Miss UA Competition to be Held on Campus Jan. 17
The 2009 Miss University of Alabama competition will take place Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in Morgan Hall Auditorium on the UA campus.
Events
Speech, Music to Merge in 20th ‘Realizing the Dream’ Concert Jan. 17 at UA
A noted speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the voices contained in seven Tuscaloosa-area choirs will merge during the 2009 “Realizing the Dream … A Long, Long Way” concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Concert Hall in The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Building.
Pianist Andrew Willis Starts New Year for UA Celebrity Series
Noted pianist Andrew Willis will perform the next concert of the 2008-2009 University of Alabama Celebrity Series at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building on the UA campus.
Native American Festival at UA’s Moundville Park Named One of Top 10 Events for Alabama History in 2009
Historical festivals and celebrations are the focus of the 2009 Top 10 Events released by the Alabama Tourism Department. October’s Moundville Native American Festival, staged at The University of Alabama Museums’ Moundville Archaeological Park, makes the list this year along with other venerable festivals around the state.
Economic Summit to Focus on Tuscaloosa, West Alabama
An economic summit focused on Tuscaloosa and West Alabama will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in the Sellers Auditorium at the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus.
UA to Host Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
The University of Alabama Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team, led by head coach Dr. Margaret Stran, will host the Southeast Regional Tournament Dec. 5-6 at the UA Recreation Center.
Uncertainty About National, State Economy to be Addressed at 2009 Economic Outlook Conference, Presented by UA
The current economic recession now has an official beginning date—December 2007—according to the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research. At 12 months, it has already been longer than the recessions of 2001 and 1990-91.
Free Dance Concert at UA on Friday Looks at ‘Space/Place’
The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance, along with collaboration from the UA art department, present “Space/Place,” a free dance concert at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Morgan Auditorium on Colonial Drive in the UA Theatre District.
UA’s Alabama Productivity Center Names Keynote Speakers for 2008 Quality Award Conference
The Alabama Productivity Center at The University of Alabama will feature Bradley R. Byrne, Kathy Harris and Fonda Vera as keynote speakers for the 2008 Alabama Quality Award Conference and Ceremony.
Crimson Tidings Tour of Greek Homes to be Held at UA
Getting in the holiday spirit on The University of Alabama campus will be as easy as taking a stroll down sorority and fraternity rows this year to take part in a new event called Crimson Tidings.