Community Outreach

‘Talking Black in America’ Documentary Premiering Thursday

‘Talking Black in America’ Documentary Premiering Thursday

To explore the history and importance of black American English, the department of communicative disorders is hosting a free screening of the new documentary “Talking Black in America: The Story of African American Language,” a documentary from the Language and Life Project.

Easter Egg Hunt at President’s Mansion Set for March 25

Easter Egg Hunt at President’s Mansion Set for March 25

The Alabama Panhellenic Association will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt for the Tuscaloosa community on the front lawn of the President’s Mansion Sunday, March 25.

Beyond Bama: Alternative Break Trips that Make an Impact

Beyond Bama: Alternative Break Trips that Make an Impact

Beyond Bama is a student service and leadership organization on campus that organizes trips for UA students during the fall, winter and spring breaks.

Alternative Spring Break Sends Students to Nicaragua, Guin

Alternative Spring Break Sends Students to Nicaragua, Guin

The University of Alabama’s Center for Service and Leadership is sending eight teams made up of more than 100 UA students and leaders on Beyond Bama: Alternative Breaks from Saturday, March 10, to Sunday, March 18.

Center to Distribute Dr. Seuss Reading Kits to Black Belt Schools

Center to Distribute Dr. Seuss Reading Kits to Black Belt Schools

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development, along with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is promoting the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day by providing Dr. Seuss-themed reading kits to 23 schools in eight counties within the Black Belt region.

Combatting Cancer: UA Junior Brightens Lives of Children

Combatting Cancer: UA Junior Brightens Lives of Children

Youth was a shield for Makayla Zammett during her mother’s cancer treatment.

UA Students Launch Music & Memory Program for Alzheimer’s Patients

UA Students Launch Music & Memory Program for Alzheimer’s Patients

Music & Memory Tuscaloosa, a UA student chapter of the national Music & Memory organization, is a non-profit organization that brings personalized music into the lives of Alzheimer’s patients in Tuscaloosa to improve the quality of their lives.

Dance Alabama! Hits the Road for K-12 School Events

Dance Alabama! Hits the Road for K-12 School Events

For the second year, The University of Alabama student organization Dance Alabama! has joined forces with the Alabama State Council on the Arts as part of the Alabama Touring Artist Program.

UA CrossingPoints Graduate Reaches Ultimate Goal

UA CrossingPoints Graduate Reaches Ultimate Goal

Shortly after Cody Pope completed his second Summer Bridge at UA – a college-preparation program for individuals with intellectual disabilities – program coordinator Dr. Amy Williamson was convinced Pope could live independently.

Books for the Alabama Black Belt Launches in February

Books for the Alabama Black Belt Launches in February

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is offering the 2018 Books for the Alabama Black Belt campaign from Friday, Feb. 2 to Friday, Feb. 23.