Campus & Community

UA Student News for Sept. 5, 2014

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS ALABAMA VS. FLORIDA ATLANTIC — This week’s football game against Florida Atlantic kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Bryant-Denny Stadium.The game will be televised on the SEC Network. Click here to read

UA Student News for Sept. 2, 2014

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES Capstone Agency applications, Sept. 5, 412 Reese Phifer Hall Freshman Forum applications, Sept. 5, 4:45 p.m. Beat Auburn Beat Hunger committee applications, Sept. 5, 5 p.m., 1100 Ferguson Center THIS WEEK Alpha Omega Epsilon information

UA Matters: Tailgating Essentials — What Not to Forget

Friends from different parts of the world are often perplexed that Alabama tailgating involves neither a parking lot or pickup truck. The University of Alabama’s Ashley Clayton offers a few tips to make your experience more enjoyable.

The Capstone of Higher Education: Bama by Drone

The Capstone of Higher Education: Bama by Drone

Take a look at this “birds-eye” view of the campus and you will see why The University of Alabama has been ranked by www.thebestcolleges.org as one of “The 50 Most Amazing College Campuses for 2014.”

UA Student News for Aug. 26, 2014

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. TODAY Week of Welcome Blend into the Capstone, 5-8 p.m., 3104 Ferguson Center Alpha Delta Chi information meeting, 7:30 p.m., 313 Ferguson Center (more information: ajtidwell@crimson.ua.edu) Sigma Delta Tau informal recruitment, 8 p.m., 420 Smithwoods Circle

The Capstone of Higher Education: Rise

The Capstone of Higher Education: Rise

Allison Gabriel is a student at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa.  Her journey began at The University of Alabama’s Rise program. The research taking place at Rise influences early childhood education for children with and without special needs. Since 1974, more than 10,000 children have taken part in this environment of inclusion and acceptance.

UA Researchers to Embark on New Search for Mysterious Dark Matter

Three University of Alabama physicists are among dozens of researchers planning and developing a new international search for dark matter – invisible material scientists believe makes up roughly 27 percent of the universe’s mass.

UA Matters: Optimizing Your Energy Throughout the Workday

As more Americans work long hours, it is no surprise that individuals are looking for ways to improve energy, feel better and perform at their best – both at work and at home. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Rebecca Kelly offers a daily guide on how to do just that.

UA Student News for Aug. 19, 2014

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. TODAY Week of Welcome Capstone Convocation, 6-8 p.m., Foster Auditorium THIS WEEK Fall classes begin, Aug. 20 Week of Welcome, Aug. 20-28 Sigma Delta Tau information table, Aug. 20-22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ferguson Center Homegrown Alabama

UA Matters: Choosing Child Care II

Representatives from The University of Alabama’s Child Development Resources offer issues and questions to consider when visiting and selecting a child-care program.