TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama is soliciting feedback from the community on the concept of a plaza at Foster Auditorium that will be designed to commemorate the events surrounding the “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door.”
Faculty, staff, students and members of the community are invited to share their comments at open meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 24 and Monday, Nov. 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building on campus.
In addition, feedback may be shared on the UA Web site any time until Jan. 15, 2010. To provide online comments, please visit www.ua.edu and click on “Foster Auditorium Plaza Renovation” under Quick Links. The Web site also offers an opportunity to share personal stories or memories of Foster Auditorium.
Foster Auditorium is the site of the first successful enrollment of African-American students at The University of Alabama, following then-Gov. George Wallace’s unsuccessful “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door” in June 1963. Built in 1939, the historic building was used for graduation exercises, indoor athletics events, concerts, lectures, and other large gatherings, including registration. It is currently under renovation and will house the women’s basketball and volleyball programs upon completion.
Contact
Cathy Andreen, director of media relations, 205/348-8322, candreen@ur.ua.edu