UA’s Creative Campus Event Examines Worth of a Dollar

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — What is a dollar? A buck is a buck is a buck, right? But, what does that dollar mean to an artist, a nutritionist or a small business owner? The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus tackles that subject at an Object X event Monday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in ten Hoor Hall’s room 30.

Object X is a speaker series in which professors and students from various disciplines across The University of Alabama campus analyze a single object to highlight the multiplicity of perspectives present in daily life.

The discussion features several UA professors and students, including photographer Chip Cooper, Honors College artist in residence; Lauren Lock, panhellenic community member; Hannah Rath, former president of Project Health; Dr. Kristen Warner, assistant professor of telecommunication & film; Phillip Weaver, owner of Buffalo Phil’s; and Craig Wedderspoon, associate professor of art, sculpture. This event will also include a spoken word performance by theater student Eric Marable.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.creativecampus.ua.edu, email objectxua@gmail.com or phone 205/348-7884.

Located within UA’s Office of Academic Affairs, Creative Campus is a collaborative system connecting students, faculty and community to nurture innovative thinkers who “turn ideas into action.” Creative Campus strives to collaborate and establish partnerships across campus and in the Tuscaloosa community; in doing so, the organization serves as a voice for the cultural arts. At the center of Creative Campus is the undergraduate and graduate intern program. For more information visit www.creativecampus.ua.edu.