Archive for the ‘Events’ Category 
Historian to Discuss Study of Islam at UA’s Aronov Lecture
Dr. Aaron Hughes, the Gordon and Gretchen Gross Professor of Jewish Studies in the department of history at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York, will give The University of Alabama department of religious studies' ninth annual Aaron Aronov Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in Gorgas Library, room 205.
Pianist Barbara Nissman Concludes UA’s 2010-2011 Celebrity Series
The internationally-acclaimed pianist Barbara Nissman will perform on The University of Alabama campus Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Building's Concert Hall.
Alabama Business Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Selected
Five distinguished business leaders have been selected for induction into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Oct. 13 at the Bryant Conference Center at The University of Alabama.
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week to be Recognized at UA
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week will be recognized at The University of Alabama March 6-12. The week is a grassroots, public awareness campaign.
UA to Host Technology Leadership Conference for Students
The University of Alabama will host the 32nd Annual Alabama Technology Student Association State Leadership Conference involving competition for middle and high school students Thursday and Friday, March 10-11, at the Bryant Conference Center.
UA Professor Receives NEA Grant to Restage Notable Dance
Sarah M. Barry, assistant professor of dance at The University of Alabama, has received a National Endowment for the Arts grant for $15,000 under the American Masterpieces: Dance category.
UA’s Capstone Business Leadership Academy Accepting Applications for Summer
Applications are being accepted for the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration's Capstone Business Leadership Academy, a summer program for high school students.
UA Production of ‘Big River’ Winds Its Way to Montgomery
The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre will open its doors to Huck Finn and all his friends this April with a production of the American musical "Big River" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15. The University of Alabama's department of theatre and dance is staging the performance.
UA Sakura Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The University of Alabama Capstone International Center will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Sakura Festival with cultural events throughout March.
Nationally Recognized Attorney to Deliver Mills Lecture at UA
John Wymer, a nationally known labor and employment law attorney and University of Alabama alumnus, will present the Helen Crow Mills and John Carroll Mills Lecture March 8 at 11 a.m. in the Ferguson Forum, room 360 of the Ferguson Center, on the UA campus.
Anti-Racism Author to Lecture at UA
Tim Wise, an anti-racism speaker and author, will lecture on “Between Barack and a Hard Place: Racism, Privilege and Denial In The Age Of Obama” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in Morgan Auditorium on The University of Alabama campus.
Knap-in Event Returns to UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park
The Moundville Knap-in, which celebrates Native American crafts and games, returns Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13 at the The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Musem.
Scholar to Offer Insights into Middle East Freedom during UA Liberty, Power Lecture
Dr. Juan Cole, the Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan, will deliver the lecture "Liberty, Power, and Dictatorships: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in Smith Hall, room 205, on The University of Alabama campus.
Applications Available to UA Students for Documenting Justice Filmmaking Course
Applications are now available for the 2011-2012 class of Documenting Justice, a two-semester course in documentary filmmaking that gives University of Alabama students of all majors the opportunity to explore social justice issues in their state or around the world through the creation of nonfiction films.
Supply Store to Present UA Graduation Celebration
The University of Alabama Supply Store will hold a Graduation Celebration on Wednesday and Thursday, March 23-24, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza and Friday, March 25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Supe Store lobby.
UA Honors College to Host Global Fund Adviser
The University of Alabama Honors College will host Kavita Ramdas on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. in 205 Gorgas as a guest speaker for the Faculty-in-Residence series.
UA Event Puts History of Middle East into Focus
A roundtable titled "Understanding the Revolutions of 2011: Why the History of the Middle East Matters" will be at noon Thursday, March 10, in room 205 of Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.
Civil Rights Pioneer, Education Advocate to Speak at UA’s Women’s History Month Lecture
The University of Alabama School of Social Work will welcome civil rights pioneer and education advocate Ethel Hall to speak for its first-ever Women's History Month lecture Monday, March 28 at 3 p.m. in 223 Little Hall on the UA campus.
Whale of a Tale: ‘Moby-Dick’ Adaptation Takes UA Stage
The University of Alabama's department of theatre and dance is presenting the world premiere of "Moby-Dick," a play by Dr. Steve Burch, UA associate professor of theatre. The play will be performed Monday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, Feb. 27, in the Marian Gallaway Theatre on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District.
Lecture on Muslim Presence in Greece Highlights Alabama Greece Initiative at UA
Dr. Angeliki Ziaka of Aristotle University will visit The University of Alabama from Monday, Feb. 21, to Friday, Feb. 25, to meet and converse with faculty and students across the College of Arts and Sciences.
UA’s ‘Starry Night’ Arty Party Benefits Art and Art History
Woods Quad on The University of Alabama campus will be the focus for "Starry Night," the College of Arts and Sciences Leadership Board's seventh Arty Party fundraiser to benefit student research in the department of art and art history.
UA, Impact Alabama Students Providing Free Tax Prep Services for Working Families
More than 100 students from The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility and Impact Alabama are providing free tax preparation services to working families.
Hospitality Professional to be Inducted into UA Hall of Fame
A Vestavia Hills resident whose distinguished career in the convention and meeting industry includes a stint as president and CEO of the industry’s international professional association will be inducted into The University of Alabama's Hospitality Hall of Fame Feb. 23.
UA Cason Award to Honor Reporter, Columnist and Author Clyde Bolton
Clyde Bolton, reporter, columnist and author, will receive the 2011 Clarence Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing from The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences Thursday, March 3 at a dinner in his honor at the NorthRiver Yacht Club.
UA Philosophy Today Series Looks at ‘In Defense of Genetically Modified Food’
Dr. Paul Thompson, a professor at The University of Toronto, will speak Feb. 24 at The University of Alabama on "In Defense of Genetically Modified Food" at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.