Campus & Community

UA Matters: How to Help Your Children Build Credit

While it is important to establish a good credit rating early in life, there are other factors that need consideration first, such as your child’s maturity level. But when the time is right, there are several ways you can help your child build credit, and The University of Alabama’s Jan Brakefield offers a few suggestions on how to do just that.

UA Student News for Nov. 22, 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.  ANNOUNCEMENT KENNEDY MEMORIAL SERVICE —The Mallet Assembly will sponsor a memorial song and moment of silence in memory of President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his death. The service begins today at 12:30

UA Student News for Nov. 19, 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 Premier Awards applications, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. TODAY “The Internship,” 7-9 p.m., Ferguson Center Theater THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Sigma Delta Tau information table, Nov. 20-21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Ferguson Center second floor Exhibition

UA Matters: Dealing with Stress During the Holidays

The holidays can be a busy, and stressful, time of year. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Harriet Myers offers a few suggestions on how to deal with the stress.

Dr. Judy Bonner delivers the 2013 Fall Faculty /Staff Address

Dr. Judy Bonner delivers the 2013 Fall Faculty /Staff Address

On. Nov. 13, 2013, UA President Dr. Judy Bonner met with UA’s faculty and staff to deliver the Fall Faculty/Staff Address. To see this video with closed captioning, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcBnIRwM7vI&feature=youtu.be

UA Student News for Nov. 12, 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 Coach Bryant Ultimate Fan Contest Abstracts for Alabama Modern Languages Conference, Nov. 15 Premier Awards applications, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. TODAY International Education Week “Crisis: Behind A Presidential Commitment” documentary, 6 p.m., Ferguson

UA Matters: Tips for Buying Healthy Food on a Budget

Healthy eating is something many strive to achieve, but oftentimes the grocery bill gets in the way. The University of Alabama offers suggestions on how you can buy nutritious food, but stay within your budget.

UA Student News for Nov. 8, 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS ALABAMA VS. LSU— The Crimson Tide football team faces the LSU Tigers Saturday, Nov. 9, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS. Click here or visit

Psychologist to Provide Guidance for Evaluating ‘Extraordinary Claims’

Dr. Scott O. Lilienfeld, one of the country’s most acclaimed psychologists, will be the guest speaker for the Annual Michael Dinoff Memorial Lecture on The University of Alabama campus Friday, Nov. 15.

UA Student News for Nov. 5, 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 Abstracts for Alabama Modern Languages Conference, Nov. 15 Premier Awards applications, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. TODAY Résumé critiques, 5-7 p.m., Tutwiler Hall “Dance Alabama!” 7:30 p.m., Morgan Hall auditorium THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Connect