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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA NEWSUA in the News: December 10-12, 2011 (Click Here to View) UA in the News Moundville Archaeological Park museum features Mississippian culture – UA experts comment on community college funding, employment outlook, Alabama immigration law, human rights – Circle K raises awareness with luminaries on the Quad – and more…
OTHER UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA NEWSPSA Helps Caring Days News The Professional Staff Assembly is collecting art supplies and toiletries for Caring Days. Fat Flies Reveal Obesity Clues Cover Story Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Laura Reed’s fruit fly research offers clues to human obesity. MAP is for Employees, Too News The Motorist Assistance Program offered by the department of transportation services is for faculty, staff, students and visitors to campus. UA in the News: March 31-April 2, 2012 UA in the News UA prof assists ‘Sesame Street’ – Student-run organization loans funds to entrepreneurs – ‘Shaq’ to direct PSA at UA – Panhellenic Easter egg hunt draws hundreds – Chancellor to head UA presidential search – Fraternity returns to campus after 50 years – UA photographer promotes book about Havana – UA experts comment on the economy, Roy Moore’s candidacy – Service projects and events – and more… Architect Steve Mouzon to Speak at UA April 3-4 Events Steve Mouzon, an architect, urbanist, author and photographer who is known for his contributions to advances in sustainable place-making and building design, will speak at The University of Alabama on April 3 and 4. UA in the News: March 30, 2012 UA in the News Shaq to film PSA with UA students – UA students sleep outside to increase awareness of homelessness – UA experts comment on legal issues – and more… Dialog Extra for March 29, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT REMINDER — UA employees who incurred eligible expenses for health care or dependent care by Dec. 31, 2011, and who have not submitted claims for reimbursement for those expenses have until March 31 [...] Shaquille O’Neal to Film PSA with UA PR Students Outreach Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal will visit The University of Alabama April 6 to direct a public service announcement video for the LessThanUThink campaign. UA in the News: March 29, 2012 UA in the News UA student-run FORZA Financial grants first loan to business owner – Student event demonstrates importance of free speech – UA professor speaks to White House policy issues staff – UA economist comments on need for growth – Students participate in ‘Sleep Out on the Quad’ – Panel discusses immigration law – Panhellenic plans Easter egg hunt – WVUA meteorologist featured – and more… UA in the News: March 28, 2012 UA in the News UA School of Law posts high year-over-year gains – Students promote awareness of homelessness – Law professor, author to lecture – Professors provide expert commentary – and more … Honors Week Events at UA Highlight Scholarship, Leadership Announcements The University of Alabama will recognize the achievement of outstanding students and faculty during Honors Week activities on campus April 1-6. Art Historian to Present Paul R. Jones Lecture, Curate Exhibit at UA Events Dr. Bridget R. Cooks, a leading scholar on African American art and culture, will visit The University of Alabama to speak on “Exhibiting Blackness: African Americans and the American Art Museum,” Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall on the UA campus. UA Honors Six Distinguished Engineering Fellows Announcements The University of Alabama College of Engineering honors six alumni of the College by inducting them into its class of 2012 Distinguished Engineering Fellows. Courington Awarded UA Engineering Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award Announcements The University of Alabama College of Engineering awards David G. Courington with the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award. Parrish Receives UA Engineering’s T. Morris Hackney Leadership Award Announcements The University of Alabama College of Engineering announced Dr. Allen S. Parrish, professor and director of the CARE Research and Development Laboratory, as the 2012 T. Morris Hackney Endowed Faculty Leadership award recipient. The Coca-Cola Foundation Honors UA Scholarship Students Awards & Honors A luncheon honoring The University of Alabama’s 2011-2012 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars will be held Thursday, March 29, at noon in Smith Hall on the UA campus. UA’s SLIS to Host National Latino Children’s Literature Conference Events The University of Alabama’s School of Library and Information Studies will host the National Latino Children’s Literature Conference March 29-30. UA Professor Consults for Sesame Street Outreach A University of Alabama professor was one of four expert consultants to the Sesame Street television show who discussed ways of incorporating accurate portrayals of Latino cultures. UA Student News for March 27, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER SOURCE Board of Governors applications, April 4 TODAY SGA Date Auction and UA Taste, 6:30 p.m., Bryant Conference Center NAMI documentary on eating disorders, 7 p.m., 353 Gordon Palmer Hall THIS WEEK’S DATES [...] UA in the News: March 27, 2012 UA in the News UA forensics earns another national title – Nutrition expert studies autism – Researchers involve congregations in study of AIDS stigma – Astronomer offers commentary on planets – and more … UA’s ‘Dancing with the Bama Stars’ Arty Party to Benefit Dance Program Events University of Alabama student dancers will be "Dancing with the Bama Stars" Kellee Reinhart, Pat Whetstone, Bob Olin and a surprise Crimson Tide “star” as part of UA’s Arty Party fundraiser March 31 beginning at 6 p.m. in Woods Quad on the UA campus. Dialog Extra for March 26, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS NOMINATIONS FOR PROFILES IN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS — Today at 5 p.m. is the deadline for submitting nominations for the Volunteer of the Year award and the Outstanding Service Project of the Year award. The [...] UA Advertising, PR Department Commended in State House of Representatives Awards & Honors The University of Alabama’s advertising and public relations department recently was commended in the Alabama House of Representatives for its repeat performance as a finalist in the PR Week PR Education Program of the Year contest. UA Criminal Justice Professor Recognized with Buford Peace Award Awards & Honors Dr. Bronwen Lichtenstein, associate professor and graduate director in the department of criminal justice at The University of Alabama, has been selected the winner of the 2012 Lahoma Adams Buford Peace Award. UA Social Work Instructor to Hold Workshop in Tuskegee Events In observance of Social Work Month, University of Alabama instructor Joanne Terrell will conduct a six-hour workshop focusing on values and ethical principles for social workers. The workshop will be held March 23 in Building 90 at the Veteran’s Assistance Medical Center in Tuskegee. UA ALLELE Lecture to Examine Emergence of Life in Global Warming Periods Events A vertebrate paleobiologist specializing in fossils from the age of dinosaurs, will visit The University of Alabama campus to give the lecture, “Emergence of Marine Mammals and Reptiles during past Global Warming and Sea Level Rise,” Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building. UA Panhellenic to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt Events The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association will host its community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 1, from 2-3:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the UA President’s Mansion. Sleep Out on the Quad to be Sponsored by UA Community Service Center Faculty & Staff The University of Alabama Community Service Center will host its annual Sleep Out on the Quad Wednesday, March 28, to promote awareness of homelessness issues. UA in the News: March 23, 2012 UA in the News Druid City Arts Festival showcases musicians – National championship trophy goes on display at Bryant Museum – UA engineering students build concrete canoe – UA professors study insider trading loophole, BigFoot sightings – UA experts comment on video game violence, joyful parenting High School Student Winners Announced in UA Physics Contest Awards & Honors More than 280 students representing 19 schools competed recently in the 36th annual University of Alabama High School Physics Contest. UA in the News: March 21, 2012 UA in the News UA’s Manderson Graduate School of Business listed among 10 most popular business schools – UA law prof takes class to Cayman Islands – UA students contribute to discovery of new frog species – UA engineering team places sixth in robotics competition – UA profs comment on law school admissions, credit union benefits – SGA hosts majors fair – Delta sororities promote awareness of women’s issues – and more… UA Student News for March 20, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. SGA RUNOFF Vice president for external affairs, March 22, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. via http://mybama.ua.edu DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Nominations for Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Service Project of the Year awards, March 26, 5 [...] UA Listed on National Honor Roll for Community Service Awards & Honors The University of Alabama has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for helping the community through service and service-learning partnerships. UA in the News: March 20, 2012 UA in the News UA researchers help identify new frog species – Nursing home to relocate to Capstone Village – UA experts comment on Republican primaries, drop in law school entrance tests – and more … UA Advertising, PR Graduate Students Win National Case Study Awards Awards & Honors Two University of Alabama advertising and public relations graduate students were winners in the Arthur W. Page Society's 2012 Case Study Competition. UA Organizations Team Up to Host First-Amendment Event Events The First Amendment Free Food Festival at The University of Alabama will offer a free barbecue lunch to students willing to give up their First-Amendment rights. ‘Fusing Red Earth’ Brings Potters to Moundville News “Fusing Red Earth,” a gathering and exhibition of potters, scholars, museum professionals and others interested in Southeastern Indian pottery, will be from Wednesday, March 28, to Saturday, March 31, at Moundville Archaeological Park, part of UA Museums. Faculty/Staff Meeting Set News The spring 2012 faculty/staff meeting will take place Tuesday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Rast Room of the Bryant Conference Center. Reminder: Contracts with UA Employees News A reminder from UA’s Office of Procurement Services. Growing a Graduate School: A Conversation with Dean David Francko Cover Story From recruiting to admission, from enrollment through graduation, the staff of the graduate school collaborates with the administration and faculty to bring the best resources and most personal attention to graduate students. UA in the News: March 10-19, 2012 UA in the News UA researchers involved in discovery of new frog species – UA photographer publishes book with Cuban counterpart – UA experts comment on GOP primaries, Alabama economy, antitrust law, community colleges, NCAA tournament brackets, academic journals – and more… Hiding in Plain Sight, a New Frog Species with a ‘Weird’ Croak is Identified in New York City Research In the wilds of New York City — or as wild as you can get so close to skyscrapers — scientists have found a new leopard frog species that for years biologists mistook for a more widespread variety of leopard frog. UA Creative Campus Brings Druid City Arts Festival Back to Tuscaloosa Events The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus presents the Third Annual Druid City Arts Festival. The week-long festival celebrates regional original arts with a focus on music and culminates Saturday, March 24 in a free, all-day, all-ages festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Tuscaloosa. Photographer to Present Talk on Cuban Collaboration and Book at UA Events A research collaboration between Chip Cooper, noted Alabama photographer and faculty member in The University of Alabama's College of Arts and Sciences, and Cuban Néstor Martí, a photographer for the Office of the Havana, has resulted in "Old Havana/La Habana Vieja," a photography book released by The University of Alabama Press. UA in the News: March 9, 2012 UA in the News UA expert comments on Republican presidential race – Prime minister of Libya is former UA professor – UA Student Health Center expanded – Professional Staff Assembly collects old cell phones UA Exhibition of Japanese Woodblock Prints Explores Sumo and Samurai Events As part of the annual Sakura Festival, a selection of Japanese woodblock prints from the collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price is on display in the Ferguson Center Gallery on The University of Alabama campus. Immigration Law among Topics Marking 50th Anniversary of UA’s American Studies Events A week of seminars and talks will mark the 50th anniversary of the American studies department at The University of Alabama. The department is joining with UA’s Summersell Center for the Study of the South to offer the series, which includes discussion of the future of American studies and Alabama’s immigration law. UA Engineering Students Compete in Robotics Program Students A team of engineering students at The University of Alabama will compete in the IEEE SoutheastCon Hardware competition March 17 in Orlando, Fla. UA Forensic Council Wins 19th National Championship Awards & Honors The University of Alabama Forensic Council brought home its 19th national championship by winning first place in the team sweepstakes at the recent Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha National Tournament. UA Engineering Professor Receives Grant to Make New Magnetic Material Faculty & Staff The United States Department of Energy recently awarded a University of Alabama engineering professor, along with a team of researchers, a $1.26 million grant for an effort to create a bulk permanent magnet from alternatives to current rare earth minerals. Cuban Officials Recognize UA for 10th Anniversary of Alabama-Cuba Initiative Awards & Honors Cuba’s University of Havana presented a special award to The University of Alabama in honor of its 280th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Alabama-Cuba Initiative, which has brought UA and Cuban educators together to establish collaborative opportunities. Trussville Student Elected UA SGA President Awards & Honors Matt Calderone, a junior from Trussville majoring in political science, was elected president of The University of Alabama Student Government Association for the 2012-2013 term. UA in the News: March 7, 2012 UA in the News Matt Calderone wins UA SGA presidency – Corolla editor, WVUA 90.7 station manager named – Freshman earns scholarship from Elevator Conference – Student comments on Tuscaloosa Forward plan – UA report estimates economic impact of immigration bill Capstone Leadership Academy Will Bring Talented High School Students to UA Awards & Honors A select group of high school sophomores invited from across the state will be attending the fifth annual Capstone Leadership Academy at The University of Alabama on March 8-9. Witt Selected as Chancellor; Bonner Named Interim UA President Announcements The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System has named UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt as the new chancellor of the System’s three campuses and the health system. Witt replaces Dr. Malcolm Portera, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Judy Bonner will serve as UA’s interim president. UA in the News: March 3-5, 2012 UA in the News Noted investment writer Jim Rogers sends student to Dreamland – Speaker discusses book about Titanic – Professor awarded 2012 Eugene Current-Garcia Award – UA experts comment on religious diversity, proposed anti-abortion legislation, impact of immigration law – and more… UA in the News: March 6, 2012 UA in the News UA President Robert Witt named chancellor of UA System – Provost Judy Bonner to serve as interim president – Conference lets undergraduates showcase research, creative projects – Railsback named Career Center director – UA professor’s documentary to premiere at SXSW – Selma native’s artwork on display at UA gallery – Former Tuskegee Airman to speak at UA – and more… UA Student News for March 6, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. SGA ELECTION Online voting for the Student Government Association election will end at 7 p.m. today. Students can vote online at mybama.ua.edu. Visit the SGA election website for complete information, including candidate profiles. DATES TO REMEMBER [...] UA in the News: March 2, 2012 UA in the News UA library showcases miniature books – Crimson Ride orders new buses – UA experts comment on immigration laws, community colleges and primaries – UA musical comedy reviewed – Former professor shares family’s Titanic survival story – and more… UA in the News: February 29, 2012 UA in the News Railsback named executive director of UA Career Center – Male nursing group works to break stereotypes – UA program geared toward future rural doctors – UA interim dean focuses on quality health care in rural areas – Events – and more… Author Tells Titanic Family Survival Story at UA’s Gorgas Library Events As the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic approaches, author Julie Hedgepeth Williams will speak about her great aunt and uncle’s survivor story at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in room 205 of Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus. Dialog Extra for March 1, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS UA NETWORK OUTAGE ON MARCH 4 — The outage of all external network connectivity is being performed in support of the Continuity of Operations Plan and will begin on Sunday, March 4, at 7 a.m. and [...] UA in the News: March 1, 2012 UA in the News UA plans additional commencement ceremony to accommodate May graduates – UA professor finds possible link in children with autism – Premier Awards honor students, faculty – UA offers scholarships to National Merit finalists – Investment expert speaks to business students – Frye Gaillard to receive Clarence Cason Award – Creative Campus produces video promo for arts festival – and more… Community Service Center to Host Hunger Banquet at UA Events The University of Alabama Community Service Center is sponsoring a hunger banquet on Wednesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Heritage Room. The event will give diners a first-hand look at food inequality worldwide. Speaker Marks Women’s History Month News The School of Social Work will present a colloquium, “How Women Shaped Southern Rural Social Settlements During the 19th Century” on Monday, March 5, at noon in 104 Little Hall. January 27, 2012 Accolades Accolades Faculty/Staff Notes; 5 Questions: George Brown; Exhibit Highlights Selma Native’s Art; UA Away Scholarships Available Introducing WellBAMA Rewards Cover Story UA offers employees a better way of living through WellBama Rewards. Faculty and Staff Must be Vigilant About Hazing and Harassment News In order to ensure a supportive environment for our students, University employees should familiarize themselves with policies and reporting processes concerning hazing and harassment. UA in the News: February 25-27, 2012 UA in the News UA students, volunteers build a “nest” for tornado-damaged community – UA collaborates with two-year system, Mercedes in first action from Accelerate Alabama plan – Costumers prepare for theatre production – UA public relations program is a finalist for a national award – Student invited to Cannes Film Festival – UA experts comment on immigration issues, state economy, child development – Events – and more… LeaderShape Applications Open to UA Students for Summer Program Events University of Alabama students interested in participating in an interactive leadership development experience are invited to apply for the LeaderShape Institute, held in Atlanta July 29-Aug. 3. UA Researcher Finds Possible Lipid Metabolism Disorder in Children with Autism Research University of Alabama researcher Dr. Yasmin Neggers, a professor of human nutrition and hospitality management, found a possible lipid metabolism disorder in children with autism. UA Real Estate Center Names Two New Board Members Announcements Two new members have been named to the advisory board of trustees of the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce. Premier Awards for Scholarship, Leadership Announced at UA Awards & Honors Recipients of the 2012 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service at The University of Alabama – were announced at a presentation dinner Feb. 23. UA in the News: February 24, 2012 UA in the News UA students present program on Tuscaloosa’s civil rights history – Author Douglas Blackmon speaks at UA – UAPD officer honored – Law profs comment on Gabe Watson trial – U.S. Energy Department says Alabama manufacturers have saved money through UA program – Sophomore crowned Miss UA – and more… UA Wheelchair Basketball Teams Invite Fans to ‘Fill Foster Friday’ for Televised Tournament Events The University of Alabama men's and women's wheelchair basketball teams are hosting their final collegiate tournament of the season Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25, with opening games in Foster Auditorium. UA in the News: February 22, 2012 UA in the News UA student garners national attention for ‘The Face’ – UA filmmaker’s documentary chosen for SXSW festival – Politico editor speaks at UA – UA houses collection of African-American cookbooks – Creative writing prof’s e-book raises funds for tornado relief – and more… Career Center Director Named at UA Announcements John Travis Railsback has been named executive director of The University of Alabama Career Center. Dialog Extra for Feb. 23, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS NOMINATIONS FOR OCT STAFF ASSEMBLY — All eligible staff members will receive an email on Feb. 27 requesting nominations or self-nominations for representatives for the newly formed Office, Clerical and Technical Staff Assembly. The deadline to [...] Sophomore Wins 2012 Miss UA Crown Awards & Honors University of Alabama student Caitlin Brunell, a sophomore dance major from Morristown, N.J., was selected as the 2012 Miss UA from a field of 18 contestants during a recent competition held at the Bama Theatre. Jazz Quintet Leads Off Sonic Frontiers Music Series at UA Events Harris Eisenstadt and his critically acclaimed quintet, Canada Day, will lead off Sonic Frontiers, a cutting-edge avant-garde jazz series on The University of Alabama campus. The first concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at UA’s Ferguson Center Theater. UA in the News: February 16, 2012 UA in the News Earthquake simulator to be constructed at UA – Al’s Pals mentoring program hosts Mardi Gras parade – Correspondent T.R. Reid to speak at UA – UA rewards students for parking correctly – UA students featured at Birmingham Fashion Week program – Sorority wins $2,000 for literacy philanthropy – Alabama gymnastics prepares for Power of Pink meet – and more… Realizing The Dream Series to Host Performance Artist Reanae McNeal March 2 Announcements The Martin Luther King, Jr. Realizing the Dream Series will host internationally known performer and cultural activist Reanae McNeal for a performance of her one-woman show, The Jazz Singing Women, Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Alabama Power Recital Hall at Shelton State Community College. Entrepreneur of the Year Winners Announced, Reception at UA Awards & Honors The winners of the 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year awards have been announced and will be honored at a reception Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus. The awards are part of the observance of Entrepreneurship Week 2012 to be held Feb. 20-23. UA Away Scholarships Available for Students to Study, Serve or Work Abroad Awards & Honors Students interested in working, serving or studying abroad this summer or fall are eligible to apply for the UA Away scholarship given by The University of Alabama Division of Student Affairs. UA in the News: February 17, 2012 UA in the News Earthquake simulator to be constructed at UA – ‘Wonder of the World’ opens at UA – UA photographer publishes book – UA/Auburn students to build Habitat houses – UA radio station to hold benefit concert Correspondent T.R. Reid to Speak at UA on Health Care Events Nationally recognized correspondent and documentary filmmaker T.R. Reid will visit The University of Alabama Feb. 27 to speak on the topic of disparities in health care. Cemetery Scenting Dogs Researchers in the University of Alabama Museums, Office of Archaeological Research are using some very unusual methodologies to help them locate a lost family cemetery in rural Perry County, Alabama. UA Students Rewarded for Parking Correctly Awards & Honors Parking according to The University of Alabama’s rules and regulations can have unexpected benefits. Five UA students have been awarded $100 scholarships, just for parking correctly. UA in the News: February 15, 2012 UA in the News UA filmmaker’s documentary chosen for South by Southwest Film Festival – Earthquake simulator under construction at UA – Dance professor’s film to air at festival – CBER study on impact of immigration law cited – Dance Alabama! opens tonight – Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at UA – and more… UA’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Hosts Scholarship Ball Outreach Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold its annual Scholarship Ball on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Bryant Conference Center Rast Room. UA in the News: February 11-13, 2012 UA in the News UA students spruce up trails at Lake Lurleen – UA professor produces video about meteorologists and the April tornadoes – UA professor, Cuban counterpart present project in Havana – Journalism professor writes children’s book – UA donor Mignon Comer Smith remembered – UA custodian who died following tornado recalled – Expert commentary, events – and more… Reporter to Discuss Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Book at UA Events Douglas Blackmon, former bureau chief at the Wall Street Journal, will visit The University of Alabama Feb. 23 to speak about his Pulitzer Prize winning book, "Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II." South Alabama Dean of Medicine Headlines UA’s McCollough Forum Events Dr. Samuel Joseph Strada, dean of the College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama, will be the featured speaker for the 10th annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum Feb. 24-25 in the Shelby Hall rotunda on The University of Alabama campus. UA Student News for Feb. 14, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Statement of Candidacy and Statement of Intent forms for SGA election, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. Corolla submissions, Feb. 17 Community Service Center staff applications, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. Spring 2 registration, Feb. 17 [...] Al’s Pals at UA to Host Mardi Gras Parade for Area Youth Faculty & Staff The Al’s Pals mentoring program at The University of Alabama is hosting a Mardi Gras parade at McKenzie Court Community Center in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3:30 p.m. UA’s Entrepreneurship Week 2012 Offers Range of Programs Events Entrepreneurship Week 2012 in Alabama will be observed Feb. 20-24, and the entrepreneurial forces at The University of Alabama have put together a comprehensive program. Cullen Murphy to Speak at UA on Latest Book about the Inquisition Events Cullen Murphy, editor at large for Vanity Fair, will give a lecture about his latest book, "God’s Jury: The Inquisition and the Making of the Modern World," at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in room 205 of Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus. UA in the News: February 10, 2012 UA in the News UA/Cuban photographers collaborate on book – UA student journalists to speak at conference – UA study estimates state’s losses due to immigration law UA Honors College Partners with Holt High School for Photo Project Events An exhibit of photographs produced by Holt High School students in partnership with The University of Alabama Honors College is on display in Nott Hall Gallery. UA in the News: February 9, 2012 UA in the News UA professor developing concrete alternative – UA biologists’ discovery could lead to better treatments for Parkinson’s disease – Experts comment on Alabama’s economy, alternatives to payday loans – School of Music director profiled – Student events and activities – and more… UA Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Alabama-Cuba Initiative with Research Trip Highlights Some 35 University of Alabama faculty researchers are traveling to Cuba Feb. 5-11 for a series of academic meetings with their Cuban counterparts. Dialog Extra for Feb. 9, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS OSBAND HALL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN — An electrical shutdown for Osband Hall is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon. For further information, contact the project manager, Sommer Coleman, at 348-8125. NEW GOOGLE PRIVACY [...] UA in the News: February 8, 2012 UA in the News UA researchers’ discovery may advance understanding of Parkinson’s disease – UA’s South Engineering Research Center houses new seismic simulator – UA economists expect moderate improvement in 2012 – Time Warner Cable exec to speak on campus – Events – and more… Students to Compete for Miss UA Crown Events A new Miss University of Alabama will be selected Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. UA in the News: February 7, 2012 UA in the News CBER researchers say state should add jobs in 2012 – Science Olympiad to bring 500 middle and high schools students to UA – UA accounting program ranked 20th in nation – UA prof on team studying dune patterns – UA political scientists comment on Gov. Bentley’s first year – and more… UA Researchers Increase Understanding of Gene’s Potentially Protective Role in Parkinson’s Research University of Alabama researchers have identified how a specific gene protects dopamine-producing neurons from dying in both animal models and in cultures of human neurons. Life Beneath the Seafloor Explored by UA Guest Lecturer Events A professor of oceanography who studies life on and below the ocean’s floor will give a public talk at The University of Alabama beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Shelby Hall, room 1004. UA Student News for Feb. 7, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER SGA ELECTION Submission of SGA election Statement of Candidacy and Statement of Intent forms from candidates who want to participate in the speaking-engagement period, today, 5 p.m. Submission of letters of interest from [...] UA Sakura Festival Remembers Tornado, Earthquake with 2012 Theme of Reliance Events The University of Alabama Capstone International Center will celebrate the 26th annual Sakura Festival in recognition of the Tuscaloosa tornado and the Japan earthquake with the theme of shinrai, or reliance. February 6, 2012 Accolades Accolades Faculty/Staff Notes; Undergrad Accountancy Program Ranked No. 20; Buford Peace Award Nominations Sought; Faculty Members’ Work in ‘Art of the State’ Exhibit; 5 Questions: Duane Lamb 2012 Campus Master Plan Progressing Cover Story In the five years since the campus master plan was adopted in 2007, enrollment surged, new buildings opened, the 168-acre Bryce hospital campus was added, and the April 27 tornadoes struck. Theatre and Dance Spring Season Opens News The UA department of theatre and dance is now selling tickets to the Spring 2012 season. Technology in the Classroom: Tegrity News Students forced to miss a class can still hear and see the lecture and visuals with Tegrity. Researchers to Use Video in Aiding Early Autism Diagnoses News A team of UA researchers was awarded funding to build a video-based decision-support system aimed at improving diagnosis time for rural Alabama children showing signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Aronov Lecture at UA Focuses on Democratic Social Life in Light of Controversies Events Dr. Ann Pellegrini, associate professor of performance studies and religious studies at New York University, will speak on “Discomforting Democracy: Religion, Performance, and the Space of Political Exchange” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in 205 Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus. Time Warner Executive to Address UA Students Events Ellen East, executive vice president and chief communications officer for Time Warner Cable, will deliver the 15th Koten Distinguished Lecture in Public Relations Feb. 9. UA in the News: February 3, 2012 UA in the News Economist’s study outlines impact of immigration law – Mobile native named Cason Award winner – Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility initiative rewards tornado victim – Biologist uses snakes in human heart research – Sorority encourages Ronald McDonald House donations – and more … Valentine-O-Grams, Concert Part of UA Theater Honor Society Fundraising Events Events Students in The University of Alabama theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega are taking a new twist on the singing telegram this Valentine’s Day by selling Valentine-O-Grams as part of their philanthropy fund raising. NPHC to Hold Unity Week at UA Events The University of Alabama chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council is hosting NPHC Unity Week events Saturday-Wednesday, Feb. 4-8. Tornado Victim Wins $10,000 Savings Initiative Prize through UA Center for Ethics Announcements The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility announced the first grand prize winner in its nationally-unique, prize-linked savings initiative, SaveNow WinLater, with a surprise visit to Myra Jackson of Birmingham. UA in the News: February 2, 2012 UA in the News UA economist analyzes impact of immigration law – Law professor co-launches new legal blog – Students kick off obesity-awareness campaign – UA celebrates African-American history month – Professor’s film selected for San Francisco Dance Film Festival – Transportation researcher honored – and more … Dialog Extra for Feb. 2, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2011 W-2 FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE — UA employees who lose their original W-2s or need additional copies can access and reprint the form using Banner Self-Service. The reprints conform to federal and state government standards and can [...] UA Journalism Names Mobile Native as Cason Award Winner Awards & Honors Frye Gaillard, author and former news reporter and columnist, has been selected for The University of Alabama journalism department's nonfiction writing award. Psychologist for UA’s Basowitz Lecture to Speak on Terror, Intergroup Violence Events Dr. James Sidanius, a professor in the departments of psychology and African and African American studies at Harvard University, will deliver the annual Harold Basowitz Memorial Lecture at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall at The University of Alabama. UA Professor Wins Entry to Dance Film Festival Awards & Honors A film by Sarah M. Barry, assistant professor of dance in The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance, has been selected for the 2012 San Francisco Dance Film Festival. UA in the News: February 1, 2012 UA in the News UA economic report says immigration law will cost state billions – UA sets dates for A-Day, homecoming – Mayor sees benefits from BCS – UA student featured on CNN – Events planned for African-American History Month – and more… UA PR Students to Kickoff Childhood Obesity-Awareness Campaign Outreach University of Alabama advertising and public relations students will implement the "It's Your Move!" campaign at the Tuscaloosa YMCA to empower children to make better choices after school for a healthier lifestyle. High School Students Honored as Winners in UA’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Essay Contest Awards & Honors School winners in The University of Alabama’s 11th annual “To Kill a Mockingbird” Essay Contest for high school students were recognized with a luncheon and awards ceremony Friday, Jan.27. UA Student News for Jan. 31, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER House United Habitat for Humanity Build applications, Feb. 3 Last Lecture award nominations, Feb. 10 Nonprofit Protégé Program applications, Feb. 14, 5 p.m., 346 Ferguson Center Community Service Center staff applications, Feb. 17, [...] UA in the News: January 31, 2012 UA in the News UA’s Crimson Ride celebrates five years – New science and engineering building opens – UA printing services produces many recruiting materials – More classes using digital textbooks – UA experts comment on Alaskan research, construction aimed at limiting tornado damage – Moundville Archaeological Park featured – and more… When Words Fall Short Connections The grand opening of the Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa showcases “When Words Fall Short,” a selection of works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art. Dialog Readership Survey Results Announced News In October 2011 the staff of Dialog conducted a readership survey, offered both online and in the print issue. We would like to share the results with you. Power of Pink Glows Brighter This Year Cover Story This year’s Power of Pink “Drive 4 the Cause” meet, sponsored by Tuscaloosa Toyota, will be on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. January 30, 2012 Accolades Accolades Lights, Camera, Dance – ‘there again’ Chosen for Film Festival; Last Lecture Nominations Open; Nominate Exceptional Student Workers; 5 Questions: David Bertanzetti UA In the News: January 28-30, 2012 UA in the News UA students beat foster care odds – UA professor uses snakes to find keys to heart failure – UA professor is finalist in national photo contest – Honor societies offer opportunities for students – Event honors winners of “To Kill a Mockingbird” essay contest – Dance professor chosen for 2012 San Francisco Dance Film Festival – and more… Dialog Extra for Jan. 26, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS PDF OF SAFETY TIPS AVAILABLE ONLINE – The UA community can visit http://prepare.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Safety-Poster.pdf on the UA website to view a PDF of safety tips to follow should an emergency or dangerous situation ever affect the campus. Additional [...] UA in the News: January 26, 2012 UA in the News UA archaeologists assist with ancestry project – UA analyst comments on Birmingham economy – Real books outpace e-books – Rick Bragg shares stories – UA launches Peer Leaders program – UA Meteorological Society helps with tornado relief – and more… UA in the News: January 27, 2012 UA in the News UA archaeologists assist in project using dogs to find historic cemetery – UA couple uses sitcoms to portray life with autistic son – UA receives federal grant for boat dock – and more… UA Creative Campus Explores Poetry’s Relationship to Visual Arts Events The University of Alabama's Creative Campus will host a poetry reading, "Poetry&," at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in Gorgas Library, room 205. The event is free and open to the public. African-American History Month Program at UA Promotes Community Ties Events The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the campus and community to participate in a variety of events throughout February during African-American History Month. UA in the News: January 25, 2012 UA in the News UA accounting program ranked No. 20 in Public Accounting Report survey – UA program tells couple’s story of raising autistic son – UA psychology prof researches social media – Minimester to begin soon – and more… UA Symposium: Using Analytics in Preventing Biological Terrorist Attacks Events A terrorist attack using infectious diseases is considered inevitable by some. The use of analytics to circumvent the intended outcome of such an event by alerting health officials in its earliest possible stages is one of many topics to be presented at the second major analytics symposium scheduled for Feb. 2 and 3 at the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus. UA in the News: January 24, 2012 UA in the News UA couple to tell story of raising son with autism – College of Education dean creates environment of innovation, collaboration – UA professor is documentary filmmaker – UA experts comment on choosing a seat in a classroom, “sleep texting,” and job searches – ODS assists students with disabilities – and more… UA Student News for Jan. 24, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Extended deadline for essay submissions to Mental Health Monologues, Jan. 27 Last Lecture award nominations, Feb. 10 Community Service Center staff applications, Feb. 17 by 5 p.m. Application for Undergraduate Research and Creative [...] Blackboard Learn Replacing eLearning; Information Sessions Offered News During 2012, the University will be moving from eLearning, the learning management system, to Blackboard Learn. Student Affairs Expo Showcases Campus Activities at UA Events The University of Alabama Student Affairs Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Ferguson Center, second floor, will feature information about how students can get involved on campus by participating in events, volunteering, getting a campus job and more. UA in the News: January 21-23, 2012 UA in the News Tide celebrates 14th national championship with fans – UA students do service projects to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. – First-Year Experience accepting applications for peer program – UA experts comment on seatbelt effectiveness, unemployment rate – ACRE conference planned – Events – and more… UA Undergrad Accountancy Program Ranked No. 20 Awards & Honors The undergraduate program at the Culverhouse School of Accountancy at The University of Alabama is No. 20 in Public Accounting Report's latest annual professors' survey. The UA graduate program in accounting was ranked 24. UA’s Glaze Elected President of IREM’s Alabama Chapter Awards & Honors Grayson Glaze, executive director of the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama, recently was elected as the 2012 President of the Alabama Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management. UA in the News: January 20, 2012 UA in the News UA helps high school chemistry students with labs – UA student political groups hope to generate interest in presidential primaries – UA to hold national championship celebration at Bryant-Denny Stadium – 2011 engraved behind Saban statue – and more… Dialog Extra — Special Edition for Jan. 20, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION — UA will celebrate the football team’s recent national championship on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event will feature the football team and head coach Nick [...] UA Student News for Jan. 20, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION — UA will celebrate the football team’s recent national championship on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event will feature the football team and head coach Nick Saban [...] Students Receive UA Away Scholarships for Service Project in Guatemala Awards & Honors The University of Alabama Division of Student Affairs has named six students who will receive UA Away scholarships to participate in service abroad March 10-17 as part of the Community Service Center Alternative Spring Break program in Guatemala. Dialog Extra for Jan. 19, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION — UA will celebrate the football team’s recent national championship on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event will feature the football team and head coach Nick Saban [...] UA First Year Experience Launches Peer Leaders Program Events Applications for Peer Leaders -- a program at The University of Alabama that gives upperclassmen the opportunity to serve as role models and mentors to first-year students -- are available at fye.ua.edu until Jan. 30. UA in the News: January 19, 2012 UA in the News UA students present television pilots at Bama Theatre -- Local high school students to use UA chemistry lab – First Amendment expert comments on piracy legislation – Zen Buddhist priest visits – Parking information on championship celebration – and more … Math Center Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success at UA Announcements For the last 10 years, The University of Alabama has offered a technology-centered learning approach for students in the Mathematics Technology Learning Center. UA’s Bryant Museum to Host Preview of HBO Namath Documentary Events The Bryant Museum will host a preview of "NAMATH" at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 in the Ballroom of the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus. Dialog Extra for Jan. 17, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE — The National Weather Service indicates the possibility of severe weather for the Tuscaloosa area later this afternoon and tonight. Isolated tornadoes are possible, with rain showers and wind expected as the cold [...] UA in the News: January 14-17, 2012 UA in the News UA plans for national championship celebration – UA/Auburn researchers develop new recipe for concrete – Service day planned in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Creative Campus to host Zen Buddhist priest and poet – Center for Real Estate releases housing statistics – UA experts comment on China’s reforestation programs, education funding – and more… UA Student News for Jan. 17, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Essay submissions to Mental Health Monologues, Jan. 20 Registration for Hands on Tuscaloosa service project, Jan. 20, noon Membership applications for the Culverhouse Investment Management Group, Jan. 22, 5 p.m. DATES TO REMEMBER [...] See Four Planets, Moon through UA Telescopes Events The moon and four planets are among the celestial objects visitors can peer at through University of Alabama telescopes during public sky viewings throughout the semester. UA in the News: January 18, 2012 UA in the News Paul R. Jones Gallery to open – Band members enjoy championship experience – Financial management expert quoted – Professors honored – Students awarded study abroad scholarships – and more … UA in the News: January 13, 2012 UA in the News President Obama congratulates Coach Saban – ‘Realizing the Dream’ concert set for Saturday – UA Economic Outlook Conference speaker expects Alabama economy to grow in 2012 – FreezePruf protects plants from cold – UA instructor working on clean cement alternative – Three UA faculty named distinguished fellows in psychiatry – Expert comments on state population growth UA Students to Honor Dr. King with Hands on Tuscaloosa Community Service Events The University of Alabama Community Service Center and several student organizations are hosting a Hands on Tuscaloosa service day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m.-noon. UA Experts Ready to Discuss Elections, Issues With Media Announcements University of Alabama experts stand prepared to field questions from the media on the upcoming South Carolina, Florida and Alabama primaries, as well as issues affecting the general election. For more source ideas, contact Richard LeComte, media relations, rllecomte@ur.ua.edu, 205/348-3782. UA in the News: January 10, 2012 UA in the News Students, alumni volunteer at BCS service projects in New Orleans, Tuscaloosa – George Lucas congratulates Tide – National championship win may help Tuscaloosa after tornado – UA experts comment on community college budgets, Alabama census figures – and more… UA in the News: January 11, 2012 UA in the News Tide fans cheer return of national champions – Fans flood stores after game – Tide quarterback wore bracelet for ill child – and more… Dialog Extra for Jan. 12, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE — The University will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16. Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 17. For guidelines on how to compensate UA employees who are required [...] UA in the News: January 12, 2012 UA in the News UA to host Martin Luther King Jr. Day banquet and concert – Alabama Economic Outlook Conference presented in Montgomery – Students raise $4,000 to fight illiteracy – Professors named AAAS Fellows – UA experts comment on Supreme Court decision, popularity of vinyl records – and more… Moody Gallery Opens Faculty Biennial Exhibition Connections The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art will open its 2012 Faculty Biennial Exhibition on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 6-8 p.m., and will feature works from current and emeritus faculty. UA Faculty Share Insights for 2012 in Educated Guesses Cover Story From new apps to doomsday hysteria and beyond, UA faculty weigh in on what to expect in 2012. Here are some highlights from 2012 Educated Guesses. Faculty/Staff Notes for 2011 Accolades Faculty and Staff Notes consist of publications, performances/exhibits, appointments, awards and elections that occurred for UA faculty and staff in 2011. Names of UA faculty and staff are in bold. Gymnastics Team Opens Season on Jan. 13 News The defending NCAA and SEC Champion Alabama gymnastics team opens its season Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum against Georgia. UA in the News: January 7-9, 2012 UA in the News UA/LSU students volunteer for service project in New Orleans – Tide football players visit cancer patients – UA National Alumni Association hosts fans at event – Million Dollar Band heads to New Orleans – UA to help drive Tuscaloosa area economy in 2012 – Gadsden Center hosts open house – UA student directs political campaign – Experts comment on redistricting, violent crime and law school issues – and more… UA in the News: January 6, 2012 UA in the News UA celebrates MLK with concert – UA holds annual economic conference – Professor discusses nano-materials -- and more … Dialog Extra for Jan. 5, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS DIALOG ONLINE — The next issue of Dialog will be Jan. 9, 2012, and will be published in an online-only format. BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BETWEEN ALABAMA AND LSU — Click here for information [...] UA in the News: January 5, 2012 UA in the News Institute for Rural Health Research seeks tornado hero nominations – UA, LSU team for service projects – UA provides community with a recycling option – Student wins year’s worth of free gasoline UA’s Rural Health Institute Seeks Nominees for Heroes Awards Announcements The University of Alabama Institute for Rural Health Research is seeking nominations for the Rural Health Heroes Awards. The awards will honor health-care providers and others who assisted victims of Alabama’s April 27, 2011, tornadoes. UA’s Moody Gallery Offers Exhibit by Faculty Artists Events The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art on The University of Alabama campus will open its 2012 Faculty Biennial Exhibition with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will run through Friday, Feb. 17. Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet Concert at UA to Highlight Realizing the Dream Events Announcements The Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet, with Eric Essix on guitar, will highlight the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream celebration, a series of special activities honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall on The University of Alabama campus. UA in the News: January 4, 2012 UA in the News UA’s Opera Theatre Advances to National Finals – UA experts comment on housing market, economy – UA football teams with Habitat for Humanity UA in the News: December 22, 2011-January 3, 2012 UA in the News UA professors make “Educated Guesses” for 2012 – UA professor’s fruit fly research offers clues to human obesity – UA program gives books to Black Belt schools – Gorgas House renovation receives two awards – Two UA professors named fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science –Crimson White included on PBS ‘most viral student media’ list – UA experts comment on drop in unemployment rate, home sales, after-Christmas shopping and more – Student news, events – and more… Still Time to Register Online for 2012 Economic Outlook Conference Events Online reservations for the 2012 Economic Outlook Conference presented by The University of Alabama's Center for Business and Economic Research can be made through Friday, Jan. 6. The conference will be Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel in Montgomery. UA in the News: December 20, 2011 UA in the News UA faculty make “Educated Guesses” about 2012 – UA student group raises $4,000 to fight illiteracy – Tide football team includes more than 20 graduates – UA advertising and PR program among top five in country – Crimson Ride uses technology, partnership with city to enhance transit service – and more… UA in the News: December 21, 2011 UA in the News Reporter praises UA Vice President Mark Nelson – UA Education Policy Center releases report about community colleges – Professor comments on Occupy Movement UA in the News: December 17-19, 2011 UA in the News UA/LSU students and alumni to team up for service project before national championship game – UA graduates 1,862 students at winter commencement – UA recycling center to be open before and after Christmas – UA experts comment on unemployment rates, law school standards and holiday spending – and more… Two UA Professors Named Fellows in Top Science Group Awards & Honors Two University of Alabama professors were named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Online Doomsday Groups to Spike Faculty & Staff Warnings about apocalyptic cataclysms in 2012 potentially will serve as a catalyst for Internet hysteria, a University of Alabama psychology professor predicts. Cuba May be State’s Next Big Customer Faculty & Staff The Alabama business community needs to practice its Spanish, and that suggestion has nothing to do with the state’s controversial immigration law. Obama to Battle, Beat Late-Entry Republican Faculty & Staff President Obama is likely to win re-election in 2012, but his Republican opponent will not be one of the current candidates battling one another in the early primaries, a University of Alabama political scientist predicts. Educated Guesses 2012 Faculty & Staff For the 31st consecutive year, The University of Alabama’s Office of Media Relations offers predictions from faculty experts for the coming year. While these “educated guesses” don’t always come true, our track record over the years has been good. Dialog Extra for Dec. 19, 2011 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS TEMPORARY POWER OUTAGES ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK Dec. 19, begins at 5 p.m. and will last for approximately 12 hours AIME Building Bevill Building H.M. Comer Hall (Mineral Industries Building) H.M. Comer Hall Parking [...] UA Engineering Student Wins SWE National Award Awards & Honors Jill Hershman, a senior from Dallas, Texas, majoring in mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama, recently received the Outstanding Collegiate Member Award for the Society of Women Engineers and the United States Steel Corp. Scholarship. UA Engineering Professor Receives Grant for Eco-Friendly Construction Materials Research A University of Alabama engineering professor is developing a coal waste product as a potential environmentally-friendly alternative to cement. UA Offers Pre-, Post-Holiday Recycling Drop Off to Community Announcements Community members looking for a place to drop off their pre- and post-Christmas recyclables have the option of using The University of Alabama recycling center. UA Student News for Dec. 13, 2011 Uncategorized Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DATES TO REMEMBER Final examinations, Dec. 13-16 UA winter commencement, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Coleman Coliseum UA holiday, Dec. 22, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012; normal business operations will resume on Jan. 3 Classes resume, [...] For Fourth Consecutive Year, UA’s PR Program Finalist for Education Program of Year Awards & Honors The University of Alabama's public relations program is one of five finalists for PR Education Program of the Year, according to national awards compiled by and published in PRWeek magazine. Award-Winning Renovation Gives New Shine to UA’s Historic Gorgas House Museum Awards & Honors A recent renovation of The University of Alabama Gorgas House Museum has been recognized as a top project by two national building groups. UA in the News: December 14, 2011 UA in the News Report lists UA as state’s most selective college – UA freshmen donate T-shirt proceeds to Red Cross – and more… Capstone Village Celebrates Opera with UA Students Cover Story Dr. Paul Houghtaling, opera theatre director in the School of Music, and his opera students brought music into UA’s retirement community during National Opera Week. Residents not only listened, they got in the thick of celebrating. Online System for Introductory Period Performance Evaluations Available News The UA Department of Human Resources has created an online system for initiating and completing introductory period performance evaluations. UA Awarded ‘Gold Seal’ Accreditation for Protecting Research Participants Outreach The University of Alabama's safeguards in protecting its research participants exceed federal requirements, according to an independent organization that announced today it is awarding UA full accreditation status. UA in the News: December 10-12, 2011 UA in the News Moundville Archaeological Park museum features Mississippian culture – UA experts comment on community college funding, employment outlook, Alabama immigration law, human rights – Circle K raises awareness with luminaries on the Quad – and more… UA in the News: December 13, 2011 UA in the News UA program gives books to Black Belt school libraries – UA among institutions receiving grants to develop hydrogen storage technology – UA economist comments on employment rates – Student service projects – and more… UA in the News: December 7, 2011 UA in the News Long-time business professor loses battle with cancer – UA historian comments on Pearl Harbor – UA School of Library and Information Studies gives books to school libraries – Student groups sponsor holiday toy drives – Panhellenic selects new leaders – and more… Dialog Extra for Dec. 8, 2011 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS UA PREMIER AWARDS DEADLINE EXTENSION — The application deadline for the Premier Awards has been extended to Friday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. These five awards include the Sullivan, Bloom, Ramsey, Mayer and Randall awards and [...] UA Winter Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled for Dec. 17 Announcements The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17 in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. Two University-wide commencement ceremonies will be held this year, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., to award degrees. UA in the News: December 8, 2011 UA in the News UA’s Education Policy Center releases survey on community colleges – Professor Cashman remembered – UA Arboretum involved in tree giveaway – Professors’ research cited – Student news, events – and more… UA in the News: December 9, 2011 UA in the News UA commencement set for Dec. 17 – UA historian comments on role of religion in Civil War – Exhibit at UA shows Vietnamese perspective of war – Disney honors UA football team with spirit award – UA baseball team visits children at Sprayberry Learning Center – UA passes United Way campaign goal – and more… UA Student News for Dec. 6, 2011 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER BCS National Championship football game ticket-request list, today, 5 p.m. Fall course evaluations, Dec. 11, online at mybama (Student tab; OIRA Resources box) DATES TO REMEMBER Men’s basketball vs. Detroit, Dec. 11, 5 [...] UA in the News: December 6, 2011 UA in the News UA’s economic impact tops $2 billion – Student to play tennis in 2012 Para-Olympics – UA dancers to join community dancers in “The Nutcracker” – Artist completes paintings for federal courthouse – and more… UA Students Bring Holiday Cheer to Campus with Luminaries on the Quad Events The University of Alabama Circle K student organization will host their annual Luminaries on the Quad event Sunday, Dec.11, at dusk. Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy and love. Cover Story Capstone Village Leads Coat Drive News Capstone Village residents have left the rest of the University trailing behind them in the Professional Staff Assembly coat drive for Temporary Emergency Services. First Wednesday: Focus on Safety News On the first Wednesday of each month, the University tests its emergency notification vehicles, including UA alerts and the public address system. In addition to notification tests, the University provides safety information to help the UA community be pr Special Library Hours Announced News UA Libraries has announced special hours during December. Capstone Traditions: the Ceremonial Mace Connections The ceremonial mace, fashioned from the historic Gorgas Oak, symbolizes the philosophical foundation and history of the Capstone. It is a part of every commencement. |
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