
Housing Seeks Student Group Members to Volunteer for Move-In
The University of Alabama’s Housing and Residental Communities staff members are seeking volunteers from campus student groups to help with Move-In 2017.
The University of Alabama’s Housing and Residental Communities staff members are seeking volunteers from campus student groups to help with Move-In 2017.
This year, the University will host Yea, Alabama!, an immersion program that engages incoming students in purposeful small group discussions led by UA student leaders and faculty/staff facilitators.
Although The University of Alabama is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit filed by the Rondini family related to an alleged sexual assault that occurred off campus, Beth Howard, our Title IX coordinator, and Cara Blakes, a national certified counselor and former UA employee, are. Even though no University employee or student was involved in the alleged assault against Megan Rondini, from the moment The University became aware of Megan’s needs, Ms. Howard and her team handled their responsibilities with care at all times keeping Megan’s wellbeing as their absolute highest priority. …
The University of Alabama has been deeply saddened by the death of Megan Rondini, and we continue to offer our sympathy to her friends and family. The University supports the staff and dedicated work of its Title IX office and the Women and Gender Resource Center, but will not otherwise comment on the substance of the lawsuit. The University remains committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students. As part of its efforts, and specifically in regard to sexual assault, the University has been working closely with partners throughout the Tuscaloosa community to help raise awareness, prevent and support victims of sexual assault.
On the first Wednesday of each month (unless inclement weather is expected), the University tests its emergency notification systems, including UA Alerts, the public address system and digital signage. In addition to notification tests, the University provides monthly safety tips and information to help the UA community be prepared in different types of emergency situations.
Fifth Avenue East, which runs between University Medical Center and the Child Development Research Center, has a new name. The street is now Peter Bryce Boulevard.
Dr. Richard C. Bradt, metallurgical and materials engineering professor emeritus at UA, has been named a Distinguished Life Member of the American Ceramic Society.
The University of Alabama has been deeply saddened by the death of Megan Rondini, and we continue to offer our sympathy to her friends and family. Information published by news outlets this week has unfortunately ignored some significant facts. When Megan went to the hospital, a University advocate met her at the hospital to provide support and stayed with her throughout the examination process. Megan also received information from University representatives regarding services available to her on campus, including counseling through the University’s Women & Gender Resource Center. …
Dr. Samit Roy in aerospace engineering and mechanics was competitively selected to serve a two-year rotation as a program officer in the Air Force Office of Scientific Research in Arlington, Virginia.
Moundville Archaeological Park resumes its Saturday in the Park programs this weekend.