Dr. Bell Addresses Campus Communicators Network

At the September meeting of the Campus Communicators Network, Dr. Stuart Bell spoke to the group’s members about their role in the University’s strategic plan. The CCN provides an opportunity for UA professionals whose work involves communications and marketing to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and stay up to date on the University’s latest communications resources.

Football Ticket Sale Reminder

Current UA employees are “public employees” subject to Alabama ethics law. As such, you cannot sell or trade your faculty/staff football ticket order form or your purchased faculty/staff tickets for a profit. Such a sale is considered using your public position for personal gain, which is a violation of the Alabama Ethics Act. UA officials

UA In the News — Sept. 14

Dr. Bell discusses strategic plan – Law enforcement learn tactics for communicating with deaf at UA workshop – Analyst discusses gaming laws – Homecoming plans … and more …

Law Enforcement Learn Ways to Interact with Deaf at UA Workshop

Law Enforcement Learn Ways to Interact with Deaf at UA Workshop

As nearly 20 law enforcement officers from across four different agencies sat in a theatre-style room Tuesday at The University of Alabama, all but one revealed an interaction that surprised workshop organizers Dr. Darrin Griffin and Erin Powell.

PSA Sets Direction for Coming Year

Comprised of elected representatives from across the University, the Professional Staff Assembly meets monthly to conduct business and address issues that affect professional staff such as child care, parking, benefits, campus growth and cyber-security. In 2016-2017 the PSA will focus on the following: Maintain a working knowledge of current campus policies and potential changes to

UA In the News — Sept. 13

Law professor writes of importance of free speech – Political scientist discusses state’s conservative politics – researcher closes HIV education gap – Scholars teach law enforcement how to interact with deaf … and more …

‘A Legendary Legacy’ Theme of 2016 UA Homecoming

‘A Legendary Legacy’ Theme of 2016 UA Homecoming

The University of Alabama’s annual Homecoming celebration runs from Sunday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Oct 1. This year’s theme is “A Legendary Legacy: Honor. Build. Live.” A parade, pep rally and Habitat for Humanity service project are planned.

Attractive and Interactive: New Undergraduate Catalog

Students should find the newly redesigned UA Undergraduate Catalog both more interactive and visually appealing. The online catalog can be used to explore different academic paths based on the student’s interests by viewing the requirements for the degree path they wish to follow. The catalog is also now linked directly with DegreeWorks. Once a student

UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions

UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions

University of Alabama researchers are in the midst of analyzing impacts speech disfluencies had on perceptions of the 2012 presidential debates. Once completed, they will turn their attention to debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Rio blog: Pool Games and Visit to the “German House”

Wow, the pool games are already over and we actually finished first in our group!