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Scholarships Matter: Jake Smith

From the May 2017 Desktop News | Scholarships Matter is a series of stories highlighting students in the College of Arts and Sciences who have received and been impacted by scholarships. The student featured in this story is the recipient of one scholarship from the College of Arts and Sciences—the George M. Richardson Endowed Scholarship. Scholarships like these are made possible by generous support from our alumni and friends. California native and graduating senior Jake Smith came to UA looking for a change. […]

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Ancient Artifact

When a Torah scroll salvaged from the Holocaust came to the Temple Emanu-El, located just west of the Frank Moody Music Building, Drs. Paul Aharon and Steven Jacobs—both UA professors and members of the local Jewish congregation—wanted to know more about the scroll and when it was created. With the permission of the Westminster Synagogue in London, which had permanently loaned the Torah to the Tuscaloosa temple, their congregation decided to have the scroll radiocarbon-dated. Aharon, a professor in the […]

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‘Til the Wheels Fall Off

Twenty-two year old U.S. Army Sgt. Shaun Castle was on a training mission in Germany when the pulsing rounds of a Mark 19 automatic grenade launcher rang out unexpectedly and drastically changed the course of his life. He had been teaching a solider how to use the weapon, which was mounted on the top of a Humvee, but the soldier fired prematurely. The Humvee recoiled, and, in an instant, the brush guard of the vehicle slammed into Castle’s lower back—cracking […]

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‘Til the Wheels Fall Off

Twenty-two year old U.S. Army Sgt. Shaun Castle was on a training mission in Germany when the pulsing rounds of a Mark 19 automatic grenade launcher rang out unexpectedly and drastically changed the course of his life. He had been teaching a solider how to use the weapon, which was mounted on the top of a Humvee, but the soldier fired prematurely. The Humvee recoiled, and, in an instant, the brush guard of the vehicle slammed into Castle’s lower back—cracking […]

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Nall “President’s Mansion” Prints Available

Proceeds to benefit UA art students Renowned artist and UA alumnus Nall was commissioned to commemorate the 175th anniversary of The University of Alabama President’s Mansion with a painting. Limited edition prints of the painting, signed by Nall, are available for $500. Buy your print today by calling 205-348-8538. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for art students. Nall, born in 1948 as Fred Nall Hollis, in Troy, earned a degree in art, political science, and psychology from UA. For more information […]

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All About A&S

As UA’s largest academic division, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to 22 unique departments that offer programs of study spanning the arts, sciences, and social sciences. Throughout the 2015–16 academic year, we’ll cover each department’s accomplishments, programs, and events. We’ll spend one week on each department before moving on to the next (but the posts will remain, of course, in case you miss one). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for faculty spotlights, department highlights, and a chance […]

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Express Advising for Spring 2016

Who should sign up for Express Advising: Express advising sessions are for students who have done preliminary planning for their spring schedule. This includes reviewing the course selections offered for the next semester, using Degree Works to identify courses needed for core, major or minor, and creating a plan using the Degree Works planner. During the express session students will have an opportunity to meet one on one with an advisor to have their courses approved and their advising hold […]

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Cool Books for Hot Days

Our annual summer reading list includes 10 books by College faculty and the latest by distinguished scientist and UA alumnus Dr. Edward O. Wilson. Martin Luther King Jr., Heroism, and African American Literature, by Trudier Harris The heroes in African American life and literature don’t necessarily have to be moral or immoral, good or bad, so long as they work toward the good of the community. English professor Dr. Trudier Harris asserts that Martin Luther King Jr. fits within this heroic tradition, […]

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Evolution Conference Issues Call for Proposals

The Southeastern Evolutionary Perspectives Society is seeking proposals for papers, posters, workshops, performances, and creative activities to be presented at the inaugural meeting February 12-14, 2016. The conference will be held at The University of Alabama, and is open to evolution researchers and scholars at all levels. It will integrate natural science, social science, humanities, and applied evolutionary perspectives with different sessions for student and professional presentations. To be considered, submit 100-250 word proposals to Amanda Glaze (alglazephd@gmail.com) or Steve Platek (splatek@gmail.com) by July […]

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Honors Day 2015

Please join us as we recognize and celebrate the many achievements our students have made this year. Congratulations to the following honorees: College-wide Awards Dean’s Award of Merit [dropdown_box expand_text=”Honorees” show_less=”Hide” start=”hide”] Amy Ackerman William Menas Katelyn Moss Matthew A. O’Brien [/dropdown_box] Distinguished Undergraduate Scholars [dropdown_box expand_text=”Honorees” show_less=”Hide” start=”hide”] Joseph Aicher Britani-Christine Baker Joshua Blackwell Marcus Brakefield Cameron Britton Tatianna Carrasquilla Taylor Creech Hannah Darby Aubrey Edkins Michael Goetsch Alexandra Hval Anna Moyer Jason Nance Clare Marie Newman Alison Owen James Parker Jacob […]

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