Events

Students Compete in Miss UA Pageant

A new Miss University of Alabama will be selected at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. Marking 40 years as a preliminary competition for the Miss Alabama and Miss America titles, the 2014 Miss UA pageant will feature 17 students vying for the crown in the categories of private interview, swimsuit-physical fitness, talent, evening wear and on-stage question. The winner will receive numerous gifts, including a full-tuition scholarship and book scholarships for her year of service, and she will also represent UA at the 2014 Miss Alabama Pageant in Birmingham in June.

UA’s Moundville Kicks Off its Saturday in the Park Programs

“Saturday in the Park,” a series of programs running during the warmer months at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park, kicks off Feb. 22.

UA Social Work Celebrates African-American Heritage Month with Colloquium, Film Screenings

In observance of African-American History Month, The University of Alabama School of Social Work will host a pair of noted female civil rights activists.

Alabama Law Review to Host New York Times vs. Sullivan Symposium

The Alabama Law Review will host a symposium to mark the 50th anniversary of New York Times vs. Sullivan on Feb. 28 at The University of Alabama School of Law.

UA Presents Sport Management Lecture Series

The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences presents its 2014 Distinguished Lectures in Sport Management beginning Feb. 12.

UA Museum Celebrates Darwin Day

The community is invited to Darwin Day from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Alabama Museum of Natural History in Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

UA Sororities, Fraternities to Host Benefit Concert

Thirteen sororities and fraternities at The University of Alabama are teaming up to host a philanthropic event, Jam for St. Jude, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Sigma Nu fraternity house on campus. The event, which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is open to the public. Cost is $6 at the door.

UA’s Sonic Frontiers Concert Series Presents ‘3 Views of Viola’

The University of Alabama’s Sonic Frontiers Series presents violists LaDonna Smith, Jessica Pavone and Wendy Richman in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in the Bama Theatre’s Greensboro Room, 600 Greensboro Ave.

UA Invites Families to Take a ‘Trip Around the World’

Children and their families can explore the academic world at The University of Alabama during the third annual Hands-On Family Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at UA’s Smith Hall.

UA Celebrates 2014 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 History Month. This year’s campus celebration promotes recognition of the contributions of African-American culture to area communities and the nation. It will highlight moments in African-American history and the ongoing impact of the African-American experience.