Thoroughly Spectacular ‘Millie’ Sings, Dances up a Storm At UA Theatre

The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance presents the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Tuesday, April 21 to Sunday, April 26, in the Gallaway Theatre on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District. Shows are at 7:30pm Tuesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

UA Matters: Home Energy Tips for Earth Day, Every Day

This year marks the 39th anniversary of Earth Day, a worldwide movement to protect our planet, our children and our future. Dr. Keith Woodbury, professor of mechanical engineering, recommends numerous ways for people to make their homes more energy efficient.

UA Mechanical Engineering Students Prepare Vehicles for SAE Competitions

What makes members of The University of Alabama’s Society of Automotive Engineers teams more skilled than NASCAR drivers? UA’s SAE teams not only drive, but they also design, build, test and race their team’s vehicles.

World Voice Day Talks the Talk About Vocal Health at UA Event

World Voice Day, a chance for members of The University of Alabama community to learn more about vocal health, will be from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in UA’s Ferguson Center, rooms 300 and 360.

Philosopher Asks ‘What’s Wrong With Human Cloning?’ in Lecture at UA

A sheep named Dolly in 1996 raised the possibility of the cloning of human beings in the near future. To address this issue, Dr. Alastair Norcross, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will lecture on “The Clone Wars: What’s Wrong With Human Cloning?” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the AIME Building, room 110, on The University of Alabama campus.

Scholarship, Leadership Recognized at 2009 UA Honors Day

The University of Alabama honored its top students of 2008-2009 for their academic achievement and leadership Friday, April 10, during the Tappings and Awards Ceremony, the highlight of UA’s annual Honors Week.

Location for UA Tappings and Awards Ceremony Changed to Moody Music Concert Hall

The location for the University of Alabama Honors Day Tappings and Awards Ceremony to be held today at 2 p.m. has been moved indoors to the Moody Music Concert Hall.

UA to Host Nobel Laureate for Inaugural Michael P. Cava Lecture

The inaugural Michael P. Cava Lecture at The University of Alabama will be given by Dr. Richard R. Schrock, 2005 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and Frederick J. Keyes Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Teasing is Good for Social Development, According to UA Communication Studies Professor

Teasing can be a positive experience for children as it teaches them how to show affection and deal with conflict, according to Dr. Carol Bishop Mills, assistant professor in the communication studies department at The University of Alabama.

UA’s Plank Center Launches Free Webinar Series for PR Students and Educators

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama is launching a series of free webinars for public relations students and educators.