Events

UA Astronomy Public Nights Feature Star-Gazing, Talk on Higgs Boson

The University of Alabama’s department of physics and astronomy invites members of the community to attend a series of public nights this season to look at the heavens through UA telescopes. The first of the free viewings is Thursday, Jan. 24 in 227 Gallalee Hall. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a talk by Dr. Conor Henderson, UA assistant professor of physics and astronomy, on the discovery of the Higgs boson, or Higgs particle. Beginning at 8 p.m., Ron Buta, UA assistant professor, welcomes visitors to peer at the moon and Jupiter through telescopes in the dome atop Gallalee Hall.

McCollough Medical Scholar’s Forum Features VP of Top Medical Insurance Group

Dr. Hayes Whiteside, senior vice president of risk management and chief medical officer for a top medical insurance company, will be the featured speaker for the 11th annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum Feb. 1-2 in the Shelby Hall rotunda on The University of Alabama campus.

Noted Geneticist, UA Alumnus to Discuss Pathobiology in ALLELE Lecture

Dr. Richard Myers, president and director of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and an alumnus of The University of Alabama, will present an Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution Lecture Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology Building Auditorium on the UA campus.

UA Alumnus, ESPN Announcer Rece Davis Set to Speak

ESPN sportscaster and University of Alabama alumnus Rece Davis will speak at a lecture for The University of Alabama Program in Sports Communication Jan. 31.

Premiere Music and Dance Performance, Art Show Celebrate 25th Anniversary of UA’s Holtkamp Organ

For the 25th anniversary of the Holtkamp organ in the Concert Hall of Moody Music Building, The University of Alabama will present the world premiere of “The Freese Collection,” performed by Dr. Faythe Freese, UA professor of organ. The interdisciplinary performance also will feature the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre and a NALL art show titled “Violata Pax” (Wounded Peace).

What Are the Significant Economic Issues Facing Businesses in 2013? Conference Presented by UA to Address

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.

UA Center to Present Alabama Commercial Real Estate Conference Feb. 1

K.C. Conway, executive managing director, market analytics, for Colliers International Valuation and Advisory Services in Atlanta, will deliver the keynote address for the 2013 Annual Alabama Commercial Real Estate Conference, presented by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama, Friday, Feb. 1 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham.

UA Philosophy Lecturer to Discuss Einstein’s Contributions, Jewish Perspectives

Elements of Jewish intellectual thought may have influenced Einstein’s development of the theory of relativity and Nazi attempts to discredit it. A University of Alabama guest lecturer is scheduled to explain how Jan. 24.

Economic Outlook Conference, Presented by UA, Set for Jan. 16

The 2013 Economic Outlook Conference, presented by The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 16 in Montgomery.

UA, Notre Dame Students and Alumni to Work Together in Discover BCS National Championship Service Project

Students and alumni from The University of Alabama and the University of Notre Dame will come together to have a positive impact on the Miami community during the Discover BCS National Championship Game service project.