The University of Alabama holds communication hall of fame dinner
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 6
The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences held its annual Communication Hall of Fame dinner Thursday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Following are the 2016 inductees.
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Shakespeare in Schools
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 6
“To be or not to be?” That is the question. The University of Alabama’s Department of Theatre and Dance brought William Shakespeare’s iconic masterpiece “Hamlet” to life for 300 Tenth graders this morning. Today’s performance was part of Shakespeare in Schools, which makes understanding the world’s greatest playwrites works a little easier for students. After reading up on the play, students see an abbreviated version performed by talented actors who translate the words to a modern audience.
Pressure Cooker
Community College Week – Oct. 6
As the 2016-17 academic year commences, community colleges and their students are encountering a financial landscape fraught with peril … In contrast to past decades, when state spending was a bulwark of community college financing, many colleges receive a relative pittance from their state government. According to a report from the Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama, 159 institutions in 2013-14 received 15 percent or less of their total revenues from state appropriations. Another 91 received 10 percent or less of their total revenues from state appropriations, and 59 received 5 percent or less.
Moundville Archaeological Park hosts Native American Festival
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 6
The Moundville Archaeological Park hosted its Native American Festival Thursday. The event included a display of Native American jewelry, a talk about a Cherokee women’s camp by living history cultural educator Sandy Brown and a flintknapping demonstration by John Parker.
High school students learn about engineering at the University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 6
The University of Alabama College of Engineering hosted its annual E-day on Thursday. The day introduced high school students to the UA engineering programs.
New Tutwiler promises great improvements, new dorm to follow
Crimson White – Oct. 7
The new Julia Tutwiler Hall, which was approved last week by the Board of Trustees, comes in light of two major concerns the University had with the current facility: increase in attendance and renovation difficulties. “Growth has been a big part of why we decided to build a new Tutwiler,” said university planner Dan Wolfe. “The time is right and has been something we’ve needed to address.” Wolfe said that Tutwiler, an all-girls’ residence hall, is a building that is very hard to renovate due to its low wall height and lack of space, creating numerous mechanical issues. The significant amount of time and energy it would take to renovate Tutwiler played a key role in why the University chose to build a new hall entirely.