UA works to prevent bullying and suicides
WTVM-ABC (Columbus, Georgia) – Sept. 19
The next wave of future educators at the University of Alabama is working to prevent bullying and suicides. Twenty students are participating in a pilot program with interactive training and testing to help spot risk factors when it comes to bullying and suicide. Some signs include changes in student’s behavior or their performance in school.
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 18
Apple Releases Watch OS 5 Upgrades With Fitness Updates And A Smarter Siri
My Smart Price – Sept. 19
Apple smartwatch users who do not want to buy the next generation of the brand’s smartwatch can finally breathe easy … The upgraded smartwatch from Apple also has the capability to act as a student ID for partner universities like Duke, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Alabama.
Joyce Vance comments on rape allegation made against Judge Kavanaugh (Live interview)
MSNBC – Sept. 19
Joining our discussion now Jill Wine-Banks and also joining us Joyce Vance, a former U.S. Attorney for the northern district of Alabama and professor at the University of Alabama School of Law. Both are MSNBC contributors.
UA Social Work professor discusses sober tailgate (Live Interview)
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Sept. 19
Shanna Mcintosh, Vital project director at the University of Alabama School of Social Work, and Jennifer Colvin, program director at the Phoenix House, are here to discuss the “sober tailgate” in Tuscaloosa.
Drawing the line between hope and false expectations
Reflections on Nursing Leadership – Sept. 19
As nurses, we see it all too often. A young person full of life and big dreams suddenly becomes critically ill. Despite the best efforts of the healthcare team, the patient’s condition does not improve. (Megan Lippe, PhD, RN, is assistant professor at The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.)
UA Department of Theatre and Dance prepare for production of “The Christians” (Live interview)
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Sept. 19
The University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Alabama are getting ready for their upcoming production called “The Christians.” It kicks off next week, and we have Kyra Davis here to give us some more details. Welcome! Where is the show? The Allen Bales Theatre at the University of Alabama. How much are tickets and where can I get them?
Tuscaloosa Alumni Chapter of UA sorority hosts job fair
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Sept. 18
People in Tuscaloosa are still looking for jobs even though unemployment is low here. And i found a woman who showed up unemployed and left with a job … UA’s alumunae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority organized this job and career fair in hopes of filling the local unemployment gap.
Crowd gathers on Gallalee roof for Friday night stargazing
Crimson White – Sept. 20
Four planets and the moon were on display at the Gallalee Hall observatory on Friday night, drawing a larger-than-typical crowd. Attendees ascended the metal staircase leading to the domed observatory, where hosting professor Jimmy Irwin was standing by to answer questions and manage the University’s 16-inch telescope. Throughout the evening, viewers had a chance to take a look at Venus, Saturn, Mars or Jupiter. Two smaller telescopes on the main roof were pointed at the moon.