Events

Earth Hour on the UA Quad Promotes Environmental Awareness

The University of Alabama Student Government Association Department of Environmental Concerns is sponsoring Earth Hour, Saturday, March 27, from 8-9 p.m. on the Quad.

Outdoor Recreation at UA Offers Wilderness First Responder Course

University of Alabama Outdoor Recreation is offering a Wilderness First Responder course May 17-25 that will provide medical training for outdoor educators, guides, and search and rescue teams.

UA’s Creative Campus Brings Back Storytelling Festival

The University of Alabama Creative Campus Initiative’s Second Black Warrior Storytelling Festival will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Park at Manderson Landing at the base of Hackberry Lane and Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa.

Druid City Arts Festival Highlights Area’s Music; UA Co-Sponsors

The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus Initiative presents the first Druid City Arts Festival Saturday, March 27, on the City Fest Lot in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Student at UA to Present Record Donation for Haiti Relief

The University of Alabama Community Service Center will present $10,000 to the West Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross on Tuesday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in the Ferguson Center TV lounge.The donation came from the work of Tray Smith, a UA freshman, as part of Haiti outreach efforts on campus.

UA Panhellenic Hosting Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association will host its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 28, from 2-4 p.m. on the front lawn of the UA President’s Mansion.

What’s in the Box? UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History to Reveal Time Capsule

During a Smith Hall Homecoming celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10, a time capsule placed in the hall’s cornerstone will be opened. The event celebrates the 100th anniversary of Smith Hall, home of UA Museums’ Alabama Museum of Natural History.

Acclaimed Pianist Spencer Myer to Perform for UA’s Celebrity Series

Spencer Myer, who is rapidly becoming known as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, will perform on The University of Alabama campus at 2 p.m. March 28 in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building.

Literary, Cultural Critic Trudier Harris Joins UA as Visiting Scholar-in-Residence

Acclaimed literary and cultural critic Dr. Trudier Harris will join The University of Alabama’s English department this month as a visiting scholar-in-residence.

Legendary Biologist, Pulitzer Winner E.O. Wilson to Speak at UA

Dr. E.O. Wilson, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who is widely considered one of the world’s most influential scientists, will give two public talks March 30 on The University of Alabama campus.