University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell announced today that he has directed the University’s Strategic Planning Council to include the addition of a central diversity officer and the development of a new diversity plan as part of its work.
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs at The University of Alabama now is offering emergency scholarships for veterans.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA’s Fashion For Life features senior apparel design collections – The fast and the scholarly – International Education Week slated for Nov. 16 to 20 — UA researcher hopes to change health outcomes – Thoma named ‘University Research Professor’ — Social Work to begin veterans’ needs assessment – Building taller, sturdier wood buildings – Fall, holidays dangerous time for young – CISA bill a good first step, but ambiguity must be addressed — Is Thanksgiving turkey making you tired? — Holiday shopping – Experts offer tips on stocking first-aid kits and avoiding colds, flu
Dr. Kim Bissell, a professor in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences, is the recipient of the 2015 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.
This week at The University of Alabama: Business Hall of Fame slated for Nov. 12 – UA researcher hopes to change health outcomes – Family Medicine Residency celebrates 40th anniversary — Basowitz lecture – Social Work to begin veterans’ needs assessment – Building taller, sturdier wood buildings – Fall, holidays dangerous time for young – Is Thanksgiving turkey making you tired? — Holiday shopping – Experts offer tips to avoid colds, flu and ways to help elderly parents maintain psychological prowess.
The University of Alabama School of Law will host a symposium on Legal Ethics Surrounding E-Discovery and Technology Law at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at the Law School.
A painting of The University of Alabama’s 1831-32 campus by artist and historian Dean Mosher will be unveiled at the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library in the Pearce Grand Foyer Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m.
A painting of The University of Alabama’s President’s Mansion by the artist Nall, a UA alumnus, will be unveiled at the Bryant Conference Center Monday, Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m.
This week at The University of Alabama: Students at Holt Elementary to learn Kung Fu, Tai Chi from UA students — College to receive diversity award — California professor to discuss inequities, misguided education reforms — Crossing Points to help 10 more students through a $2.5 million grant – Student’s composition to be performed at Carnegie Hall – Expert commentary available on El Nino causing wetter winter months in Tuscaloosa, Gulf Coast; ways to help elderly parents maintain psychological prowess.
Dr. Donald L. Gilstrap, dean and professor of University Libraries at Wichita State University, has been named dean of the University Libraries at The University of Alabama.