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This week at The University of Alabama: Homecoming rolls in with ‘Timeless Traditions’ – MINT director leads $1.6 million research effort – Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives to speak on campus – Expert commentary

UA in the News: October 19, 2012

UA sets homecoming parade time – UA public relations students release PSA directed by Shaquille O’Neal – UA men wear heels to bring awareness to domestic violence – UA political scientist explains amendments on Alabama ballot

UA Development Center Helps Launch West Alabama, Wiregrass Birding Trails

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is helping launch 20 sites for state bird watching enthusiasts to enjoy along the West Alabama and Wiregrass Birding Trails.

UA Honors College Bloom Lecture to be Given by Alabama Speaker of the House

Rep. Mike Hubbard, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, will discuss the state’s political history as part of the Anne Campbell Bloom Alabama Governmental Affairs Forum, sponsored by The University of Alabama Honors College on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in Russell Hall Auditorium.

Sororities at UA to Host Trick-or-Treat for Area Youngsters

The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association, National Pan-Hellenic Council and the United Greek Council will host Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat on Monday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

UA in the News: October 18, 2012

UA President Guy Bailey speaks to faculty and staff – UA researchers look for new magnetic material – UA receives $1 million NSF grant to help high schools teach computer science – Homecoming Week begins Oct. 21 – Events – and more…

UA in the News: October 17, 2012

UA researchers seek alternative materials to produce magnets – UA collegiate license tag program raises $4.1 million – UA chemistry prof reflects on major discovery – UA student’s public service announcement debuts – UA students plan to build hovercraft – Students work with Food Network star – Science fiction writer speaks at UA – Dance Alabama! opens – and more…

UA Honors Teaching Award Winners

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2012 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.

UA in the News: October 16, 2012

UA grad, now fiction writer, to read on campus – UA Education Policy Center’s report on workforce training cited – UA’s athletic photographer featured – Students, expert comment on politics – Dance, art events – and more…

UA in the News: October 13-15, 2012

UA residential design students draw up plans for old cotton mill – UA prof, grad student edit online research center – Sororities mark Hope Week – UA students lead arts workshops – UA student wins national wheelchair tennis championship – and more…