Panitch Named UA’s 2014 Burnum Award Winner

Following his passion has led Seth Panitch to some interesting places, from the stage, to overseas, and finally to the department of theatre and dance at The University of Alabama. The zeal he brings to the next generation of acting students has led Panitch to the 2014 Burnum Award.

UA Speech Team Members Bring Home Championship, All-America Honor

One member of the Alabama Forensic Council won a national championship in extemporaneous speaking, while another was named an All-American.

Educational Neuroscientist to Address UA Graduate Student Symposium

Dr. Firat Soylu, of Northwestern University, will explain how education can shape neuroscience research at the sixth annual Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methods Graduate Student Symposium Friday at The University of Alabama.

UA in the News: April 16, 2014

UA’s Stephen Black comments on Impact Alabama, efforts to help low-income taxpayers – UA prof ‘s study looks at Hispanics’ voting records – CBER study shows economic impact of state parks – UA student’s research on women and social networks cited – Sports Illustrated writer teaches at UA – “Eating Alabama” documentary promotes local eating – Boys State and Girls State to be held at UA – Events – and more…

UA’s Community Affairs, CCBP to Honor Community Engagement Projects

The University of Alabama Center for Community-Based Partnerships will hold its eighth annual Excellence in Community Engagement awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, in the Bryant Conference Center’s Sellers Auditorium.

UA Leadership Academy Announces Graduation Ceremony

The University of Alabama Parent Teacher Leadership Academy will host its graduation ceremony from 6 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Hotel Capstone ballroom.

White House Honors UA Geologist

A University of Alabama geologist was among researchers honored at the White House Monday, as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

UA In the News: April 15, 2014

UA to build performing arts center – CHES dean honored with portrait – UA expert discusses tax preparers preying on low-income people – UA student documentaries to premiere at Bama Theatre – UA athletes nominated for McWhorter Post-Graduate Scholarships – UA social work prof works in mitigation of death penalty cases – UA experts comment on UA’s collaboration with Falkner State, dating apps and how students should use tax refunds – Sonic Frontiers to present Dawn of Midi concert

UA Student News for April 15, 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 Registration for Lavender Graduation 2014, April 16, 11:59 p.m. Student Opinions of Instruction course-evaluation surveys, April 27 TODAY Opt in to purchase football tickets Take Back the Night, 6-7:30 p.m., Denny Chimes THIS WEEK Opt