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This week at The University of Alabama: UA engineering students win NASA robotic-mining contest – Boys State to meet on campus – UA start-up company ready to serve construction industry – UA experts offer tips on preparing for college, when women should get Pap smears – Events include opera workshop performance, birding program at Moundville Archaeological Park

UA in the News: May 23, 2014

Vikki Vandiver named dean of UA School of Social Work

UA Health Corner: Pap Smears

UA Health Corner: Pap Smears

Dr. Kristie Graettinger discusses why women should have a Pap smear and how often they should have the screening done.

UA in the News: May 22, 2014

UA co-authored research demonstrates improved catalyst control – Honors College students do community service in Perry County – UA offers wedding planning class – UA expert comments on legacy of surgeon general’s report on smoking – Libraries dean helps launch Alabama Writers Hall of Fame – UA School of Law co-hosts free legal clinic

UA in the News: May 21, 2014

UA Libraries display Kate Ragsdale Miniature Book Collection

UA in the News: May 20, 2014

UA engineering prof wins award for work to create robotic prosthesis – UA researcher says hurricane straps may help prevent tornado damage – UA expert comments on hope for economic development in Selma – Former UA swimmer competes in triathlon in honor of John Servati – UA equestrian team offers summer camp

Druid City Opera Workshop Set for May 29

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre is hitting the high notes—and the low ones, too—when it hosts the fifth annual performance of the Druid City Opera Workshop Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. in Bryant-Jordan Hall on UA’s campus.

UA in the News: May 17-19, 2014

UA researchers look at designing structures to withstand tornadoes – UA experts comment on lack of obstetric services in rural areas, unemployment rate, income levels for administrative assistants – UA bass fishing team finishes second in tournament – High school students accepted to UA Early College – High school sophomores participate in Capstone Leadership Academy – Former UA swimmer competes in triathlon to honor John Servati – and more…

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Photography exhibit opens in the Black Belt – UA start-up company ready to serve construction industry – Interim classes continue through May 23 – Engineering prof receives NSF CAREER Award – UA expert offers advice for preparing children for a new school year

Reaching for Rocks

Reaching for Rocks

When you hold a polished zircon, you’re likely seeing December’s birthstone. When Delores Robinson holds an unpolished version, she’s likely considering the history of the Himalayas.