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.
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
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
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
Capstone International Coffee Hour, hosted by Capstone International Services, a part of Capstone International Center, is held nearly every Friday of the academic year, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 121 B.B. Comer Hall. This free, informal get-together is open to all international and American faculty, staff, students and friends. This program is crucial
Why study abroad? The reasons are as varied as the opportunities. Create a resume that stands out by adding an internship. Become fluent in another language. Take courses not offered at home. And at the same time, live in places most people only dream about visiting. The Office of Education Abroad, part of the Capstone
How you can stay informed in case of dangerous weather or other emergency: The safety of the UA community is a priority for the University. In case of inclement weather or other emergency, you will be notified using the following methods: UA Alerts, which can simultaneously deploy text messages, emails and phone calls to your cellphone,
Nearly half a century ago, during the fall of Saigon, two teenagers boarded teetering escape boats, leaving family and country behind. At a refugee camp in Cambodia, the two met for the first time. But the boy had been sponsored to go to the United States, while the girl had received sponsorship from England. Despite
The annual University of Alabama flu shot campaign, an effort by the University to protect students, faculty and staff from the flu, kicks off Sept. 7 with free vaccinations provided at the UA Law School. Flu shots will be provided during the months of September, October and November at locations across campus, including the Quad,
The annual University of Alabama flu shot campaign, an effort by the University to protect students, faculty and staff from the flu, kicks off Sept. 7 with free vaccinations provided at the UA Law School. Flu shots will be provided during September, October and November at locations across campus, including the Quad, University buildings and