Researchers create material that slows light more effectively – Sorority Row offers Trick-or-Treat – Education professor named as one who “shapes the state” – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger – UA Feminist Caucus hosts event — Domestic Violence awareness expert recommends taking threats seriously – National Fossil Day … and more …
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.
Strategic plan to be unveiled in spring – Student-designed tent preserves privacy – Graduate student provides cultural experience for youth – Beat Auburn Beat Hunger event – International trade specialist named ‘star’ … and more …
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.
Band has all-female drum major team – Community Music School hosts Halloween event – CAPS tracks highway crashes – Real estate center reports Dothan home sales … and more …
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
Educator Hall of Fame induction – Event shows young girls career potential of engineering, science – UA faculty help select foreign films for Bama Theatre showing – HES honors alumna – Museum offers fossil day, haunting … and more …
The University of Alabama’s Child Development Resources is hosting a professional development workshop “Teaching Young Children in Challenging Times” in November.