This week at The University of Alabama: Crossing Points to help 10 more students via $2.5 million grant – Student’s composition to be performed at Carnegie Hall – Astronomers gain insight into black holes – Sorority Row hosts Trick-or-Treat – Ghost tour provides Halloween Fun – UA experts offer safe trick or treating tips, ways to eat healthier at restaurants
On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, UA President, Dr. Stuart Bell, spoke to faculty and staff at the Fall Faculty/Staff Meeting.
A composition by Tyler Grant, a student in The University of Alabama’s School of Music, has been selected to be showcased at Carnegie Hall in New York City in April. “Panoramic Landscapes” will be performed by the Scarsdale, New York, High School wind ensemble under the direction of Jason Noble. It is Grant’s first work to be played at Carnegie Hall.
Dr. Kristi Crowe-White, assistant professor in The University of Alabama’s College of Human and Environmental Sciences, has been selected as the 2015 recipient of the HES Leadership Board Excellence in Scholarly Research Award.
The University of Alabama will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s theory of general relativity with two lectures about Einstein’s work by distinguished scientists Oct. 27 and Nov. 5.
A University of Alabama professor was recognized as a Fellow of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, the lead society for accreditation of degree programs in computer science, information systems, software engineering and information technology. Dr. David Cordes, head of the department of computer science and director of the Freshman Engineering Program, received the award at the annual meeting of the Computer Accreditation Commission of ABET in July.
A collaboration between Crimson Tide Athletics and the College of Engineering, a collapsible tent designed to limit distractions during medical evaluations while providing better privacy for student athletes at The University of Alabama has been introduced this football season.
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2015 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards. This year’s honorees are Dr. Mark E. Barkey, Kimberly K. Boone, Dr. Paul Houghtaling and Dr. Timothy S. Snowden.
Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/category/ua-student-news/ to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. Submit your news at http://uanews.ua.edu/submit-student. DEADLINES Undergraduate research grant applications, Oct. 23 Beyond Bama winter-break service-trip (Greensboro, Alabama) applications, Oct. 28 Education Abroad Photo Contest entries, Oct. 29, 5 p.m. UA Away scholarships applications, Nov. 1
The University of Alabama’s Child Development Resources is hosting a professional development workshop “Teaching Young Children in Challenging Times” in November.