Zhou Named an Associate Dean at UA’s C&IS
Dr. Shuhua Zhou has been named associate dean for graduate studies at The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences.
Faculty & Staff
UA Psychology Professor to Receive Blackmon-Moody Award
Dr. Beverly Thorn, chair of the psychology department at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2010 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award.
Crimson Couch to 5K Walk/Run Event to be Held at UA
The University of Alabama Office of Health Promotion and Wellness will hold its first Crimson Couch to 5K Walk/Run Event Sunday, Nov. 14, starting at the Student Recreation Center.
‘William Bradford Huie @100’ Exhibition to Open at UA’s Hoole Library
The exhibition “William Bradford Huie @100” will open Tuesday, Nov. 9, at The University of Alabama’s W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library starting at 5 p.m. with a talk and reception to begin at 5:30 p.m.
UA Faculty-in-Residence Series to Feature ‘Buddhism in Motion’ Seminar
The University of Alabama Faculty-in-Residence Series will feature a seminar on “Buddhism in Motion: Perspectives on the Cultural History of a Major World Philosophy” Monday, Nov. 1, from 5-7 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library.
Mini-conference Examines ‘Days of Rage’ Protests at UA in 1970
A mini-conference titled “Days of Rage: A 40-Years’ Perspective,” will be presented from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Journalism Professor Receives National History Teaching Award
Dr. David Sloan, a professor of journalism at The University of Alabama, has received the National Award for Excellence in Teaching for the field of mass communication history.
UA Psychologist Studies Reasons Behind Cyberattack on Estonia
Dr. Rosanna E. Guadagno, assistant professor of psychology at The University of Alabama, and two colleagues have written a paper analyzing a 2007 cyberattack on the nation of Estonia and suggesting reasons word of the movement spread so quickly and evoked such passion among Russian Internet denizens.
Student Affairs Hall of Fame Honors Service to UA
The Student Affairs Hall of Fame inaugural induction ceremony was held recently at The University of Alabama with three distinguished individuals recognized for their commitment to the University. Inducted into the UA Student Affairs Warner O. Moore Hall of Fame were Dr. John L. Blackburn, Sarah Healy Fenton and Melford E. Espey Jr.
Nobel Nominee to Speak at UA, Present Workshops on Issues of Justice
Mandy Carter, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and founding member of the National Black Justice Coalition, will be on The University of Alabama campus Monday, Oct. 11, to give a guest lecture and to present student workshops.