Events

U.S. District Judge to Deliver Keynote at Voting Rights Act Symposium at UA

U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson will deliver the keynote address for the Alabama Law Review symposium as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act at noon Feb. 27 at The University of Alabama School of Law.

UA to Host Regional Science Olympiad

More than 400 students are expected to participate in the 2015 regional Science Olympiad competition at The University of Alabama Saturday, Feb. 21.

Summit at UA to Address Needs of Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life

The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work, and its partners, present “Service Member to Civilian (S2C): A National Summit on Improving Transitions” April 16-17 at the Bryant Conference Center.

UA’s Moundville Park Trains New Volunteers for Multiple Opportunities

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park is hosting a volunteer training session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

UA Theatre and Dance Showcase Returns for 2015

The University of Alabama department of theatre and dance begins the second half of its 2014-2015 season with Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre in Morgan Auditorium, from Feb. 10-14.

UA Hosts MacArthur ‘Genius’ Musician Anthony Braxton

The University of Alabama’s Sonic Frontiers concert series presents legendary musician and composer Anthony Braxton in a week-long concert series and residency Feb. 6-27.

UA Hosts Black Scholar, Poet Dr. Mary Weems

The University of Alabama’s department of communication studies, along with several other on-campus entities, will host events with independent scholar and activist Dr. Mary Weems as part of UA’s African-American Heritage Month programming.

Warren St. John Named Recipient of UA Cason Award

The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences has named best-selling author Warren St. John winner of the 2015 Clarence Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing.

UA Celebrates 2015 African-American Heritage Month with Tours, Events

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the UA campus and community to participate in events throughout February during African-American Heritage Month. This year’s campus events are held in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery and Voting Rights Act of 1965.

UA Hosts Oscar Nominees at Third Annual Black Warrior Film Festival

The third annual Black Warrior Film Festival takes place Feb. 13- 15 on The University of Alabama campus and in downtown Tuscaloosa, showcasing student films from across the Southeast and award-winning industry professionals.