Events – College of Arts & Sciences

Promoting Brain Health Amongst Student-Athletes

April 19, 2023

Desktop News | April 2023 On March 31st, 2023, The University of Alabama hosted Brain Day, an event aimed at promoting brain health and preventing brain injuries amongst student-athletes. Organized by faculty members from the colleges of Human Environmental Sciences and Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Alabama Life Research Institute and the UA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the event was successful. UA News Center’s press release stated that the event was comprised of a comprehensive tour of campus […]

Family Night at the Museum Travels Around the World

February 23, 2023

The Alabama Museum of Natural History and University of Alabama Graduate School are partnering to present Family Night at the Museum March 4 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Prestigious Ballet Artistic Director Visits UA Dance

February 7, 2023

Desktop News | February 2023 The Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to welcome Eldar Aliev, Ballet Artistic Director of the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia, from February 5 – 11. Aliev, a former principal dancer and honored artistic creator of Russia, is widely recognized for his exceptional contributions to the dance world. He has performed on prestigious stages such as the Kennedy Center and the Metropolitan Opera, worked with renowned choreographers, and served as a […]

Industry Professionals Set to Speak at 2023 McCollough Forum

February 1, 2023

Desktop News | February 2023 Industry professionals from around the country will address students at the annual Susan N. and Gaylon McCollough Medical Scholars Forum Feb. 10 at Shelby Hall. The forum, designed to prepare students pursuing medical and health science professions, will begin with a lecture by Dr. Jeffery Bishop, a social and moral philosopher and physician, who teaches medical ethics and philosophy. Professor Bishop holds the Tenet Endowed Chair in Health Care Ethics at Saint Louis University and […]

UA Community Stands Up for Opera

January 27, 2023

At the UA Opera Guild’s 9th annual Opera Gala on February 3, attendees can expect high-energy entertainment and enticing auction items, with proceeds going directly to benefit students.

Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Musical Performances and More

January 17, 2023

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in collaboration with the UA Department of Theatre and Dance, the UA School of Music and other UA community members will present the “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Life and Legacy Celebration: An Evening of Music, Dance, and Spoken Word” on January 26 to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his many contributions to society. The evening, starting at 7 p.m. at the Moody Music Building, includes performances by […]

December Events Make End of the Year Merry and Bright

December 5, 2022

Art Exhibits Cedric Smith: Horsepower Through Dec. 9, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Paul R. Jones Museum, FreeCedric Smith’s work draws on a wide range of influences and sources, traditional and contemporary, to express his poignant observations of African American life. Annual West Alabama Juried Art Show Through Dec. 16, Mon.-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, FreeThe Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is sponsoring its annual juried show/exhibit for West Alabama artists. Clay+/Invitational Through Dec. 21, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., […]

Department of Modern Languages and Classics Hosts Day of the Dead Commemoration

November 1, 2022

From Nov. 1 through Nov. 9, the Hispanic-Latino Association and the Department of Modern Languages and Classics, with the support of the Spanish club Los Estudiantes de Alabama sin Fronteras and the Intercultural Diversity Center, will host a Day of the Dead commemoration.

Frightful Fun for the UA Community

October 17, 2022

Haunting at the Museum From the UA News Center | The Alabama Museum of Natural History and Gorgas House Museum are teaming up to provide Halloween fun for all ages through Haunting at the Museum Oct. 24-28. The Alabama Museum of Natural History will offer spooky scavenger hunts through Smith Hall during normal hours of operation throughout the week. The museum will host an after-hours event Oct. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. that will include children’s stories, crafts, mad scientist […]

Annual Green Week Encourages Local Environmental Advocacy

February 18, 2022

The UA Environmental Council has planned a series of educational and engaging activities and service projects throughout their annual Green Week from February 23-26.