UA in the News: Oct. 15, 2013

UA Honors College hosts Town Hall fall series – Rick Bragg to speak at Tuscaloosa Public Library – Sororities host trick-or-treat – Student researches history of slavery at UA – UA experts comment on government shutdown’s effect on Antarctic research, political third parties, municipal financial advisors

UA’s Huxford Symphony Orchestra Performs Friday, Oct. 18

Faculty members from The University of Alabama School of Music will get to cut loose Friday, Oct. 18, when the Huxford Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. in the concert hall of the Moody Music Building on campus.

Sports Journalist Christine Brennan to Speak at UA

Christine Brennan’s talk, a University of Alabama Through the Doors event, will be titled “Sports in the 21st Century: Diversity at the Starting Line.”

UA Professor’s Book Lauds History of Irish Theatre

It’s not every day an author celebrates his book launch at the Áras, the Irish equivalent of the White House. However, Dr. Steve Burch, a University of Alabama faculty member, has experienced just that.

UA Museum Ghost Tour Ready to Spook and Delight

The community is invited to experience some of the legends that have been passed down from generation to generation during the third annual Haunting at the Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at The University of Alabama.

UA Alumnus, U.N. Technology Expert to Discuss Cybersecurity in UA Lecture

Gary Fowlie, a University of Alabama alumnus and an expert on cybersecurity, will present a lecture Thursday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. in Farrah Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA in the News: Oct. 12-14, 2013

UA student researches slavery on campus – Metabolite experts meet at UA – “Beat Auburn Beat Hunger” begins – UA expert comments on Iran nuclear talks – UA hosts Suicide Awareness Week – and more…

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: UA geologist, grad students head for Antarctica – Psychologist studies effects of tornado on children – Experts offer tips on flu vaccine, building self-esteem in children, creative Halloween costumes – History prof’s book wins award – Events include performance of ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail,’ Fossil Day activities, NASCAR analyst’s speech

UA Campus to Get a Taste of NASCAR

Fox Sports NASCAR analyst Larry McReynolds will provide an insider’s look at the sport with a speech and a question-and-answer session at The University of Alabama Oct. 17.

UA Matters: Building Positive Self-Esteem in Young Children

Positive self-esteem in young children is the foundation for success later in life. The University of Alabama’s Dr. Laura Bloom provides just a few suggestions on how families can promote positive self-esteem.