OCTSA Presents Outstanding Staff Awards
The Office, Clerical and Technical Staff Assembly recognized two of its members for going above and beyond their regular duties in supporting their department, co-workers and the University.
Building Bama: Paty Hall
Paty Hall, which underwent a $14.7 million interior renovation over the past year, will reopen in August just in time for the start of the 2019-20 academic year.
Tuscaloosa’s Rude Mechanicals Group Takes ‘Measure’ of Shakespeare
The Rude Mechanicals, Tuscaloosa’s free Shakespeare in the park company, is starting its 17th season with the problem play “Measure for Measure,” directed by Dr. Steve Burch, UA professor of theatre.
Faculty and Staff Accolades for May 28, 2019
The latest publications, documentaries and campuswide awards of the UA faculty and staff.
Grant Allows UA, Invisible Histories to Archive Southern LGBTQ Life
The University of Alabama was awarded a $300,000 grant from one of the largest foundations in the country to archive LGBTQ history in the South. The grant, given by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, will allow the University and its partner, the Invisible Histories Project, to curate collections across the South, starting in Alabama and moving to Mississippi and Georgia.
ACT Card in Apple Wallet Wins National Awards
The University of Alabama’s Action Card Office won four national awards for pioneering the ACT Card in Apple Wallet technology that was released to students, faculty and staff last fall.
Portion of Judy Bonner Drive Closes May 28 Through June 10
The road closure is due to work on central campus thermal piping connections.
Messina Named Dean of UA’s College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Joseph P. Messina has been named the next dean of The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Warrior Drive Road Closure Begins May 20
This closure affects Warrior Drive from the intersection of Ruby Tyler Parkway to the Construction Administration parking lot entrance.
Young Writers Camp Aims to Broaden Youths’ Writing Abilities
The University of Alabama’s English department and Creative Writing Program are offering a Young Writers Camp June 17-21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Bryant Conference Center.