Engineering Student Selected for SAE Leadership Development Program

Christina Ibrahim, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering from Ryan, was one of 24 students selected to participate in the 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers Leadership Development Program.

SGA Senators Chosen in UA Election

Student senators for The University of Alabama Student Government Association 2009-2010 term were chosen in an election on campus March 3-4.

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars to be Recognized at UA March 11

A luncheon honoring The University of Alabama’s 2008-2009 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 beginning at noon at the Hotel Capstone.

‘Act Out’ at Sixth Annual Arty Party, Hosted by UA

You and your friends are invited to be characters at the next Arty Party hosted by The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences Leadership Board at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at the recently renovated Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul Bryant Drive.

Faith in Reason Discussed at UA Philosophy Today Lecture

A philosophical discussion on reason and faith will be presented by Dr. Michael P. Lynch, professor of philosophy at the University of Connecticut, at 7:30 p.m. March 26 in the AIME (Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence) building, room 110, on The University of Alabama campus.

Documenting Justice UA Student Film ‘Storybook’ Selected for Prestigious Ethics Symposium

“Storybook,” a documentary film created by University of Alabama students about a reading program for incarcerated mothers and their children, has been selected for inclusion in the 2009 Undergraduate Ethics Symposium at DePauw University April 9-11.

UA’s Response to NCAA Notice of Allegations

The University of Alabama appeared before the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 regarding fall 2007 violations of the NCAA’s policies regarding textbooks for student-athletes. The University discovered the violations, investigated them promptly and in detail, and immediately took corrective action to fix its textbook distribution system. After self-reporting the violations, UA has appropriately kept the NCAA and SEC apprised of its internal investigation, findings and corrective actions. The University’s appearance before the committee is part of the NCAA’s normal investigative and review process.

UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Travel to Washington, D.C., to Talk About Health Matters with Congressional Delegation

The University of Alabama Rural Medical Scholars, accompanied by Dr. John Brandon, medical director of the RMS program, traveled to Washington, D.C., with physicians from the Medical Association of the state of Alabama again this year to participate in discussions with the congressional delegation about health services and government policies that affect patient care.

Oliver Elected SGA President at UA

Steven Oliver of Hendersonville, Tenn., a junior at The University of Alabama majoring in biology, was elected president of the Student Government Association for the 2009-2010 term.

Top Honors for Scholarship, Leadership Announced at UA

Recipients of the 2009 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service at The University of Alabama – were announced by UA President Robert E. Witt Friday, Feb. 27 at a recognition ceremony.