Announcements

Head of UA Computer Science Named Fellow by Accreditation Board

A University of Alabama professor was recognized as a Fellow of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, the lead society for accreditation of degree programs in computer science, information systems, software engineering and information technology. Dr. David Cordes, head of the department of computer science and director of the Freshman Engineering Program, received the award at the annual meeting of the Computer Accreditation Commission of ABET in July.

Challenge Offers $2 Million Potential for UA’s Culverhouse

A Florida business executive has committed to match — up to $1 million — all donations made to The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce before year’s end.

Birmingham Artist Brings Exhibit To UA

Birmingham artist Carolyn Sherer will be bringing her “Family Matters” exhibit to The University of Alabama’s Ferguson Center Art Gallery on Oct. 20. The exhibit will feature 12 images of self-identified LGBTQ youth as well as a narrative that accompanies each photo that details the subject’s perceptions on family acceptance.

Staff Members of Bilingual TV Show to Speak at UA

“Breaking Barriers with Bilingual TV: The Alabama TV Story” will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 in Gorgas Library room 205 on The University of Alabama campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Bonnin Named UA Vice President for Strategic Communications

A communications and marketing professional with 19 years of experience in higher education has been named vice president for strategic communications at The University of Alabama.

UA Faculty Members Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Fellows

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Four faculty members at The University of Alabama were selected as 2015 – 2016 Academic Leadership Development Program fellows by the Southeastern Conference. The UA fellows – Dr. Melondie Reeves Carter, assistant dean of undergraduate programs, Capstone College of Nursing; Dr. Matthew Holt, head of the UA department of economics, finance and

UA Offers Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat

The University of Alabama’s Panhellenic Association will host its annual Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Children from the Tuscaloosa area ages 12 and younger are invited to dress up in Halloween costumes without masks and visit the lawns of the campus sorority houses on Magnolia and Colonial drives for candy and activities. Tutwiler and Harris residence halls will also host trick-or-treaters.

UA’s Vedic Society Presents ‘Sacred Sounds’ Meditation Concert

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Vedic Society at The University of Alabama invites the public to its “Sacred Sounds” musical meditation concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the ballroom at 3300 Ferguson Center on campus. The event will feature free vegetarian food and kirtan music by The Mayapuris. Participants will also be able to explore

UA Part of National STEM Initiative

The University of Alabama is a founding member in a national effort to support minority women and girls interested in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, the White House recently announced.

Expert to Lecture at UA Law School on Legal Responses to Catastrophes

The University of Alabama School of Law will host Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Kenneth Feinberg at noon Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the Bedsole Moot Courtroom 140. The lecture is free and open to the public. Feinberg is an expert in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He has handled financial claims for major crises and disasters. He will lecture on “Unconventional Responses to Unique Catastrophes: Tailoring the Law to Meet the Challenges.”