MONDAY, AUG. 6 – SUNDAY, AUG. 12
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RESEARCHERS STUDYING 3-D PRINTING SCRAP METAL FOR MILITARY – Engineering researchers at UA are using an innovative method to 3-D print metal to examine how the military could print metal parts in the field using recycled metal. Professors will demonstrate the printing process today at 10 a.m. in 1046 North Engineering Research Cener. For more information, contact Adam Jones, UA communications, at 205-348-4328 or adam.jones@ua.edu.
TOUR RENOVATED DINING, ACADEMIC BUILDINGS, NEW RESIDENCE HALL — This month, UA will open a new Freshman Residence Hall and re-open Lakeside Dining and H.M. Comer halls after extensive renovations. Media are invited to tour the three facilities and ask questions of construction and dining administrators Tuesday, Aug. 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Those interested in attending the tour should contact Shane Dorrill, 205-348-8319, shane.dorrill@ua.edu or Bryant Welbourne, 205-348-8325, bryant.welbourne@ua.edu. Parking is available in the lot just north of the Ferguson Center (across McCorvey Drive from the new Freshman Residence Hall).
STUDENTS BEGIN EARLY MOVE-IN FOR SORORITY RECRUITMENT – More than 2,200 freshmen women are expected to move into their residence halls beginning Wednesday, Aug. 8 before UA’s sorority recruitment begins Saturday, Aug. 11. Media are invited to get photos/video of students as they move into Tutwiler Hall and ask questions of Panhellenic President Lexi Matallana, Wednesday, Aug. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. Media interested in covering the event should contact Shane Dorrill, 205-348-8319, shane.dorrill@ua.edu. Parking for media will be available in the Tutwiler parking lot.
COLLEGE OF NURSING NAMED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE – UA’s Capstone College of Nursing was recently selected as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, a designation that was given to only 16 nursing programs nationwide. The College was recognized for advancing the science of nursing education. The criteria for this designation is based upon research, innovation in curriculum design, enhanced student learning and faculty contributions. For details, contact Bryant Welbourne, UA Strategic Communications, at 205-348-8325 or bryant.welbourne@ua.edu
EVENTS
DANCE IN SCOTLAND — The Yonder Contemporary Dance Company, a collective in UA’s department of theatre and dance, is presenting a 50-minute concert titled “IRL” during the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. The performances are running Aug. 4-10. Yonder’s “IRL” involves 15 dance majors, overseen by Sarah M. Barry, UA associate professor of dance. They are collaborating with five student composers from UA’s School of Music, who are overseen by Dr. Amir Zaheri, assistant professor of composition. The collaboration also includes a media specialist from UA’s department of advertising and public relations, overseen by Mark Barry, director of creative advertising specialization. The dance majors are performing “IRL” at the Greenside @ Nicolson Square venue in Edinburgh. For details, contact Richard LeComte, UA communications, richard.lecomte@ua.edu, 205-348-3782.
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HONORS COLLEGE ACTION – Freshmen and returning UA students in the Honors College will perform weeklong service projects from Monday, Aug. 13, through Friday, Aug. 17 at a variety of locations. As part of Alabama Action, 165 freshman participants and 36 student leaders will work at Holt Elementary School and Collins-Riverside Middle School. A media opportunity will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m Thursday, Aug. 16, at Holt Elementary School, where students will work both indoors and outdoors. In addition, as part of Outdoor Action, students will work the morning of Thursday, Aug. 16, at Hurricane Creek Park. For more information on these work projects, contact Richard LeComte, communications, at richard.lecomte@ua.edu or Alicia R. Browne, director of College Relations, Honors College, 205-348-5557 or abrowne@ua.edu.
WEEK OF WELCOME – UA will greet new and returning students with activities from Saturday, Aug. 11, through the end of August. Events include the annual Convocation and Script A photograph at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, in Bryant-Denny Stadium and the Onyx event highlighting minority and group activities at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17. The Ripple Effect day of service for new and returning students starts at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20. For additional information on Week of Welcome, click here or email Richard LeComte, department of communications, richard.lecomte@ua.edu.
BLACKBURN INSTITUTE TO HOST GEORGE WILL – The Blackburn Institute’s 2018 Annual Symposium, “Navigating Change: Governing, Leading and Advocating,” will be Friday, Aug. 24, and Saturday, Aug. 25. Columnist George F. Will will speak as part of the symposium at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, in the Ferguson Student Center Ballroom. Will’s talk, part of the Gloria and John L. Blackburn Academic Symposium, is free and open to the public. For more information, click here, or contact Richard LeComte, department of communications, at richard.lecomte@ua.edu.
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