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The University of Alabama RISE Center will host its annual RISE Tournament of Champions golf fundraiser April 24-25 and CHIP in for RISE April 29.
Why This Matters: Fundraising support has been instrumental in the program’s longevity and its ability to provide much needed early intervention services to children of varying abilities in the Tuscaloosa area. There are eight RISE programs across the country and RISE Tuscaloosa is the only program where all children needing therapy services continue to attend RISE Center at no cost.
For more information, contact Rosemary Klein at rfklein@ches.ua.edu.
Renowned Management Professor Receives Burnum Award
Dr. Dan Bachrach, professor of management and Robert C. and Rosa P. Morrow Faculty Excellence Fellow in the Culverhouse College of Business, is the recipient of the 2024 Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award. Bachrach will provide a special lecture titled “Leadership and Scholarship at the Culverhouse College of Business” and be presented with his award during a ceremony April 23 at 4 p.m. in the Deshe Parlor on the fourth floor of Alston Hall. A reception will follow.
Why This Matters: The Burnum Award was established by Dr. and Mrs. John F. Burnum of Tuscaloosa to recognize and promote excellence in research, scholarship and teaching during a distinguished UA career.
💬 CURRENT COMMENT
With April designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Dr. Adam Knowlden is available to discuss his research in drunken, drowsy and distracted driving.
📅 EVENTS
Open through May 2; Gorgas House Museum
Saturday in the Park: Spring Wildlife Day
April 26; UA Moundville Archaeological Park
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