UA researchers try to ease cancer drug side effects
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Aug. 5
A group at the University of Alabama is researching ways to ease the side effects of cancer drugs. The researchers say right now, chemotherapy drugs are not localized, so they spread throughout the body. They’re working on a delivery system that would target the drug right to the site of the tumor, killing cancer more efficiently and reducing side effects. The group includes professors, a PhD student, undergrad students, and even some high school students.
University of Alabama sorority recruitment to begin Friday, more than 2,000 rushees expected
Al.com – Aug. 5
More than 2,000 women are pre-registered for the University of Alabama’s sorority recruitment, which is scheduled to begin this Friday, Aug. 9. While rushees — or Potential New Members (PNMs), as they’re known within the greek system — can also register for recruitment on-site Friday, a University spokesperson confirmed there were 2,009 women registered as of last week. This will be the University’s largest rush to date, up from 1,993 in 2012 and 1,700 in 2011. Rush week has been extended over the last few years to accommodate the growing numbers. This year’s recruitment will span nine days, culminating Saturday, Aug. 17 with Bid Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. After spending the day moving into dorms on campus, the University of Alabama students will kick off the week with Opening Convocation at Coleman Coliseum Friday night.
Bryant Museum wants fans to help celebrate birthday
DeKalb Times-Journal – Aug. 5
Sept. 11, 2013, will mark the centennial of former Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant’s birth. The Bryant Museum on the University of Alabama campus has several special projects and events planned, and it wants to get fans involved.
LETTER: Tuscaloosa benefits from hosting events
Tuscaloosa News – Aug. 6
Dear Editor: The Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission congratulates the following organizations for making several events held throughout July a resounding success in our community: The Olympic Development Program, a soccer camp and U.S. National Team feeder with 1,200 players, was made possible by George Brown and University of Alabama Student Recreation Center staff. Additionally, the Junior Olympic Softball Tournament was facilitated through the efforts of Parks Burgin, Terry Cook, Gina Kelly and Amateur Softball Association state director Al Murray, among many others.