Society of Women Engineers Honors Two UA Students

Two University of Alabama students were recently selected for nationally competitive awards by the Society of Women Engineers. Since 2009 seven UA students have been selected for the honor, the most from any university during that time.

Former NEH Chair Kicks Off New Hidden Humanities Lecture Series at UA

William Ferris, professor of history and senior associate director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present “The Storied South and the Future of the Humanities” Oct. 6 as part of The University of Alabama’s new Hidden Humanities lecture series.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Pilot program offers med students chance to follow patients – Museum hosts Growing up Wild for preschoolers – Expert source available to discuss breastfeeding – UA President to speak to faculty, staff – Engineering hosts open house for high-school students

UA Matters: Tips, Myths Surrounding Breastfeeding

The University of Alabama’s Melissa Carruth offers a few tips, as well as myths, expectant and nursing mothers ought to know.

UA in the News: Sept. 26, 2014

Opera Guild hosts fundraiser – Discounts offered at UA Press – Buy for Rise – President Denny’s influence – Ford discusses popularity of UA football – Theatre offers ‘Dining Room’ – and more …

Lecture on Dinosaur Trace Fossils, Evolution Kicks Off UA’s ALLELE Series

An Emory College professor will present “Dinosaurs Without Bones: What Dinosaur Trace Fossils Tell Us About Evolution,” as part of the 2014-2015 Alabama’s Lecture on Life’s Evolution series at The University of Alabama.

World-renowned Trumpeter Dave Douglas to Perform at UA

Don’t tell Dave Douglas to stop tooting his own horn. Douglas, a world-renowned jazz musician, has been “blissing” out on the trumpet for so long that it’s a way of life, and now he’s coming to The University of Alabama for a pair of concerts and a master class during the month of October.

UA Exhibit Commemorates 100th Anniversary of World War I

Objects offering a glimpse into the lives of World War I veterans will be displayed this month at The University of Alabama Gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA Theatre and Dance’s ‘The Dining Room’ to Open Season

The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance kicks off its 2014-15 theatrical season with the Drama Desk Award-nominee “The Dining Room” Sept. 29, in the Allen Bales Theatre.

UA in the News: Sept. 25, 2014

UA starts German exchange program – UA expert comments on terrorism – Culverhouse hosts business analytics symposium – Law school assists with free legal clinic – Museum plans Science Sunday program – Astronomy group hosts star cluster viewing – Opera Guild holds ‘Gustatory Gala’ – and more…