Events

Derby to Donate Civil Rights Photograph to UA during Exhibit Opening

Dr. Doris A. Derby, a documentary photographer and civil rights activist, will donate an historic photograph from the civil rights era to The University of Alabama during the opening reception of an exhibit featuring her photographs.

Elementary, High-School Students to Visit UA’s Paul R. Jones Gallery

Approximately 50 students from two Tuscaloosa schools will visit The University of Alabama’s Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art during the month of October as part of the gallery’s K-12 Fellows Program.

UA Social Work Seeks to Connect Hispanic Families with Resources

The annual Hispanic Heritage Colloquium at The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work is a celebration of culture, but it’s one with a new mission: to connect Hispanic families with resources and agencies.

Journalists for Diversity to Hold Conference at UA

UNITY: Journalists for Diversity will hold its third regional conference from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in the Ferguson Center on The University of Alabama campus.

UA’s Vedic Society Presents ‘Sacred Sounds’ Meditation Concert

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Vedic Society at The University of Alabama invites the public to its “Sacred Sounds” musical meditation concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the ballroom at 3300 Ferguson Center on campus. The event will feature free vegetarian food and kirtan music by The Mayapuris. Participants will also be able to explore

UA to Host Panel on Cyber Security

Students and community members can learn how to protect themselves against cyber crimes, and what law enforcement agencies and private sector companies are doing to combat the growing problem, during a community panel Oct. 1 at The University of Alabama.

UA’s C&IS to Induct Five Into Hall of Fame

The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences will hold its annual Communication Hall of Fame Thursday, Oct. 1, in the North Zone at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Expert to Lecture at UA Law School on Legal Responses to Catastrophes

The University of Alabama School of Law will host Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Kenneth Feinberg at noon Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the Bedsole Moot Courtroom 140. The lecture is free and open to the public. Feinberg is an expert in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He has handled financial claims for major crises and disasters. He will lecture on “Unconventional Responses to Unique Catastrophes: Tailoring the Law to Meet the Challenges.”

Law’s Rhetorical Life to be Discussed Friday at UA School of Law

Legal scholars will visit The University of Alabama School of Law and discuss law’s rhetorical life Sept. 18 during a symposium.

UA Theatre and Dance Kicks Off 2015-16 Season with ‘Seduced’

UA Theatre & Dance begins its 2015-2016 season with American playwright Sam Shepard’s drama, Seduced, September 21-27 in the Allen Bales Theatre. The play centers on the final days of a paranoid tycoon, based on billionaire recluse Howard Hughes.