Archive for the ‘Outreach’ Category 
Symposium Explores Integration of UA Athletics
"Black and White in Crimson: A Symposium on Race and Sports," presented by The University of Alabama's department of history, the Friends of History and the Paul W. Bryant Museum, will be Thursday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 4 at the Hotel Capstone on the UA campus.
Historical Tours, Readings Highlight UA’s ‘Slash Stitch Burn’
Slash Pine Projects at The University of Alabama presents "Slash Stitch Burn: A Patchwork History of the Druid City" Saturday, Nov. 12, in venues across Tuscaloosa.
UA, Chamber of Commerce to Host SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy Oct. 25
The University of Alabama's Small Business Development Center Network and the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will jointly host Dr. Winslow Sargeant, chief counsel for advocacy of the U. S. Small Business Administration, at a business reception Tuesday, Oct. 25.
AMSTI to Host Legislative Leadership Breakfast Oct. 24
The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI), a program administered by The University of Alabama/University of West Alabama Regional In-Service Education Center, will host a Legislative Leadership Breakfast on Monday, Oct. 24 from 8–10 a.m. at the AMSTI location in Tuscaloosa (13414 Highway 69 South).
UA’s Bama Grad Expo Seeks Top Prospective Students for Campus Visit
The University of Alabama will host Bama Grad Expo 2012, which brings top prospective graduate students to campus, Jan. 12-14, 2012.
Dark Visions Inhabit Paintings of Fred Stonehouse at UA’s Moody Gallery
An exhibit of paintings by Fred Stonehouse will be on display from Thursday, Oct. 20, to Thursday, Dec. 1, in The University of Alabama's Sarah Moody Gallery of Art.
UA Lectures, Exhibit View History of Everyday Life
An upcoming exhibit and lecture series offered by The University of Alabama's history department, in association with the Honors College Faculty-in-Residence's "Telling Your Stories" series, offer glimpses into the stories of everyday life through unusual sources.
UA Psychology Professor Seeks Relief for Chronic Headache Sufferers
Dr. Beverly Thorn, chair of The University of Alabama's psychology department, is seeking volunteers for a key study into how "mindfulness meditation" can help manage chronic pain from headaches.
Sororities at UA to Host Trick-or-Treat for Area Children
University of Alabama Junior Panhellenic delegates will host the annual Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat Monday, Oct. 24, from 6-8 p.m.
International Scholars Highlight ‘Recovering Black Women’s Voices’ Symposium at UA
An international gathering of scholars highlights The University of Alabama's third annual Recovering Black Women's Voices and Lives Symposium beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Ferguson Center's Heritage Room.
Football Fans Can See Solar Show Prior to UA Homecoming Game
Prior to University of Alabama and Vanderbilt University football players facing off inside Bryant-Denny Stadium Oct. 8, fans are invited to peer through UA telescopes on the Quad at a solar show.
UA Students Lend a Hand in New SGA Sunday Student Service Initiative
The University of Alabama Student Government Association is holding the first work session of the new SGA Sunday Student Service Initiative Oct. 9, at noon, meeting at the Tuscaloosa Area Volunteer Reception Center, 2512 University Blvd. E., in Alberta City.
Community Service Center Kicks Off Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive at UA
The University of Alabama Community Service Center is kicking off the 18th annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive Monday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Ferguson Plaza.
Black Population Up in Alabama, People Reported as Both Black, White More than Doubles, Census Indicates
Fourteen percent of all people in the United States identified themselves as black, either alone or in combination with another race, according to a report just released by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010, 55 percent of the black population lived in the South, and 105 Southern counties had a black population of 50 percent or higher.
Award-Winning Band Highlights UA’s Moundville Native American Festival
Injunuity, the Native American Music Award-winning band, highlights the 2011 Moundville Native American Festival from Wednesday, Oct. 5, to Saturday, Oct. 8, at The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park.
Photographer to Present Lecture at UA, Display Works at Paul R. Jones Gallery
The second exhibit in the newly opened University of Alabama Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa will feature the work of Atlanta-based photographer Sheila Pree Bright, who will also visit the UA campus to discuss her work.
How Long Does It Take You to Get to Work? UA Analyst Reacts
The average American commuter who drives to work needs 25 minutes and 18 seconds to make the trip.
Crossroads Center Offers Events at UA for Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
A monthlong celebration of Hispanic-Latino culture is being held at The University of Alabama through Oct. 20 in events organized by the UA Crossroads Community Center.
Documentary by UA Students Wins at Sidewalk Festival
“The Chief,” a documentary two University of Alabama students created through UA’s Documenting Justice course, won Best Alabama Film at the 13th annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival.
UA Homecoming Features ‘The Tradition Rolls On’ Theme
The University of Alabama will welcome students, parents, alumni and visitors to campus during Homecoming Week 2011, to be held Sunday, Oct. 2-Saturday, Oct. 8.
UA Centers Offer First Nonprofit Protégé Program for Students
The University of Alabama Community Service Center and Career Center are teaming up to offer the first Nonprofit Protégé Program, an experience that will allow UA students to work alongside a nonprofit organization director.
Creative Campus Student Interns Named at UA
Creative Campus at The University of Alabama has selected 41 students to serve as interns for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Number of Non-employer Firms in State Continues to Shrink in 2009, Census Bureau Reports
The number of non-employer businesses in Alabama that exploded between 2003 and 2004 took a drastic hit from the recession that started in 2007, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Steppenwolf Musicians to Present Lecture, Performance at UA
Renowned rock musicians John Kay and Michael Wilk of Steppenwolf will offer a lecture and performance at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in The University of Alabama's Moody Music Building Concert Hall.
UA College of Engineering to Host Open House
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host Engineering Day, or E-Day, an open house for high-school students and their families, Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.