Thousands expected for Native American festival in Moundville
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 4
Organizers expect more than 10,000 people to attend during the four-day Native American Festival, which begins Wednesday at Moundville Archaeological Park. “Funneling that many people is a challenge,” said Alex Benitez, director of the park, which is part of the University of Alabama’s Museums. “But we’re going to keep getting better. We are UA Museums’ largest event of the year, so we want controlled chaos, where everyone is having a good time and the staff is focusing on the festival itself.”
Creative Campus to hold Latino-American night of storytelling
Crimson White – Oct. 5
Creative Campus will tap into storytelling’s ability to build connections between people and cultures during their event, LatiNOW: A Night of Storytelling, on Thursday. An event designed to engage the UA community and get members interacting with different cultures and people, LatiNOW will be a non-typical learning event. It won’t be set up like a lecture, but rather a community gathering where stories are told and discussions are held. “It’s not meant to be rigid,” said Adam McGrew, a sophomore majoring in political science and international studies and Creative Campus intern. “It’s meant to be free flowing, so we want people to be relaxed; we want people to come and learn and be open.”
UA students campaign against social injustice by encouraging positive change in community
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Oct. 4
Images and reports of police brutality have sparked protests and calls for change across the United States. We have even seen peaceful assemblies here at home. University of Alabama students are working to make a difference in Tuscaloosa. Dozens of University of Alabama students are part of a new organization called D.R.E.A.M. which stands for dynamically reversing everything around me.
New members to be inducted into the C&IS Hall of Fame
Crimson White – Oct. 5
Since 1996, the College of Communication and Information Sciences has welcomed almost 100 members into its Hall of Fame. The 2016 class of inductees will be recognized based on their accomplishments and prominence within the college. Various people from around the nation appoint the members, with the nomination process starting at a Board of Visitors. The Board of Visitors is made up of alumni and professionals in the field who are devoted to the success of the college in some way.
What UA students need to know before voting in 2016
Crimson White – Oct. 5
With the presidential election only a month away, many students at The University of Alabama will participate in the political process and cast votes in November’s general election. For some, 2016 will be their first time ever to vote in national, state and local elections. In order to vote, there is a lot of information students need to know to make sure they will not be turned away at the polls. The following is a list of the crucial steps voters must follow if they want to participate in the general election on Nov. 8.
Int’l lawyer: New US president cannot backtrack over JCPOA
Islamic Republic News Agency – Oct. 4
Dr. ‘Daniel Joyner’ Professor of Law at University of Alabama said that there is a huge momentum for foreign banks and companies to invest in Iran and the new US president cannot backtrack JCPOA.
First-time Alabama parents launch baby swaddle startup amid safety concerns
Al.com – Oct. 4
Every first time mom-to-be worries about making the best decisions for her baby. Should we choose a doctor or midwife? What kind of crib and car seat should we use? Is the swaddle blanket we received at the baby shower safe enough? Miriah Brink and her husband, Adam, always wanted children, but when they learned they would be parents this fall, it came as a surprise. Miriah, who is pursuing a second degree in general business from the University of Alabama, is due Nov. 12 with a baby girl and the time cannot pass quickly enough.
UA Dance Students prepare for Alabama Repertory Dance Theater Performance
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Oct. 4
Dance students at The University of Alabama are gearing up for a very special event. We’ve got assistant professor Lawrence Jackson here with all of the details. The Alabama Repertory Dance Theater is student organization that’s like a pre-professional dance company that was founded by the director of the dance company, Professor Cornelius Carter. It’s a program that’s been in existence about twenty years and essentially, it prepares students for the professional dance world.
UA students campaign against social injustice by encouraging positive change in community
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Oct. 4
Dozens of University of Alabama students are part of a new organization called D.R.E.A.M. which stands for dynamically reversing everything around me. The group campaigns against social injustices by making a positive impact on the community. This week, their focus is on police brutality. “Activism without action means nothing,” Teryn Shipman, D.R.E.A.M. President, said. Shipman told ABC 33/40 she is working to prove making a difference can start right on campus. “If we look back at the Civil Rights Movement, they were the ones that lead the movement, they were the voice, they were the people that made a difference, so with us being college students and sort of history repeating itself, it wouldn’t be a more perfect way to express how we feel about what’s going on in our communities and take action,” Shipman said.