UA Feminist Caucus, National Council of Negro Women to Host Celebration of Women and Diversity

The University of Alabama Feminist Caucus and the UA chapter of the National Council of Negro Women will host “Silhouette: From the Shadows to the Spotlight, “which will feature the stories and experiences of women of color and those who historically have been silenced, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in 38 Lloyd Hall on campus. The event is free and open to the public.

UA’s Hands on Tuscaloosa Event will Promote Leadership Development through Community Service

The University of Alabama Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism and the Office of Student Leadership are partnering to host Hands on Tuscaloosa, a day-long student community service and leadership development event Saturday, Feb. 28. Hands on Tuscaloosa will begin with the UA LEADS: Leadership, Education, Action and Diversity Summit at 8 a.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom on campus. The summit will bring together UA students, faculty and staff to participate in educational sessions and hear keynote speakers.

Ancient Technologies Featured at UA’s Moundville

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park invites the West Alabama community to explore what it means to live a simple life during the 15th annual Knap-In and Ancient Arts Meet March 13-14.

UA in the News: Feb. 17, 2015

UA journalism department honors St. John with Cason Award – UA recycles fryer oil from dining halls – UA studies on seatbelt usage, business outlook cited – Tuscaloosa civil rights leader to speak – Spectrum to host LGBT conference on campus – Saturday in the Park program to resume at Moundville – Miss University of Alabama pageant set for Bama Theatre – and more…

UA Student News for Feb. 17, 2015

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. TODAY Communication Career Fair, 1-4 p.m. Basics of salsa, 6:30 p.m., Student Recreation Center THIS WEEK General Interest and Business Career Fair, Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Technical and Engineering Career Fair, Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-4

UA’s Culverhouse Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week

The Culverhouse College of Commerce and the Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute will celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week Feb. 23-27.

UA Museum’s Science Sunday Features Man’s Journey of Discovery

The community is invited to learn more about man’s journey of learning during the Alabama Museum of Natural History’s Science Sunday at Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

Biologist to Discuss Evolution’s Impact on Medicine in UA Lecture

Biologist Mike Antolin will present a lecture on the relationship between public health and evolution Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology Building Auditorium, room 127, on The University of Alabama campus.

UA in the News: Feb. 14-16, 2015

UA researchers lead study of Gulf oil spill impact – UA to host discussion of Tuscaloosa’s civil rights heritage – New program will allow students to study political science in Japan – UA law prof comments on same-sex marriage ruling – Events include Darwin forum, play based on Greek mythology, Chinese New Year celebration, Black Warrior Film Festival – and more…

High-School Student Winners Announced in UA Physics Contest

More than 325 students representing 18 schools and two states recently competed in The University of Alabama’s 39th annual high-school physics contest.