The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness wants to help employees get and stay healthier. One of the best ways to do that is to get moving. UA employee David Wilson, director of Alumni Funds, shared how he manages to balance exercise with work. David has worked at the University for 26 years. In 1982, he met
On the first Wednesday of each month (unless inclement weather is expected), The University of Alabam tests its emergency notification systems, including UA alerts, the public address system and digital signage. In addition to notification tests, the University provides monthly safety tips and information to help the UA community be prepared in different types of
The University of Alabama is hosting a two-day workshop on how communities and universities can bridge the gaps that exist between them and work together. The “University and Community Engagement Workshop: Strategies for Bridging the Gap between Town and Gown,” will be held at Hotel Capstone from 8 a.m. Monday, April 3, to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.
The University of Alabama won first place in the Campus Water Matters Challenge at the 2017 SEC Academic Conference, the SEC announced recently. The winning team was comprised of the following students: Ilham Ali, Samuel Downs, Mariam Khanam, Zoe Miller, James Misfeldt, Dinuke Munasinghe, Zachary Stephens and Julia Zimmerman. The title of the team’s project
Officials of the Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday that Dr. Arunava Gupta, Distinguished University Research Professor, is the 2017 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for The University of Alabama.
Professor Bryan Fair and civil rights attorney Fred Gray will have “A Conversation about Jim Crow Policy” at 9:45 a.m. March 31 at the symposium on Bending the Arc of History: African-Americans and The University of Alabama School of Law.
This week The University of Alabama will celebrate #BamaCreed Week, a week of events that will focus on the values expressed in the Capstone Creed: As a member of The University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge, act with fairness, integrity and respect; promote equity and inclusion; foster individual and civic responsibility; and strive
1. Take a Selfie at Marr’s Spring The water source for the University in the old days, Marr’s Spring has been restored to its original beauty and is a favorite spot for studying, relaxing and enjoying nature. If you want a picture of yourself at all the important UA landmarks, you can’t miss Marr’s Spring on Marr’s Spring Rd.
On Friday, a video made the rounds on social media showing what appears to be students climbing over connections between rail cars and across rail cars. The train had stopped, blocking the intersection. Climbing between or over rail cars is extremely dangerous. There is not a warning when the train starts. If the train starts
The annual Edward K. Aldag Jr. Business Plan Competition at The University of Alabama will award $50,000 to one of 40 teams that will compete Thursday, March 30, at the Bryant Conference Center.