Oliver wins close SGA race
Crimson White – March 5
Just before 1 a.m. this morning, two days of frenzied get-out-the-vote efforts came to a halt as Steven Oliver was elected president of the SGA…Oliver, a junior majoring in biology, defeated Kendra Key, a junior majoring in political science, by a total of 7,323 votes to 7,062…Votes totaled 14,469, by far the largest turnout in University history. Last year 5,240 votes were cast. “I think we were surprised and encouraged by the participation,” said Kelli Knox-Hall, advisor to the Elections Board. She also said very few students complained of problems voting through the online system.
Law School teams up with Alabama Supreme Court
Crimson White – March 5
The Alabama Supreme Court will be visiting the UA Law School this morning to give two oral arguments for students. These two cases that will be discussed involve seat belt safety and the legislature on the right to protect agencies from proration. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the law students at Alabama to get a firsthand look at the workings of the state’s top court,” said Aaron Latham, UA spokesman for the Law School…
Alabama Lawmakers Work to Pass New Taxpayer Protection Act
WSFA (Montgomery) – March 3
…one of the driving forces behind that bill is Stephen Black who heads the University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility…
A night at the opera
Crimson White – March 5 Kelsey Stein
…this weekend’s Opera Theatre production. The performance includes Giacomo Puccini’s “Sister Angelica” and Ruggiero Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” The performances will take place Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Choral-Opera Room at the Moody School of Music. Tickets cost $15 for general admission adults, $10 for seniors and faculty members and $5 for students…
Birmingham News – March 5
Students find easy ways to go green
Crimson White – March 5
“…Starting in the fall, ATO members began using environmentally friendly dinnerware such as biodegradable plates and cups, as well as energy efficient light bulbs. Since ATO’s change, Overstreet has received numerous phone calls from other Greek organizations wanting to go green as well…. the Energy Conservation Campaign…working with students living in UA dorms to cut their energy use by 10 percent compared to last year’s use…several of the dorms include Riverside East, Blount, Byrd, Harris Hall and Lakeside West. All of the students involved are working to lower the energy use in hopes of winning a Wii or Xbox 360 for their dorms community room. “Fifty percent of the dorm’s energy is spent running the heating and cooling system,” Trott said. “So, we’re really trying to encourage the students involved to keep their thermostats between 60 and 70 degrees in the cooler months, and 72 to 74 degrees in the warmer months.” Other measures being taken by the students involved in the campaign are turning off lights, using reusable water bottles, and working to raise awareness among friends…
Students mentor students on overseas studying
Crimson White – March 5
The University’s newly-formed Study Abroad Connections program offers peer advising on studying overseas for students…it allows students to discuss studying abroad with other students who have gone through the process already…
Education briefs
Birmingham News – March 5
Donald Prothero, professor of geology at Occidental College in Los Angeles, will speak on “Evolution: What the Fossils Say and Why It Matters” at the Alabama Lecture on Life’s Evolution for 2009. He will speak at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Biology Auditorium at UA. — The University of Alabama’s Capstone International Center Japan Program will host the 23rd annual Sakura Festival through March 31… — The Student Health Center at the University of Alabama received accreditation again by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care…