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.
Events
‘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.
Foster Care Students will Experience College Life at UA in New Program
A select group of high school students who are living in foster care will have the opportunity to participate in a college workshop at The University of Alabama through the Nsoro Foundation’s Precollegiate Summer Program June 19-23.
UA Summer Camp Teaches Middle-Schoolers Money Management Skills
University of Alabama’s Camp Cash, a two-week, weekday program beginning Monday, June 13 and concluding Friday, June 24, teaches the importance of money management and budgeting.
Hale County Site Developed for Land Conservation Program at UA
A 480-acre tract of forested property near Akron, and owned by The University of Alabama, is being enhanced with an outdoor classroom area designed to teach students how to manage family, corporate and public lands as a renewable natural resource.
Interim Term at UA Takes Creative Approach to Learning
The University of Alabama Interim Program, May 9-27, offers students the chance to enroll in classes offering creative and innovative learning experiences.