2008 Woodie Awards
Senate approves nominees for JudiciaryASG
The Associated Student Government Senate approved nine nominees to serve on the ASG Judiciary Tuesday.
The nominees were chosen from a pool of applicants and interviewed by the Judiciary Committee before nominations were presented for Senate approval. Judiciary members this year include three freshmen - Ryan Walters, Michael Beasley and Erica Bar - each of whom expressed enthusiasm for becoming involved with student government early in their undergraduate careers.… Post the First Comment |
Man stabbed at ZZ Top concertUAPD
Regardless of how the band sounded, at least one man at the ZZ Top concert last Friday had a bad night.
The UA Police Department continues to investigate a stabbing that occurred after the concert Friday. The stabbing happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. as both the suspect and the victim were leaving the concert, police said. … Post the First Comment |
Aphasia victims find a voice in UA group
Stroke and disease can sometimes cripple a person's ability to use and understand basic language. But a UA communication group offers a way for people with aphasia, a severe communication disorder, to re-establish who they are on their own terms.
"Aphasia is a language disorder, meaning it affects our ability to understand or use our words, vocabulary, grammar and all the pieces that go into framing a message," said Barbara Shadden, a professor at the College of Education and Health Professions.… Post the First Comment |
UA receives high praise from higher learning commission
A 12-member commission called UA a first-rate institution and gave the university's overall education process high praise.
The Higher Learning Commission of Colleges and Schools teamed up on UA's campus last April. Its members included another university's president and other schools' assorted college deans and professors.… Post the First Comment |
Sprinkler causes damage in fraternity house
A fire extinguisher sprinkler head broke off, sounded a fire alarm and caused water damage in a room at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house slightly after 9 p.m. Wednesday night, the UA Police Department spokesperson said.
"A fire sprinkler head broke off and wetted a lot of the third floor," said UAPD public information officer Gary Crain.… Post the First Comment |
