Stories Tagged ‘Culture’ 
UA to Host ‘Visualizing Black Writers’ Photo Exhibit
The University of Alabama will host the photo exhibit "Visualizing Black Writers: An Extra-literary Exhibit" from the Eugene B. Redmond Collection, Nov. 10-Dec. 5, on the second floor of Gorgas Library.
UA Everywoman Book Club to Meet Nov. 8
The University of Alabama’s Everywoman Book Club will meet to discuss the book "Food for Our Grandmothers: Writings by Arab-Americans and Arab-Canadian Feminists" by Joanna Kadi on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. in Hooligan’s Restaurant on University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa.
India Week Celebration to be Held at UA Nov. 6-13
The Indian Association of Tuscaloosa will hold their annual Diwali Night festival along with a week-long celebration of the culture of India at The University of Alabama.
Chinese Poet Bei Dao to Read a Collection of His Works at UA
The Chinese poet Bei Dao will read a selection of his poems Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in 205 Smith Hall at The University of Alabama.
UA’s Annual Native American Festival to Be Held at Moundville Oct. 5-8
The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park, and scores of volunteers, will host the 17-year-old Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 5-8.
UA to Host High School Students Attending Multicultural Journalism Workshop July 10-21
The University of Alabama journalism department has selected 15 top high school students to attend its 22nd annual Multicultural Journalism Workshop July 10-21 on campus.
UA Study Abroad Brings More Than Education
"Travel is fatal to prejudice," a quote attributed to Mark Twain, is prominently posted atop the door of the offices of Capstone International Center, a division of Academic Affairs at The University of Alabama. The office’s décor is an eclectic mix of photographs and art from all over the world, much of it mementos from students who have studied abroad.
UA Conference Focuses on the Place of African Cultures in the Study of Religion
The department of religious studies at The University of Alabama is hosting "The African Diaspora and the Study of Religion" conference on April 7-8 at the Bryant Conference Center. The conference is free and open to the public.
UA Hosts Tim Wise, Anti-Racist Writer, Wednesday, March 16
The University of Alabama Coalition for Diversity and Inclusiveness is sponsoring a lecture by Tim Wise on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Forum.
Alice Walker, Author of ‘The Color Purple,’ to Keynote Signs of Race Symposium at UA
Internationally known author Alice Walker, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the American Book Award for "The Color Purple," will present the opening keynote lecture for "The Signs of Race Series: Women and Others, Racial and Gender Difference in Anglo-American Literature and Culture" at The University of Alabama.
UA Celebrates Sakura Festival 2005
The 19th annual Sakura (cherry blossom) Festival, a celebration of Japanese culture and friendship, is scheduled for the month of March. The festival provides an opportunity to experience Japanese culture through lectures, exhibits, demonstrations, a Haiku contest and other activities.
UA Student Association Hosts Faces of Iraq Photo Exhibit
The Culture of Peace Student Association will host the nationally acclaimed Faces of Iraq photography exhibit Feb. 15-25 in the Art Student League Gallery at 109 Woods Hall from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Presents Religion in Culture Lecture
The Religion in Culture Lecture Series at The University of Alabama will present "Dismembering the Image of God: Surgery and the Christian Church," a lecture by Dr. Maarten Ultee, UA professor of European history, at the Ferguson Center Feb. 15.
UA French Professor Publishes Book on Hermes and Aphrodite in Today’s Culture
Hermes and Aphrodite may be ancient Greek gods, but they are alive and well in contemporary literature and culture, according to a book edited by a University of Alabama professor who specializes in modern French literature.
Historian to Detail Attempted Overthrow of Spanish Government in Cuba During Upcoming UA Talk
A history professor and author of an award winning book on the antebellum slave market will give a public talk at The University of Alabama Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in ten Hoor Hall, room 30.
African-American Heritage Month Activities Set at UA
The University of Alabama will be hosting a number of events to recognize February as African-American Heritage Month.
Bankhead Visiting Writers Series at UA Welcomes Chinese Poet Bei Dao
The Bankhead Visiting Writers Series welcomes Chinese poet Bei Dao to The University of Alabama on Jan. 20 for a reading from his latest work at 7:30 p.m. in 205 Smith Hall.
UA Afro-American Gospel Choir to Host ‘Gospel Explosion’
The University of Alabama Afro-American Gospel Choir will host "Gospel Explosion" on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m. at the UA Ferguson Center Ballroom.
UA Events Set for International Education Week, Nov. 15-19
The University of Alabama Capstone International Center will hold events for International Education Week (IEW) Monday, Nov. 15-Friday, Nov. 19.