TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Ned Block, a leading philosopher of mind, will deliver the next lecture in the 2013-2014 Philosophy Today Series.
His lecture, “Do We See Less Than We Think We See?” will be held Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall on The University of Alabama ...
UA’s Philosophy Series Continues with Talk on Inattentional Blindness
Posted On Thursday, November 14, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Dr. Ned Block, John Locke Lectures, Louis W. Perry, New York University, UA’s College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Ned Block, a leading philosopher of mind, will deliver the next lecture in the 2013-2014 Philosophy Today Series.
His lecture, “Do We See Less Than We Think We See?” will be held Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall on The University of Alabama ...
UA Matters: Six Ways to Save On Your Electric Bill
Posted On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Greg McKelvey, University of Alabama, Yukon College
The typical U.S. family spends more than $2,000 a year on home utility bills. Unfortunately, a lot of energy is wasted through inefficient heating and cooling systems, leaky windows and ducts and inefficient appliances.
Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in ...
UA Students Elect Homecoming Queen
Posted On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Bella Wesley, Blue Key Honor Society, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Homecoming pep rally, Order of Omega
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Bella Wesley, a senior accounting major from Greenville, was named Homecoming Queen at The University of Alabama Homecoming pep rally tonight.
Kappa Delta sponsored her. Her honors include Omicron Delta Kappa president, Beta Alpha Psi, Blue Key Honor Society and Outstanding Junior – Order of Omega.
Some 10,144 votes were ...
UA’s Day Lecture Examines Intersection of Religion, Pop Culture
Posted On Saturday, September 21, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Dr. Monica Miller, Dr. Russell McCutcheon, Lehigh University, Memorial Lecture series, Zachary Daniel
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Religion and pop culture intersect and intertwine in a number of interesting ways, and a new lecture series at The University of Alabama aims to examine that trend in its inaugural Zachary Daniel Day Memorial Lecture series.
Dr. Monica Miller visits the Capstone Oct. 1 in room 205 ...
UA’s Sonic Frontiers Concert Series Kicks off with Them Natives
Posted On Friday, September 6, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Dr. Judy Dunaway, Moody Music Building, Paul R. Jones, Uncanny Valley, University of Alabama’s
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s New College and Creative Campus present the third season of its Sonic Frontiers concert series this fall.
The events feature musicians who explore the outer boundaries of folk and rock, incorporate cutting-edge digital technology into live performance and transform everyday materials into expressive instruments.
The fall ...
Auburn University to Commemorate 50 Years of Integration in Yearlong Celebration
Posted On Friday, August 30, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Auburn University, graduate schoo, Harold Franklin, Marybeth Gasman, Paulette Dilworth
AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Throughout the 2013-2014 academic year Auburn University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its integration with a series of programs, lectures and performances designed to educate and inspire the Auburn Family.
Events will recognize Auburn’s first African-American student Harold Franklin as well as the impact of other pioneering ...
UA Alumni Association Offers Tailgate Parties at Away Football Games
Posted On Thursday, August 22, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Alabama Cheerleaders, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, Georgia Dome, sponsor Tailgatin, University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Alumni Association will sponsor Tailgatin’ With the Tide events at Alabama away football games this fall in Atlanta as well as College Station, Texas, and Lexington, Ky.
The first tailgate will be from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 31, in an area ...
UA School of Law Opens Foreclosure Clinic
Posted On Thursday, August 15, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Elder Law Clinic, Fayette, Greene, Hale and Bibb counties, Lamar, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama School of Law has added a public law clinic specializing in foreclosure issues.
The clinic will offer legal assistance to individuals in Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Greene, Hale and Bibb counties who are in foreclosure, or who face the threat of foreclosure, on their home.
Current ...
‘Saturday in the Park’ Continues at UA’s Moundville Park
Posted On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Archaeology, Betsy Irwin, Moundville Archaeological Park, Southeastern Native Americans, University of Alabama’s
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park continues its Saturday in the Park program series into the fall.
The Saturday events feature different topics related to Southeastern Native Americans or archaeology. Many of the programs, which run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted, will also ...
UA’s RISE Graduation Celebrates a Father’s Love for His Son
Posted On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Down syndrome, Dr. Martha Cook, Jerry Lee, Tuscaloosa, University of Alabama’s
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Jerry Lee knew he would do anything for his children, and he had the opportunity to do so when he discovered The University of Alabama’s RISE program.
Four years ago, Lee made the decision to move his family to Tuscaloosa so his son Jonathan, who has Down syndrome, ...
Paul Goldstein Wins 2013 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction
Posted On Wednesday, July 17, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Dr. Sharon Malone, Harper Lee Prize, Havana Requiem, Legal Fiction, Paul Goldstein, University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For his work in “Havana Requiem,” author Paul Goldstein, a professor of law, will receive the 2013 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.
The prize, co-sponsored by The University of Alabama School of Law and the ABA Journal, celebrates the role of lawyers in society and the ideals ...
UA Hosts College Mentoring Program for High-School Juniors
Posted On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 By USA Education News. Under ALABAMA Tags: Dr. Lowell K. Davis, Ernst & Young LLP’s College, Mentoring for Access, Persistence program, University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Rising high-school juniors in Ernst & Young LLP’s College Mentoring for Access and Persistence program, or MAP, will have the opportunity to participate in a summer camp from Sunday, July 7, to Friday, July 12, at The University of Alabama.
This is the second year UA has offered this ...
