Archive for ‘May 2nd, 2011’

Dialog Extra for May 2, 2011

May 2, 2011 - Filed under: Dialog Extra

Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the e-mail subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS UA ACTS OF KINDNESS FUND — Anyone who is interested in contributing to the UA Acts of Kindness Fund may donate online at http://bit.ly/uaactsofkindness. The fund has been established to support an emergency-assistance program for [...]

Accolades for May 2, 2011

May 2, 2011 - Filed under: Accolades

Potts Earns Compassionate Doctor Designation; Witt, Fraternities Receive NIC Award; Hardin Elected ASA Fellow; SLIS Director Named;

Update Contact Information on UA Alerts

May 2, 2011 - Filed under: News

The University uses UA Alerts as its emergency notification system. UA Alerts simultaneously sends voice calls and text messages to an employee’s cell phone and emails to an employee’s myBama account.

Farmers Market Helps Grow Community

May 2, 2011 - Filed under: Connections

The Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market 2011 season kicks off on May 5 with a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Mexican food, music and artisans will be on hand along with weekly vendors.

Learning Online In Real Time

May 2, 2011 - Filed under: Cover Story

Wimba Live Classroom software allows faculty and students to share virtual space in real time, including audio, video, applications, files and other content.

Health News from The Hog

May 2, 2011 - Filed under: News

At a time when people are encouraged to take charge of their health and become informed health care consumers, accurate information is vital. Yet, with the wealth of health information online, there is some dross mixed with the gold.

Faculty/Staff Photo Reminder

May 2, 2011 - Filed under: News

Faculty and staff are encouraged to have a current photo on file with their department or with University photography. Photos are used in both external and internal communications, including Dialog.

Correct Date for Start of Fall Classes

May 2, 2011 - Filed under: News

The 2010-11 Academic Planner distributed last year to faculty and staff shows classes for Fall Semester 2011 beginning Aug. 17. That date has since been changed. Per the official UA Academic Calendar, the first day of classes for Fall Semester 2011 will be Aug. 24.