Archive for the ‘Events’ Category 
Experimental Jazz Performance with Top Musicians to Expand UA’s Musical Horizons
"A Night of Experimental Jazz," an opportunity to experience freestyle jazz and view ways that music can directly correspond with visual art and design, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in 1093 Shelby Hall at The University of Alabama.
Improvised, Multimedia Performance to Inspire Creativity in UA Community
"Beginning, Being Again," a multimeda, improvisational performance featuring a collective of artists drawn from The University of Alabama and the central Alabama artistic community, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Allen Bales Theatre on the UA campus.
International Honors Lecture at UA Looks at Issues of Political Protest
The advisory board of The University of Alabama International Honors Program will host a public lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library featuring a presentation by Dr. Simanti Lahiri, UA assistant professor of political science.
UA Honors Donors of Limited-Edition Lithographs of Picasso Drawings
A reception marking the gift of 15 lithographs of drawings by the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso, to the art and art history department and The College of Arts and Sciences will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Gorgas Library at The University of Alabama. The reception is in honor of the donors of the lithographs, Dr. Virginia Rembert Liles, professor emeritus of art and art history, and Raeford Liles.
Professor to Speak on the Jews of India in UA’s Aronov Lecture
Dr. Nathan Katz, professor and chair in the department of religious studies at Florida International University, where he also directs the Program in the Study of Spirituality, will give The University of Alabama department of religious studies' 2009-2010 Aaron Aronov Lecture.
Renowned Scientist Steven Pinker to Deliver UA’s Blount Initiative Lecture
Steven Pinker, one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists and a best-selling author, will speak Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa on “The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature.”
2009 Alabama Quality Award Winners Announced; Presentations Dec. 3 at UA
The Alabama Productivity Center and the Alabama Technology Network announces nine organizations as recipients of the 2009 Alabama Quality Award, the state’s highest honor for quality and performance excellence.
UA Philosophy Today Lecture Series Considers ‘Do Tables and Chairs Really Exist?’
Dr. Amie Thomasson, a professor of philosophy at the University of Miami, will speak Nov. 17 at The University of Alabama on "Do Tables and Chairs Really Exist?" at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
Fall of Berlin Wall Remembered at UA Panel Discussion
Eyewitnesses will tell what really happened during the fall of the Berlin Wall at a panel discussion titled “The Cold War & The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Retrospective” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Ferguson Theatre on The University of Alabama campus.
Bama Grad Expo to Bring Top Prospective Graduate Students to Campus
Fifty top prospective graduate students from across the country will visit The University of Alabama campus Nov. 13-15 for the College of Arts and Sciences' Bama Grad Expo.
University Union Presents ‘My Hair My Expression’ Conference at UA
University Union is presenting a hair show exhibition called “My Hair My Expression” at The University of Alabama Ferguson Center Nov. 4-5.
UA Takes Part in Up ‘til Dawn Event for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
The University of Alabama will participate in Up ‘til Dawn, a nationwide event that benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, on Nov. 4 from 2-8 p.m. in the Ferguson Center east dining room.
Musical Duo Trout Fishing in America to Perform for UA’s Celebrity Series
The musical duo Trout Fishing in America will bring their offbeat brand of folk rock to The University of Alabama campus Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building.
Learn about ‘The Natural History of Morality’ at UA’s Next ALLELE Lecture
Dr. Robert C. Richardson, a professor of philosophy at the University of Cincinnati, will present his lecture, "The Natural History of Morality," Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology Auditorium on The University of Alabama campus.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Talk at UA about Relations with Cuba
Lino Gutiérrez, former U.S. ambassador to Argentina and Nicaragua and a University of Alabama alumnus, will deliver a lecture and meet with faculty and students at UA Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3.
UA Wheelchair Basketball Kicks Off Season, Holds Fundraiser
The University of Alabama wheelchair basketball teams will kick off their season this weekend with the Eagle Classic played at the University Recreation Center.
DOE Adviser to Keynote UA’s Blackburn Symposium on Energy Crisis, Alternative Fuel Solutions Oct. 30
Dr. Linda Blevins, an adviser for the U.S. Department of Energy and a University of Alabama alumna, will be the keynote speaker for the Gloria and John L. Blackburn Academic Symposium at UA Oct. 30.
UA Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility Hosts Moral Forum Competition – Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility will host the final round of the fifth annual Moral Forum Tournament on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Morgan Auditorium.
Former Congressman Browder to Speak at UA
Dr. Glen Browder, known across the state for his political service, will be on The University of Alabama campus Tuesday, Oct. 27 to discuss his new book “The South’s New Racial Politics: Inside the Race Game of Southern History” in a lecture at 4 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library.
Boo! UA Panhellenic Hosting Trick-or-Treat Event for Children
The University of Alabama Junior Panhellenic will be hosting the annual Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat event for children on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m.
Symposium at UA Gives African-American Women Voice to Their Stories
The historically submerged voices of African-American women will be heard in a symposium Thursday, Nov. 19, at The University of Alabama.
UA Exhibit Welcomes Home Noted Artist William Christenberry
William Christenberry, Tuscaloosa native and University of Alabama art department graduate, will offer a lecture to open a homecoming exhibition of his work, “Land/Memory,” Thursday, Nov. 5.
400 Years after Galileo Peered at Jupiter, UA Astronomers Invite You to Do the Same
University of Alabama astronomers invite the community to view Jupiter in the next Public Night sky-viewing session Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents Free Performance at UA
Sanspointe, a professional dance company, will present "Dances Fall" Tuesday, Oct. 27, in The University of Alabama's Morgan Auditorium.
UA ALLELE Lecture Series Continues with Noted Anthropologist, Author
Dr. Jonathan Marks, a professor of anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, will present his lecture, "Darwin's Ventriloquists," Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology Auditorium on The University of Alabama campus.