University of Alabama People & Places to know
Course Readings & Discussions
Campus Resources
Random Gems
100

The name of The University of Alabama President.

Dr. Stuart Bell

100

This term refers to the act of thinking about how you think as a tool for improving academic performance.

metacognition

100

This online database houses contact information for more than 500+ registered student organizations at The University of Alabama.  

MySOURCE

100

A land grant institution in the state of Alabama, this institution lies in the Eastern portion of the state and is the Alma Mater of Miss Russell

Auburn University

200

Most known for the historical "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door" this area in front of this building is now dedicated to the first African American students to officially integrate The University of Alabama. 

Foster Auditorium

200

A motivational acronym about personal accountability; (the 5 P's)

Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

200

A major academic resource, this office offers free virtual tutoring in entry level courses at UA

What is the Capstone Center for Student Success?

200

This UA team has more (cough-cough real) national championships than the football team.

The Alabama Forensics Council 


(debate team)

 
300

Located near the heart of campus, this signature Tuscaloosa location has a capacity of 101,821

Bryant-Denny Stadium

300

In BCE 101 with Alethia Russell, students use this method to submit assignments for credit.

Blackboard

300

These two documents can be accessed in Blackboard and houses weekly assignments, classroom policies on attendance, participation and more.

 syllabus and course schedule

300

The main character of this famous Alabama novel (1984) turned movie (1994) was an intellectually different, college graduate, active duty serviceman and shrimping boat captain. 

Forrest Gump

400

This building is the main branch of the university's library system and is the epicenter of campus. 

Gorgas Library

400

A phrase commonly used to refer to the successful use of 24 hours.

Time Management

400

This resource exists to assist students with preparing original bodies of work for class, graduate applications or other needs.

What is the Writing Center?

400

The location of Alabama's Blue Bell factory. 

Sylacauga, AL

500

The year of The University of Alabama's founding

1831

500

A hierarchy of learning levels ascending from very shallow to very deep

Bloom's Taxonomy

500

This office provides free online mental health screenings to University of Alabama students. 

Counseling Center

500

The rival game between Auburn University and The University of Alabama was named "Iron Bowl" due to its origins in this Alabama City. 

 Birmingham, AL

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