Museums & Libraries

Newly molted adult cicada emerging from its nymph shell

The Long Drone is Over, Cicada Season Ends in Alabama

Go outside and just listen. Frogs may be croaking, and birds may be singing, but the loud, incessant droning of cicadas that grate on psyches like nails on a chalkboard is fading.

eerie photo of dog outside a house in the forest

From Self-Taught to Art Faculty, Exhibits Showcase Creativity

Enjoy art exhibitions at both the Paul R. Jones Museum downtown and on campus.

The exterior of Gorgas Library

Gorgas Library Open for Business; Renovations Ongoing

Though Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library is only four months into its estimated 18-month renovation, it is open and ready for students to use its abundant wealth of resources.

The trio performing through the teeth of a large fossil.

Vuorovesi Trio Performs in Smith Hall’s Grand Gallery

The Vuorovesi Trio performed in the Grand Gallery of Smith Hall on July 22.

Professor holds southern devil scorpion in hand

Watch Out for These Summer Bugs

Most of Alabama’s “bugs” don’t cause problems for people. But, some can, and summer is the most likely time for humans and arthropods to clash.

Illustration of a cockroach pulling a green tractor

Race Roaches, Spit Crickets, Eat Insects at Bama Bug Fest

The University of Alabama’s natural history museum, in partnership with the Tuscaloosa Public Library, is hoping to reignite peoples’ childlike wonder with bugs at the first “Bama Bug Fest,” a free event at the Warner Transportation Museum July 27 from 4-8 p.m.

Professor holds southern devil scorpion in hand

Summer Bites and Stings: Alabama’s Most Dangerous Arthropods

Most of Alabama’s more than 20,000 arthropod species – invertebrates with segmented bodies and jointed limbs such as insects and spiders – don’t cause problems for people. But, some can, and summer is the most likely time for humans and arthropods to clash.

Historic Gorgas House Furniture Gets New Life

Historic Gorgas House Furniture Gets New Life

The Gorgas family didn’t move to Tuscaloosa with just their good name and character. They brought furniture, some of which has remained intact – with help – in the Gorgas House since the 1800s.

University Libraries Allows Online Renewals

University Libraries Allows Online Renewals

Due to the Gorgas Library renovation project, UA Libraries will be allowing some online renewals.

Stressed? Final Paper Due? Get Relief at The Great Campus Write-In!

Stressed? Final Paper Due? Get Relief at The Great Campus Write-In!

On April 8, UA Libraries and the English department’s Writing Center will host the third annual “Great Campus Write-In” from 1-4 p.m. at 205 Gorgas Library.