UA In the News — Oct. 19

UA In the News — Oct. 19

UA creates tech partnership in two Alabama cities
Birmingham Business Journal – Oct. 18
The University of Alabama has partnered with two cities in rural Alabama to create tech and entrepreneurial hubs in the cities of Cullman and Fairhope, Alabama. The Technology Villages plan to assist communities in constructing and operating storefront technology-focused incubators by fostering an entrepreneurial culture and developing and resource ecosystems as well as linking University of Alabama resources with emerging tech companies across Alabama.

Raleigh mayor says she debated opponent ‘multiple times’
Politifact – Oct. 18
Charles Francis wants to stand on stage with Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane and debate the best ways to address the city’s issues. Francis on Sunday called for a runoff against McFarlane after the mayor, in municipal elections on Oct. 10, fell about 2 percentage points short of reaching the 50 percent required to secure the win. Francis, who trailed with 36 percent of the vote, says the two candidates have yet to debate. . . . Robert Imbody, director of forensics at the University of Alabama, said he doesn’t think any of the events qualify as a traditional political debate. He echoed McLennan and Louden in saying there’s got to be “crossfire.” “When we talk about what is a debate, we’re talking about an organized clash,” Imbody said. “‘If there’s no clash or discord, then there’s nothing to debate. You’re just giving speeches.”

Anime convention to be held at UA Ferguson Center on Sunday
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 19
Fans of anime and video game pop culture will fill the University of Alabama’s Ferguson Center on Sunday. ShinkuCon, a convention organized by a group of UA students, will feature live music, vendors, a cosplay contest and more. The daylong event begins at 10 a.m. Sunday. Admission is free for UA students and $5 for the general public. The convention is the brainchild the Bama SOS Brigade, a group that meets weekly to discuss their appreciation of the Japanese style of animation. Since 2007, the group has hosted a separate convention: Kami-Con, a three-day event now held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Kami-Con, which will be held Jan. 26-28, is billed as the state’s largest anime, gaming and comic convention.

Diwali Festival of Lights to be held at UA
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 18
If you’re interested in Indian culture, you may want to head to The University of Alabama campus tonight. The South Asian Society is hosting the Diwali Festival. That’s tonight, 7:30 until 10:30 at the UA’s Ferguson Center. You can enjoy plenty of traditional Indian food, cultural activities and dance.

Breast cancer awareness event held at UA
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 18
Today at the University of Alabama’s Ferguson Center, Bettering Bama and the Center for Service and Leadership held a breast cancer awareness event. They were teaching students about self-exams and ways to prevent breast cancer.

UA’s Red Cross Club puts together comfort kids
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 18
The University of Alabama’s Red Cross Club is collecting items to create comfort kits to give to victims of tragedies in Tuscaloosa. Students, faculty and residents are encouraged to donate toiletries, school supplies and other household items. The drive runs through this Friday, October 20.

Exhibit celebrates LBGTQ life on campus
Crimson White – Oct. 18
The LGBTQ+ community at The University of Alabama has a continuously growing history at the Capstone. Through the W.S. Hoole Special collections Library, that history has now come to life.

Chattanooga Native Savannah Willard Presents At The Society Of Alabama Archivists
The Chattanoogan (Tennessee) – Oct. 18
University of Montevallo students Savannah Willard and Mary-Haynes Furman presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Alabama Archivists at the University of Alabama last Friday. Their presentation, entitled “The Social Life of Production Books” focused on their experience in the COPLAC Digital course as well as their research done for the class.

Community gathers for human trafficking forum
Crimson White – Oct. 18
Nearly three months after Tuscaloosa Police conducted an investigation that led to 33 arrests in a prostitution bust, Tuscaloosa Police held a forum on human trafficking at Central High School Thursday night to educate Tuscaloosa residents on how victims can become trapped within the trafficking industry … Jasmine Knight, a senior criminal justice major at The University of Alabama, said that the forum was very informative and that she now has a better understanding of how women end up in the trafficking industry. “I’m part of the Criminal Justice Student Association and we’re really big on supporting efforts to end human trafficking and getting awareness out about the reality that these victims face,” Knight said.

Health Matters: Preoperative Clearance
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 18
For most people who are facing the possibility of surgery, it’s important that they seek consultation with their generalist, the doctor who knows them well, not to evaluate the need for the specific operation, but to evaluate their risks in general to have that operation. Let’s talk a little bit with Dr. Ed Geno, one of our family physicians from University Medical Center ab out the importance of this process of preoperative evaluation.

Tuscaloosa Run for Veterans returns Nov. 4
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 18
The Tuscaloosa Run for Veterans returns for its second year. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8 a.m. Nov. 4. The run will begin and end at Government Plaza. Registration is $20 or $25 the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit veterans’ groups at Shelton State Community College, Stillman College, and the University of Alabama, along with other local charities. To register online or to learn more, visit https://ttownrunsforvets2.eventbrite.com.
 
Lecture to discuss how class and race affect youth’s future
Crimson White – Oct. 17
The Julie Laible Lecture Series continues its aim to educate people about social and educational issues with its next lecture, “Making Their Way.” The lecture will focus on Annette Lareau’s two-part study of black and white children of differing social classes and how different aspects shape their future success. Her work is one of a few studies that focus on the impact of both race and class together in how well young adults succeed in institutions.

University Singers present concert of foreign language music on Thursday
Crimson White – Oct. 18
500 years ago this month, Martin Luther boldly slipped into the foggy cobblestone streets of Wittenberg. He walked up to the daunting black double doors of the All Saints’ Church, and defiantly nailed up a copy of his 95 Theses – propelling the Protestant Reformation and changing the course of religious and cultural history.  Tonight, University Singers will sing in reflection of the anniversary’s significance and attempt to similarly empower others to make change happen.