Books for the Alabama Black Belt Launches in February
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is offering the 2018 Books for the Alabama Black Belt campaign from Friday, Feb. 2 to Friday, Feb. 23.
Capstone Center for Student Success Holds Open House
The Capstone Center for Student Success, which has moved to the third floor of Russell Hall, will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, to Friday, Jan. 19. The event will offer free food and giveaways.
Tuesday Detour Involves University Boulevard Between Hackberry and Second Avenue
Alabama Power will be removing overhead power lines along the north side of University Boulevard between Hackberry Lane and Second Avenue starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. This work will last approximately four hours. The westbound lane of University Boulevard and the parallel sidewalk running east/west on the north side will be closed to allow for this
Matt Fajack Named UA’s Vice President for Financial Affairs
Matthew M. Fajack will join The University of Alabama as vice president for financial affairs beginning Feb. 15, pending approval by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.
UA Dance Group Previews Edinburgh Fringe Offering
Yonder Contemporary Dance Company will debut a piece titled “IRL” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Morgan Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the public. Yonder is comprised of University of Alabama students and is presenting this preview performance to prepare for a week of shows at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2018.
Documentary, Exhibits Highlight International Education Week
The University of Alabama’s Capstone International Center is sponsoring International Education Week from Monday, Nov. 13, to Friday, Nov. 17, to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Grant Funds UA Programs Helping Alabama’s Children
The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention has awarded $1,134,400 in funding for programs aimed at educating communities about child abuse and neglect and implementing innovative approaches to prevent it. Among the groups receiving grant money is Child Development Resources at The University of Alabama.
UA Preview
This week at The University of Alabama: “Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a rollicking musical, is coming up Nov. 6 – Researcher exploring potential lunar habitats for humans – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger effort ongoing – Presentation of funds to help state’s children.
Diwali Celebration at UA
Diwali is the Indian festival of light. The October event was cohosted by UA’s International Students Association, the UA South Asian Society and UA Honors College Assembly. Through this event, the UA community found a transformative and powerful way to experience a culture.
UA Students to Perform Service Project in Houston on Fall Break
The University of Alabama’s Division of Student Life and the Center for Service and Leadership are sending more than 100 UA students, along with four staff members, to help in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston from Oct. 25-Oct. 28.