Film on Blues Guitarist to be Shown at Riverside Center

Max Shores, director and producer at The University of Alabama Center for Television and Radio, will screen and discuss his documentary “Richard Johnston: Hill Country Troubadour” on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the UA Riverside Community Center.

UA to Show ‘Rivers of Change’ Documentary During Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to view the film “Rivers of Change: The Legacy of Five Unheralded Women in Montgomery and their Struggle for Justice and Dignity” on March 7 at 3 p.m. in The University of Alabama Ferguson Center Theater.

UA’s 20th Annual Sakura Festival Focuses on Japan

The University of Alabama’s 20th annual Sakura (cherry blossom) Festival, a celebration of Japanese culture and friendships, is scheduled for March 1-31.

Japanese Educators to Exchange Science Ideas During Visit With UA Faculty

Japanese university representatives will tour The University of Alabama Wednesday, March 1 during one of three U.S. stops in their science education idea exchange tour.

UA President Witt to Be Named to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

The White House has announced that President Bush intends to appoint University of Alabama President Robert E. Witt to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).

UA Graduates Announced

The University of Alabama awarded some 1,059 degrees during winter commencement ceremonies in December.

Dean’s List Students Named at UA

A total of 3,763 students enrolled during the fall 2005 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or above or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0 (all As).

Dinoff Lecturer to Discuss Treatment of Depression

The University of Alabama will host Dr. Steven D. Hollon, professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University, as guest speaker for the annual Michael Dinoff Memorial Lecture Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in 208 Gordon Palmer Hall.

UA Interim Course to Be Held in U.S. Olympic Headquarters

The University of Alabama Sport Management Program is traveling to the U.S. Olympic Committee National Headquarters in Colorado for Interim Term 2006.

Publishing Association Honors UA Ecologist’s Book on Rivers Among ‘Best of Best’

The Association of American Publishers has presented “Rivers of North America,” co-edited by University of Alabama ecologist Dr. Arthur Benke, an Award for Excellence.