1907 cartoon’s meaning still murky
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 9
It was likely intended as a jibe at the rival school, but the meaning of a cartoon depicting the University of Alabama’s win over Auburn University in football in 1906 and baseball in 1907 still isn’t clear more than nine months after it was found in a time capsule on the UA campus. The cartoon shows two Auburn athletes, one in a football uniform and the other in a baseball uniform, looking sad and holding signs that say “23.” In the background of the cartoon holding a pennant are two UA fans who appear to be celebrating. On the back of the cartoon are the words “Defeat of Auburn by U. of A. Football, 1906 and Baseball, 1907.”…Randy Mecredy, director of the Alabama Museum of Natural History, said the museum researched “23” and found that the number was used as an insult in the early 1900s. “We found that, at the time the cartoon was drawn, people were using the term ‘23’d’ similarly to how we use the word ‘diss’ today,” Mecredy said…Josh Rothman, a history professor at UA and director of the Summersell Center, said that when he heard the term “23’d,” he thought of the phrase “23-skidoo,” another popular saying in the early 1900s…
Gulf Shrimp Called Safe to Eat, But Fears Linger That Oil Spill May Hurt Seafood’s Future
Fox News – Feb. 8
…Dr. Julie Olson, at the University of Alabama’s Department of Biological Sciences, agreed there are many questions about the future of Gulf shrimp: Will they have effectively reproduced healthy shrimp? Will that offspring be as capable of surviving and reproducing? Will they have some type of genetic defect? But the biggest question remains: Will they be safe to eat? Dr. Olson is not convinced. “I’m still not convinced that there are not some longer-term health effects, and that I would say don’t completely avoid seafood, but I would probably recommend to eat in moderation.” And what about the millions of gallons of oil remaining in the Gulf after cleanup efforts? “The jury is still out, at least in my particular opinion, as what happened to all of that oil. The government has said that it’s gone. I’m not comfortable with the data suggesting that it’s all gone,” Dr. Olson said…
Higher costs for higher learning
The Durham (N.C.) Herald-Sun – Feb. 9
…”What will happen is that the programs will be capped and will not be expanded, despite the growing demand for these high-wage, high-demand jobs,” says Stephen Katsinas, a professor of higher-education administration and director of the Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama…
Retirement home kitchens
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 9
… At Capstone Village on the University of Alabama campus, chef Tom Hadden directs a more restaurant-like dining room, with snowy linens and beautiful table settings. Residents order from menus that change every day and are served by waiters and waitresses. Here, too, residents feel free to critique the food and offer suggestions and recipes…Hadden came up through the ranks in the kitchens of a master French chef in Minnesota, working for seven years at three different restaurants…
Sorority tries on jean charity drive
Crimson White – Feb. 9
The Theta Sigma chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is teaming up with nationwide retail chain Aeropostale to sponsor a campus-wide clothing drive for disadvantaged children. The drive, called “Jeans for Teens,” is part of a national effort by Aeropostale and the non-profit youth organization DoSomething.org to collect gently used jeans for homeless youth.
Community Service Center seeks valentine volunteers
Crimson White – Feb. 9
The University’s Community Service Center will be hosting “Making Valentines for Hospice Patients” today at 3 p.m. This event, held in The SOURCE on the third floor of the Ferguson Center, encourages students to come out and make valentines for local patients at the Hospice of West Alabama…
HR department helps employees get organized
Crimson White – Feb. 9
Human Resource Development is offering a training seminar on the GO System, Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. According to an event flier, “GO” stands for “Getting Organized” which is the main purpose of this seminar. “The primary goal for this event is to provide tools and resources that help you become more focused, organized and productive,” said Teresa H. Faulkner, manager of HR development…According to Faulkner, the GO System session will address seven major issues that help significantly improve workplace results including establishing strong foundational habits, processing incoming items, prioritizing, using time rationally, effectively managing projects, understanding personality issues and understanding psychological issues…
Research office offers undergrad workshops
Crimson White –Feb. 9
The Office of Undergraduate Research in the College of Arts and Sciences and Honors College Assembly will be hosting “Networking and Interviewing for Research Positions,” one event in a series of research workshops. The event will take place Wednesday at 5 p.m. in room 309 of the Ferguson Center, Ann Webb, assistant dean of student services in the College of Arts and Sciences, said. The main goal of the workshop is to adequately prepare students for future employment…Mary Lloyd, assistant director of the Career Center, will be leading the workshop. As an expert in interview skills, Lloyd will offer helpful advice for students who attend the event…
Hot Topics tackles social media
Crimson White – Feb. 9
Student Affairs sponsored their first Hot Topics of the semester Tuesday night at the Ferguson Center Game room. The event focused on social media versus real life. “The topic is so relevant to students because there are so many that are involved with Facebook, MySpace and Twitter,” said Markus Harris, a senior majoring in African American Studies and moderator for the discussion…An informational packet provided by Student Affairs complete with excerpts gathered by Raymond Tay stated positive and negative effects of social media…Dara Arbuthnot, programming assistant at the Ferg, said she was pleased with the Hot Topics discussion. “I think the outcome was good,” Arbuthnot said. “The conversation was very good and it was good having everyone talk and give their input…
Miss University of Alabama Pageant to be held on Saturday
WVUA – Feb. 8
The Miss University of Alabama pageant is this Saturday at the bama theater in downtown Tuscaloosa.