Noted Behavioral Health Expert to Speak at UA Symposium

A noted behavioral expert will give the keynote address for a graduate student symposium in The University of Alabama College of Education April 9.

UA to Conduct Wheelchair Study in Partnership with Tuscaloosa Schools

Over the next year, The University of Alabama’s Dr. Margaret Stran will conduct a manual wheelchair study in which she’ll adjust chairs of students at Tuscaloosa City and Tuscaloosa County School systems. The study is funded by a grant from the Christopher Reeve Foundation.

Ethical Dilemmas in Legal Profession Focus of UA Symposium

The nation’s foremost experts on professional responsibility and legal ethics will discuss ethical and moral dilemmas in the legal profession during an April 10 symposium at The University of Alabama School of Law.

Selections from $1.5 Million Art Collection to be Displayed at UA Gallery

A selection of contemporary fine art prints from the William and Sara Hall Collection will be on display at The University of Alabama Gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center April 10-June 10.

UA Student News for March 31, 2015

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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Classes will dismiss on Friday, April 3, for Honors Day. Click here for more information about Honors Week, March 30-April 3. The outdoor pool complex at the Student Recreation Center is now open. Visit http://urec.ua.edu/aquaticshours.cfm

UA’s Honors College Hosts One-Man Theatrical Performance

The University of Alabama Honors College presents Jhino “The Piper” Ferreira in his one-man play, “Cops and Robbers,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway. Ferreira, a rapper as well as a Bay Area police officer, plays 17 different characters in the play, which centers on a police shooting.

Vedic Society at UA Offers Festival of Colors Event

The Vedic Society at The University of Alabama invites the public to its first Festival of Colors event at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, 1901 Jack Warner Parkway NE in Tuscaloosa.

Hundreds of UA Student Researchers to Display, Discuss Findings

More than 700 University of Alabama students representing a cross section of campus will present research findings April 7, during UA’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference at the Bryant Conference Center.

Grady Named Vice President for Student Affairs at UA

Dr. David L. Grady has been named vice president for student affairs at The University of Alabama, UA President Judy Bonner announced today.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA to recognize outstanding achievement during Honors Week – UA offers new cybercrime minor – UA prof advocates for emotional intelligence in nursing education – UA researchers comment on movement to replace Jackson on $20 bill, media portrayals of athletes’ parents – UA experts offer tips on teens and pre-teens volunteering, how to find a good nursing home – Events include Civil War exhibit and lectures, basket weaver at Moundville