UA Law student wins on “Jeopardy!”
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – April 13
One UA Law student is bringing fame to Tuscaloosa. Second-Year law student Carter Spires was crowned winner of “Jeopardy!” two days in a row. The Law School hosted a watch party to see Carter answer a slew of trivia questions. Fellow students anxiously watched to see if he would advance his run or be sent home.
Tuscaloosa News – April 14
Video shot in Tuscaloosa will air this weekend on C-SPAN
Tuscaloosa News – April 14
Videos shot in Tuscaloosa by three C-SPAN video teams will air this weekend, on C-SPAN2 (Comcast channel 104) Saturday, and C-SPAN3 (Comcast channel 105) Sunday. The videographers and producers came here from C-SPAN’s Washington, D.C., offices to shoot in March, at various locations including the Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum, Jemison-van de Graff Mansion and Murphy-Collins House. Among interviewees were Mayor Walt Maddox and city council members; Earl Tilford, author of “Turning the Tide;” Jennifer Horne, writer and co-editor of “All Out of Faith: Southern Women on Spirituality;” Lila Quintero Weaver, creator of the graphic novel “Darkroom: A Memoir of Black and White;” Ellen Spears, author of “Baptized in PCBs: Race, Pollution and Justice in an All American Town;” and Robin McDonald and Valerie Pope Burnes, authors of “Visions of the Black Belt: A Cultural Survey of the Heart of Alabama.” Segments were also shot about the life of late U.S. Rep. Carl Elliott, and the 19th century of Tuscaloosa, including the founding of the University of Alabama.
National Academy of Sciences Doctor to speak at UA on the Zika Virus
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – April 13
Warnings all this week have made all of us more aware of the dangers of the Zika virus. Tuesday evening at 7:00, you have the opportunity to learn more from a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Michael Oldstone will speak at The University of Alabama on “Zika’s Kiss: How, When and Consequences”. Dr. Oldstone calls Zika, “bad news”.
Local leaders attend economic development workshop
The Clanton Advertiser – April 13
Chilton County could be primed for economic development, and local leaders spent time Wednesday learning about the topic. An economic development workshop titled “How Communities Compete for Industry” was held at the Alabama Power Conference Center. Guest speakers incuded Ephraim Stockdale and Patrick Murphy from Alabama Power, Ted Clem from the Alabama Department of Commerce, Connie Bainbridge from Central Alabama Electric Cooperative and Nisa Miranda from the University of Alabama.
Missing “Right-Wing Critics of American Conservatism”
BeliefNet.com – April 13
George Hawley, a professor of political science at the University of Alabama, supplies an invaluable service to students of American politics with his recently published book, Right-Wing Critics of American Conservatism. All too rarely do we encounter a work that is as theoretically as it is practically significant. Though published by an academic press, Hawley’s work has much to say to popular audiences—particularly to those who self-identify as “conservative” or as being “on the right.” And at this juncture, as the meteoric rise of Donald Trump to the status of GOP presidential frontrunner has been met by Republican Party apologists in the media and political classes with insistence upon “conservative” purity, it’s a timely analysis indeed that reveals the intellectual diversity on the right.
Forget Gov. Robert Bentley scandal, economic developers hoping Alabama keeps lips zipped on religious freedom
Al.com – April 13
When it comes to thwarting jobs recruitment and tourism, the scandal threatening Gov. Robert Bentley’s political career has nothing on the fierce backlash against North Carolina and Mississippi over recently approved religious freedom laws. It’s possible, in fact, that the spotlight on Bentley’s sex and ethics issues could be a factor behind the Legislature’s recoiling from similar laws that critics say discriminates against gay and transgender rights … Said William Stewart, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Alabama: “It can be argued that we already have received bad publicity due to the governor’s affair. Why would want more?”
UA’s Theatre and Dance Department perform “Boeing, Boeing”
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – April 13
In need of some comedic relief? UA’s Theatre and Dance Department brings just that to the stage in their production of “Boeing, Boeing”. A handsome bachelor finds himself in some trouble when all three of his stewardess fiancees land in town at the same time. Though his friend and housekeeper try to help him out, they can’t keep track of which lies he tells to which fiancee.
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) (Live Interview) – April 13
UA gets ready for A-Day
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – April 13
Thousands of Crimson Tide fans will be making their way to Bryant-Denny stadium for the A-Day Game. UA Event Manager Nick Frenz says A-Day is all about the fan experience.
UA students take part in “Sleep Out”
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – April 13
Tonight, the University of Alabama Center for Service and Leadership is hosting their annual sleep-out that promotes awareness of hunger and homelessness. Students participate in activities that include experiencing a month of living below the poverty line. Sleep Out helps students gain a better understanding of homelessness.
Registration is open for the Alabama Project LAUNCH Summit
Al.com – April 13
The Alabama Project LAUNCH Early Childhood Summit will be on May 3-4 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa. The Summit will focus on strengthening adult capacities to ensure children’s optimal development and is open to all early childhood professionals, mental health practitioners, physicians, educators, home visitors or any other professionals across the state working directly with children birth to eight years old … The Alabama Partnership for Children partners with the Alabama Department of Mental Health, the Alabama Department of Public Health, and Child Development Resources of The University of Alabama for Project LAUNCH’s local implementation in Tuscaloosa.