ESPN taking full advantage of video technology
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 11
…As the crew tries to bring this new technology to life, a University of Alabama sports broadcasting class is on hand to take in the production…
UA junior enters texting competition
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 13
Catherine Reinagel…a junior at the University of Alabama, may cash in on her texting skills. Her fast thumbs on the cell phone keypad have won Reinagel an all-expense paid trip to New York City, where she could win $100,000 in the U.S. National Texting Championship later this month…
Alum speaks on business, motivation
Crimson White – Sept. 13
…Jeff Levitetz, founder of Purity Wholesale Grocers, Inc. and alumnus of the University’s New College, present the Helen Crow Mills and John Carroll Mills lecture. The lecture was created in the College of Arts and Sciences by the Mills as a way to bring successful alumni to the University to provide inspiration for students, according to a UA press release…Purity Wholesale holds a large share of the $5 billion industry, is one of the largest private companies in Florida and has more than 180 employees…
Group seeks to increase African awareness
Crimson White – Sept. 13
Apwonjo is an organization whose primary goal is to bring awareness of social injustices happening in sub-Saharan African countries, according to the Apwonjo website. Linn Groft, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies, global studies in community health and development and president of Apwonjo, considers the basis of the group to be, “to educate oneself and others, as well as provide action that can make a difference in the world.”…Seth Appiah-Opoku, professor in the geography department and advisor of Apwonjo, spoke on issues that people may need to be aware of that are occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. “Most often the images that come to mind when Africa is mentioned include poverty, civil war, diseases, instability, hunger and malnutrition,” said Appiah-Opoku, who was born and raised in Africa. “The positive news in Africa is overlooked and that’s what I want the UA students to be aware of. Good things are happening in Africa.”…
Writers to read from works, talk with students at UA
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 13
Three writers return to the University of Alabama today and Tuesday to read from their latest works and talk with students about writing careers. Yunte Huang, whose latest work was reviewed by many national publications including The New York Times and Time magazine; Jeanne Leiby, editor of The Southern Review; and Glenn Mott, managing editor of syndicated columnists for Hearst, are part of “Writing &,” sponsored by UA’s Creative Campus. All three received degrees from UA. The event came together around Huang’s latest work published in August, said Hank Lazer, associate provost and director of Creative Campus…
Libraries require ID after 10 p.m.
Crimson White – Sept. 13
…Now, the ACTion Card has another extension for its use. Ever since Amelia Gayle Gorgas and Rodgers libraries started locking their doors at night, students, faculty and staff have been required to use their ACTion Cards to gain entrance. Tom Wilson, associate dean for library technology, said in an e-mailed statement that the procedure was set in place to provide additional access to library resources. “Locking the doors at 10 p.m. began this semester,” Wilson said. “Doors were locked and ACTion Card access began at midnight previously. Library administrators established this procedure to provide additional access to library resources for students, faculty and staff and an even safer late-night environment.” Wilson said security concerns, however, were not a major factor in establishing this procedure. “The decision to allow ACTion Card access only after 10 p.m. was not based on any particular security issues,” Wilson said. “However, the policy does provide an even safer environment for those using the libraries late at night.”…
University Blvd. to be repaved this week
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 11
Road work on the portion of University Boulevard that runs through the heart of the University of Alabama campus has been scheduled for next week, but is expected to cause little disruption…The work should be completed by Sept. 24, barring weather delays or equipment breakdowns. Permanent striping will be painted the weekend of Oct. 9 and 10, two weeks after the final surface is laid…
A copy of the Koran survives burning of UA library
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 10
…In 1865, Union soldiers moved through west Alabama, and along the way, set fire to the University of Alabama campus. One book survived the fire. It was a Koran.