Guest Artist at UA will Play the Veena, Ancient Musical Instrument
Vidvan D. Balakrishna of India will be on campus April 13-15 for a lecture demonstration and concert on the veena, one of the most ancient musical instruments of India.
Events
UA Conference Explores Latino Children’s Literature
Experts in Latino literature for young people will gather at The University of Alabama Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, for the National Celebration of Latino Children’s Literature Conference.
‘Violet Hour’ Arrives at UA’s Bales Theatre
The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance presents “The Violet Hour” from Tuesday, April 13, to Sunday, April 18, in the Allan Bales Theatre on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District.
N.Y. Times Reporter Brings Environmental Message to UA on Earth Day
Matthew L. Wald, a Washington bureau reporter for The New York Times, will speak on “A Low Carb Diet for the Planet: Sustainability Perspectives from Transportation and Energy” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day), in room 127 in the Biology Building at The University of Alabama.
National Academy of Science Member, Alumnus to Speak at UA
Dr. Michael B.A. Oldstone, a National Academy of Sciences member and University of Alabama alumnus, will speak on the UA campus as part of a lecture series April 19-22 on how viral epidemic diseases have changed human history.
Lecture Offers UA Students, Community ‘A Taste of the Rich Tradition of Embroidery’
Alastair Macleod, chairman of a premier supplier of embroidery, Hand and Lock School of Embroidery, will lead a public lecture for The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences and its apparel design program.
UA’s Sarah Moody Gallery Displays Art From Collection
The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art at The University of Alabama winds up the current exhibition season with something for everyone: “An Eyeful: Selections from the Permanent Collection” will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, and continue through June 4.
Slash Pine Poetry Festival Brings Verse, Music to UA, Community
The Slash Pine Poetry Festival, featuring more than 40 national and regional poets and authors performing two days of readings, will be Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at Woods Quad on The University of Alabama campus, as well as venues in Tuscaloosa and Northport.
Crossroads Community Center at UA Presents Unity through Diversity Week
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center will celebrate Unity through Diversity Week beginning Tuesday, April 6.
Honors Week at UA Recognizes Scholarship, Leadership
The University of Alabama will recognize the achievement of outstanding students and faculty during 2010 Honors Week activities on campus April 5-9.