Announcements

UA Order of Omega Names Award Winners

The University of Alabama Order of Omega, a national Greek organization honor society, held their annual awards banquet last month and named the following award winners.

Jones named Facilitator for 2006 LeaderShape Conference

Stacy L. Jones, assistant dean of students at The University of Alabama, has been selected as a lead facilitator for The LeaderShape Institute, which will be held this month at Michigan State University.

UA May Graduates Announced

The University of Alabama awarded some 2,323 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies held May 13 in Coleman Coliseum on campus.

UA College of Community Health Sciences Rededicates Computer Lab

More than 60 Shamblin family members and friends gathered recently at the College of Community Health Sciences’ library at The University of Alabama for a rededication ceremony. The ceremony was held to change the name of the computer labs both at the library and DCH from the Dr. Roscoe Shamblin Computer Lab to the Dr. Roscoe and Dr. Bill Shamblin Computer Lab.

UA Students Look Through 100 Lenses

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center recently showcased a photographic mural created by UA students in the 100 Lenses Project.

UA 2006 Interim Term Classes Range from the Mystery Novel to the Wedding Planner

The University of Alabama will offer its Interim Term session May 15-June 2 giving UA students an opportunity to experience a creative and innovative approach to learning.

John Blackburn Addresses Grads at UA Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Dr. John L. Blackburn, long-time University of Alabama administrator, encouraged The University of Alabama 2006 graduating class to continue the University’s tradition of producing leaders and to make positive change in society.

CBER’s Ferguson Retiring; Hardin Named New Associate Dean for Research at UA Business School

Dr. J. Michael Hardin has been named associate dean for research at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce. Hardin will replace Dr. Carl Ferguson, associate dean for research and technology, who has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31.

UA Media Advisory: UA’s Spring Commencement Exercises

UA’s Spring Commencement Exercises

Coca-Cola Makes $1 Million Scholarship Donation to UA

The Coca-Cola Foundation has recently made a scholarship donation of $1 million to The University of Alabama’s “Our Students. Our Future.” campaign. The grant is an extension of the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship program and the University will be the program’s first public institution partner.