UA Professor Wins Cross Cultural Research Award
Dr. Melissa Johnston’s research on Brazilian libraries earned The University of Alabama faculty member an award from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Campus Impact
UA Honors College Students Look at Civil Rights Movement in Tuscaloosa
Twelve students from classes in The University of Alabama’s Honors College will present research on the civil rights movement in Tuscaloosa during an event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in 205 Gorgas Library.
‘Tide Together: Celebrating the Capstone Spirit’ Theme of UA’s 2014 Homecoming
The University of Alabama’s annual Homecoming celebration will run from Sunday, Nov. 16, to Saturday, Nov. 22. This year’s theme is “Tide Together: Celebrating the Capstone Spirit.”
UA Student to Attend U.N. Climate Change Talks in Peru
The American Chemical Society selected eight students nationwide, including a University of Alabama senior, as representatives to attend the upcoming United Nations climate-change conference in Lima, Peru.
UA’s Bama Dining to Offer Free Starbucks, Discounts to Veterans, Service Members
The University of Alabama’s Bama Dining is showing its gratitude for veterans and active duty military personnel this Veterans Day. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Bama Dining is inviting all veterans and current service members to start their days with a free tall coffee from Starbucks. In addition, Burke Dining Hall will have a $5 special for its nine-station buffet all day.
UA to Host Tuscaloosa Area Drug Summit
The first Tuscaloosa drug summit will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Sellers Auditorium in the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus. “Engage in Tuscaloosa: Envisioning Drug Education for Al” will be hosted by UA in partnership with the Parent Resource Institute for Drug Education, Stillman College, Shelton State Community College and the Tuscaloosa County district attorney’s office. The summit is free and open to the public.
UA Apparel Design Students to Showcase Final Collection
The University of Alabama’s sixth annual Fashion For Life features apparel design students’ final collections in a Nov. 16 runway show.
UA’s 2014 MBA Graduates See Bigger Salaries, Bonuses
The 2014 class of MBA graduates in The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is making more money and seeing bigger bonuses than last year’s MBA graduates.
UA Students to Hold Color War, Letter Writing Event for Deployed Soldiers
The University of Alabama Caring for Camo student organization will host a color war event to support deployed soldiers from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house on campus. Admission to the Color me Camo event is $5 and it is open to the public. All of the proceeds will fund the packing and sending of care packages to soldiers stationed around the world.
Foundation Establishes Scholarship in Memory of UA Alumnus Larry Drummond
The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences announced today that a scholarship in memory of UA alumnus Larry Drummond has been established through a $50,000 donation from the Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources Foundation.