Yarbrough Named Director of Leadership Gifts for UA
Kathy Yarbrough has been named director of leadership gifts for The University of Alabama.
Announcements
UA’s Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America to Host Regional Activity
The University of Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will host “The Eth-X Factor” Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bryant Conference Center.
UA’s Plank Center Establishes Fellowship Program for Public Relations Educators
Citing the need to link college educators and curriculum more actively with the workplace needs of employers, the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama announced its sponsorship of an annual fellowship program for public relations educators.
UA’s Gorgas Library Renovation to Encourage Collaboration
At The University of Alabama, Gorgas Library’s first floor is getting an extreme makeover. The remodeling will bring in brighter colors, better lighting and space where students can work together.
UA Center’s November Housing Reports Show Year-Over-Year Increases
Two reports from The University of Alabama’s Alabama Center for Real Estate show year-over-year increases in the state’s latest monthly home sales and new construction figures.
December Graduates Announced at UA
The University of Alabama will award some 1,600 degrees during winter commencement Saturday, Dec. 12, on campus.
UA Classes to be Dismissed Jan. 6-8, 2010
The University of Alabama will resume its normal operations on Monday, Jan. 4 as scheduled. However, given the number of students who have to be in Pasadena, Calif. to represent UA on Jan. 7 and the number of faculty, staff and students who want to be there, classes will be dismissed on Jan. 6-8. Students should expect additional assignments to make up for the lost class time.
UA Recycling Grows by 86 Percent
During fiscal year 2008-2009, UA collected 885.8 tons of recyclables, an increase of more than 86 percent over the previous record of 475 tons recycled in 2007-2008.
UA Community Service Center Names Director
Dr. Wahnee Sherman, a specialist in student services, has been named director of The University of Alabama Community Service Center.
UA Seeks Feedback on Foster Auditorium Plaza Renovation
The University of Alabama is soliciting feedback from the community on the concept of a plaza at Foster Auditorium that will be designed to commemorate the events surrounding the “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door.” Faculty, staff, students and members of the community are invited to share their comments at open meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 24 and Monday, Nov. 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building on campus.