The University of Alabama Kappa Sigma fraternity will sponsor the Tuscaloosa Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Research on Saturday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. around the Ferguson Center area on campus.
The University of Alabama recently won its first Intercollegiate Racquetball title at the 2004 USA Racquetball (USRA) National Intercollegiate Championships in Fountain Valley, Calif.
The Humane Society and the ABC (Alabama Builds Champions) Mentoring Program will host an Adopt-a-Pet event on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m at Pet Supplies Plus in the McFarland Plaza Shopping Center.
Dr. Gene Byrd, University of Alabama professor of astronomy, will discuss the discoveries of the universe during a UA Astronomy Public Night on Friday, April 23, at 8 p.m. in 227 Gallalee Hall on campus.
The University of Alabama National Society of Collegiate Scholars will host the 2nd Annual Great Alabama Reading Race on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 9 a.m. with check-in starting at 8 a.m. in front of Morgan Hall.
The University of Alabama will host the McNair Scholars Reception on Thursday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Gallery of Smith Hall. Carl McNair, brother of Ronald E. McNair, will speak at 6 p.m. on “Quitting is not an Option.” He will also discuss the recent dedication of the Ronald E. McNair Memorial in Lake City, S.C.
Claude A. Allen, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will provide a special keynote address at the fifth annual Rural Health Conference April 28-30 at the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama Campus.
University Libraries announce the opening of the Lillie Florence Jones Sanford Media Resource and Design Center, located on the second floor of the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library.
Dr. Marianne R. Woods has been named associate vice president for research at The University of Alabama. The appointment is effective today.
University of Alabama Libraries will hold an open book reading and discussion on Thursday, April 22, at 4 p.m. on the second floor of Gorgas Library featuring Dr. Philip Beidler, UA professor of English.