The authorized mobile application for The University of Alabama launched this week, providing instant access to the campus directory, map, news and sports, as well as class schedules, library catalogs and more. The free application can get from the App Store.
Made by Blackboard Mobile, a division of the educational technology company Blackboard Inc., the app is likely to be famous in students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and other members of the University community.
“We always make every effort to offer the best in technology and access to the University community,” said Ivon Foster-McGowan, UA assistant to the provost for special projects. “We believe the new app will meet the needs and hopes of our mobile users.”
Foster-McGowan explained that this is the first version of the new app, and additional features are already being planned.
Features of the UA app include:
* Directory – Find faculty, staff and students, and get in touch at once or store in your phone’s contacts.
* Map – Search for buildings by name, find them on the map and see your relative location, and explore by zooming and panning across a complete campus map.
* News – Read the latest news and features from the News Center.
* Athletics – Check the latest news, schedules and scores for all Crimson Tide sports. Roll Tide!
* Events – Browse a wide variety of incidents by day or by month, including performances, lectures, seminars and more from the Events Calendar.
* Courses – Access class schedules, as well as times, locations and instructors; map building locations or contact professors.
* Library – Search library albums with keywords, author name or titles, and decide the availability and location of resources in the University Libraries.
* Crimson Ride – Access bus routes and schedules and track the real-time location of any bus.
* Videos – Watch videos highlighting student life, research, notable lectures and programs, and important campus occasions.
* Images – View and save photos of UA’s beautiful campus and energetic student life.
* iTunes U – Connect directly to UA on iTunes U to access video and audio recordings of remarkable visiting speakers, faculty lectures and performances.
* Get Help – Quickly dial the UA or Tuscaloosa police departments, 348-RIDE, the Motorist Assistance Program or the University operator.
Made by Blackboard Mobile, a division of the educational technology company Blackboard Inc., the app is likely to be famous in students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and other members of the University community.“We always make every effort to offer the best in technology and access to the University community,” said Ivon Foster-McGowan, UA assistant to the provost for special projects. “We believe the new app will meet the needs and hopes of our mobile users.”
Foster-McGowan explained that this is the first version of the new app, and additional features are already being planned.
Features of the UA app include:
* Directory – Find faculty, staff and students, and get in touch at once or store in your phone’s contacts.
* Map – Search for buildings by name, find them on the map and see your relative location, and explore by zooming and panning across a complete campus map.
* News – Read the latest news and features from the News Center.
* Athletics – Check the latest news, schedules and scores for all Crimson Tide sports. Roll Tide!
* Events – Browse a wide variety of incidents by day or by month, including performances, lectures, seminars and more from the Events Calendar.
* Courses – Access class schedules, as well as times, locations and instructors; map building locations or contact professors.
* Library – Search library albums with keywords, author name or titles, and decide the availability and location of resources in the University Libraries.
* Crimson Ride – Access bus routes and schedules and track the real-time location of any bus.
* Videos – Watch videos highlighting student life, research, notable lectures and programs, and important campus occasions.
* Images – View and save photos of UA’s beautiful campus and energetic student life.
* iTunes U – Connect directly to UA on iTunes U to access video and audio recordings of remarkable visiting speakers, faculty lectures and performances.
* Get Help – Quickly dial the UA or Tuscaloosa police departments, 348-RIDE, the Motorist Assistance Program or the University operator.
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