Campus & Community

UA Student News for Jan. 7, 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 Sitters for Service application, Jan. 16 Peer Leader application, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. TODAY Late registration, add and drop THIS WEEK  Classes begin, Jan. 8 Sigma Delta Tau recruitment party, Jan. 10, 5 p.m., SDT

UA Matters: How to Use Energy-Efficient Lighting

The average household spends about 10 percent of its energy costs on lighting. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey provides some basic tips on how to keep those costs as low as possible. Turn off incandescent lights whenever they are not needed, and turn off fluorescent lights when they will not be needed for 10

UA Student News for Dec. 17, 2013

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 Sitters for Service application, Jan. 16 TODAY University Supply Store sale THIS WEEK University Supply Store sale, Dec. 18-20 ATHLETICS Men’s basketball vs. Wichita State, Dec. 17, 8 p.m., Coleman Coliseum UA diving invitational, Dec.

Health Corner: Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Health Corner: Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Dr. Lloyda Williamson, associate professor in the College of Community Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, gives an easy way for you to set healthy New Year’s resolutions and stick with them throughout the year.

Educated Guesses 2014

For the 33rd consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year.

UA Matters: How to Lose Weight in a Healthy Way

Losing weight tends to be a popular New Year’s resolution or goal. But there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to go about achieving that goal. The University of Alabama’s Sheena Quizon Gregg shares a few tips on how shake loose those extra pounds in a healthy way. Avoid Skipping Meals. Avoid

UA Student News for Dec. 10, 2013

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  University Supply Store sale THIS WEEK  University Supply Store sale, Dec. 11-20 University Supply Store special hours, Dec. 14, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Ferguson Center Commencement, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Coleman Coliseum ATHLETICS

UA Matters: Easy Holiday Traditions to Start With the Family

Traditions are beliefs, customs or practices that you do again and again to signify a specific purpose. The University of Alabama’s Kelly Avery shares a few simple traditions families can start this holiday season.

UA Student News for Dec. 3, 2013

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 TO REMEMBER Alternative break applications and deposit fees, Dec. 3  THIS WEEK’S EVENTS  Children’s and young adult book sale, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Gorgas Library fifth floor Stress Free Daze, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.-midnight,

UA Matters: Lower the Cost of Water Heating

Water heating is the second largest energy expense in your home, and it typically accounts for about 20 percent of your utility bill. The University of Alabama’s Greg McKelvey offers several ways to help reduce your water costs. Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads. Draining a gallon of water from your water heater tank every six