UA in the News: Nov. 18, 2014

Economic development expert joins UA – Scholarship established in memory of Larry Drummond – UA student chosen to attend climate change meeting – Doctoral students name fellow of International Road Federation – UA prof develops diet tracking device – Bryce campus will serve student growth – UA hosts discussion on reshaping state’s image – Beat Auburn Beat Hunger benefit – Students ‘paint the town red’ for Homecoming – and more…

UA Student News for Nov. 18, 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 Nominations and applications for Premier Awards, Nov. 21, 5 p.m. Capstone Agency membership applications, Nov. 21, 5 p.m., 412 Reese Phifer Hall Student Opinions of Instruction course-evaluation surveys, Nov. 18-Dec. 7 TODAY Blood drive, 10

UA in the News: Nov. 15-17, 2014

‘Discovering Alabama’ celebrates 30 years – Homecoming week kicks off – UA prof develops wearable diet tracker – UA author writes Jerry Lee Lewis’ bio – UA expert comments on economic impact of aerospace industry – Honors College hosts panel discussion on reshaping state’s image – Journalist discusses health care – Huxford Symphony honors long-time supporter – Fashion majors showcase designs – and more…

UA Social Work to Host International Cultural Educator

Charles P. Goff, an American educator and founding member of Cemanahuac Educational Community, a Spanish and Latin American culture school in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, will present a public lecture about Mexican culture Nov. 20 at The University of Alabama.

UA Museum’s Science Sunday Features Hodges Meteorite, Explores Earth’s Formation

The University of Alabama’s Alabama Museum of Natural History opens a special exhibit this week for the 60th anniversary of the Hodges Meteorite.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Homecoming Week culminates in bonfire, parade, game – Beat Auburn Beat Hunger concludes – Wade named director of Economic Development Academy – Research shows driving dangers during Thanksgiving week – UA hosts second 3MT competition – Student to blog about U.N. climate change conference – Researchers develops diet tracker – UA experts comment on Silk Road 2, preventing cybercrime, preventing diabetes – Lectures, museum programs

UA Offers Creative Writing Club for High-School Students in 2015

The University of Alabama invites local high-school students to sign up for the Spring 2015 Creative Writing Club.

UA Names Wade Director of Economic Development Academy

Veteran economic developer Neal Wade has joined The University of Alabama Research and Economic Development team as director of its new Economic Development Academy.

UA Matters: Preventing Cybercrime

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Diana Dolliver shares some steps people can take to safeguard their financial information and prevent themselves from becoming a victim of cybercrime.

UA in the News: Nov. 14, 2014

UA swimmer who died in storm to receive NCAA’s Award of Valor – UA researcher develops wearable diet tracker – UA law prof comments on efforts to challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation – Theater, musical performances on campus – ESPN Gameday returns to UA