Supermoon photos from Alabama’s Capstone to the nation’s capital to Kazakhstan
Alabama News Center – Nov. 16
The “supermoon” made appearances around the world Monday and many in Alabama enjoyed the phenomenon. The full moon was at its closest point to the Earth’s northern hemisphere since 1948 and won’t be this close again until 2034. It created a moon 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than the average monthly full moon, making a telescope unnecessary. But those with telescopes took full advantage of the event. The University of Alabama’s Department of Physics and Astronomy had a public viewing of the “supermoon” at the Gallalee Hall Observatory Monday night. It included a lecture from Dr. Dawn Williams, an associate professor in the department. The university gave views of the supermoon via a 16-inch reflective telescope. NASA and others captured images of the supermoon in the U.S. and around the world.
Boeing bringing 400 jobs to Huntsville, investing $70 million in Rocket City
AL.com – Nov. 15
Boeing announced Tuesday plans to bring about 400 jobs to Huntsville in a move celebrated by Mayor Tommy Battle as reflecting the talented high-tech workforce in the Rocket City. Boeing also said it plans to make capital investments in Huntsville of about $70 million by 2020. . . . “Since Boeing first came to Alabama in 1962 joining our efforts to put man on the moon, our partnership has been a strong one and it continues to grow,” Bentley said in a statement. “A University of Alabama study found that Boeing’s presence in the state sustains nearly 8,400 direct and indirect jobs across Alabama. We look forward to a long relationship with Boeing and ensuring their continued growth and success.”
15 years later, Honda has weathered storms, changed Alabama
AL.com – Nov. 15
But within a year, Smith and about 1,400 other employees turned out the first Honda vehicle manufactured in Alabama. The Japanese automotive giant began production in Talladega County 15 years ago this week. . . . Today, Honda contributes an estimated $6.8 billion to Alabama’s economy. The plant employs more than 4,500, and in all, is responsible for more than 43,000 jobs across the state, according to a study last year from the University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research.
10 facts about the River Region economy
Montgomery Advertiser – Nov. 15
9. For five of the last seven quarters, business executives in the Montgomery area have been the most optimistic in the stateabout their prospects about the quarter ahead, according to the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Alabama.
UA libraries increase services ahead of exams
Crimson White – Nov. 16
Deadlines are approaching as fall ends, and students scramble to finish projects and papers on time. Despite the stress that comes with rushing to make deadlines, University Libraries wants students to know that they do not have to do it alone. According to Library Services, the libraries on campus have an array of services meant to make the lives of students easier. “Any student should feel free to walk into any of our branches and walk up to a desk and we can get you a librarian for a consultation immediately,” said Michael Pearce, head of Gorgas Information Services. Between the hours 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday students are welcome to seek out a consultation at any branch of the library on campus. Pearce said if students are more comfortable with scheduling appointments they can do so online. On the University Libraries website, www.lib.ua.edu, students can book an appointment.
Preview: Peace Corps to hold interest panel
Crimson White – Nov. 16
Students interested in learning about the Peace Corps can attend an informational panel discussing the experiences of former members. The panel will be led by Jody O’Dell, who returned from Swaziland in July. Who: The Capstone International Center will be sponsoring the event, which will be led by O’Dell: the University of Alabama’s first Peace Corps Campus Recruiter. She returned from Swaziland where she worked on projects which dealt with HIV education and prevention, community development, and gender equality.The panel is free to attend for all students.
Who wears the pantsuits in Alabama? Clinton supporters found community in secret Facebook group
AL.com – Nov. 15
The secret group was the brainchild of Alabama native Amy LeePard, 36, who lives in Northport and works in higher education technology at the University of Alabama. LeePard was inspired to create the group when she saw a member in the larger Pantsuit Nation group refer to herself as “a single blue dot in Alabama.” As “someone more progressive than my state as a whole,” she said, she knows how “disenfranchising and silencing” that can be. “I know many people in this election have felt very isolated. I wanted to respond to that, to give them an opportunity to connect and know they’re part of a community.”
Don Winston & Friends Brass Recital No. 5 Perform in Port Washington on Saturday, November 19
LongIsland.com – Nov. 15
Don Winston & Friends is proud to present the fifth edition in its recital series of solo and chamber group performances. The concert will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, November 19th at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 12 Franklin Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050. . . . Jonathan Whitaker-Trombone professor at the University of Alabama, Jon has also performed locally at Carnegie Hall, and with the New York Philharmonic.