New Time for UA Homecoming Parade, Game Kick Off Set
The University of Alabama Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at a new time, 11:30 a.m.
Announcements
Original Big Al Costume Moved to UA’s Bryant Museum
If the old maxim rings true, beloved University of Alabama elephant mascot Big Al will never forget the many footsteps taken to bring him — the original Big Al costume, that is — to a comfortable resting spot amongst the memorabilia in UA’s Paul W. Bryant Museum.
New Date for UA Community Culture Fest
The University of Alabama Office of Community Affairs will host the 2009 Community Culture Fest in downtown Northport on the new date, Sunday, Nov. 1.
Housing, New Home Construction Reports Available on UA Center’s Web Site
The August housing report and the August report on new housing construction are available on the Alabama Center for Real Estate Web site.
UA College of Communication and Information Sciences to Host 14th Annual Career Fair
The 14th annual Communication Career Fair, one of the longest-running campus job fairs for the communication industry, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ballroom of Ferguson Center on The University of Alabama campus.
UA’s Harris Joins Creative Campus as Leadership Specialist
Corrie Harris, director of student involvement in The University of Alabama division of Student Affairs, has been named a leadership specialist for UA’s Creative Campus program.
National Outreach Scholarship Conference to Include UA Delegation
The University of Alabama will be represented by a cross-section of faculty, staff and students at the 10th annual National Outreach Scholarship Conference Sept. 28-30.
UA Professor to Serve as Community Education Director for CCBP
Dr. Heather Pleasants has been named director of community education at The University of Alabama Center for Community-Based Partnerships.
Volunteers Sought for 2009 Native American Festival at UA’s Moundville Park
The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park needs volunteers for this year’s Moundville Native American Festival, from Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Saturday, Oct. 10.
UA Reaches Record 28,807 Students
With a record 28,807 students enrolled this fall, The University of Alabama continues to be the state’s largest university. Enrollment increased by 1,755 students or 6.5 percent over fall 2008, and this year’s freshman class once again increased in quality as well as size.