


UA Libraries Wants Faculty and Staff Opinions
Faculty and staff have an opportunity to take part in shaping the new vision for Gorgas Library.

To Aid Utilities, Researchers Seek Ancient Floods Near Tennessee River
With funding from energy utilities, a team of researchers at The University of Alabama are collaborating with peers across the Southeast to understand the frequency and possible size of floods along the Tennessee River that pre-date reliable weather and streamflow records.

UA’s C&IS Prominent at AEJMC Annual Conference
C&IS faculty take an active role in AEJMC leadership and membership, and will host the Southeast Colloquium in Spring 2018.

Sobecky to Direct UA’s Water Institute
A microbiologist who also serves as a University of Alabama administrator will lead the campus’s newly launched Alabama Water Institute, announced Dr. Kevin Whitaker, UA executive vice president and provost.

UA In the News — Aug. 22
Viewing the eclipse at UA — NASA participation — Summit at UA — and more.

UA Receives Funding for Math, Computer Science Teacher Pathway
The University of Alabama will begin providing additional training opportunities for secondary math education majors for preparation to teach computer science.

UA In the News — Aug. 19-21
Getting ready for the eclipse — Bid Day — Commentary about infrastructure — and more.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: UA views Solar Eclipse — Researchers seek evidence of ancient floods – Professor to lead study of nation’s forests — Technology selected for start-up program – Nursing receives $1 million grant to assist Walker County residents – Week of Welcome Begins – UA to aid schools in incorporating math into computer science classes — History professor’s screenplay on Civil Rights pioneer wins contest

Checklist for a Successful New Academic Year
Start strong in 2017-2018 by checking off the following items from your to-do list.