UA Announces Spring Astronomy Observatory Events
The department of physics and astronomy within The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences has announced its spring schedule of free public viewing events.
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UA Sponsors Book Signing and Civil Rights Lecture as Part of African-American Heritage Month
As part of the African-American Heritage Month events at The University of Alabama, the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library welcomes author Dr. Patterson Toby Graham for a book signing, lecture and reception.
UA to Host 20th Annual Minority Journalism Workshop
The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences is recruiting high school students to attend the 20th anniversary session of its acclaimed Minority Journalism Workshop.
UA’s School of Music’s Celebrity Series Welcomes Aaron Rosand
The University of Alabama Celebrity Series will welcome violinist Aaron Rosand on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building.
Dr. Joe Hornsby Appointed Faculty Athletics Representative-Designate
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joe Hornsby as Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR)-designate. University of Alabama policy provides that the FAR will serve two three-year terms, at which time a FAR-designate will be named. The FAR-designate works with the FAR in the last year of the appointment to facilitate a smooth transition. FAR selection is made by the University President in consultation with the Faculty Senate President. Professor Marsh will serve as FAR until August of 2003.
Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards UA Biologist Grant for Parkinson’s Research
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has named a University of Alabama biological sciences professor one of its Protein Degradation Program grant recipients. His proposed project will receive $145,000 in funding over a two-year period allowing him to advance his research into the central nervous system disorder estimated to affect 1 million Americans.
Come See Jupiter and Saturn at UA Astronomy Viewing
The University of Alabama’s astronomy department will hold a free public sky viewing of Jupiter, Saturn and Orion Nebula at Gallalee Hall on Friday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
Trustee Establishes Cooper Cuba Initiative at UA
An initiative partially funded by a gift from a member of The University of Alabama Board of Trustees will allow UA faculty, staff and students to study, teach and conduct research in Cuba.
Expert on Happiness, Life Satisfaction to Visit UA as Psychology Department’s Basowitz Lecturer
The University of Alabama psychology department will host the annual Harold Basowitz Memorial Lecture on Friday, Jan. 24, featuring guest speaker Dr. Ed Diener.
UA Student Organizations to Hold Flava Fest 2003
International talent, exotic cuisine and a DJ dance party will highlight Flava Fest 2003, a new event at The University of Alabama, sponsored by the African American Association (AAA), International Student Association (ISA) and Student Coalition Against Racism (SCAR). The festival will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, from 6 p.m.-midnight at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel.