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A&S in the News — Jan. 1–6

China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Is Shrinking Huffington Post – Jan. 3 China’s largest freshwater lake is under serious threat, and it seems no one can agree on how to save it. Poyang Lake can swell to over 1,700 square miles, an area larger than Rhode Island. But photographs released by China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency in November show it completely dry in parts, desiccated by drought … “I think [they’re] proposing a solution without understanding the causes of the problem,” […]

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A&S in the News – Dec. 16–31

As China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Shrinks, Solution Faces Criticism New York Times – Dec. 28 Long celebrated as China’s largest freshwater lake, Poyang reaches more than three times the expanse of Los Angeles in the summer wet season. It is home to the rare Yangtze finless porpoise, and its mud flats are the primary winter feeding grounds for thousands of birds that fly south each autumn to escape Siberia’s chill, including the critically endangered Siberian crane … “I think you’re […]

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A&S in the News – Nov. 26–Dec. 2

The difference between ‘alt-right’ and ‘neo-Nazi’, explained USA Today – Nov. 23 If you’ve even been following the news a little bit over the past few weeks, you should have encountered the term alternative right, or alt-right for short. But what about these other terms that are resurfacing in the wake of the election? What’s white nationalism, and how does it differ from white supremacy? Is the alt-right and neo-Nazi movement mutually exclusive, or one in the same? … “The […]

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Cuban News Anchor to Present Lecture at UA

Cuban news anchor Cristina Escobar will visit The University of Alabama to talk about the current climate of Cuban journalism and how it is evolving with the developing relationship between the United States and Cuba. The lecture, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Farrah Hall room 214, is a part of Escobar’s visit to the United States, during which she will cover the U.S. presidential election for Cuban television. The event is free and open to the public.“Escobar is essentially the Katie […]

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Philosopher to Discuss Race, Criminal Justice in UA Lecture

Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, a philosophy scholar at the University of Michigan, will speak about race and criminal justice during the second lecture of The University of Alabama’s Philosophy Today Series. The lecture, titled “Outlaws,” will be presented Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall on the UA campus. It is free and open to the public. During her lecture, Anderson will discuss hyper-incarceration, racial profiling by the police, and the Black Lives Matter movement through […]

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May 30–Aug. 15: Incoming Students Arriving for Orientation

Starting the last week of May and continuing until mid-August, incoming freshman and transfer students will flood the campus for the annual Bama Bound Orientation. Got questions about orientation? The University’s orientation website, orientation.ua.edu, has answers. For questions specific to A&S advising, visit as.ua.edu/advising or call A&S Student Services at (205) 348-5970. Roll Tide and have a great summer!

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March 21–25: Aristotle Week

UA, Aristotle University Collaborate to Celebrate Aristotle’s 2,400th Birthday Everything has a foundation. And much of the foundation that modern science and the philosophy of logic is built upon is the work of Greek philosopher Aristotle, who turns 2,400 years old this month. To pay tribute to his contributions, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, has declared 2016 as Aristotle Anniversary Year. The University of Alabama, in collaboration with Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, is participating in […]

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Nall “President’s Mansion” Prints Available

Proceeds to benefit UA art students Renowned artist and UA alumnus Nall was commissioned to commemorate the 175th anniversary of The University of Alabama President’s Mansion with a painting. Limited edition prints of the painting, signed by Nall, are available for $500. Buy your print today by calling 205-348-8538. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for art students. Nall, born in 1948 as Fred Nall Hollis, in Troy, earned a degree in art, political science, and psychology from UA. For more information […]

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January 2016 Dates & Deadlines

January 13: First day of classes January 17: Award-winning South African artist Jonathan Butler will be the featured performer for the 2016 Realizing the Dream Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Moody Music Concert Hall. January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed) January 20: Last day to add a class or drop a class without a “W” January 21: Last day to submit degree application for Graduate students. Application must be submitted online through myBama. Coming up February […]

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