UA Invites Families to Take a ‘Trip Around the World’

Children and their families can explore the academic world at The University of Alabama during the third annual Hands-On Family Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at UA’s Smith Hall.

UA Student News for Feb. 4, 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 Student Judiciary application, Feb. 7, 4:45 p.m., 107 Mary Burke Hall West Outstanding Commitment to Advising Award, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. SGA Statements of Candidacy, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. Ambassador for the College of Engineering

UA in the News: Feb. 1-3, 2014

UA School of Music named All Steinway School – UA offers telescope viewing of supernova – Child Development Research Center hosts mobile planetarium – UA experts comment on what’s keeping fans out of stadiums, employment levels, immigrants’ political leanings – UA physician to speak on tobacco prevention – Student plans to bike across the country – UA in Ghana program takes students to Africa

UA Health Corner: Prostate Cancer Screening

UA Health Corner: Prostate Cancer Screening

Dr. Scott Arnold discusses whether men should be screened for Prostate cancer using a PSA screening.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Professor studies effects of alcoholic ‘cues’ – Alumnus funds business plan competition – UA experts comment on tv coverage of the Olympics, African-American History Month, protecting against identity theft – Events include African-American History Month programs, Clarence Cason Award luncheon, Mental Health Monologues

UA Celebrates 2014 African-American Heritage Month With Tours, Events

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the UA campus and community to participate in events throughout February during African-American History Month. This year’s campus celebration promotes recognition of the contributions of African-American culture to area communities and the nation. It will highlight moments in African-American history and the ongoing impact of the African-American experience.

UA Matters: Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft

The University of Alabama’s Caroline Fulmer helps consumers understand how identity theft occurs, steps to minimize the chances of being a victim and where to get help if they are a victim.

UA Seeks Nominations for Rural Health Heroes

The University of Alabama Institute for Rural Health Research is seeking nominations for its 2014 Rural Health Heroes Awards. The awards honor rural health care providers and others in Alabama who assist communities in preventing childhood diseases and illnesses.

UA’s Community Health Sciences Co-Sponsors African Film Event

The second annual Tuscaloosa Evening of African Film, co-sponsored by The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences, will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.

UA in the News: Jan. 29-31, 2014

UA students offer free tax preparation services – UA offers telescope viewing of supernova – UA places 49 student-athletes on SEC Academic Honor Roll – Governor cites CBER economic forecast – UA physician comments on availability of primary care doctors – Students enjoy rare snowfall