Philosopher, Author to Deliver Curtis Lecture at UA
Dr. Harry Brighouse, professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will deliver the annual James P. Curtis Lecture at 6 p.m. Tuesday on The University of Alabama campus.
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This week at The University of Alabama: UA study looks at sound waves from football helmets colliding – Student researchers to display, discuss findings – Faculty to receive awards at research day – UA astronomer initiates Hubble Telescope project – Ten UA students selected as Emerging Designer finalists – Prof to conduct wheelchair study – UA experts offer tips on credit card use, volunteering with pre-teens and teens – Lectures, business plan competition, robotics contest
UA to Host Robotics Competition
Students from across Alabama, from third graders to seniors in high school, will be at The University of Alabama April 11 programming robots and hoping their instructions are good enough to win the Alabama Robotics Competition.
UA Lecture Series Honors Men in Nursing
The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing recently announced the establishment of the Joe Burrage Memorial Lectureship series. Established in honor of Dr. Joe Webb Burrage Jr., who served as the nursing college’s assistant dean of graduate programs until his death on Feb. 19, 2014, the lectureship will celebrate and acknowledge the work of male nurse leaders.
UVA Professor to Present Lecture on Philosophy of the Mind
Dr. Brie Gertler, a Commonwealth Professor of Philosophy at the University of Virginia, will discuss her ideas on whether the mind extends beyond the body in the third lecture of The University of Alabama’s 2014-2015 Philosophy Today series.
Harvard Professor Presents ‘Literature from the Tablet to the iPad’ at UA
Martin Puchner, a professor at Harvard University and an expert on world literature, drama, modernism, and philosophy, will present “Literature from the Tablet to the iPad” Wednesday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. in room 125 of ten Hoor Hall on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Matters: Myth vs. Fact about Credit Card Use, Credit Scores, History
The University of Alabama’s Dr. Melissa Wilmarth shares some myths and facts about credit cards and the impact they have on credit scores.
UA Recognizes Outstanding Members of Academic Community During 2015 Honors Week
The University of Alabama honored its top students for their academic achievements and leadership Friday, April 4, during the Honors Day Tapping Ceremony, the highlight of UA’s annual Honors Week, March 30-April 5.
UA Department Chair Named Fellow of American Academy of Advertising
The University of Alabama’s Dr. Joseph Phelps has been chosen for a national honor.
UA Event Sparks Business Ideas For the Backyard, Websites, Breast Cancer Detection
Bamboo Charcoal, a breast cancer indication system and a personalized website tracking system are among the winning ideas of The University of Alabama and Culverhouse College of Commerce’s second annual Startup Weekend.