identity in ‘Philosophy Today’ at UA

Dr. Jesse Prinz, a distinguished professor of philosophy at City University of New York, will discuss values and personal identity in the second lecture of The University of Alabama’s 2014-2015 Philosophy Today lecture series.

UA in the News: Nov. 20, 2014

‘Discovering Alabama’ showcases state’s resources – UA student selected for U.N. climate change conference – Homecoming court elected – UA’s Science Sunday commemorates Hodges Meteorite – Homecoming activities planned – and more…

Media Advisory: UA’s Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Challenge Results to be Announced Nov. 25

Media are invited to the official weigh-in ceremony and final announcement of the winner of the annual Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger food drive at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the West Alabama Food Bank, 3160 McFarland Blvd., in Northport.

UA Psychologists Awarded Contract to Bolster Services for Pain, Behavioral Health

A team of psychology researchers at The University of Alabama has been awarded a two-year contract from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to help integrate behavioral health and chronic pain treatment plans into Alabama’s 15 federally-qualified health centers.

UA’s Ferguson Center Seeks Nominations for Penny Allen Award

The University of Alabama’s Ferguson Student Center is accepting applications for the Penny Allen Award. The award recognizes one student and one nonstudent (faculty, staff, or administrative personnel) who have made a significant contribution to student life at UA.