Sir Ken Robinson, an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources and the author of “Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative,” will speak at The University of Alabama Wednesday, Sept. 12.
The University of Alabama’s Students in Free Enterprise team will host the 2007 Tuscaloosa Walgreens’ SIFE Team Training Conference for area teams Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007.
The University of Alabama School of Social Work is planning the first social work conference to focus on the needs and challenges faced by men in American society.
The University of Alabama’s Celebrity Series, which brings internationally recognized artists to Alabama, proudly celebrates its 20th year on campus with classical piano, opera, tango and the return of world-famous violinist, Itzhak Perlman, for the 2007-2008 season.
Students at The University of Alabama will have the opportunity to learn more about the various student organizations on campus during the 2007 Fall Get on Board Day Wednesday, Aug. 29 on the Quad from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A University of Alabama campus ministry, Generation Now, in conjunction with The Tuscaloosa Prayer Network and other faith based organizations, presents “Breaking Down the Walls” Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. on the Quad.
Aharon Barak, who served as president of the Israeli Supreme Court from 1995-2006, will deliver the ninth Albritton Lecture at The University of Alabama School of Law on Thursday, Aug. 23, at noon in the Bedsole Moot Courtroom at the Law School. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Clarence N. Wood, president/CEO of Jane Addams Hull House Association, will be the keynote speaker for The University Of Alabama School Of Social Work’s annual conference Aug. 30-31 at the Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus.
The University of Alabama’s summer commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. in Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
The Everywoman Book Club, sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center at The University of Alabama, will meet on Thursday, Aug. 23 at noon at The Globe Restaurant to discuss “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America,” by Dr. Barbara Ehrenreich.