Two UAH students inspired by national women’s leadership conference Sep 25, 2014 Two students from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) attended this year's National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) in College Park, Md.: fifth-year chemistry major Erica Mendoza and junior elementary education major Claudia Mesnil. As with last year's participants, both women applied for and received funding to enable their attendance. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) at the national level covered the cost of the conference, while the AAUW-Huntsville Branch purchased their plane tickets and UAH Women's and Gender Studies provided travel scholarships for food, local transportation, and incidental expenses. ... UAH Department of World Languages and Cultures hosts Multi-Media Center Grand Opening Sep 23, 2014 On Monday, Sept. 22, UAH's Department of World Languages and Cultures (located in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) celebrated the grand opening of the Foreign Languages Multi-Media Center (MMC). The cutting-edge center, located in Morton Hall room 300, is equipped with 12 computer stations, and combines online foreign language study, tutoring (in collaboration with the Student Success Center), space for self-study and group study, as well as foreign language club activities. ... UAH’s Constellation Concert Series brings world-class performers to Huntsville Sep 18, 2014 Over the next eight months, the Constellation Concert Series at UAH will showcase the talents of a dozen world-class performers in the campus' newly renovated Roberts Recital Hall, culminating in a week-long music festival celebrating the many facets and ever-changing nature of music by American composers. "This series will bring diverse musical performers from around the country to our university to accelerate the growth of the valued culture of music performance in the Huntsville area," says Dr. David Ragsdale, Chair of UAH's Department of Music. "In addition, the musical offerings within the series were chosen specifically to underscore the stunning beauty and acoustic versatility of the new Roberts Recital Hall." The next performance, "Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue," will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m. and will feature the Huntsville Chamber Wings and Huntsville Community Chorus Chamber Chorale. "This program promises to be a delightful sampling of chamber music featuring Mozart's exquisite Serenade in E-flat Major," says Dr. Ragsdale, adding that soprano Karen Young will also sing Steve Danyew's Alcott Songs based on the poetry of Louisa May Alcott. ... "Mike & Molly" creator visits UAH for theater workshop Sep 08, 2014 This past Saturday, the Arts Council and the Theatre Department at UAH hosted the second annual Lee Deal Theatre Symposium, named for the late actor and Huntsville theater fixture Lee Deal. Funded by the Lee Deal Theatre Endowment and the National Endowment for the Arts, the symposium offered an informative afternoon of workshops for actors and theater personnel from area high school, college, and community theaters. Anchoring the event was a question-and-answer session with playwright, comedian, and actor Mark Roberts. Among his many credits are creator and executive producer of "Mike & Molly," executive producer and head writer for "Two and Half Men," and executive consultant for "The Big Bang Theory." He has also worked as a stand-up comedian and appeared on such classic TV shows as "Seinfeld" and "Friends." A longtime supporter of the "important art form" that is theater, Roberts shared insights and anecdotes from his many years in the business. "There's no better or more powerful way to express an idea or touch an audience than through live theater," he says. "And if you get in it for the right reasons and don't give up, you will be unstoppable." ... UAH Alumnae Named WEDC Foundation 2014 Women Honoring Women Honorees Sep 02, 2014 Two alumnae of UAH Donna L. Rush ('73 BA Sociology), and Dr. Pamela B. Hudson ('86 School Primary Medical Care-Family Practice), have been named as WEDC Foundation "Women Honoring Women" 2014 Honorees. The WEDC Foundation made the announcement recently, as the organization begins its annual Women Honoring Women (WHW) event "Dare to be Great," will take place from 5:30 p.m., to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Von Braun Center North Hall. The celebration is a fundraiser for the WEDC Foundation. The award recognizes outstanding women of the community who have excelled in their fields of expertise, and in their efforts to help others to improve their quality of life. ... Shy people use Facebook longer but disclose less Aug 27, 2014 It's not the person posting 10,000 pictures a week of their cat who's the big-time Facebook user, even if you might think so. Instead, it's the quiet ones who are logging in longer, says an assistant professor in the Communications Arts Department at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). "The shy people spend more time on Facebook, but they disclose less information," says Dr. Pavica Sheldon, who has done several studies on use of the social media site by university students. (Sheldon, P., 2009; " 'I'll poke you. You'll poke me!' Self-disclosure, social attraction, predictability and trust as important predictors of Facebook relationships," Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace, 3(2), Article 1, 2009) ... For one UAH student, it’s never too late to graduate Aug 01, 2014 Tammy Jones always planned to get her college degree. She just didn't realize it would take her more than 20 years. Now, however, the rising senior at UAH is nearing the finish line of what has turned out to be a marathon effort. "I remember when I came back I was thinking what have I done?" says Jones, a Union Grove resident who grew up overseas thanks to her father's Air Force job. "But I just sucked it up and did it. And if I can do it, anyone can do it!" Jones had already earned an associate degree in broadcasting before raising her daughter and running the on-air shift at radio stations across northern Alabama. It was only when her daughter was about to head off to college that she decided to enroll in UAH herself and finally earn her four-year degree in communication arts. ... UAH 2014 Alumni of Achievement Awards set Jul 31, 2014 The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Alumni Association will honor and celebrate the achievements of alumni on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Annual Alumni Association Meeting and Alumni of Achievement Awards Presentation. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., and will be held in the Wilson Hall Auditorium, on the UAH campus. The awards presentation is free to attend, and the dress is business-casual attire. An RSVP is requested to assist with planning the program, please respond to 2014 Alumni Annual Meeting RSVP. The Alumni of Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by the UAH Alumni Association. The award recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves professionally and personally and who exemplify the high standards of UAH. A committee selects the winners from nominations made by alumni, faculty, and friends. "UAH graduates are contributing to the world around us every day and having amazing success doing so. The UAH Alumni Association continues to delight in honoring the accomplishments of our alumni. In true spirit of the Alumni of Achievement Award, this year's recipients are distinguished both personally and professionally in their respective fields and are shining examples of the high standards of UAH," said Rachel Osby, Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the UAH Alumni Association. ... UAH Steel Drum Band hits sweet spot Jul 24, 2014 There's something about the tintinnabulation of a steel drum that transports the listener to the sun-soaked islands of the Caribbean. And there's no doubt that magical quality has contributed to the recent rise in popularity of steel drum bands at college campus across the U.S. ... Music a complement to any field of study Jul 23, 2014 As one of less than 100 public universities classified by Carnegie Foundation as a very high research institution, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has its fair share of students pursuing a degree in the STEM fields. But a surprising number of them are supplementing their education with a more creative pursuit: music. Why music? Well, for one thing, it has a way of lifting the spirits that many other areas of study just can't compete with. Just ask UAH Choir member and accounting major Iya Newsome. "Without music I don't know what I would do because it relates to my everyday life and make me feel better as a person," she says. "It helps me clear my mind and gives me a boost when I'm feeling down." "Music is a joy," adds fellow choir member Dean Gillmore, who recently earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and who is now working on a master's degree in the same field. "There is a feeling when you can get past just singing the right notes and get to the expression that comes not just from the composer but from the people around you." ... 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45