Events

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.

Art Exhibit on Community, Place, Identity Displayed at UA’s Paul R. Jones Gallery

More than 25 photographs, lithographs and digital collages centered on the theme of “Photography Speaks: Community, Place, and Identity” are on display at The University of Alabama’s Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa through Feb. 20.

Set Sail During Hands-On Event at UA Museum

Set sail on the seven seas during Hands-on Family Night from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Alabama Museum of Natural History on The University of Alabama campus.

$3 Million Gift to UA’s Culverhouse College of Commerce to Provide a New Curriculum in Value Investing

A $3 million gift to The University of Alabama positions the Culverhouse College of Commerce to become the first business school in the nation to offer a value investing specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

UA’s C&IS Hosts Speakers to Discuss Strategic Planning

Three speakers will visit The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences to discuss planning for the future of the college.

Gov. Bentley to Address McCollough Medical Scholars Forum at UA

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Medicine, will present the opening lecture at the 13th annual Susan and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum Friday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. in the Shelby Hall rotunda on The University of Alabama campus.

UA Museum Offers Fun Learning for Young ‘Scientists’

West Alabama’s children are invited to explore natural history and science in a hands-on learning environment through a variety of programs offered at the Alabama Museum of Natural History on The University of Alabama’s campus.