Michael Martone and Wendy Rawlings will read from their individual works on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in 205 Smith Hall as part of this year’s Bankhead Visiting Writers Series at The University of Alabama. The event is free and open to the public.
Kwame Senu Neville Dawes, associate professor of English at the University of South Carolina, will discuss “Natural Mysticism: Towards a New Reggae Aesthetic” as the fall 2001 John Henrik Clarke Distinguished Lecturer on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. in 30 ten Hoor Hall at The University of Alabama.
University of Alabama-sponsored Project R.O.S.E. (Recycled Oil Saves Energy) recently formed a partnership with Advance Auto Parts to provide used motor oil collection sites in Alabama. The collaboration is being launched with a statewide public awareness campaign that began in early October and runs through Nov. 30, 2001.
Emory University’s alumni association has awarded Dr. Sara Barger, dean and professor of The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, the highest award it bestows upon its alumni.
University of Alabama gymnast Andreé Pickens is well known as one of the nation’s top collegiate athletes, but one national magazine has gone a step farther, naming her one of America’s Top College Women.
The Tuscaloosa County Chapter of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association will sponsor a “Beat Tennessee” Pep Rally and Block Party on Friday, Oct. 19, in Tuscaloosa.
The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art within the University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences will present “Ilona Malka Rich: Size 6” Oct. 26 through Nov. 25.
University of Alabama professor Robin Behn will read from her work on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m., in Morgan Hall Auditorium, as part of this year’s Bankhead Visiting Writers Series at The University of Alabama. The event is free and open to the public.
Dr. David Funk, a specialist in business and university administration, has been named the new director of the master of business administration program at The University of Alabama.
On Tuesday, Oct. 16, The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center (WRC), Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council (IFC) will sponsor a candlelight vigil at Denny Chimes at 6 p.m. for domestic violence awareness.