Church, UA Art Department Team to Host “Empty Bowls”

Church, UA Art Department Team to Host “Empty Bowls”

More than 100 ceramic bowls will come out of the firing kilns of University of Alabama ceramics instructor Wade MacDonald’s class in the coming week. Colored and glazed, the bowls will be donated to University Presbyterian Church’s “Empty Bowls 2016” fundraiser for the hungry Feb. 26.

UA In the News — Feb. 20-22

UA community members react to Harper Lee’ s death — Pedals, Pipes and Pizza — Miss University of Alabama — and more.

State Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2016 Class

The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted five individuals and honored two engineering projects during a recent ceremony at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa in Mobile.

UA Adapted Athletics to Hold ‘Night of Champions’ Celebration

UA Adapted Athletics and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will celebrate the program’s successes during “Night of Champions,” Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus.

UA Researchers’ Award-Winning Book Shares Strategies for Transforming Shoppers into Buyers

Two University of Alabama faculty members and a student who co-authored a book that explores how in-store and online shopping can meld to create a better experience for consumers were recently awarded the 2016 Axiom Book Award.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA Adapted Athletics holds ‘Night of Champions’ — Arbor Day Foundation honors campus – Participants sought for free computer, financial classes – Rural Health, Medical Scholars programs accepting applications – Commentary available on Apple’s response to government request – Helping children connect with nature — What’s new for the 2015 tax filing season – Law professor published in Boston College Law Review 

UA Matters: Helping Children Connect with Nature

The University of Alabama’s Dr. Caroline Boxmeyer offers some ideas that may help connect your child with nature.

UA’s Moundville Park Resumes ‘Saturday in the Park’ March 5

Prehistoric mica work, ancient hunting and fishing techniques and Southeastern pottery are a few of programs featured during Saturday in the Park at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park.

UA In the News — Feb. 19

Harper Lee’s association with UA — ‘Countess of Storyville’ review — Join art exhibit demonstrates creativity — Water filters for Haiti — and more.

Whistle While You Work: Researchers Try Unlocking Key to Happiness

Whistle While You Work: Researchers Try Unlocking Key to Happiness

What’s the key to happiness at work? University of Alabama researchers have found some answers.