Imagine discussing the latest trends in patient care with your University of Alabama classmates—from a military base in Iraq. Or, imagine helping to treat an ill child at an elementary school that’s a continent away from home, or, perhaps, simply logging on for a virtual classroom discussion from your living room one evening, after the bustle of the day has settled.
The Office of Greek Affairs at The University of Alabama has announced the creation of the United Greek Council, the fourth Greek governing council on campus, joining the Interfraternity Council, the Alabama Panhellenic Association and the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
The University of Alabama’s collegiate license tag will be sporting a new look this month with the issue of a new design for 2009.
Student senators for The University of Alabama Student Government Association 2009-2010 term were chosen in an election on campus March 3-4.
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.
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.
The five-year-old Supply Chain Management program at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is quickly making a name for itself.
High school students throughout Alabama are encouraged to participate in the second annual Capstone High School Business Plan Competition, sponsored by The Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration.
The University Supply Store will hold its spring 2009 University of Alabama Graduation Celebration on Tuesday-Thursday, March 24-26 in the Ferguson Center Ballroom from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. The Graduation Celebration is designed to be a one-stop shopping and preparation venue for students who plan to graduate in May 2009.
The University of Alabama Libraries is sponsoring a Book Collecting Contest for UA students this semester. The contest aims to promote reading and interest in book collecting.