UA Professor to Serve as Community Education Director for CCBP
Dr. Heather Pleasants has been named director of community education at The University of Alabama Center for Community-Based Partnerships.
Announcements
Volunteers Sought for 2009 Native American Festival at UA’s Moundville Park
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park needs volunteers for this year’s Moundville Native American Festival, from Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Saturday, Oct. 10.
UA Reaches Record 28,807 Students
With a record 28,807 students enrolled this fall, The University of Alabama continues to be the state’s largest university. Enrollment increased by 1,755 students or 6.5 percent over fall 2008, and this year’s freshman class once again increased in quality as well as size.
Dean’s List Students Named for UA Summer Term
A total of 352 students enrolled during the 2009 summer term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all As).
UA Revises Minor in Asian Studies
The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences has revised its minor in Asian studies.
Area Students Preview Medical Careers in UA Rural Health Scholars Program
A select group of high school students from across the state recently completed the 2009 Rural Health Scholars Program at The University of Alabama.
UA Astronomers Invite Community to View Jupiter
University of Alabama astronomers invite the community to view the moon and Jupiter in the next Public Night sky-viewing session Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.
Preventive Medicine Topic of UA’s 10th Annual Rural Health Conference
Preventive medicine will be the focus of The University of Alabama’s 10th annual Rural Health Conference, Sept. 17-18 at the Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus and the Hotel Capstone next door.
UA’s Celebrity Series Showcases Internationally Acclaimed Stars
The University of Alabama’s 2009-2010 Celebrity Series will feature internationally acclaimed stars ranging from a Russian flutist to an acoustic guitar duo. The five-concert series begins Oct. 6.
Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Program at UA
Zipcar Inc. and The University of Alabama department of transportation services have announced the launch of Zipcar’s car-sharing program on the UA campus.