Intro to Listening

We Rate Ratings: Kevin Woosely from Music: Crimson White – June 25

This third installment of “We Rate Ratings” centers around all things music from Josh’s mini-rant about how people have been responding to Lorde’s new single “Solar Power,” to this weeks guest Kevin Woosley, a UA instructor in the music department.

John England Jr.

John England Jr. honored for lifetime achievement by Tuscaloosa SCLC: Tuscaloosa News – June 28

…England was one of the first Black law students at The University of Alabama. His career achievements include his involvement in changing… 

Tuscaloosa Tourism

Here are some fun things residents and tourists can do in Tuscaloosa!: WVUA – June 30

Tuscaloosa is a great city with lots of fun things to do year-round. Whether you are a long-time Tuscaloosa resident looking for something new or a tourist exploring the city, here are some community favorites that might be good to check out: The University of Alabama Arboretum. The University owns 60-acres of land 10 minutes east of campus that currently holds hiking trails, greenhouses and a butterfly garden. It was established over 50 years ago and there is a new greenhouse being developed for future research. Take a hike down some of the trails and see a few butterflies.

WASH Partnership

UA receives study abroad award to study water access, quality: Tuscaloosa Patch – July 1

The University of Alabama is part of a collaboration to study water access and quality in Alabama and internationally while supporting study abroad exchange throughout the Americas.

Reading Processes

Take up and read: Inside Higher Ed – July 2

Scott McLemee reviews Heather Cass White’s Books Promiscuously Read: Reading as a Way of Life and Robert DiYanni’s You Are What You Read: A Practical Guide to Reading Well. (DiYanni is an adjunct professor of humanities at New York University and White a professor of English at The University of Alabama.)