The University of Alabama’s public relations program is among the top five PR Education Programs in the United States, according to national rankings produced and published in PRWeek magazine. This is the second straight year that UA’s PR program has been recognized for being one of the top programs.
DATES TO REMEMBER Jan. 20 Phi Sigma Pi informational session, 313 Ferguson Student Center, 6 p.m. National Pan-Hellenic Council Convocation, Biology Building Auditorium, 7 p.m. Jan. 21 Alpha Delta Chi informational meeting, 301 Ferguson Student Center, 8 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Haitian and Haitian-American students on campus are encouraged to contact the Community Service Center for assistance
DATES TO REMEMBER Jan. 13 Get on Board Day, Ferguson Student Center Ballroom, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Brown Bag Lecture Series, 308 Manly Hall, 12:30 p.m. Jan. 15 Foster Auditorium Plaza renovation comments due Honor societies applications due Jan. 16 National Championship Celebration, Bryant-Denny Stadium, 2 p.m. Jan. 17 Student Alumni Association applications due ANNOUNCEMENTS The
A University of Alabama researcher is embarking on a $5.6 million phase-three, randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative treatment that uses a noise-generating device, along with counseling, to alleviate the debilitating effects of tinnitus – that ringing in the ears that drives some people to distraction.
For the 29th consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year. While these “educated guesses” don’t always come true, our track record over the years has been good. So, what’s ahead for 2010? Look for President Barack Obama to rethink his legislative strategy, the term “social media” to fade while the use of the technology behind it accelerates, smaller vehicles, a sluggish economy, budget-based fashion, steady gas prices and much more.
After a year of congressional battles over health-care bills, President Barack Obama will become more proactive in sending his own legislation to Congress, a UA political scientist predicts.
DATES TO REMEMBER This Week Final examinations Dec. 10 “Cast and Crew,” Bama Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Commencement Ceremonies, Coleman Coliseum, 9 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Storm Predication Center has placed Alabama at a slight risk for severe weather tonight. The possibility for severe weather increases at 6 p.m. and continues through midnight for Tuscaloosa.
DATES TO REMEMBER Today Honors College EBSCO Industries Scholarship Program applications deadline, 289 Nott Hall Dec. 2 Brown Bag Lecture Series, 308 Manly Hall, 12:30 p.m. H1N1 vaccine (injection and mist) clinic, Tutwiler Hall, 6:30-8 p.m. Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa party, Rounders on the Strip, 9:30 p.m. Alabama Men’s Basketball Hosts the University of North
DATES TO REMEMBER Today Foster Auditorium plaza renovation feedback, 127 Biology Building, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Alabama Women’s Basketball hosts Southeastern Louisiana, Coleman Coliseum, 6 p.m. Nov. 25 Classes dismissed (UA open normal business hours) Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving holiday break Nov. 28 The Alabama YMCA Collegiate Legislature early registration deadline Nov. 30 Classes resume Foster Auditorium plaza
DATES TO REMEMBER Nov. 17 Off-campus-housing information, Rose Towers, 6:30 p.m.; Paty Hall, 8 p.m. Nov. 18 Apple Campus Store Grand Opening, Ferguson Student Center Plaza, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Literacy is the Edge Volunteer and Tutor Recruitment, Ferguson Student Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Financial Peace for the Next Generation, 321 Lloyd Hall, noon H1N1 vaccinations,