UA American Ballet Theatre intensive performance Saturday
Tuscaloosa News – July 21
Twenty years ago, Edie Barnes teamed with fellow Birmingham native Gage Bush Englund to choreograph a line from Tuscaloosa to the Big Apple. The world-renowned American Ballet Theatre chose the University of Alabama as site for its first summer intensive training program, also first for the ABT with any university. The concept’s now spread to other campuses, but UA continues premier status. At noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturday there’s a closing showcase of performances at the Moody Concert Hall, demonstrating some of the past three weeks’ work.
Traffic changes draw critics, though experts urge caution
Anniston Star – July 22
Sherry Smith stood in the parking lot Friday of the pediatrics office she manages in the Golden Springs Shopping Center and talked about the children who go there every day … David Brown, professor and research associate at the University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety, in a message to The Star last week wrote that about 60 percent of crashes involving trucks and other non-commercial vehicles are not the fault of truck drivers.
Devotion to National and Religious Symbol Relieves Stress of Immigration ~ Devotion to National, Religious Symbol Alleviates Stress of Immigration
Costa Latina (Pensacola, Florida) – July 24
Mexican immigrants living in a rural Mississippi county who are very devoted to the Virgin of Guadalupe better face the immigration-related stress of those less dedicated to the Mexican religious symbol, according to a study by University anthropologists Of Alabama.
Al.com – July 21
High school kids ‘sink or swim’ during engineering camp
Tuscaloosa News – July 21
As temperatures rose into the 90s Thursday, high school students gathered at the University of Alabama’s Recreation Center for some time in the pool. However, these students were at the pool for more scientific reasons than just to cool off.
Congress Should Beware Of ‘Unintended Consequences’ Of Tax Reform
Investor Business Daily – July 21
If the U.S. economy is ever going to regain its past economic mojo, then Congress must pass comprehensive tax reform. Consider how much has changed since the last major tax reform in 1986. Back then, Bill Clinton was the governor of Arkansas, Mike Tyson had just become the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world and the cutting-edge Apple computer was the IIGS. Dramatic changes to the economy have also occurred … Powell, Ph.D., is director of the Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research at the University of Alabama and a senior fellow of the R Street Institute. Opinions expressed in this report are Powell’s and do not represent those of the University of Alabama.
University of Alabama spring 2017 President’s List and Dean’s List
Tuscaloosa News – July 22
A total of 11,101 students enrolled during the 2017 spring semester at the University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.
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Bragg to be featured at National Communications Conference planned for Sept. 7-9
Trussville Tribune – July 21
Most people are familiar with the classic jazz song, “Stars Fell On Alabama,” which was inspired by a real meteor shower that lit up Alabama skies in 1833 … Media “stars” such as author and Pulitzer-Prize winner Rick Bragg, blogger Javacia Harris Bowser, broadcasters Ryan Fowler and Donna Francavilla, public relations professionals Ike Pigott and Cynthia Price (from Virginia), political commentator Natalie Davis, travel writer Annette Thompson, and copyright attorney India Vincent will conduct workshops for media professionals from around the U.S.
UA Astronomy Professor discusses solar eclipse
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – July 21
One month from now, Alabama will be under a rare near-total solar eclipse. A solar eclipse across the whole United States is a sight that hasn’t been seen in nearly a hundred years. University of Alabama Astronomy professor Dr. William Keel says it will really be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many people.
UA Early College holds LEAP Award Ceremony
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – July 21
Throughout the week, more than 50 ninth-graders had the opportunity to engage with academic activities with the UA Early College program. Today was the awards ceremony for the inaugural class for LEAP, known as Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities. The ceremony was held at the Bryant Conference Center this morning. Victoria Whitfield, director of UA Early College, says this is a good preparation for the students.
A look at “Home”
WELD – July 21
“I took the picture because she’s my little sister and she’s so special and she’s nice and she shares with people,” explains a Francis Marion School student’s hand-written note card under her photograph on display in the Smith Building Art Gallery … Helping Marion and Perry County is a focal point of the University Fellows Experience at the University of Alabama, a service-based learning program through the Honors College. Since May 2009, Alabama Fellows students have devoted themselves to projects in the region through the Black Belt Experience, the signature Fellows project.
LETTERS: Inaugural Blues Weekend was a successful, exciting event
Tuscaloosa News – July 23
On July 7 and 8, the Alabama Blues Project had the pleasure of collaborating with the University of Alabama’s College of Continuing Studies and School of Music to put on the inaugural Alabama Blues Weekend. Students from all over west Alabama had the opportunity to participate in classes with top blues musicians, learn about marketing and social media, and make music in a state-of-the-art recording studio. Community members were able to observe these classes and performances, and learned about the history of the blues in Alabama along the way.
Alabama State Bar announces award winners at annual meeting
OIA News – July 22
Last week, the Alabama State Bar held its annual meeting and announced awards that honored members of the legal profession. The awards and winners of those awards are listed below. For more information about the winners and each award, click here. Award names are listed first, followed by the winner, his or her title, and city. Awards given to groups are listed by group name … The Judicial Award of Merit– Judge John E. Ott; Chief magistrate judge of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama; Birmingham Award of Merit-Pamela Bucy Pierson; Professor of law at the University of Alabama School of Law; Tuscaloosa.
AL.com – July 23
HAVE YOU HEARD? Bohemia backs local artists; CLP awards scholarships
Real Estate Weekly – July 24
Bohemia Realty Group is sponsoring an exhibition of work created by Laurie Markiewicz and James “BlusterOne” Alicea, entitled LOCAL TRAVEL’RS … Mary Hale, a senior at the University of Alabama, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship. She is a dual major – in Early Childhood Education and Special Education – and a resident of CLP’s Heights at Skyland community in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Strange, Brooks battle over support for Trump
Cullman Times – July 24
As the Aug. 15 primaries approach for the special election for the U.S. Senate, Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, and incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, R-Birmingham, are arguing over which of them is a bigger supporter of President Donald Trump … “If someone is not for Luther Strange, I think that would be the primary factor when they decide, that he would’ve got his appointment by some sort of corrupt bargain,” said William Stewart, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Alabama.
In Alabama’s Senate race, lesser knowns Pittman and Brinson confident they can make runoff
Al.com – July 23
The U.S. Senate race on the Republican side has been labeled a three-candidate competition, with former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore out in front, followed by U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks and incumbent Luther Strange. Political observers have their doubts about Pittman and Brinson overcoming the odds. “I have to say that I think it is too late for either Pittman or Brinson to greatly elevate their standing in current polls,” said William Stewart, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Alabama.
2 Ellis County women graduate from University of Alabama
Waxahachie (Texas) Daily Light – July 22
The University of Alabama awarded approximately 5,000 degrees during spring commencement May 5-7, including two to students from Ellis County. Haley Will, of Waxahachie, received her Bachelor of Arts degree and Megan Richards, of Italy, TX (76651), was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration.
Marietta Daily Journal – July 23