Autherine Lucy Foster to Visit, Lecture at UA
Autherine Lucy Foster, the first African American student admitted to The University of Alabama, will speak publicly on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m., in UA’s Alston Hall, room 10.
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History Professor to Join PBS Producer Nov. 25 at UA for Historical Presentation on Non-Violent Conflict
The executive producer of the Public Broadcasting Service television series “A Force More Powerful” will lead a video presentation and discussion on the history of non-violent action as a political strategy during a Nov. 25 session at The University of Alabama’s ten Hoor Hall, room 30.
UA’s Mint Center Receives $6 Million National Science Foundation Award
The University of Alabama Center for Materials for Information Technology, commonly known as MINT, has received a major award from the National Science Foundation. The $6 million award will be distributed during the next six years and is to fund a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center.
Media Advisory — UA to Announce Major Funding Thursday, Nov. 7
University of Alabama officials will announce major funding to the University at a ceremony set for Thursday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. in room 101 of the Tom Bevill Energy, Mineral and Materials Science Research Building.
UA Professor Conducts Textile Research on Native American Artifacts
Dr. Virginia Wimberley, assistant professor of clothing, textiles and interior design in The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences, has analyzed textiles from Native American burial grounds and recently presented her research at the Midwest Archaeological Conference in Virginia.
UA Alum Named President of Sigrid Olsen
University of Alabama graduate, Becky Blair, was named president of Sigrid Olsen women’s clothing company in New York this summer.
UA Career Center Sponsors Recruitment of Educators Day
The University of Alabama Career Center is hosting UA-RED (Recruitment of Educators) Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Ferguson Center Ballroom from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
UA Community Service Office Helps Sponsor Homeless Animal Jamboree
The University of Alabama Office of Community Service and Volunteerism will co-sponsor the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter’s Homeless Animal Jamboree on Sunday, Nov. 10, from noon-5 p.m. on the UA Quad.
UA Interim President to Meet with Students
University of Alabama students will have an opportunity to meet with UA interim President Barry Mason in an informal setting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Center food court on the UA campus.
UA Students Win Scholarships in Advertising Contest
University of Alabama students from the College of Communication and Information Sciences recently received top honors in the Birmingham Advertising Federation Scholarship Contest.