UA Criminal Justice to Host Interactive Discussion on Ferguson, Mo. Events

Scholars, law enforcement officials and community activists will participate in “From the Station to the Sidewalks: An Informed Discussion of Police and Community Relations in Light of Ferguson,” a panel discussion to be held Oct. 27 on The University of Alabama campus.

Nielsen to Discuss Disability in American History at UA’s Gladney Lecture

Dr. Kim Nielsen knows American history is made up of disparate voices, but some of those voices are often overlooked. Nielsen, a professor at the University of Toledo, works to include those voices and viewpoints in The University of Alabama’s 2014 Rose Gladney Lecture for Justice and Social Change Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.

Renowned Tuba Player to Perform at UA’s Moody Music Hall

Tuba specialist Øystein Baadsvik has traveled the world, but his upcoming performance at The University of Alabama is his first trip to the Yellowhammer State. Baadsvik performs and offers a master’s lecture in the Moody Music concert hall Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

UA in the News: Oct. 22, 2014

Ebola expert to speak at UA – UA physician comments on fear of Ebola – UA students help spruce up elementary schools – Public invited to view star clusters, nebulae – ESPN producer to speak on campus – and more…

UA’s Student Judiciary to Offer Coaching Character Discussion

The University of Alabama Student Government Association’s Student Judiciary will host its third annual Coaching Character lecture series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Ferguson Center ballroom on campus.

UA Vedic Society Celebrates Festival of Lights with Music, Dance

The University of Alabama Vedic Society will celebrate Diwali — the festival of lights –with music and dance from 6 to8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in 300 Ferguson Center on campus.

UA Students to Perform Service Projects at Area Schools

The University of Alabama’s Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism is offering the second SERVE Better Together service event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Central and Maxwell elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa area.

UA In the News: Oct. 21, 2014

UA School of Music presents spooky concert – Paul Hubbert leaves estate to UA – UA prof’s study looks at media coverage of women at Olympics – UA hosts recruitment event – Library collection represents history of print culture – Career Center helps students find jobs – Music students perform solo recitals

UA Student News for Oct. 21, 2014

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES Homegrown Alabama leadership applications, Oct. 21 Ignite UA applications, Nov. 3, 4:45 p.m., 1040 Student Activity Center Presidential Village THIS MONTH Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive, ongoing through Nov. 21 Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, ongoing

UA Astronomy to Host Public Star Gazing Events

The University of Alabama’s department of physics and astronomy invites members of the community to attend a series of public nights this season to look at the heavens through UA telescopes.