Dr. Jahan Ramazani, Edgar F. Shannon professor of English at the University of Virginia, will give a public lecture titled “Poetry’s Dialogue with Its Others” at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall on The University of Alabama campus. The UA English department is sponsoring the event, which is free and open to students, faculty and staff. A reception will follow the lecture.
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the campus and community to participate in events throughout February during African-American History Month. This year’s campus celebration promotes recognition of the contributions of African-American culture to our communities and the nation. It will highlight moments in African-American history and the ongoing impact of the African-American experience.
A total of 8,561 students enrolled during the 2012 fall term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above, or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0, all A’s.
The Pat Tillman Foundation has named The University of Alabama as one of three new University Partners in support of the Tillman Military Scholars program, which provides educational scholarships for veteran and active service members and their spouses.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s Graduate School is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Last Lecture series. The Last Lecture, to be on Monday, April 22, will feature a UA faculty member nominated and selected by students to answer one question in the form of a highly engaging lecture: “If this were your last
Gain insight into what to expect this year at the 2013 Economic Outlook Conference presented by The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research. The conference takes place Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center.
The singing ensemble Take 6 and the Aeolians of Oakwood University will highlight the 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in the Concert Hall at The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Building.
An anti-binge drinking public service announcement filmed by University of Alabama students featuring former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal will air during the BCS National Championship.
Dr. John Van Zee, an innovator of fuel-cell research, was named as head of the department of chemical and biological engineering at The University of Alabama College of Engineering.
University of Alabama President Judy Bonner has named Dr. B. Joyce Stallworth to the new position of associate provost for special projects.