UA has just launched a new virtual tour that uses high-quality 360-degree photography to showcase our beautiful campus, and allows you to see campus as if you were actually here.
To see for yourself, go to tour.ua.edu/virtual, open the tour, then click, drag and zoom around each photo to explore further. Each photo also includes text with more information and helpful links about each location.
Alabama and its neighboring southeastern states have a wealth of natural resources. Wild and scenic lands, water, wildlife and fish are the easiest to appreciate and enjoy on all levels. Minerals, timber and land for development are more tangible assets. Wise stewardship and management of all of these resources are important to the environmental and economic well being of both our state and our region.
Many students come to The University of Alabama to pursue an education in arts and sciences, business or commerce. The natural resources management minor now gives them the opportunity to gain a cohesive fundamental knowledge base about forest and wildlife management. It helps students understand the role our natural resources play in our economy and quality of life.
Students will develop a background that helps them interact with natural resource-based businesses, business leaders and policy makers. Some students whose families are landowners will be better equipped to steward and manage this land that one day will be their responsibility. Others will find themselves better prepared to make business decisions where the ultimate outcome will have a positive or negative impact on our natural resources.
If you have an interest in working with natural resources and the environment, the natural resources management minor could be a good choice as part of your college program. For more information, contact Dr. John C. Roboski via email or by phone at (205) 348-2584.
The University of Alabama Campus Master Plan has received the 2009 Merit Award from the Society of College and University Planning for excellence in planning for a district or campus component.
The honor recognizes work done in planning the campus’s new Science and Engineering Complex that includes Shelby Hall and some 900,000 square feet of new, interdisciplinary science and engineering classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories and support facilities.
Honors College students in the University Fellows Experience recently reached out to rural Alabama through a variety of community-focused programs in the Black Belt region. Watch this video to learn more about how these UA students are making a difference in our region:
Each summer, The University of Alabama offers a variety of fun and intriguing summer camps for students of all ages. Information about this year’s summer camp selection is now available online at k12summer.ua.edu.
The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars luncheon was held recently to honor the 2008-2009 freshman recipients of the award. Because of their leadership and motivation, these students have the opportunity to become the first in their families to attend college. Each recipient will receive a scholarship valued at $5,000 per year.