UA Matters: What Kinds of Food Do Local Food Banks Really Need?

UA Matters asked local food banks and distributors what types of food are best to share in efforts to help local hungry families and individuals.

Four Inducted into 2014 Educator Hall of Fame at UA

Four educators were recently inducted into the The University of Alabama College of Education Educator Hall of Fame.

Jupiter, Moon Await Friday’s Close-Up via UA Telescope

Visitors can take a close look at Jupiter and a full moon Friday evening through the lens of a University of Alabama telescope.

UA Student News for Dec. 2, 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 UA LEAD Summit applications, Dec. 5 Last day to withdraw from the University without having to petition to the student’s college office (except Nursing and Law), Dec. 5 Student Opinions of Instruction course-evaluation surveys, Dec.

UA’s Plank Center Seeks Applicants for its Fellowship for Educators Program

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, located at The University of Alabama, is accepting applications for the 6th Annual Fellowship for Educators program.

UA Professor Leads Statewide Effort to Teach Computer Science in Elementary Schools

Dr. Jeff Gray, professor of computer science at The University of Alabama, will lead a series of workshops around Alabama that introduces computer science to elementary-school classrooms.

UA Joins Universities Worldwide in Historic Effort to Fight Global Hunger

The University of Alabama is one of nearly 50 universities worldwide that have banded together to address the global issue of hunger. On Dec. 9, UA President Judy Bonner and leaders from the other universities will sign the Presidents’ Commitment to Food and Nutritional Security at the United Nations in New York City.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA student blogs about U.N. climate-change conference – New option allows Presidential Scholars to use funds for graduate school – Veteran economic developer joins UA – UA experts offer tips for safe online shopping, planning a holiday party and getting adequate sleep

A Slimmer Tomorrow

A Slimmer Tomorrow

The University of Alabama takes an interdisciplinary approach to combating obesity in efforts to create “A Slimmer Tomorrow.”

UA Matters: Planning a Holiday Party Without Going Crazy

Follow these easy ideas, provided by The University of Alabama’s Susan Newman, to make your holiday party seamless and stress free.