UA in the News: February 13, 2008

Student Health Center makes changes
Crimson White – Feb. 13

…Brown said the health center is preparing to expand its “Fast Pass” system, which allows students to make appointments with physicians there. “We think that our system of 60 percent walk in and 40 percent appointment has struck a good balance,” Brown said. “At some other colleges, they only take appointments, which can take several days in order for students to be seen by a doctor. Our system is better because we can see more patients.” Having the “Fast Pass” would move the bearer to the front of the line immediately, as opposed to waiting behind walk-ins…

NAACP celebrates 99th anniversary
Crimson White – Feb. 13

University students celebrated the 99th anniversary of the NAACP Tuesday with food and an open forum to discuss ways to promote social equality among people from all walks of life…

COMMUNITY CHEF: Fish recipe makes quick, healthy dinner
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 13

Robert E. Witt, president of the University of Alabama, …offered this fish recipe that can be cooked in the oven in minutes…