Building Taller, Sturdier Wood Buildings the Goal of UA Research
University of Alabama researchers are leading an effort that could lead to the construction of taller and studier wood-framed buildings in earthquake-prone areas.
Renowned Wood-turning Expert to Speak at UA Visiting Artist Event
Internationally recognized wood turning expert Mark Sfirri is appearing in West Alabama to speak to students and community members in the first of a collaborated art series hosted by The University of Alabama.
UA Family Medicine Residency Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences is hosting a reunion weekend Nov. 13 through 15 to celebrate 40 years of its Family Medicine Residency.
UA Study: Fall, Holidays Dangerous Time for Young Drivers
The last three months of the year can be treacherous for all drivers, but young drivers are involved in considerably more crashes during that time than the rest of the year, according to a recent study of traffic data by The University of Alabama Center for Advanced Public Safety.
Historian to Present Lecture at UA on Christianity and Dinosaurs
Dr. Ron Numbers, a historian and professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, will present a lecture at The University of Alabama on how evidence of dinosaurs has been reconciled with Christian fundamentalism.
UA’s Culverhouse to Induct Seven into Business Hall of Fame
The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce will induct seven business professionals into the 2015 Alabama Business Hall of Fame Thursday, Nov. 12.
UA Matters: Avoiding Colds and Flu
The University of Alabama’s Dr. Debra Whisenant provides recommendations to decrease your risk of colds and flu and also to prevent the spread of both to others.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: Business Hall of Fame slated for Nov. 12 – UA researcher hopes to change health outcomes – Family Medicine Residency celebrates 40th anniversary — Basowitz lecture – Social Work to begin veterans’ needs assessment – Building taller, sturdier wood buildings – Fall, holidays dangerous time for young – Is Thanksgiving turkey making you tired? — Holiday shopping – Experts offer tips to avoid colds, flu and ways to help elderly parents maintain psychological prowess.
UA Economic Development Center Seeks to Boost Area Tourism
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development has aided West Alabama groups in the production of two brochures and an appearance at a key tourism showcase in an effort to sell the area to visitors and boost economic development.
