Archive for ‘August 29th, 2011’

Dialog Extra for Aug. 29, 2011

August 29, 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 email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS LABOR DAY — UA will be closed Sept. 5 for the Labor Day holiday. ALABAMA VS. KENT STATE — This week’s football game against Kent State kicks off at 11:21 a.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium and [...]

EAP Website Expanding

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: News

For years, the University has worked with DCH Health Systems to provide a quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to UA employees and their families. EAP offers professional counseling for a variety of issues at no cost to faculty and staff.

Critical-Illness Insurance Now Offered

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: News

The University has worked with Aflac, one of the best-known names in insurance, to develop a critical-illness insurance plan for regular full-time and regular part-time UA employees and their families.

Roth Retirement Plan Contributions

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: News

Roth post-tax 403(b) contributions will become a UA retirement plan option beginning Sept. 1.

Alabama Heritage Magazine Marks Silver Anniversary

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: Cover Story

The University of Alabama has its own group of myth busters — the writers of Alabama Heritage magazine. For 25 years and 101 issues, the magazine has taught Alabamians about their heritage.

Reminder: Register Wireless Devices

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: News

Faculty or staff returning to campus who wish to use a laptop or mobile device must complete a simple, one-time registration.

Accolades for Aug. 29, 2011

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: Accolades

APR Professor Recognized for Post-Tornado Volunteer Service, UA Book Arts Instructor Wins Award, Engineering Professors Named Fellow by American Society of Mechanical Engineers

UA Launches Social Network for Ridesharing

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: News

The University of Alabama has partnered with Zimride to launch a social network for ridesharing. The Zimride platform uses Facebook integration to facilitate matching riders who wish to share commutes or one-time rides.

What’s Cool@Hoole?

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: Connections

Located on the second floor of Mary Harmon Bryant Hall on Hackberry Lane, just a few steps from the Quad, lies a resource for teaching and research that has something for just about everyone.

APR’s News Director to Participate in National Webinar Panel

August 29, 2011 - Filed under: News

Pat Duggins, news director of Alabama Public Radio, a University of Alabama unit, will soon put his knowledge of the NASA program on display as a panel member for a webinar hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.