University of Alabama Homecoming 2015: See the full schedule including pep rally, parade and more
Al.com – Sept. 22
The University of Alabama’s 2015 homecoming celebration has its theme: “Forever Crimson: Faithful, Loyal, Firm and True.” “The University of Alabama creates a bond between a diverse group of people,” a UA press release states. “The students, faculty and staff, and alumni are all united by the traditions and experiences the Capstone has to offer. This year, the Homecoming Executive Board wants to celebrate this unity by involving the entire community in all homecoming festivities.” The homecoming game will take place Saturday, Oct. 10 against Arkansas, but the week’s festivities will begin one week before the game. The 27th annual Roll Tide Run will kick off the week on Sunday, Oct. 4. The annual pep rally and bonfire will take place Friday night with the announcement of the 2015 Homecoming Queen, while the NPHC Step Show will follow.
Best Companies to Work for in Alabama 2015
Business Alabama – Sept. 21
They are the state’s most desired employers. The ones that offer the great salaries, generous benefits and cool perks. The places where the employees say they feel valued and appreciated. They are the Best Companies to Work For in Alabama. And they gathered August 4 to celebrate their success at a reception in Birmingham’s Hyatt Regency-Wynfrey Hotel. “This is a great opportunity for you to share with your clients and customers what being a Best Company means,” said Erica West, editor of Business Alabama, which co-sponsors the competition with the University of Alabama. “You not only provide a place of business. You help your communities through various charitable activities and by providing a working environment that takes your employees’ needs into consideration.”
UA plans event for Latino Heritage month
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 21
September 15 to October 15 is Latino Heritage Month. The University of Alabama’s Crossroads department has a lot of events planned. And one event that is always a big hit is the Latin Dance, which is September 24. Other events include book clubs, film screenings, career and study programs and a whole lot more.
Deciphering between emotional, physical hunger
Medical Xpress – Sept. 22
Being in tune with our body’s natural hunger and fullness cues are the keys to healthy weight management. Unfortunately, our signals for hunger can be triggered for a variety of reasons, including emotional hunger cues. The University of Alabama’s Sheena Quizon Gregg offers four ways to tell the difference between emotional and physical hunger. Emotional hunger is sudden. One minute you’re not thinking about food and the next minute you’re starving from the sight of a co-worker bringing in a box of doughnuts. You feel the need to eat something in the next 30 to 40 seconds. Physical hunger is more gradual. You get steadily progressive cues to eat and can wait 30 to 40 minutes rather than seconds to consume a meal or snack.
University of Alabama Representative
WHJE Radio (Carmel, Ind.) – Sept. 21
Here is Jennifer Potts, a University of Alabama representative, speaking on why she believes students should attend her school.
Jack and Jill Foundation Awards over $400,000 in Support of Youth Programs
University Chronicle – Sept. 21
Jack and Jill Foundation President Lucille Allen Hadley reports that the Foundation is continuing its mission of supporting youth and children. “This year, over 80 programs throughout the United States have been awarded grants and scholarships to ensure that we are investing in our future leaders,” says Hadley … Youth Mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Leadership Programs with the Boys and Girls Club, educational STEM programs, Appalachian Trail Expeditions, Emerging Scientist projects, Career Explorations and many more. Our 2015-16 student scholars are: Brishaunna Angelise Mabry attending The University of Alabama; Henock Solomon attending University of Colorado Boulder; Amauri Hasani Ross attending Dartmouth College.
Digital Journal – Sept. 21