UA’s Quidditch on the Quad grows in second year
AL.com – Nov. 14
The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus brought a bit of the magical world of the “Harry Potter” books back to the Capstone for the second annual Quidditch on the Quad event Sunday. A single-elimination tournament pitted 32 teams of students against each other in “muggle quidditch,” a real-life intramural sport modified from the imagination of Potter author J.K. Rowling. Last week, 938 students from 82 teams representing organizations across campus competed in a preliminary round of games to move on to Sunday’s tournament.
AL.com (Meredith Cummings) – Nov. 14
Tuscaloosa News – Nov. 14
Crimson White – Nov. 14
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Nov. 13
UA releases new campus master plan
Crimson White – Nov. 14
Preliminary concepts for the Campus Master Plan were presented last Tuesday and Wednesday to a small group in Lloyd Hall. Dan Wolfe, University planner and designer, said the plan was formed around surveys with nearly 1,800 responses from citizens directly involved with the UA campus, particularly focusing on their desires for the future…Darrell Meyer of the KPS Group detailed the plan, which included notable changes for the future. He said designers plan to offer a quality outdoors experience to students. Already, a north quad has been added near the science buildings. Additional quads will be dispersed throughout campus and a replacement system will be implemented to replace mature trees that peak in the future. The plans include additions to Gorgas library and the Ferguson Center, and a new recreation center, Meyer said…
UA holds Crimson Couch to 5K Run
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Nov. 13
Today, people took a few steps toward being healthy, and a few more to fight diabetes. The second annual Crimson Couch to 5k Run was held in Tuscaloosa today on the University of Alabama soccer field. It was hosted by the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness…
UA professors use robots to teach teachers about computer science
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Nov.12
Some teachers say computer science is often an overlooked subject for many schools across Alabama. Roy Black, a teacher, and University of Alabama professor Jeff Gray believe students lack interest in computer science, because they lack knowledge about the subject. “There’s several myths of computer science. One is that we just sit behind a keyboard all day long, and there are jobs like that. But there are also very dynamic interactive jobs,” Gray said.
SGA, students honor vets
Crimson White – Nov. 14
Armed service veterans, their families and active duty military members were honored Friday during the SGA and Campus Veterans Association’s Veterans Day Observance Ceremony on the steps of Gorgas Library. “For over two centuries, our nation’s bravest have answered the call,” said Will Suculpe, president of Campus Veteran Association. “We support our fellow veterans; we support you for your commitment to our freedom, livelihoods and our way of life. Thank you comrades and happy Veterans’ Day.”
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Nov. 11