UA in the News: December 20-22, 2008
UA’s “Educated Guesses” – UA faculty offer commentary on auto bailout, Alabama’s unemployment rate, cold weather in Alabama – UA instructor receives Harper Lee award – Alabama’s, Utah’s crimsons compared
Native American Festival at UA’s Moundville Park Named One of Top 10 Events for Alabama History in 2009
Historical festivals and celebrations are the focus of the 2009 Top 10 Events released by the Alabama Tourism Department. October’s Moundville Native American Festival, staged at The University of Alabama Museums’ Moundville Archaeological Park, makes the list this year along with other venerable festivals around the state.
November Report on State Home Building Activity Now Available Through UA’s Center for Real Estate Web Site
The November 2008 New Construction Report, which includes building permits and housing starts, is posted and available at The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate Web site. The address for the site is http://acre.cba.ua.edu/construction_statistics.php
UA in the News: December 17, 2008
UA baseball team plays in Cuba – UA botanist develops anti-freeze for plants – UA winter commencement — and more…
UA in the News: December 16, 2008
Faculty comment on piracy, real estate and gas prices – UA Athletics names room for James M. Fail
All in the Hips
The crashing of the enormous fluked tail on the surface of the ocean is a “calling card” of modern whales. Living whales have no back legs, and their front legs take the form of flippers that allow them to steer. Their special tails provide the powerful thrust necessary to move their huge bulk.
Listening to the Voices Inside Your Head
When students make mistakes in the classroom, teachers are instructed to use immediate feedback. This makes a strong impression and ensures that students won’t repeat the mistakes again and again.