NSF Awards University Cyber Researchers Conference Grant

The National Science Foundation has awarded a group of university cyber researchers across the state a grant to develop an upcoming conference on ethics and digital forensics.

UA Honors College Students Look at Civil Rights Movement in Tuscaloosa

Twelve students from classes in The University of Alabama’s Honors College will present research on the civil rights movement in Tuscaloosa during an event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in 205 Gorgas Library.

‘Tide Together: Celebrating the Capstone Spirit’ Theme of UA’s 2014 Homecoming

The University of Alabama’s annual Homecoming celebration will run from Sunday, Nov. 16, to Saturday, Nov. 22. This year’s theme is “Tide Together: Celebrating the Capstone Spirit.”

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’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.