Stories Tagged ‘New College’ 
Students Compete in Final Round of UA Moral Forum’s Tornado Recovery Initiative
As part of a service-learning course sponsored by The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility, 81 Honors College students are vying for up to $15,000 to implement projects to aid in Tuscaloosa’s tornado recovery. The final round of competition is Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in Lloyd Hall Auditorium.
UA ALLELE Lecture Explores Darwin’s Legacy of Evolutionary Psychology
Dr. Brad Sagarin, a psychology professor at Northern Illinois University, will present his lecture, "Evolutionary Psychology: Exploring Darwin's Psychological Legacy," on Oct.13 at 7:30 p.m. in 127 Biology Building on The University of Alabama campus.
Rose Gladney Lecture Part of American Studies, New College Anniversaries
Dr. Cheryl Fish, an environmental justice scholar, will visit The University of Alabama Sept. 29 and deliver the Rose Gladney Lecture on Justice and Social Change.
Harpist LeBaron Marks 40th Anniversary of UA’s New College with Concert
Dr. Anne LeBaron, a harpist and composer who is a distinguished alumna of The University of Alabama's New College, will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the recital hall of Moody Music Building.
UA Mentor Helps High School Students Excel through Summer Tutoring Program
A change in her summer plans led UA student Jacqueline Koncsol to become a role model for high school students through her work in the CollegeFirst enrichment program.
Greek Improvisational Musical Expert to Lecture, Perform at UA
Dr. Danae Stafanou, a musicologist and pianist at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, will present a lecture and concert on improvisational music as part of The University of Alabama's Greece Initiative.
UA Museum to Present ‘Ghost Bird’ Documentary
UA's Alabama Museum of Natural History will host a screening of "Ghost Bird," the documentary by Scott Crocker, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in room 205 of Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus.
‘Sacrifice Zones’ Author to Speak, Sign Books at UA
Steve Lerner, author of "Sacrifice Zones: The Front Lines of Toxic Chemical Exposure in the United States," will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 205 Smith Hall (Alabama Museum of Natural History) on The University of Alabama campus.
UA McNair Scholar to Present Research on Oral Histories of Chicano Activists
Lisa Elizondo, a University of Alabama junior and McNair Scholar who spent her summer collecting oral histories of Chicano-rights activists, will present "Off the Border: Mexican-Americans in Washington State" at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in 125 ten Hoor on the UA campus.
N.Y. Times Reporter Brings Environmental Message to UA on Earth Day
Matthew L. Wald, a Washington bureau reporter for The New York Times, will speak on "A Low Carb Diet for the Planet: Sustainability Perspectives from Transportation and Energy" at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day), in room 127 in the Biology Building at The University of Alabama.
National Academy of Science Member, Alumnus to Speak at UA
Dr. Michael B.A. Oldstone, a National Academy of Sciences member and University of Alabama alumnus, will speak on the UA campus as part of a lecture series April 19-22 on how viral epidemic diseases have changed human history.
UA Organizes Student Conference to Encourage Democracy
The University of Alabama's New College is offering “Connect the Dots,” a national student conference to encourage the democratic practices of public dialogue, deliberation and community problem-solving and action.
UA’s New College Brings Cutting-Edge Interdisciplinary Conference to Campus
The Association for Integrated Studies, a nationwide consortium of academics in interdisciplinary programs, will hold its annual conference from Wednesday, Oct. 7, to Sunday, Oct. 11, at The University of Alabama.
Five UA Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team
The University of Alabama once again leads the nation with five students named to USA Today's 2009 All-USA College Academic Team. Laura Dover, Adam Knight and Ynhi Thai have been named to the Second Team; Laura Godorecci has been named to the Third Team, and Alex Flachsbart has been named an Honorable Mention.
UA New College Director Elected President of Alabama Folklife Association
Dr. James C. "Jim" Hall, director of New College at The University of Alabama, has been elected president of the Alabama Folklife Association.
UA ‘Ghost Bird’ Author to Speak on Forthcoming Book Detailing Searches for Controversial Woodpecker
A University of Alabama professor and author of a soon-to-be published book detailing the controversial search and history surrounding a rare woodpecker will give an Oct. 18 talk to the West Alabama Sierra Club at UA's Alabama Museum of Natural History.
UA Alumnus to Discuss ‘Future of Health Care’ as Part of New College Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series
Dr. Edward O'Neil Jr., director of the Center for Health Professions at the University of California at San Francisco, will give the 2007 New College Distinguished Alumni Lecture.
UA Gladney Lecture to Feature Civil Rights Leader March 21
The Rose Gladney Lecture for Justice and Social Change will be held at The University of Alabama W. S. Hoole Special Collections Library on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Joan C. Browning.
UA’s Gladney Lecture to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott
The 2006 University of Alabama Rose Gladney Lecture on Justice and Social Change will feature guest speaker and activist Kathleen Cleaver on Monday, Dec. 4 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
International Education Week Begins at UA With Sounds of India Concert
Tuscaloosa will come alive with the sounds of India at the "Fascinating Winds and Scintillating Strings South Indian Flute and North Indian Sitar Jugalbandhi" concert on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Theater at The University of Alabama.
UA’s New College to Sponsor Folklife Association’s Nov. 11 Gathering Focusing on Cemetery Traditions
Decoration days and other cemetery traditions in Alabama will be the focus of The Alabama Folklife Association's Nov. 11 gathering on The University of Alabama campus.
Workshops Help UA Students Learn About Being Global Leaders
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center will host Global Simulation Workshops on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Student Recreation Center.
Poets Amiri Baraka, Honoree Jeffers to Give Reading at UA
The PUNCH Writer’s Project will present an evening with poets Amiri Baraka and Honoree Jeffers Thursday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. in the Ferguson Theater at The University of Alabama.
UA Crossroads Center to Host Global Simulation Workshop
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center, New College, Capstone International Center, Student Government Association, Ferguson Center, Housing and Residential Communities, International Honors Program and Career Center will host Global Simulation Workshops on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Student Recreation Center.
UA to Host The Capstone in 2006: An Inside Look
The University of Alabama Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host The Capstone in 2006: An Inside Look on Friday, July 14 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.