MONDAY, MARCH 7 – SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
BEST BETS
WHAT MAKES US HAPPY AT WORK? – Lyrics from Pharrell Williams’ hit song “Happy” encourage listeners to “… clap along if you know what happiness is to you.” That’s what UA researchers set out to unlock — the key to happiness — more specifically the key to happiness at work, and they may have found the answers. Dr. Jonathon Halbesleben is a professor of organizational behavior and the HealthSouth Chair of Health Care Management at the Culverhouse College of Commerce. He has spent his career researching what makes people happy and productive in their jobs. He is available to discuss his research and findings on what makes happy employees. Contact Edith Parten, UA media relations, at eparten@culverhouse.ua.edu or 205/348-8318. Contact Halbesleben directly at jhalbesleben@culverhouse.ua.edu or 205/348-2702.
PEDIATRIC CANCER STUDY LOOKING FOR PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE – No one can truly understand the challenges faced by parents of a child with cancer, but Dr. Sherwood Burns-Nader, a UA professor in the department of human development and family studies, hopes to get a brief snapshot into that life through a study. Burns-Nader is recruiting participants for it. The criteria are that the child has been diagnosed within the past six months and the parents are 18 or older and have access to Internet and an email address. For more information, contact Kim Eaton, UA Media Relations, at 205/348-8325 or kkeaton@ur.ua.edu.
UA EXPERT TIPS
UA MATTERS: TRANSITIONING BACK TO WORK AFTER BABY — Returning to a job after giving birth can be an extremely emotional and trying time for a working mom. Dr. Laura Bloom offers some suggestions on what moms can do to help ease some of the pressure during this transition. Contact: Kim Eaton, UA media relations, at 205/348-8325 or kkeaton@ur.ua.edu.
EVENTS
ENGINEERING HOSTS BRIDGE, CANOE CONTESTS – From March 10-12 the UA College of Engineering is hosting the 2016 American Society of Civil Engineers Southeast Student Conference, which will bring close to 1,000 students and professor from the region. The conference has several engineering contests including the Steel Bridge Competition held in the basement of the North Engineering Research Center March 11 and the Concrete Canoe Competition held at Lake Lurleen State Park March 12. For more information, contact Adam Jones, UA media relations, at 205/348-6444 or acjones12@eng.ua.edu.
MUSEUM HOSTS K-2ND PROGRAM — UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History hosts its Museum Monday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 7. Offered to kindergarten through second-graders, the program offers children an opportunity to conduct experiments, make observations, explore the museum and play games designed around a specific topic. The cost is $8. For registration, which is required, phone 205/348-7550. For more information, contact Kim Eaton, UA media relations, 205/348-8325 or kkeaton@ur.ua.edu.
ANNUAL KNAP-IN AT MOUNDVILLE PARK FEATURES ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES — UA’s Moundville Knap-in, slated for March 11 and 12, is a great event for anyone interested in Native Americans, ancient technologies or outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing. Held at Moundville Archaeological Park, stone toolmakers, artists and ancient technology experts from around the country hammer out stone points, carve intricate pieces, throw spears and shoot bows. For more information, contact Kim Eaton, UA media relations, 205/348-8325 or kkeaton@ur.ua.edu.