The University of Alabama’s department of physics and astronomy will host its 40th annual physics contest for students in high school on Friday, Jan. 29, in the Ferguson Center on campus. The contest typically draws hundreds of students from several states to compete for scholarships, awards and bragging rights.
UA panel to discuss aspects of aging – Realizing the Dream Concert at UA – MLK march starts on campus – UA to celebrate championship – Researcher shows mental challenges can maintain cognitive vitality – Center’s report shows education funding has not kept pace with inflation – Legal scholars weigh-in on courtroom strategy – Scholar on African-American issues examines life in South … and more …
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Larry Wedekind, founder and CEO of IntegraNet Health Systems, will be the keynote speaker for the 14th annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, in the Shelby Hall rotunda on The University of Alabama campus. The lecture and discussion will be followed by dinner with UA students at 5:45 p.m. in the Shelby Hall rotunda.
The University of Alabama’s Bama Dining program is launching a series of cooking classes called Crimson Kitchen.
Paintings by contemporary realist and University of Alabama alumna Dale Kennington will be on display from Monday, Feb. 1, to Friday, March 11, at the UA Gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa. The exhibit, titled “Real Lives: Observations and Reflections by Dale Kennington,” showcases scenes from ordinary life, including getting haircut and waiting for a train.
This week at The University of Alabama: Registration available for upcoming cooking classes – Gorgas House floors get makeover – Honor society hosts symposium on aging – STEM conference to be held this weekend
The University of Alabama School of Social Work will host the Allan V. Kaufman Phi Alpha Symposium, a community panel to discuss aspects of aging adults, Jan. 20 at Little Hall.
Activities honor legacy of Martin Luther King – Education center study shows public education funding rates below inflation rate – Business center predicts slow economic growth for state – Political scientist comments on State of Union address – Winter graduates announced – Law professors comment on legal issues in criminal trials … and more …
The University of Alabama football team will be honored for its College Football Playoff National Championship with a parade beginning at Denny Chimes and a program held on the north steps of Bryant-Denny Stadium at the Walk of Champions Saturday, Jan. 23.