Campus & Community

UA Ranks First Among Public Universities in Enrollment of National Merit Scholars

The University of Alabama ranks first among public universities nationwide in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars for 2012-2013 with 241 scholars in the fall 2012 freshman class.

UA Student News for Feb. 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 SGA applications, Feb. 13, 5 p.m. Elliott Society applications, Feb. 15 Leader Shape Institute applications, Feb. 15, 11:59 p.m. SGA Judicial Board applications, Feb. 19, 4:45 p.m., 107 Mary Burke West CASPA applications,

UA Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Honors Fallen Soldiers, Wounded Warriors in Washington D.C.

The University of Alabama’s Office of Veteran Military Affairs will send representatives to the Washington, D.C., area this month to honor soldiers wounded and killed in the line of duty. David Blair, VMA director, and Dr. Lowell Davis, assistant dean of students, will join US. Rep. Terri Sewell and UA alumni for a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14.

UA English Department Hosts Poetry Lecture

Dr. Jahan Ramazani, Edgar F. Shannon professor of English at the University of Virginia, will give a public lecture titled “Poetry’s Dialogue with Its Others” at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall on The University of Alabama campus. The UA English department is sponsoring the event, which is free and open to students, faculty and staff. A reception will follow the lecture.

UA Student News for Jan. 29, 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 Washington Experience applications, Feb. 1 Elect Her — Women Win registration, Feb. 1, noon SGA applications, Feb. 13, 5 p.m. Elliott Society applications, Feb. 15 Leader Shape Institute applications, Feb. 15, 11:59 p.m.

African-American History Month Program at UA Emphasizes Cultural Contributions

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the campus and community to participate in events throughout February during African-American History Month. This year’s campus celebration promotes recognition of the contributions of African-American culture to our communities and the nation. It will highlight moments in African-American history and the ongoing impact of the African-American experience.

UA’s Graduate School Calls for Last Lecture Nominations

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s Graduate School is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Last Lecture series. The Last Lecture, to be on Monday, April 22, will feature a UA faculty member nominated and selected by students to answer one question in the form of a highly engaging lecture: “If this were your last

UA’s Sonic Frontiers Presents Raudelunas ’Pataphysical Redux

Raudelunas ’Pataphysical Redux, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Ferguson Center Theatre on The University of Alabama campus. UA’s Sonic Frontiers concert series and Trans/Productions are sponsoring the concert.

UA Student News for Jan. 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. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Peer Leader applications, Jan. 28. Elliott Society applications, Feb. 15 SGA Judicial Board applications, Feb. 19, 4:45 p.m., 107 Mary Burke West TODAY University Supply Store extended hours, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Ferguson Center

UA Student News for Jan. 15, 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 Miss Corolla Pageant applications, Jan. 15, 5 p.m., Office of Student Media Get on Board days application, Jan. 16 has been extended Culverhouse Investment Management Group applications, Jan. 20, 5 p.m. Peer Leader