Acclaimed Author Margaret Atwood to Present Lecture Nov. 14
Margaret Atwood, award-winning author of The Handmaid’s Tale and other literary works, will present a lecture at the Bama Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m.
Statement Regarding Racist Graffiti
The University of Alabama police department was notified Saturday morning about racist graffiti written on a student’s door in a campus residence hall. UAPD has an active investigation into the incident and will do all it can to identify any suspects. To be clear: there is no place at UA for racism or bigoted behavior. It is reprehensible and unacceptable.
UA Students to Perform Service Project in Houston on Fall Break
The University of Alabama’s Division of Student Life and the Center for Service and Leadership are sending more than 100 UA students, along with four staff members, to help in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston from Oct. 25-Oct. 28.
UA’s Impact on Computer Science in K-12 Continues with Google’s Help
More than 70 high school teachers from across Alabama will participate in a two-day computer science workshop Oct. 27-28 at The University of Alabama.
Therapy Dogs Bring Warm Fuzzies to Capstone Village Residents
Every Thursday afternoon in October, therapy dogs from Hand in Paw, a Birmingham-based animal assisted therapy nonprofit, pay a visit to the residents of Capstone Village to lift their spirits and improve their well-being.
UA, ALDOT Lay Groundwork for Future Self-Driving Vehicles
Advanced technology used to make traveling safer and easier is the focus of a new project led by The University of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Transportation.
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This week at The University of Alabama: UA, ALDOT lay groundwork for future self-driving vehicles – Researcher exploring potential lunar habitats for humans – UA to launch new support effort for trafficking victims – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger effort ongoing – Dancing, pets bring smiles to all ages – High school educators to learn computer science teaching strategies – Professional development training offered to community
Trick-or-Treat on UA Sorority Row Set for Oct. 24
The Alabama Panhellenic Association will host its annual Trick-or-Treat on Sorority Row for the Tuscaloosa community at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Researcher on Team Exploring Potential Lunar Habitats for Humans
An engineering researcher at The University of Alabama is part of a project garnering international attention to potential sites for future habitats on the moon.
DOJ Grant to Help UA, State Combat Human Trafficking
The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work has been awarded a $1.35 million grant from the United States Department of Justice to improve outcomes of Alabama youths who are victims of human sex trafficking.