UA in the News: Nov. 11, 2014

UA prof develops device to track diet – UA student team receives $30,000 for eco-car project – UA researcher collaborates with Alabama Graphite – SGA raises funds for Honor Flight – Homecoming events announced – Wall on campus honors veterans – Speakers address domestic violence – and more…

UA Student News for Nov. 11, 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 SOURCE applications for collaborative grants, Nov. 17 Nominations and applications for Premier Awards, Nov. 21, 5 p.m. Student Opinions of Instruction course-evaluation surveys, Nov. 17-Dec. 7 THIS WEEK Engage in Tuscaloosa: Envisioning Drug Education for

UA Student to Attend U.N. Climate Change Talks in Peru

The American Chemical Society selected eight students nationwide, including a University of Alabama senior, as representatives to attend the upcoming United Nations climate-change conference in Lima, Peru.

UA in the News: Nov. 8-10, 2014

Alabama Insurance Center director named – UA prof creates automatic ingestion monitor – New parking deck approved – Journalism instructor achieves certified educator status – SGA raises funds for Honor Flight – UA experts comment on impact of Boeing expansion, derivation of ‘Dixie’ – Rick Bragg to speak – Medal of Honor exhibit on UA campus – and more…

UA’s Bama Dining to Offer Free Starbucks, Discounts to Veterans, Service Members

The University of Alabama’s Bama Dining is showing its gratitude for veterans and active duty military personnel this Veterans Day. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Bama Dining is inviting all veterans and current service members to start their days with a free tall coffee from Starbucks. In addition, Burke Dining Hall will have a $5 special for its nine-station buffet all day.

UA to Host Tuscaloosa Area Drug Summit

The first Tuscaloosa drug summit will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Sellers Auditorium in the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus. “Engage in Tuscaloosa: Envisioning Drug Education for Al” will be hosted by UA in partnership with the Parent Resource Institute for Drug Education, Stillman College, Shelton State Community College and the Tuscaloosa County district attorney’s office. The summit is free and open to the public.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA student to attend U.N. climate change conference – UA prof developing wearable device to track diet – UA prof studies Silk Road 2 – UA experts comment on preventing diabetes, helping a loved one stop smoking – Events include T.R. Reid lecture, apparel design students’ showcase, Medal of Honor exhibit, ‘Color War’ to support soldiers, lectures, musical production, Homecoming activities and Couch to 5K race

UA Apparel Design Students to Showcase Final Collection

The University of Alabama’s sixth annual Fashion For Life features apparel design students’ final collections in a Nov. 16 runway show.

UA’s 2014 MBA Graduates See Bigger Salaries, Bonuses

The 2014 class of MBA graduates in The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is making more money and seeing bigger bonuses than last year’s MBA graduates.

UA Matters: Preventing Diabetes

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Joseph Fritz provides some simple precautions that, if followed, can prevent or delay diabetes.