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.
Events
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.
UA, Tuscaloosa Officials to Commemorate Completion of Bryant Drive Project Nov. 25
The University of Alabama and the City of Tuscaloosa will commemorate the completion of the Bryant Drive road project with a rededication ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. on the south side of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Coffee and Chocolate are Topics for International Education Week Lectures
As part of International Education Week events at The University of Alabama, Dr. Joe Vinson of the University of Scranton will discuss “Chocolate Chemistry: The Science Behind the World’s Guilty Pleasure” on Wednesday, Nov.19 at 3:30 p.m. in the lobby of Rodgers Library and the “Science of Coffee” on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library.
UA Theatre and Dance Production of ‘Reckless’ Almost Sold Out; Available Only on Saturday
The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance presents the dark comedy “Reckless” Tuesday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Allen Bales Theatre on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Chairman of MetLife Financial Services to Speak at UA’s Culverhouse College of Commerce
C. Robert Henrikson, chairman, president and CEO of MetLife Financial Services, will speak to students and faculty of The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. in Alston Hall, room 40.