Archive for the ‘Outreach’ Category 
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.
UA Hosts Family Weekend, More than 3,000 Expected to Attend
More than 3,000 family members of University of Alabama students will visit campus during Family Weekend Friday-Sunday, Sept. 16-18.
UA Honors College Presents Documentary on ‘Invisible Children’ of African Conflict
The University of Alabama Honors College Assembly is partnering with the student organization Apwonjo to host the NPO Invisible Children 2011 “Tony” Tour on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in 127 Biology.
UA’s Creative Campus Featured in Thomas Friedman’s New Book
Creative Campus at The University of Alabama is featured in a new book by New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman and co-author Michael Mandelbaum. The book, titled “That Used To Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back” and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, is available in bookstores beginning this week.
Five Opportunities to Use UA Telescopes this Fall
The public is invited to view the moon through a University of Alabama telescope Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Greensboro’s Safe House Museum Inaugural Art Exhibit Curated by UA Students
The newly renovated Safe House Black History Museum in Greensboro will inaugurate a series of art exhibitions with a show curated by students at The University of Alabama.
Baldrige Conference Brings Industry Leaders to Birmingham
The 2011 Baldrige Regional Conference offers attendees the opportunity to learn from, and engage with, Presidential Award-winning organizations. The conference will be held at Ross Bridge Golf Resort in Birmingham Sept 27.
UA Students Lend a Hand in Storm Relief, Community Support
The University of Alabama Community Service Center is kicking off the new academic year with service projects this week to get new students involved on campus and to help the Tuscaloosa community rebuild from the April 27 tornado.
APR’s News Director to Participate in National Webinar Panel
Pat Duggins, news director of Alabama Public Radio, a University of Alabama unit, will soon put his knowledge of the NASA program on display as a panel member for a webinar hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
UA Honors College Students Arrive Early for Service-Learning, Storm Recovery Projects
More than 200 University of Alabama Honors College students will arrive here a week early to help Tuscaloosa storm recovery efforts by taking part in the service-learning projects Alabama Action and Outdoor Action from Sunday, Aug. 14-Friday, Aug. 19.