‘Migrations’ Theme of 2019 Black History Month
The University of Alabama’s Black History Month celebration includes innovative and informative events. UA Crossroads coordinates the activities each year.
Culture & Community
Go Back in Time at Family Night at the Museum
The University of Alabama invites the campus and West Alabama communities to travel back to prehistoric times when dinosaurs roamed the Earth at the ninth annual Family Night at the Museum Feb. 9.
Tuscaloosa-Area Business Incubator, Accelerator to Open Feb. 6
The EDGE, a high-tech facility designed to support entrepreneurial collaboration and innovation in west Alabama, will have its grand opening Wednesday, Feb. 6.
UA, AARP Partner to Study Needs of Alabama’s Older Military Vets
The University of Alabama Office for Military Families and Veterans is partnering with AARP Alabama to assess the needs of the state’s older military veterans to develop and deliver outreach and educational interventions.
Paul W. Bryant Museum to Close for Renovations
The Paul W. Bryant Museum will temporarily close for renovations beginning Feb. 1.
Fashion Show Features Student Designs Inspired by Holocaust Victim
Nine University of Alabama apparel design students are creating garments inspired by the rediscovered sketches of Hedy Strnad, a Jewish Czech dress designer who died in the Holocaust. The garments will be featured in “Inspirations from the Past,” a fashion show hosted by Gus Mayer at The Summit in Birmingham Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
UA Drive Gathers Books for Students in Black Belt
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development will hold its 14th Books for the Alabama Black Belt drive from Monday, Jan. 21, to Monday, Feb. 18.
UA Observatory Open Jan. 20 for Total Lunar Eclipse
The University of Alabama department of physics and astronomy will host a free public viewing session for the super wolf blood moon total lunar eclipse on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 20, at the observatory atop Gallalee Hall.
Art, Kiwanis, Murder and More in Alabama Heritage Magazine
The Winter 2019 issue of Alabama Heritage magazine covers everything from sketchbook art to a murder mystery, the 1919 Kiwanis Convention and the history of Mon Louis Island.
UA Law to Host Symposium Honoring Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr.
The Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. School of Law at The University of Alabama is planning a symposium to honor the life and legacy of Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr.