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.

UA in the News: Nov. 19, 2014

UA senior to attend U.N. climate change conference – Wearable device to track diet – Study finds work gets in way of CEO’s golf – Study shows fireplaces are relaxing – UA launches economic development program – Honors College hosts discussion on state’s image – Three Minute Thesis winners – Interim course uses game simulation … and more …

UA Students at U.N. to Support Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Two STEM Path To The MBA students are at the United Nations in New York City today representing The University of Alabama, the Culverhouse College of Commerce and the College of Engineering at the inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.

Five Elected to 2014 UA Homecoming Queen Court

The 2014 University of Alabama Homecoming Court was selected in a Tuesday, Nov. 18, student election.

UA’s Human Environmental Sciences to Present Alumni Awards

The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences is honoring 10 of its alumni with the Jack Davis Professional Achievement Awards for their professional accomplishments.