UA Women’s Empowerment Conference Application Deadline Set
The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center will sponsor the Women’s Empowerment Conference on March 19-20.
UA to Host Reception for Visiting Scholar of Islamic Studies
The University of Alabama department of history, UA Honors Program and other campus organizations will host a reception for Dr. Haifaa Jawad, visiting scholar of Islamic studies, on Monday, Feb. 23, in Temple Tutwiler Hall from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
U.S. Navy Band to Perform at UA
The Concert Band of the U.S. Navy will perform at The University of Alabama on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Concert Hall.
UA, FOCUS to Co-Sponsor ‘Golden Treasures: Helping Seniors be Healthy’
Older adults and those who care for them are invited to attend a free event where they can learn more about the new Medicare prescription drug benefits, new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and information on other health issues, including ongoing University of Alabama-sponsored treatment studies.
Mobile Organization Endows First Football Scholarships at UA
A gift by a Mobile organization comprised of University of Alabama alumni, including former Crimson Tide football players, has created the first endowed football scholarship at UA.
UA Outdoor Recreation and Alabama Outdoors to Hold Adventure Race
The University of Alabama Outdoor Recreation program has partnered with Alabama Outdoors to host their first Adventure Race on Saturday, March 13.
Black Warrior Review Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The Black Warrior Review (BWR), The University of Alabama’s graduate literary magazine, will hold a reception in honor of the magazine’s 30th anniversary Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library on the UA campus.
Op-Ed — Supreme Court Answers Call of Investors
Martha Stewart’s trial, former Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski’s penchant for lavish parties and furnishings, and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy’s ankle adornments and interstate travel plans have overshadowed a recent Supreme Court decision with potentially great significance to investors.
UA Coalition for Diversity and Inclusiveness Sponsors Lecture Series
The University of Alabama Coalition for Diversity and Inclusiveness lecture and discussion series will feature Professor Dexter Gordon, director of African-American studies at the University of Puget Sound, discussing “Constructing Black Identity, Confronting White Supremacy” on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in 340 Bidgood Hall.
UA’s Shelby Hall Dedicated May 14
The University of Alabama’s new interdisciplinary transportation and science complex, Shelby Hall, was dedicated May 14, 2004, in an afternoon ceremony with special guests U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and his wife, Dr. Annette N. Shelby, in attendance.