Students

Trussville Student Elected UA SGA President

Matt Calderone, a junior from Trussville majoring in political science, was elected president of The University of Alabama Student Government Association for the 2012-2013 term.

Community Service Center to Host Hunger Banquet at UA

The University of Alabama Community Service Center is sponsoring a hunger banquet on Wednesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Heritage Room. The event will give diners a first-hand look at food inequality worldwide.

UA Computer Science Students Win Regional Programming Contest

A team of three University of Alabama students won a regional computer programming contest, beating out 21 other teams from six universities in writing software programs to solve problems.

Supply Store to Present UA Graduation Celebration

The University of Alabama Supply Store will hold a Graduation Celebration on Wednesday and Thursday, March 7-8, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza (rain location Ferguson Center, first floor lobby).

UA’s University Libraries Mark 1 Millionth User Since August 2011

University Libraries at The University of Alabama will select its 1 millionth student visitor in a ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 1, in Gorgas Library at the first-floor entrance.

UA Undergraduates Invited to Enter Research, Creative Conference

Undergraduate students of all majors are invited to enter The University of Alabama’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference scheduled for April 9 at the Bryant Conference Center.

Premier Awards for Scholarship, Leadership Announced at UA

Recipients of the 2012 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service at The University of Alabama – were announced at a presentation dinner Feb. 23.

LeaderShape Applications Open to UA Students for Summer Program

University of Alabama students interested in participating in an interactive leadership development experience are invited to apply for the LeaderShape Institute, held in Atlanta July 29-Aug. 3.

Sophomore Wins 2012 Miss UA Crown

University of Alabama student Caitlin Brunell, a sophomore dance major from Morristown, N.J., was selected as the 2012 Miss UA from a field of 18 contestants during a recent competition held at the Bama Theatre.

UA Wheelchair Basketball Teams Invite Fans to ‘Fill Foster Friday’ for Televised Tournament

The University of Alabama men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams are hosting their final collegiate tournament of the season Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25, with opening games in Foster Auditorium.