Events

UA to Host Leading Researchers at Mental Health, Aging Conference

The University of Alabama Center for Mental Health and Aging and the College of Continuing Studies will host “Successful Aging Across the Lifespan,” a day-long conference of workshops for professionals, community providers and caregivers at the Bryant Conference Center May 16.

UA’s Moundville Museum Celebrates 75 Years

The University of Alabama’s Jones Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park will mark its 75th anniversary this month, and the community is invited to join in the celebration.

Student Art Work on Display at UA’s Museum of Natural History

The Alabama Museum of Natural History recently began displaying images of creatures from the Dinosaur Age rendered by a University of Alabama senior.

UA to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 2-3

The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement ceremonies May 2-3 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

Summer Enrichment Workshop Deadline Extended Until May 15

The University of Alabama’s Program for Talent Development and Gifted Studies has extended the deadline for its 2013 Summer Enrichment Workshop through May 15.

UA’s University Medical Center Launches Wellness Walls for Art Program

Area artists have joined together to bring the healing effects of art to The University of Alabama’s University Medical Center through a new program — Wellness Walls for Art.

UA’s Creative Writing Club to Offer Readings

The University of Alabama’s Spring 2014 Creative Writing Club for high school students will offer its annual reading from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in Morgan Hall, room 301.

UA’s Sakura Festival Returns to Celebrate Japanese Culture

The University of Alabama Capstone International Center invites the public to learn about and celebrate Japanese culture during the 28th annual Sakura Festival, with events through the end of April.

Edward O. Wilson Donates Career Awards to UA, Endows Fellows Program for Research

Dr. Edward O. Wilson, the most highly decorated scientist in the world and a University of Alabama alumnus, has made two major gifts to UA with an approximate value totaling $500,000.

Educational Neuroscientist to Address UA Graduate Student Symposium

Dr. Firat Soylu, of Northwestern University, will explain how education can shape neuroscience research at the sixth annual Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methods Graduate Student Symposium Friday at The University of Alabama.