📰 BEST BETS
The University of Alabama will celebrate the achievements of outstanding students and faculty during Honors Week, April 1-5, culminating in the Tapping on the Mound ceremony on Honors Day.
Why This Matters: The Tapping on the Mound ceremony has been a university tradition since the early 1900s. University honor groups Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, Blue Key National Honor Society and Anderson Society will induct members.
UA left an economic impact of $2.175 billion, 12,853 jobs and $42.5 million in local sales tax for the Tuscaloosa metro area during the 2020-2021 academic year. The local area saw a $100 million impact from the five home football games.
Why This Matters: UA remained steadfast and resilient in its contributions to the local and state economies despite the declining effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on enrollment and visitor impacts.
UA and the city of Tuscaloosa continue to make an area along University Boulevard just west of the campus, known as the Strip, a place the community and Alabama fans can enjoy.
Why This Matters: The precinct is staffed 24 hours a day by a UA Security Resources assistant, and a UAPD officer is always on patrol in the area.
💬 CURRENT COMMENT
Billions of Cicadas Ready to Emerge
Dr. John Abbott is an entomology expert who can talk about the billions of 13-year and 17-year cycle cicadas that will emerge this spring and summer.
📅 EVENTS
April 2; Bryant-Jordan Hall
April 3; Moody Music Building Concert Hall
April 5; Walk of Champions
April 6; Butler Field
April 12; Alabama Museum of Natural History
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