What initiatives foodservice directors are tackling this summer
Food Service Director – July 17
This summer, when not supplying meals for orientation and various summer camps, the dining team at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa will be focusing on its Lakeside Dining Center renovation.
Locals graduate University of Alabama
Potomac Local News (Virginia) – July 17
The University of Alabama awarded some 5,436 degrees during spring 2018 commencement May 4-6 … Among the recipients are: … Zenia Boswell of Woodbridge, VA (22191), M.S. in Human Environmental Sciences; Kyra Briddell of Woodbridge, VA (22192), Bachelor of Arts Communication.
Lynden Tribune (Washington) – July 17
UA’s Longest-tenured employee
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – July 17
Eddie Conyers is an Alabama legend. He, perhaps, does not possess the name recognition of a Joe Namath or a Julio Jones, but those Bama greats certainly know and love Eddie. You see, this ninety-year-old has been the Alabama practice official since 1962, and in a few weeks, he will begin his 56th year of working practices, every day, heat or cold, rain or shine.
Program held in Tuscaloosa aims to develop young dancers
Tuscaloosa News – July 17
More than 100 young dancers from around the country are finishing up the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive this week in Tuscaloosa … The program will conclude Friday with showcase performances by the dancers in the concert hall at the Moody Music Building, 810 Second Ave. Showtimes are at noon and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at www.ua.tix.com. For more information, call the UA Department of Theatre and Dance at 348-5283.
MBHS grad cuts ribbon on Eagle Scout project
Mountain Brook Village Living – July 17
Crestline resident and Mountain Brook High School graduate Arthur Barnes recently got to cut the ribbon on his Eagle Scout project. Barnes, a rising sophomore at University of Alabama and member of Scout Troop 53, completed two information kiosks at Red Mountain Park for his Eagle Scout honor. While the kiosks were finished in May 2017 before he went to college, the ribbon cutting was delayed until July 13 of this year.
NSA announces 2018 scholarship recipients
Accounting Today – July 17
The National Society of Accountants and its Scholarship Foundation announced the 25 college students who have received its 2018 scholarships, worth a combined $33,200 … The 2018 scholarship recipients are listed below, along with their university and sponsoring NSA-affiliated organization or scholarship … Ryan Waelde – The University of Alabama. Alabama Association of Accountants and Tax Preparers: $2,400.
Excellence in Education
Meridian Star – July 17
University of Alabama student Bradley Clark of Gilbertown is participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program for summer 2018. Clark is be working at Marathon Equipment in Vernon. . . . The following Meridian area students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for the 2018 spring semester at the University of Alabama.
Alabama dance students to perform in Scotland performance festival
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – July 17
Yonder Contemporary Dance Company, a group that is part of the University of Alabama’s department of dance and theater, is set to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland this year.