Mary Mary, Glover Headline 2018 Realizing the Dream Events

Mary Mary, Glover Headline 2018 Realizing the Dream Events

Mary Mary, the Gospel recording and Grammy award-winning sister duo of Erica and Tina Campbell, will be the featured performers for the 2018 Realizing the Dream Concert Sunday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Concert Hall. Actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover will be the Legacy Awards Banquet speaker Friday, Jan. 12.

Stressed-out Boss is a Bad Boss, UA Research Concludes

Stressed-out Boss is a Bad Boss, UA Research Concludes

Dr. Peter Harms, an assistant professor of management, examined the body of research into the relationship between leadership and stress. The conclusions show that a stressed-out boss can be a bad boss.

Matt Fajack Named UA’s Vice President for Financial Affairs

Matt Fajack Named UA’s Vice President for Financial Affairs

Matthew M. Fajack will join The University of Alabama as vice president for financial affairs beginning Feb. 15, pending approval by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises Dec. 16

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises Dec. 16

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 16, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Researchers work to improve tornado warnings for Deaf – Engineers part of national effort to improve HVAC efficiency – Performing arts announcement, tour of former Bryce Hospital set for Thursday – UA to host winter commencement ceremonies Saturday – Law awarded grant to increase diversity in legal profession – UA sources available via newly expanded directory  

ACT Test at UA Site Postponed

The ACT test originally scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at The University of Alabama has been postponed because of inclement weather in Tuscaloosa.  

Improved Sensors Could Reduce Energy Used for HVAC Systems

Improved Sensors Could Reduce Energy Used for HVAC Systems

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are part of a nationwide project to find ways of reducing energy used to heat, cool and ventilate buildings.

‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Comes to UA Opera Theatre

‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Comes to UA Opera Theatre

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre is presenting its third annual performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Bryant-Jordan Hall. The 50-minute opera is free and open to the public.

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Faculty Awarded NOAA Grant to Improve Tornado Warnings for Deaf

Drs. Jason Senkbeil and Darrin Griffin have been awarded a grant of over $250,000 to study how tornado warnings can be improved and better comprehended by the Deaf, Blind and Deaf-Blind.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Scientists help show how Earth stops tiny particles – Student research efforts to broadcast online – UA Law awarded grant to increase diversity in legal profession – Support staff group assisting with Toys for Tots – School of Music’s annual holiday performances upcoming