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Race Roaches, Spit Crickets, Eat Insects at Bama Bug Fest

The University of Alabama’s natural history museum, in partnership with the Tuscaloosa Public Library, is hoping to reignite peoples’ childlike wonder with bugs at the first “Bama Bug Fest,” a free event at the Warner Transportation Museum July 27 from 4-8 p.m.

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Portion of 10th Avenue to Close July 16-19

Northbound traffic will not be allowed on 10th Avenue between Paul W. Bryant Drive and 12th Street July 16-19.

Dr. Richard Friend

Friend Named Dean of UA’s College of Community Health Sciences

A physician with extensive administrative experience in family medicine at two universities and who also spent 10 years in private practice has been named dean of The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.

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Summer Bites and Stings: Alabama’s Most Dangerous Arthropods

Most of Alabama’s more than 20,000 arthropod species – invertebrates with segmented bodies and jointed limbs such as insects and spiders – don’t cause problems for people. But, some can, and summer is the most likely time for humans and arthropods to clash.

Building Bama: Facility Upgrades Around Campus

Building Bama: Facility Upgrades Around Campus

While it’s easy to spot the fencing, bulldozers and trucks at numerous construction sites around the Capstone, multiple interior upgrades are happening this summer that aren’t as noticeable.

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Colonial Drive and Eighth Street Road Closure July 12-13

A paving project will affect Colonial Drive, Eighth Street, and the intersection of Magnolia Drive and Judy Bonner Drive.

Interior Design Instructor Restores 1840s Mansion

Interior Design Instructor Restores 1840s Mansion

Bringing your work home with you takes on a whole new meaning with Ian Crawford, an interior design instructor in UA’s department of clothing, textiles and interior design.

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UA Faculty, Staff Help College-Prep Campers Explore Possibilities

For the UA Early College staff members tasked with planning and operating the annual Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities camp, their first signal of success was a successful pilot 2016 and immediate addition of a second week of programs.

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Monthly Safety Reminder: What to do in Case of a Fire or Explosion

Each month the University provides safety tips and information to help the UA community be prepared in different types of emergency situations.

Food Safety Tips for Your July 4 Party

Food Safety Tips for Your July 4 Party

Denise DeSalvo, a registered dietitian and instructor in UA’s department of human nutrition and hospitality management, teaches a course on food safety and sanitation, and has several tips to keep in mind when preparing your favorite July Fourth dishes.