Alabama Quality Award Pre-Applications Due June 29 to UA Center
Teams interested in applying for the 2007 Alabama Quality Award Team Showcase must submit a pre-application form to The University of Alabama’s Alabama Productivity Center by June 29.
Announcements
Lean Accounting Conference Registration Deadline June 22; UA’s Productivity Center Hosts
The deadline to register for the Lean Accounting Conference, hosted by the Alabama Productivity Center/Alabama Technology Network at The University of Alabama, is June 22.
UA’s Williams Elected to Health Care Leadership Team
Dr. Eric S. Williams, associate professor of healthcare management at the Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama, has been elected to the leadership team of the Health Care Management Division of the Academy of Management.
UA Receives Scholarship Gift from Sale of Rare Ferrari
The University of Alabama has received a gift of more than $1 million from Tuscaloosa resident Darrell Westfaul through a charitable remainder unitrust funded with his 1950 Ferrari. The prized car, with the serial number 0046M and a Zagato body, was sold to a collector who plans to open a museum. The remainder funds in the trust will eventually create the Darrell Oliver Westfaul Endowed Scholarship.
Shanna Hocking Named Director of Leadership Gifts at UA
Shanna Hocking has been named director of leadership gifts at The University of Alabama. In this role, she will work with major gift donors, focusing on fund-raising efforts for the “Our Students. Our Future.” campaign. Hocking moves to her new position from UA’s School of Social Work where she served as director of advancement.
UA Collaborates with City Schools to Host Summer Academic Enrichment Program
The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility has joined with Tuscaloosa’s Westlawn Middle and Central High Schools to launch Tuscaloosa Academic Enrichment on Monday, June 11.
UA College of Engineering Offers Summer Programs for High School Students
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host two programs this summer for students who have an interest in science, mathematics and engineering.
UA Launches Collaboration with Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative
After 16 months of planning and preparation under the leadership of The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility, the University’s collaboration with the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative will begin June 4 with the Summer Jump Start Program.
UA Plank Center Launches Students-Created Online Magazine Platform
The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations recently launched Platform, an online magazine designed and produced by UA public relations students for other public relations students, educators and professionals nationwide.
UA Wins National Alcohol Prevention Excellence Award
The University of Alabama has been awarded a national 2006-2007 Prevention Excellence Award from Outside The Classroom Inc.