Novelists Jonathan Lethem and Karen Joy Fowler to Read as Part of UA’s Bankhead Visiting Writing Series

Fiction writers Jonathan Lethem and Karen Joy Fowler will read from their original creative work on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., in Morgan 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.

Work of Lacadio Hearn Featured at UA Hoole Library Thursday

The public is invited to the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library on Thursday, April 11, from 4:30 pm-6:30 p.m. for “Lafcadio Hearn at the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library,” part of the 16th Annual Sakura Festival at The University of Alabama.

Local (Andalusia/Opp Area) Woman Coordinates UA’s Project R.O.S.E., Now in its 25th Year

University of Alabama-sponsored Project R.O.S.E. (Recycled Oil Saves Energy), one of the oldest volunteer used motor oil outreach and education programs in the United States, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Housing Affordability in State at All-Time High, According to UA Center

Housing affordability set an all-time record in Alabama in the fourth quarter of 2001, according to the Alabama Real Estate Research and Education Center at The University of Alabama.

UA Museum to Excavate Remains of State’s First Territorial Capital

The early 19th century remains of the Globe Hotel at the site of the state’s first territorial capital will be excavated by a team of participants in an archaeology camp hosted by The University of Alabama’s Alabama Museum of Natural History. The camp will be held in four, one-week sessions, June 9- July 6.

UA School of Law Ranked Among Top 50

For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Alabama School of Law has been ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s new 2003 listing of the “Best Graduate Schools.”

UA President Sorensen to Meet with Students

University of Alabama students will have an opportunity to meet with UA President Andrew Sorensen in an informal setting on Tuesday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Center food court on the UA campus.

Speaker at UA to Discuss Islam and Terrorism

The Muslim Student Association at The University of Alabama is sponsoring a public lecture by Dr. Yusuf Estes, a federal prison chaplain, on “Islam and Terrorism” Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. in 125 Ten Hoor Hall.

UA to Hold Lecture on Remote Sensing Technology

The University of Alabama Student Association of Geographers is presenting a lecture by Dr. Luoheng Han on “Remote Sensing and its Applications,” Friday, April 5, at 1 p.m. in 118 Farrah Hall.

UA Honors Week Set for April 8-12

The University of Alabama will honor scholarship and leadership among students and faculty with annual Honors Week activities on campus April 8-12.