UA in the News: Feb. 12, 2015

UA plans national summit on improving veterans’ transition to civilian life – UA researchers to lead oil spill study – UA experts comment on Alabama’s same-sex marriage controversy, Obama’s comments on slavery – Child Development Resource Center hosts lullaby concert – Rick Bragg speaks at Alpine Living benefit – Sonic Frontiers presents saxophonist – Students showcase films at Black Warrior Film Festival – SLIS holds book sale – Education prof promotes social justice

U.S. District Judge to Deliver Keynote at Voting Rights Act Symposium at UA

U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson will deliver the keynote address for the Alabama Law Review symposium as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act at noon Feb. 27 at The University of Alabama School of Law.

UA in the News: Feb. 11, 2015

UA establishes Center for Cuba Collaboration and Scholarship – UA prof named Female Physicist of the Month – UA experts comment on oil spills, same-sex marriage legal standoff, Valentine’s Day spending – College of Education hosts Black History Month program at elementary school – CSSV, L.E.A.D.S. conference collaborate on day of service – Evolutionary Studies Club celebrates Darwin’s birthday – Huxford Symphony begins spring semester concerts – and more…

UA to Host Regional Science Olympiad

More than 400 students are expected to participate in the 2015 regional Science Olympiad competition at The University of Alabama Saturday, Feb. 21.

Summit at UA to Address Needs of Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life

The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work, and its partners, present “Service Member to Civilian (S2C): A National Summit on Improving Transitions” April 16-17 at the Bryant Conference Center.

UA in the News: Feb. 10, 2015

UA experts comment on legal showdown over same-sex marriage, ‘It’s on Us’ campaign – Events include lullaby concert, dance performances, lecture – and more…

UA Serves the West Alabama Food Bank

UA Serves the West Alabama Food Bank

Members of The University of Alabama’s Office of University Relations volunteered at the West Alabama Food Bank.

UA Student News for Feb. 10, 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 Spring 2015 Study Abroad Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ferguson Center THIS WEEK “An Evening with Rick Bragg,” Feb. 11, 7 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library “Perfecting Your Professionalism,” Feb. 12, 6 p.m., Chuck’s Fish Women’s basketball

UA’s Moundville Park Trains New Volunteers for Multiple Opportunities

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park is hosting a volunteer training session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

UA in the News: Feb. 7-9, 2015

Trustees approve Center for Cuba Collaboration and Scholarship – UA wins award for beautiful campus – Nursing prof selected to participate in leadership academy – UA experts comment on same-sex marriage, limited liability companies – Governor speaks at medical scholars forum – Power of Pink gymnastics meet planned – Annual dance concert set for this week – and more…