Announcements

Math Center Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success at UA

For the last 10 years, The University of Alabama has offered a technology-centered learning approach for students in the Mathematics Technology Learning Center.

UA Experts Ready to Discuss Elections, Issues With Media

University of Alabama experts stand prepared to field questions from the media on the upcoming South Carolina, Florida and Alabama primaries, as well as issues affecting the general election. For more source ideas, contact Richard LeComte, media relations, rllecomte@ur.ua.edu, 205/348-3782.

Census Bureau Estimates Slight Gain in State’s Population, UA Expert Says

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Alabama gained 17,340 residents in the 15 months between April 1, 2010 (Census Day) and July 1, 2011.

Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet Concert at UA to Highlight Realizing the Dream Events

The Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet, with Eric Essix on guitar, will highlight the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream celebration, a series of special activities honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA’s Rural Health Institute Seeks Nominees for Heroes Awards

The University of Alabama Institute for Rural Health Research is seeking nominations for the Rural Health Heroes Awards. The awards will honor health-care providers and others who assisted victims of Alabama’s April 27, 2011, tornadoes.

December Graduates Announced at UA

The University of Alabama will award some 1,862 degrees during winter commencement Saturday, Dec. 17, on campus.

UA Offers Pre-, Post-Holiday Recycling Drop Off to Community

Community members looking for a place to drop off their pre- and post-Christmas recyclables have the option of using The University of Alabama recycling center.

UA School of Library and Information Studies Awards Books to Black Belt Schools

The University of Alabama’s School of Library and Information Studies will award more than $7,000 in free books this month to elementary-, middle- and high-school libraries in the Black Belt region of Alabama.

UA Winter Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled for Dec. 17

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17 in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. Two University-wide commencement ceremonies will be held this year, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., to award degrees.

Lawrence Named UA’s ACRE Education Director

James T. Lawrence, a 33-year real estate executive and educator, has been named education director of the Alabama Center for Real Estate, or ACRE, part of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce.