Google Awards UA Computer Science Grant
Google recently awarded Dr. Jeff Gray, associate professor of computer science at The University of Alabama, a $15,000 grant to fund a computer science program for high school teachers July 25-27.
Events
UA Plans Three Commencement Ceremonies, Candlelight Remembrance for Aug. 5-6
The University of Alabama will hold three commencement ceremonies Aug. 5 and 6 to award degrees to more than 4,000 graduates. The ceremonies will include students who were scheduled to participate in both May and August commencement exercises.
NCBW Chair to Address Minority High-Schoolers in Accounting Awareness Program at UA
Dr. Faye E. Williams, national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, will be the lead speaker for the 2011 Accounting Career Awareness Program presented by the National Association of Black Accountants and the Center for the Advancement of Minority Accountants.
UA Journalism, ASPA Host Award-Winning Summer Programming
More than 100 middle and high school journalists from 10 states will be on The University of Alabama campus starting June 17 to attend the award-winning annual Multicultural Journalism Workshop and The Long Weekend camp.
Parents Invited to Campus for UA Family Weekend Sept. 16-18
The University of Alabama Office of Parent Programs invites families of UA students to come visit campus during this year’s annual Family Weekend, Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 18.
‘Gone With the Wind’ Fan Displays Collection, Speaks at UA’s Gorgas Library
Pieces from David Williams’ collection of “Gone With the Wind” memorabilia are on display in the Pearce Foyer, Gorgas Library, until Aug. 5 at The University of Alabama. Williams will give a free public lecture about his collection at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in Gorgas Library, room 205. Sponsors are University Libraries and the Alabama Center for the Book.
UA Engineering to Host SECME Summer Institute
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host the 35th Annual Southeast Consortium for Minorities in Engineering Summer Institute June 19-26.
UA to Host National Conference on Science Education June 20-21
The University of Alabama will host a national conference on science education June 20-21.
UA Alumni, Faculty, Students Helping New York-based Alfred Dunner in Dressing Up! Tuscaloosa Event
University of Alabama alumni, students, faculty and staff are teaming up for Dressing Up! Tuscaloosa, an event June 9-13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Central High School to give out thousands of donated Alfred Dunner women’s garments to those affected by the April 27 tornado.
‘Chicago,’ Ballet Performance to Highlight UA Theatre and Dance Season
Stagings of the musicals “Chicago” and “City of Angels,” as well as classics including “The Seagull” and “An Italian Straw Hat,” highlight the 2011-2012 University of Alabama department of theatre and dance season.