Campus & Community

UA Student News for Aug. 12, 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 Tied with the Tide week THIS WEEK Tied with the Tide week, Aug. 12-16 International undergraduate student check-in and orientation, Aug. 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Russell Hall auditorium Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market, Aug. 14, 3-6

UA Matters: Choosing Child Care

As a parent, it is important to learn what quality child care looks like so that you can make the best possible decision for your child and your family. In the first of two UA Matters posts, representatives from The University of Alabama’s Child Development Resources offer some key points parents need to consider.

An interview with UA Panhellenic President Hannah McBrayer

An interview with UA Panhellenic President Hannah McBrayer

The University of Alabama’s Sorority Fall Formal Recruitment begins on Friday, August 8.  UA Panhellenic President, Hannah McBrayer, has been preparing for the largest sorority recruitment in the nation for the past year.

UA Student News for Aug. 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. THIS WEEK Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market, Aug. 7, 3-6 p.m., Canterbury Chapel lawn Tied with the Tide week, Aug. 9-16 LOOKING AHEAD International graduate student check-in and orientation, Aug. 12, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Russell Hall auditorium

UA Matters: Tips for Effective Potty Training

Do you ever feel like your toddler may end up going to college in diapers? The University of Alabama’s Dr. Laura Bloom provides some helpful tips to make it through this sometimes difficult and challenging stage.

UA Matters: College Prep Tips for High-School Seniors

Whether you’re an incoming high-school freshman or senior, there are a multitude of things you can do to prepare for college. The University of Alabama’s admissions office offers a few suggestions on how students can better plan for their college future.

UA Matters: Helping Your Preschooler Transition to Kindergarten

Sending your child to ‘big school’ can be one of the most exciting yet stressful times for you and your child. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Laura Bloom offers some simple things that can help ease the transition. Visit the school and meet the teacher(s). There may be an “Open House” or “Meet and Greet,” or

Shrimp, 30,000 Volts Help UA Start-up Land $1.5 Million for Uranium Extraction

The U.S. Department of Energy selected a University of Alabama start-up company for an approximate $1.5 million award to refine an alternative material to potentially extract uranium from the ocean.

UA Matters: Staying Safe in the Water

As the summer heats up, many like to cool down by taking a swim. Before jumping into those cool waters, check out these water safety tips from The University of Alabama’s Dr. Brian Gannon.

UA Matters: College Prep Tips for High-School Juniors

Whether you’re an incoming high-school freshman or senior, there are a multitude of things you can do to prepare for college. The University of Alabama’s admissions office offers a few suggestions on how students can better plan for their college futures.