Symposium at UA Gives African-American Women Voice to Their Stories
The historically submerged voices of African-American women will be heard in a symposium Thursday, Nov. 19, at The University of Alabama.
Faculty & Staff
UA Honors Teaching Award Winners
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2009 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents Free Performance at UA
Sanspointe, a professional dance company, will present “Dances Fall” Tuesday, Oct. 27, in The University of Alabama’s Morgan Auditorium.
Stran, Thompson of UA to Coach National Wheelchair Basketball Team
Dr. Margaret Stran and Miles Thompson of the wheelchair basketball program at The University of Alabama have been named assistant coaches for the United States National Wheelchair Basketball Team.
UA’s Harris Joins Creative Campus as Leadership Specialist
Corrie Harris, director of student involvement in The University of Alabama division of Student Affairs, has been named a leadership specialist for UA’s Creative Campus program.
UA’s New College Brings Cutting-Edge Interdisciplinary Conference to Campus
The Association for Integrated Studies, a nationwide consortium of academics in interdisciplinary programs, will hold its annual conference from Wednesday, Oct. 7, to Sunday, Oct. 11, at The University of Alabama.
UA Organ Professor Offers Recital in Memory of Benefactor
Dr. Faythe Freese, associate professor of music at The University of Alabama, will present a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building on UA’s campus.
Community Culture Fest, Hosted by UA, to be Held in Downtown Northport
The University of Alabama Office of Community Affairs will host Community Culture Fest 2009 in downtown Northport on Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring live entertainment, food and events honoring the West Alabama area’s rich cultural and artistic history.
UA Political Scientists Receive $205,000 Grant to Study International Conflict Resolution
Two University of Alabama political scientists, Dr. Douglas Gibler and Dr Karl DeRouen, have received a grant of $205,000 from the National Science Foundation to analyze the effectiveness of political settlements in ending international conflict.
UA Social Work Faculty Member Receives National Honor
Dr. Shadi Martin, assistant professor of social work at The University of Alabama, is one of nine geriatric social work professionals nationally to be named a 2009 Hartford Faculty Scholar by the Gerontological Society of America.