Events

Aronov Lecture at UA Focuses on Democratic Social Life in Light of Controversies

Dr. Ann Pellegrini, associate professor of performance studies and religious studies at New York University, will speak on “Discomforting Democracy: Religion, Performance, and the Space of Political Exchange” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in 205 Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.

Tornado Victim Wins $10,000 Savings Initiative Prize through UA Center for Ethics

The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility announced the first grand prize winner in its prize-linked savings initiative, SaveNow WinLater, with a surprise visit to Myra Jackson of Birmingham.

NPHC to Hold Unity Week at UA

The University of Alabama chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council is hosting NPHC Unity Week events Saturday-Wednesday, Feb. 4-8.

Valentine-O-Grams, Concert Part of UA Theater Honor Society Fundraising Events

Students in The University of Alabama theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega are taking a new twist on the singing telegram this Valentine’s Day by selling Valentine-O-Grams as part of their philanthropy fund raising.

High School Students Honored as Winners in UA’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Essay Contest

School winners in The University of Alabama’s 11th annual “To Kill a Mockingbird” Essay Contest for high school students were recognized with a luncheon and awards ceremony Friday, Jan.27.

Psychologist for UA’s Basowitz Lecture to Speak on Terror, Intergroup Violence

Dr. James Sidanius, a professor in the departments of psychology and African and African American studies at Harvard University, will deliver the annual Harold Basowitz Memorial Lecture at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall at The University of Alabama.

UA Creative Campus Explores Poetry’s Relationship to Visual Arts

The University of Alabama’s Creative Campus will host a poetry reading, “Poetry&,” at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in Gorgas Library, room 205. The event is free and open to the public.

African-American History Month Program at UA Promotes Community Ties

The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the campus and community to participate in a variety of events throughout February during African-American History Month.

UA Symposium: Using Analytics in Preventing Biological Terrorist Attacks

A terrorist attack using infectious diseases is considered inevitable by some. The use of analytics to circumvent the intended outcome of such an event by alerting health officials in its earliest possible stages is one of many topics to be presented at the second major analytics symposium scheduled for Feb. 2 and 3 at the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus.

Student Affairs Expo Showcases Campus Activities at UA

The University of Alabama Student Affairs Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Ferguson Center, second floor, will feature information about how students can get involved on campus by participating in events, volunteering, getting a campus job and more.