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MOUNDVILLE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK TO HOST SPRING EVENTS — UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the virtual Ancient Art and Technology Weekend March 26-27, and the annual Birdfest April 9-10, which will include in-person and virtual components. The Ancient Art and Technologies Weekend will feature craft demonstrations, lectures and stories at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day on the Moundville Archaeological Park Facebook page and UA Museums YouTube page. The annual Birdfest will include an in-person bird walk with local expert Dwight Lammon at 9 a.m. each day, followed by a craft activity or lecture on the UA Museums YouTube page at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne, UA Strategic Communications, at bryant.welbourne@ua.edu.
NEW COLLEGE PROFESSOR IS UA’S SEC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER — The Southeastern Conference announced that Dr. Catherine Roach, professor of gender and cultural studies in New College, is the 2021 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for The University of Alabama. Now in its 10th year, the program honors one individual from each SEC university for their teaching accomplishments, scholarly contributions and discoveries. For more information, contact Adam Jones, UA Strategic Communications, at adam.jones@ua.edu.
UA TO HOLD SPRING COMMENCEMENT APRIL 30-MAY 2 — The University of Alabama will hold spring commencement exercises over three days beginning Friday, April 30, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. More than 5,000 graduates are expected to be in attendance for nine ceremonies, all featuring extensive safety protocols. For more information, contact Melissa Parker, UA Strategic Communications, at melissa.parker@ua.edu.
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