NASA Visits Campus and Connects with Students
Engineering students recently were given a chance to explore their career options as engineers from NASA and other companies visited campus to network with students.
Documentary, Exhibits Highlight International Education Week
The University of Alabama’s Capstone International Center is sponsoring International Education Week from Monday, Nov. 13, to Friday, Nov. 17, to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Holt Wins Speak Off; Six Finalists Eligible to Compete for $10,000 Prize
UA Student Christian Holt won first place at the 2017 Speak Off, a public speaking competition hosted by the College of Communication and Information Sciences.
UA Student, Alum Connect to Honor Fellow Marine
UA student and 2nd Lt. (Marines) Steven Arango is working with UA alumnus and retired Marines Col. Lee Busby to honor former Marine and CIA paramilitary officer George “Alexi” Whitney, who was killed in combat on Dec. 18, 2016, in Afghanistan, with a bronzed bust of his likeness.
Help is Here! The Great Campus Write-in Returns
Bring your writing assignments and your writer’s block, and UA Libraries will provide writing tutors and librarians, snacks, and friends to keep you company while you write!
Veterans Week Activities Continue
UA honors veterans and active-duty military with concerts, exhibits, programs and free admission to museums.
College of Arts & Sciences Hosts Diversity Day
The College of Arts and Sciences will host a Diversity Day at the Bryant Conference Center Monday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The symposium, which is themed “Why Diversity Matters,” is open to students and faculty of all disciplines.
Harper’s Magazine Editor to Present Hidden Humanities Lecture
James Marcus, the editor of Harper’s Magazine, will present The University of Alabama’s “Hidden Humanities” lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in Oliver-Barnard Hall.
Paul R. Jones Gallery to Show Student-Produced Exhibit “Eclectic Way”
The Paul R. Jones Gallery will open its newest exhibit, “Eclectic Way,” this Friday, Nov. 3. The exhibit runs through Dec. 15 and features the work of UA undergraduate students alongside works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art.
Capstone Agency and Campus PRSSA Chapter Win National Honors
The University of Alabama’s Capstone Agency was awarded Best Campaign and Best Tactic in the 2017 Public Relations Student Society of America Student-Run Firm Awards. Also, UA’s PRSSA chapter was recognized nationally for its campus service.