UA’s Sonic Frontiers Presents Electronic Music Pioneer in Free Concert
The University of Alabama’s Sonic Frontiers concert series presents its second concert of the “California Experiments” 2016-2017 season Jan. 27 at 7:30 pm.
Faculty & Staff
Search Extended for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Leader
The search committee assisting with the selection of a vice president and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion met on Dec. 15 and decided to extend the nationwide search to allow the Desir Group, the firm assisting to recruit outstanding candidates, more time to continue its work. Scheduling around the holidays provided a less-than-ideal
OIT Updates Box Cloud Storage
The Office of Information Technology launched an enterprisewide Box upgrade on Jan. 13. Existing files and folders did not change; instead, Box accounts now feature a lighter design and a new set of tools. File and Folder Details Use the new right panel to easily see details about files and folders: who a folder is shared with, whether it is synced
UA ALLELE Lecturer to Discuss Scientific Education
The Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution, or ALLELE, seminar series kicks off the new year with a lecture by Dr. Ann Reid, executive director of the National Center for Science Education, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the North Lawn Auditorium of North Lawn Hall on The University of Alabama campus.
Guest Curator, UA Faculty Open “Freedom?” at Paul R. Jones Gallery
The University of Alabama’s Black Faculty and Staff Association recently joined with Brooklyn-based curator Dalila Scruggs to create a new, long-term exhibition at the Paul R. Jones Gallery in downtown Tuscaloosa.
Educated Guesses: Predictions for 2017
For the 36th consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year.
UA researchers look at nutritional benefits of watermelon on heart health
UA Vice President Named to Student Affairs Council
Dr. David L. Grady, vice president for student affairs at The University of Alabama, has been named to a two-year term on the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities Council on Student Affairs Executive Committee.
Mobley’s Different World: Hit TV Show Inspires UA Researcher’s Award-Winning Dissertation
The Southern Association for College Student Affairs selected research by a University of Alabama education professor for its 2016 Dissertation of Year.
UA Shatters United Way Campaign Goal Again
The University of Alabama has, for the 17th year, exceeded its United Way campaign goal. The 2016 goal was $365,000, or $1,000 per day for each day of the year. The total pledged — $431,715.73 — was announced at a Dec. 8 celebration held at the Bryant Conference Center. The College of Continuing Studies hosted this