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Homecoming Ushers in ‘New Era’
The Crimson Tide is hosting the Missouri Tigers on Saban Field in Bryant-Denny Stadium homecoming weekend, but The University of Alabama is ready to usher in a new era as it kicks off homecoming week festivities Oct. 20.
Why This Matters: This year’s theme is “New Era, Same Standard,” and the UA Homecoming Board has several events planned where students can show off their own legendary skills. Stay on top of homecoming week updates and details on event registration and tickets by visiting the UA homecoming website.
For more information, contact Jennifer Brady at jennifer.brady@ua.edu.
Mourning and Grieving Practices of the Past
The Gorgas House Museum and Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion invite visitors to step inside some of the oldest historic homes in Tuscaloosa and learn about the sociocultural expectations and practices of mourning and grieving after the Civil War and the greater Victorian Era Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Why This Matters: The free event features a joint exhibit titled, “Mourning Matters: Grieving and Etiquette in the Antebellum South and Further.” Visitors will learn about the history of mourning and hear firsthand about the ghosts that haunt Tuscaloosa.
For more information, contact Rebecca Johnson at rljohnson8@ua.edu.
UA’s Global Water Security Center will receive $11.5 million in funding over the next two years from the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance its crucial work that supports national security.
Why This Matters: The funds will support the center’s analysis of global environmental factors affecting politics and security by helping inform key DOD decision makers.
For more information, contact Jessica Nelson at jessica.nelson@ua.edu.
UA will hold fall commencement with two ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 14, at Coleman Coliseum.
Why This Matters: About 2,000 are expected to graduate, with about 1,600 of those participating in these ceremonies. Each year, UA awards around 9,000 degrees, with graduates infusing the state and nation’s workforce with highly educated talent.
For more information, contact Alex House at alex.house@ua.edu.
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Dr. Hamed Moftakhari, associate director of the Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research, can discuss coastal hydrology and sea level rise during this active hurricane season.
📅 EVENTS
Oct. 21; Hank Crisp Indoor Facility
Haunted Tours of the Gorgas House Museum
Oct. 22-24; Gorgas House Museum
Nov. 2; Alabama Museum of Natural History
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