The Bankhead Visiting Writers Series’ second event of the fall semester welcomes authors Jiro Adachi and Sarah Messer to The University of Alabama Nov. 4 when they will give a public reading from their latest works at 7:30 p.m. in 205 Smith Hall.
Dateline Alabama, the young adult Web magazine of The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences, wants readers to listen up – literally.
The University of Alabama will hold an informational convocation on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in room 10 Alston Hall to familiarize students with the UA Premier Awards, the top honors presented annually at the University.
University of Alabama Libraries will welcome acclaimed author Dr. Stanley L. Brodsky for a book talk and signing of his most recent book, “Coping With Cross Examination and Other Pathways to Effective Testimony,” on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. on the second floor of Gorgas Library.
Dr. Walter Enders, professor of economics and Lee Bidgood Chair of Economics and Finance, has been selected as the 2004 recipient of The University of Alabama’s Frederick Moody Blackmon-Sarah McCorkle Moody Outstanding Professor Award.
One of Alabama’s popular spots under the ground is helping University of Alabama scientists understand more about global warming on top of the ground.
Lacey Valeska of Dothan was named Homecoming Queen and Mike Kuffner of Huntsville was named Capstone Gentleman for 2004 at The University of Alabama. Their selection was announced at UA’s homecoming pep rally on Friday, Oct. 15.
Elliot Gerson, American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust, will be on The University of Alabama campus Monday, Oct. 18, to meet with University officials and students to discuss opportunities in the Rhodes Scholars Program.
Enrollment at The University of Alabama is at an all-time high of 20,969 students this fall, with both the entering freshman class and new graduate students representing some of the largest and best qualified classes in UA history.
The Bankhead Visiting Writers Series opens its 2004-05 season with a reading by UA alumni Kevin Bath, Amy Benson, Cathy Day and Valerie Vogrin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in Room 205 of Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus.