Events

UA Co-Hosted Social Work Conference Set for Birmingham

The University of Alabama School of Social Work and the Alabama Department of Human Resources will host its 12th annual Fall Social Work Conference Aug. 15-16 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham.

UA Gallery Opens in Cultural Arts Center with Asian Rug Exhibit

A new gallery space operated by The University of Alabama in downtown Tuscaloosa will hold its inaugural exhibit, “A Magic Carpet Ride: Rugs of the Ottoman Empire from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price,” Aug. 29-Oct. 24.

Camp 1831 to Introduce UA Students to Traditions, Civic Engagement

Students new to The University of Alabama will learn about the Capstone’s traditions, meet fellow freshmen and get a taste of adventure during the first session of Camp 1831, which will take place Aug. 6-8 at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo.

Media Advisory: UA’s Summer Commencement Exercise

All undergraduate and graduate diplomas will be awarded during The University of Alabama’s commencement ceremonies set for Aug. 3.

UA to Hold Summer Commencement Exercises

The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement ceremonies Aug. 3 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus. Commencement begins at 9 a.m.

‘Saturday in the Park’ Continues at UA’s Moundville Park

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park continues its Saturday in the Park program series into the fall. The events feature topics related to Southeastern Native Americans or archaeology, and many will include hands-on activities for children.

UA Community Service Center Seeks Nonprofit Partners for Volunteer Service Event

The University of Alabama Community Service Center seeks community partners for the 2013 Ripple Effect event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 20. Ripple Effect is an annual freshman volunteer day that allows new and returning students to become acquainted with the Tuscaloosa community through service projects.

UA’s RISE Graduation Celebrates a Father’s Love for His Son

Eighteen students will graduate at RISE’s annual commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Stallings Center on The University of Alabama campus. One child’s father commuted daily from Tuscaloosa to Huntsville so his son could attend RISE.

UA School of Music to Host Alessi Trombone Seminar

The University of Alabama’s School of Music will play host to the Alessi Seminar from Saturday, July 27, to Saturday Aug. 3, at the Moody Music Building on the UA campus.

UA to Host Workshop on Severe Weather Warning Process

The Center for Advanced Public Safety, or CAPS, at The University of Alabama will host a weather research workshop July 10 to present and evaluate research and applications aimed at enhancing the severe weather warning process.