MONDAY, FEB. 25 – SUNDAY MARCH 3
RESEARCH
PROFESSOR: ‘SERIOUS’ IMBALANCE IN NEWS COVERAGE OF TERRORIST ATTACKS – Dr. Erin Kearns, UA assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, recently published a study in Justice Quarterly that found terror attacks carried out by Muslims received, on average, 357 percent more coverage than those committed by other groups. Kearns and co-authors at Georgia State say this imbalance can create misconceptions about the prevalence of attacks and fuel prejudice and discrimination. For more information, contact David Miller, Strategic Communications, at 205/348-0825 or david.c.miller@ua.edu. Kearns can be reached at emkearns@ua.edu.
TRIO OF TRAINING, EDUCATION, INFRASTRUCTURE VITAL TO ECONOMY — Workforce training, education and logistics infrastructure are cited in separate UA reports as vital economic-related issues to address. Dozens of Alabama business executives ranked education and workforce training as the top issue facing Alabama, according to a survey by the Center for Business and Economic research. And, according to a report by the Alabama Center for Real Estate, the robustness of logistics infrastructure has become increasingly important as the economy shifts from traditional retail outlets to e-commerce. For more information, contact UA communication’s Chris Bryant, chris.bryant@ua.edu or Adam Jones, adam.jones@ua.edu.
BEST BETS
RACE CAR DRIVER SHOWS OFF FAST WHEELS — A race car driver for the Pirelli World Challenge will visit UA Monday, Feb. 25, to display his two new BMW M235iR and M4 GT4 race cars. At 11:30 a.m. John Allen and both cars will be in front of H.M. Comer Hall, 245 7th Ave. Allen will be available for interviews until 1 p.m. A 1979 alumnus of UA’s College of Engineering, Allen’s season begins March 2. In 2018, he had a top five finish at the Creventic Dubai 24-hour race and finished second at the National Auto Sports Association German Touring Series National Championship race. His cars are covered in UA logos. For questions, contact Alana Norris, engineering communications, 256-483-8253.
STUDENTS RAISE NEARLY $250,000 FOR CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA — The University of Alabama Dance Marathon raised $248,796 over the past year for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at Children’s of Alabama. The student-led organization announced its fundraising total at the annual Main Event Feb. 23. More than 1,000 UA students participated in the 13.1-hour-long dance marathon, which is the culmination of the group’s yearlong efforts. Dance Marathon is part of a nationwide movement that involves college and high school students who raise money for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. UADM was created in 2011 with the mission of providing yearlong support for children being treated at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH — UA’s Black History Month celebration includes innovative and informative events. UA Crossroads coordinates the activities each year; for more information, go to https://crossroads.ua.edu/black-history-month/. Included in the activities is University Libraries’ exhibit “Celebrating the Life of Frankie Taylor Thomas; The University of Alabama’s First African-American Faculty Member.” This year is the 50th anniversary of the hiring of Thomas in University Libraries, and the exhibit, which features other accomplishments, will be up throughout February on the first floor of Gorgas Library. For more information, contact Richard LeComte, communications, Richard.lecomte@ua.edu or 205/348-3782.
EVENTS
ARTISTS CROSS DISCIPLINES IN ALABAMA REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE – A masterful showcase of dance, art, music and more will collide in the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre Feb. 26 to March 2. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26, 27 and 28; 5:30 p.m. March 1 and 2 p.m. March 2 in Morgan Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online here and at the box office. For more than 20 years, ARDT has presented a collection of classic and contemporary dance pieces choreographed by UA’s award-winning dance faculty and guest artists and performed by UA dance majors. This year’s show will feature five performance pieces at each showing involving a wide variety of disciplines from art, to music, to philosophy, to telecommunication and film and more. For more information, contact Jamon Smith, UA communications, at jamon.smith@ua.edu or 205-348-4956.
DIE FLEDERMAUS RETURNS TO UA OPERA THEATRE – The famous operetta “Die Fledermaus” is coming to UA’s Opera Theatre. For three performances only, “Die Fledermaus” will be performed by UA opera students: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 and a final performance March 3 at 3 p.m. All performances will be in Bryant-Jordan Hall on the Bryce campus. The show is $20 for general admission and $5 for students with valid ID at the door only. It’s the first time the show has been performed at the University since 1990. For more information, contact Jamon Smith, UA Strategic Communications, at jamon.smith@ua.edu or 205-348-4956.
CHALLENGE INSPIRES ALABAMIANS TO GET OUTSIDE — The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge, a statewide program encouraging all Alabamians to live a more active and healthy lifestyle, begins its 2019 season with a kickoff event March 2 in Birmingham’s Railroad Park, according to UA’s Center for Economic Development and its partner organizations. The Challenge encourages the state’s residents to walk, run, hike, bike, swim, paddle, ride or roll 100 miles each year. The program supports participants visiting Alabama’s parks, nature preserves and rivers with their friends and family. Now in its second year, the Challenge’s kickoff event begins at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Zach Thomas, UA Culverhouse College of Business, director of marketing and communications, zthomas@cba.ua.edu or 205-348-8318.
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