A Houston company has awarded The University of Alabama department of geological sciences computer software valued at approximately $380,000 to assist the department in its teaching and research efforts.
As a federal district judge in Alabama from 1955 to 1979, Frank M. Johnson issued some of the most significant civil rights rulings in the 20th century. Dr. Tony Freyer, a University of Alabama research professor of history and law has now edited and published a collection of Johnson’s essays where the judge explains, in his own words, how he grappled with those decisions.
The great-grandson of 19th century German composer Richard Wagner will discuss his concerns that his family legacy continues building a foundation for fascism in a talk scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. in the recital hall of the Moody Music Building on The University of Alabama campus.
The University of Alabama Writer’s Harvest will be held on campus Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. in 205 Smith Hall with proceeds from the event going to benefit the West Alabama Food Bank.
Four distinguished communication leaders in fields ranging from broadcast news to public relations will be inducted into the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) Hall of Fame at The University of Alabama on Oct. 4.