Al’s Pals at UA to Host Mardi Gras Parade for Area Youth
The Al’s Pals mentoring program at The University of Alabama is hosting a Mardi Gras parade at McKenzie Court Community Center in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3:30 p.m.
Faculty & Staff
UA Honors College Partners with Holt High School for Photo Project
An exhibit of photographs produced by Holt High School students in partnership with The University of Alabama Honors College is on display in Nott Hall Gallery.
UA Sakura Festival Remembers Tornado, Earthquake with 2012 Theme of Reliance
The University of Alabama Capstone International Center will celebrate the 26th annual Sakura Festival in recognition of the Tuscaloosa tornado and the Japan earthquake with the theme of shinrai, or reliance.
Tornado Victim Wins $10,000 Savings Initiative Prize through UA Center for Ethics
The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility announced the first grand prize winner in its prize-linked savings initiative, SaveNow WinLater, with a surprise visit to Myra Jackson of Birmingham.
High School Students Honored as Winners in UA’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Essay Contest
School winners in The University of Alabama’s 11th annual “To Kill a Mockingbird” Essay Contest for high school students were recognized with a luncheon and awards ceremony Friday, Jan.27.
UA Professor Wins Entry to Dance Film Festival
A film by Sarah M. Barry, assistant professor of dance in The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance, has been selected for the 2012 San Francisco Dance Film Festival.
African-American History Month Program at UA Promotes Community Ties
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the campus and community to participate in a variety of events throughout February during African-American History Month.
UA Event ‘Something about Sam’ Focuses on Using Humor with Autism
Rick Dowling, faculty-in-residence, and his wife will share their experience of using humor while raising a son with autism in “Something About Sam, Autism Told Through the World of Sitcoms,” Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. in Morgan Auditorium on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Experts Ready to Discuss Elections, Issues With Media
University of Alabama experts stand prepared to field questions from the media on the upcoming South Carolina, Florida and Alabama primaries, as well as issues affecting the general election. For more source ideas, contact Richard LeComte, media relations, rllecomte@ur.ua.edu, 205/348-3782.
Two UA Professors Named Fellows in Top Science Group
Two University of Alabama professors were named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.