Stories Tagged ‘College of Arts & Sciences’ 
Cullen Murphy to Speak at UA on Latest Book about the Inquisition
Cullen Murphy, editor at large for Vanity Fair, will give a lecture about his latest book, "God’s Jury: The Inquisition and the Making of the Modern World," at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in room 205 of Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Alabama-Cuba Initiative with Research Trip
Some 35 University of Alabama faculty researchers are traveling to Cuba Feb. 5-11 for a series of academic meetings with their Cuban counterparts.
Life Beneath the Seafloor Explored by UA Guest Lecturer
A professor of oceanography who studies life on and below the ocean’s floor will give a public talk at The University of Alabama beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Shelby Hall, room 1004.
UA Researchers Increase Understanding of Gene’s Potentially Protective Role in Parkinson’s
University of Alabama researchers have identified how a specific gene protects dopamine-producing neurons from dying in both animal models and in cultures of human neurons.
Archaeologist to Explore Ties between Water, Societies in UA ALLELE Lecture
Dr. Brian Fagan, one of the world’s leading archaeological and historical writers, will visit The University of Alabama campus to give the lecture, “Elixir: Water and Humans over 10,000 years,” Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building.
500 Middle, High-School Students Travel to UA for Science Olympiad
More than 500 students are expected to participate in the 2012 regional Science Olympiad competition at The University of Alabama Saturday, Feb. 18.
Aronov Lecture at UA Focuses on Democratic Social Life in Light of Controversies
Dr. Ann Pellegrini, associate professor of performance studies and religious studies at New York University, will speak on “Discomforting Democracy: Religion, Performance, and the Space of Political Exchange” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in 205 Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.
Valentine-O-Grams, Concert Part of UA Theater Honor Society Fundraising Events
Students in The University of Alabama theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega are taking a new twist on the singing telegram this Valentine’s Day by selling Valentine-O-Grams as part of their philanthropy fund raising.
Psychologist for UA’s Basowitz Lecture to Speak on Terror, Intergroup Violence
Dr. James Sidanius, a professor in the departments of psychology and African and African American studies at Harvard University, will deliver the annual Harold Basowitz Memorial Lecture at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall at The University of Alabama.
UA ALLELE Lecture Series Explores Teaching Evolution in American Classrooms
Teaching evolution in American classrooms will be examined in the Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution, known as ALLELE, lecture series Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Researchers to Use Video in Aiding Early Autism Diagnoses
A team of University of Alabama researchers was awarded funding to build a video-based decision-support system aimed at improving diagnosis time for rural Alabama children showing signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Math Center Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success at UA
For the last 10 years, The University of Alabama has offered a technology-centered learning approach for students in the Mathematics Technology Learning Center.
See Four Planets, Moon through UA Telescopes
The moon and four planets are among the celestial objects visitors can peer at through University of Alabama telescopes during public sky viewings throughout the semester.
UA’s Paul Jones Gallery of Art to Hold Grand Opening, Unveil Next Exhibit
The grand opening of the Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa will begin with a public reception from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.
Two UA Professors Named Fellows in Top Science Group
Two University of Alabama professors were named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
UA Winter Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled for Dec. 17
The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17 in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. Two University-wide commencement ceremonies will be held this year, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., to award degrees.
‘Digital Obscura’ Exhibit Opens at UA’s Paul R. Jones Gallery
Work by art students in a University of Alabama advanced digital photography course will be displayed through Dec.16 at the Paul R. Jones Gallery in downtown Tuscaloosa.
Contemporary Musical ‘See Rock City’ to be Presented by UA Theater Honor Society
The University of Alabama theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega will be presenting the contemporary musical “See Rock City & Other Destinations” Thursday-Friday, Dec. 8-9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Allen Bales Theatre.
Philosopher to Speak on Argument Against Atheism at UA
Dr. Hud Hudson, professor of philosophy at Western Washington University, will give the second lecture in The University of Alabama's Philosophy Today Lecture Series Dec. 1.
UA Chemistry Student to Attend U.N. Climate-Change Conference in South Africa
The American Chemical Society selected five students nationwide, including a University of Alabama sophomore, as representatives to attend the upcoming United Nations climate-change conference in Durban, South Africa.
Long-time UA Professor, Anthropologist Allen Maxwell Dies
Dr. Allen R. Maxwell, professor emeritus of anthropology at The University of Alabama, died Nov. 16, 2011 at his home. He was 71.
Biologist with Penchant for Strengthening Science Education Named UA’s Outstanding Professor
A biology professor who has won nearly $5 million in grants to strengthen undergraduate education in the sciences is the winner of The University of Alabama's Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor award.
Painting with a Purpose Event at UA to Honor Tornado Victims
The Ferguson Center Student Union and art department at The University of Alabama will host a painting session on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. in remembrance of Morgan Sigler, one of the UA students who died in the April 27 tornado.
UA Hosts Symposium on Communication Skills for Multicultural Environments
The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences will host a one-day symposium on effective communication skills in multicultural environments Nov. 14 at the Bryant Conference Center.
UA Theatre Professor Continues Research in Cuba
Seth Panitch, University of Alabama associate professor of theatre, will lead a group of UA graduate students to Havana, Cuba, later this month to stage a production of American playwright Christopher Durang’s "Beyond Therapy."