MONDAY, MAY 20 – SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2013
BEST BETS
MOCK WEDDING ON WEDNESDAY – UA’s Interim Term, a three-week term that continues through Friday, May 24, offers students the chance to enroll in classes offering innovative learning opportunities that range from the fine arts to wedding planning. For example, students in the Event Plan Wedding Coordinator class will stage a mock wedding at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, outside Russell Hall, weather permitting. Kim Boyle (kboyle@ches.ua.edu) teaches the class. Other classes include Raku, taught by Daniel B. Livingston (dblivingston@ua.edu), and Scientific Glassblowing, taught by Rick Smith. Contact: Richard LeComte, UA media relations, 205/348-3782,rllecomte@ur.ua.edu
REPAIRING HISTORIC SCHOOL TUESDAY — UA’s University Fellows Experience is partnering with the community of Marion in Perry County May 8-23 to implement projects based on expressed needs from the community. Addressing issues of systemic poverty, the students will engage with a wide cross-section of the population, the community’s organizations and businesses. The group consists of 28 students, eight student leaders and three staff members. The experience, now in its fifth year, will consist of 18 projects varying in scope and objectives. A media event surrounding the University Fellows’ efforts to repair the historic Lincoln Normal School in Marion will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 21, at the site of the school. For details and directions, contact Richard LeComte, UA media relations, at rllecomte@ur.ua.edu, 205/348-3782.
CURRENT COMMENT
PREPARING A HOLIDAY MEAL TO REMEMBER: As Memorial Day weekend quickly approaches, many are deciding how they want to approach their menu. Should they stay with the traditional barbecue fare or switch it to something unique or even nutritious? Alvin Niuh, assistant professor in the College of Human Environmental Sciences’ human nutrition and hospitality management department, can offer suggestions on how to make a big impression with the culinary choices selected for the holiday menu. Contact Kim Eaton, media relations, 205/348-8325 or kkeaton@ur.ua.edu for assistance and Niuh’s availabilities, or contact Niuh directly, 205/348-8235 or aniuh@ches.ua.edu.
EVENTS
MOUNDVILLE PARK REMEMBERS TRAIL OF TEARS – UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will hold its first 5K walk memorializing the Trail of Tears Saturday, May 25. The event, “Full Circle: Transcending the Trail of Tears,” will feature presentations, book signings, video viewing and more. The event will begin at noon with the walk starting at 1:30 p.m. at UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park. There is no entry fee for participating in the commemorative walk, but park entrance fees will apply. Native Americans with tribal identification are always admitted free. Contact: Kim Eaton, media relations, 205/348-8325 or kkeaton@ur.ua.edu
LOOKING AHEAD
EVENT LOOKS AT DIVERSITY IN MEDICINE – The public is invited to learn how the face of medicine has changed over the years at a symposium hosted by UA’s College of Community Health Sciences. The event, “Through These Doors: Changing the Face of Medicine,” will be from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the University Church of Christ, 1200 Julia Tutwiler Drive. There is no cost to attend the event; however, an RSVP is requested to the following link events@cchs.ua.edu. The symposium includes an afternoon segment with lunch, two panel sessions and a keynote address, and an evening segment with a Trailblazers recognition ceremony, dinner and a talk and a mentoring opportunity for students. Contact: Kim Eaton, media relations, 205/348-8325 or kkeaton@ur.ua.edu, or Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster, 205/348-5148 or ppayne-foster@cchs.ua.edu
SUMMERTIDE THEATRE –SummerTide Theatre, the professional summer theatre of UA, will present “Jubilee – Songs of and about Alabama” from Friday, May 31, through Friday, June 28, at the George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, 2022 W. Second Street in Gulf Shores. The production marks the 10th anniversary of the SummerTide theatre program. Paying homage to the musical heritage of Alabama, “Jubilee” compiles songs ranging from blues and country to rock and gospel. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are available at SummerTide.org or by calling the UA box office at 205/348-3400. Tickets prices are $20 for adults and $15 for children younger than 12.
Contact
Cathy Andreen, director of media relations, 205/348-8322, candreen@ur.ua.edu