A year after Hurricane Harvey, some Texans are using outdated flood risk maps to rebuild
Apopka Voice (Florida) – Aug. 25
One year ago, on August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck Texas – the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005. Harvey dumped record-breaking rain and flooded hundreds of thousands of homes in and around Houston. It caused some US$125 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. (By Wanyun Shao, Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Alabama and first published on theconversation.com.)
Finance and Commerce – Aug. 25
Mollie Tibbetts case exposes farms’ worst-kept secret: hiring undocumented immigrants
USA Today – Aug. 25
Dane Lang, a co-owner of Yarrabee Farms outside of Brooklyn, Iowa, stood outside his family farm this week and lamented that he had employed the undocumented immigrant charged in the murder of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts … Alabama’s immigration law pushed up to 80,000 workers out of the state, according to a study conducted by the University of Alabama.
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What Happens When a Psychopath Takes Over: A Tale of 2 Sexes
Psychology Today – Aug. 25
Corporate scandals in which CEOs of major companies commit blatant ethical violations have become almost commonplace, leading to distrust among the public about life at the top … A new study by University of Alabama’s Karen Landay and P.D. Harms, and Iowa State University’s Marcus Credé (2018) examines the relationship among psychopathy and various characteristics of leaders among a large set of studies, allowing them not only to test the leadership-psychopathy relationship, but also the ways in which this relationship might vary by gender.
UA presidential scholar begins music career
WSFA-NBC (Montgomery) – Aug. 24
Every kid has a dream of what they want to do when they grow up. One University of Alabama student is already living her dream, and she’s still in college … There’s no doubt Bailey Coats can sing.
Russia blamed for anti-vaccination memes
WAFF-NBC (Huntsville) – Aug. 24
The report shows researchers found, “Russian trolls promoted discord on the vaccine issue.” A University of Alabama study found that between 2009 and 2015, about half of all tweets about vaccines were negative. The study found that the phony accounts also sometimes took pro-vaccination positions to get Americans arguing with each other and increase division.
UA student receives award for community service
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Aug. 24
Speaking of students, this afternoon, a University of Alabama student was recognized for her community service. Congressman Aderholt presented the Bronze Award to Sarah Laing. This award was created in 1979 to honor community service by young Americans.
Report says 1,200 bridges in Alabama are structurally deficient
Alabama Today – Aug. 24
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association released a report earlier this year on deficient bridges in the United States, saying 1,200 bridges in Alabama are structurally deficient … Shashi Nambisan, executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute at the University of Alabama, told the Alabama Newscenter, that statistics show the state’s infrastructure needs action now.
“Separate and Equal” examines racial attitudes in Jim Crow Alabama
Tuscaloosa News – Aug. 25
Elements were segregated by black and white, in Jim Crow Alabama: Water fountains and food counters, basics of life … This cast mingles UA students such as Dylan Guy Davis and Ross Birdsong, and alumnus Jeremy Cox, with working pros cast in New York.
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson
Money Inc. – Aug. 25
Marillyn Hewson is the current CEO of Lockheed Martin. As a result, it is no exaggeration to say that she is one of the most influential businesswomen in the entire world, which is something that has been acknowledged by a number of publications over the course of her career … 4. Studied at University of Alabama: Education-wise, Hewson went to the University of Alabama for both her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Art degrees.
Local students recognized for student achievements
Norwich Bulletin (Connecticut) – Aug. 25
The following local students in The Bulletin coverage area recently were recognized for the following achievements … The University of Alabama graduates (spring 2018): Ericka M. Jenkins, Niantic, Bachelor of Science in education.
‘125 Years of Women’ celebration continues
Crimson White – Aug. 27
The year 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of women enrolling at the University of Alabama. Judy Bonner, Autherine Lucy Foster and Julia Tutwiler are three examples of impactful women who’ve come from this University.
Kay Ivey proclaims Aug. 31 as College Colors Day in Alabama
Alabama Today – Aug. 24
College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that make the college experience great … She was joined by school representatives and mascots from Alabama’s 14 public universities and colleges to promote the upcoming day and encouraged all Alabamians to wear their favorite school’s colors.
Health Matters: Anger Management
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Aug. 26
Sooner or later we all get upset or angry about something. But, too often and out of control really is a mental health issue that can affect our outlook on life and people around us as well as our own health. Let’s listen to a conversation with Dr. Caroline Boxmeyer, a clinical psychologist with University Medical Center.
Macalester College Events Calendar for September 2018
Asian American Press – Aug. 26
Dr. Nirmala Erevelles, from the University of Alabama Department of Educational Leadership, Technology, and Policy Studies, will speak on: Empire’s Other Other: Feminist Disability Studies in Transnational Context. Joan Ostrove, of the Psychology Department, will moderate, and the event is co-sponsored by The Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department.