Produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance, this dark comedy follows several young, ambitious editors living in New York City and working for one of the city’s most esteemed publications. As the monotony of office life begins to set in, they wonder if any of them will ever get that mythical big break. After an office party, their lives are changed forever when co-worker Gloria goes on a shooting rampage inside the office. Scarred for life, the survivors process [...]
Dr. Isabela Morales, a UA alum (Departments of History and American Studies), is speaking on her groundbreaking first book, Happy Dreams of Liberty: An American Family in Slavery and Freedom (OUP, 2022). Dr. Morales got her PhD from Princeton University. She began the research for her book while an undergrad at UA in the History Department's Capstone Research Seminar. She did additional research as a McNair Scholar at UA in 2011, supervised by Dr. Jenny Shaw in the History Department. [...]
Embrace Tuscaloosa is an annual day of service hosted by The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama in partnership with the Center for Service and Leadership and community organizations. This event for students, staff, and faculty within The College of Arts and Sciences gives the campus community an opportunity to engage with the greater Tuscaloosa community and consider the impact of a lifelong commitment to service. Learn more and register on Bama Pulse.
The Astronomy Group within the Department of Physics and Astronomy holds monthly Public Nights. All are welcome to come view the sky through our facilities, on campus and off. Admission to Public Nights is free. Events may be cancelled in case of bad weather/cloudy conditions. Please check weather forecasts before planning your trip. Weather information specifically tailored to astronomical observing is available in the clear sky clock for Tuscaloosa generated using forecasts from the Canadian Meteorology Centre. The following is the [...]
Be the Match is a global leader working every day to save lives through cellular therapy. For people with life-threatening blood cancers—like leukemia and lymphoma—or other blood disorders like sickle cell, a cure exists. Be The Match connects patients with a matching donor for a life-saving marrow transplant. Visit the Be the Match website for more details. Tent locations will include the Quad, Shelby Quad, and the Student Center Fountain. In the Classroom: Be the Match representatives will be available [...]
Please join the Department of History as we welcome Professor Bart Elmore, who will be speaking about his recent book, Seed Money: Monsanto’s Past and Our Food Future. For the better part of a decade, environmental historian Bart Elmore investigated the history of Monsanto, the chemical firm turned agricultural giant that became the largest seller of genetically engineered seeds in the world. Now owned by Bayer after a mega merger in 2018, Monsanto’s past still shapes our food future. Come learn what [...]
The Department of English’s Creative Writing Program and UA’s Honors College are thrilled to welcome two-time National Book Award–winning novelist Jesmyn Ward to campus to read a selection of her work and answer audience questions. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing immediately following the reading.
Dr. Gasper will give a guest lecture on “Civil Wars in Lebanon and Syria” in Dr. Hazbun’s PSC 449 International Relations in the Middle East class, Tuesday October 11, 11 am to 12:15 pm in TH 113. Michael Gasper is Associate Professor of History at Occidental College in Los Angeles California. He is author of “The Power of Representation: Publics, Peasants and Islam in Egypt” (Stanford University Press, 2009) and co-editor of “Is there a Middle East: The Evolution of a [...]
The Moundville Native American Festival at the Moundville Archaeological Park celebrates its 34th year by reflecting on the past and celebrating how far the event has come! Make a trip to the park on October 12-15 for Native American performers, demonstrators, and Living History teachers to celebrate Native American culture. Learn more about the festival on the Moundville website.
Hosted by the Department of Biological Sciences, Dr. Cassandra Quave will present the 2022 Darden Lecture titled "The Plant Hunter: A Scientist's Quest for Nature's Next Medicines." Plants are the basis for an array of lifesaving and health-improving medicines we all now take for granted. Ever taken an aspirin? Thank a willow tree for that. What about medicines for malaria? Some of those are derived from cinchona and wormwood. In today’s world of synthetic pharmaceuticals, many people have forgotten this [...]
The University of Alabama’s Department of Philosophy has invited Dr. Elliot Sober (The University of Wisconsin, Madison) to present a talk, “Darwin and Intelligent Design” on December 1, 2022 from 7:30pm-9:00pm in ten Hoor Hall, room 125. This event is open to the public and all are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Lesley Perkins at lpperkins@ua.edu.
Argan is a hypochondriac whose medical bills are the largest expense in his pocketbook. To save money, he decides to marry his oldest daughter, Angelique, to an up-and-coming doctor, Thomas. What better way to get free check-ups? Angelique refuses the marriage because she loves another. This forces Argan to give her an ultimatum: marry Thomas or join a convent. In a story filled with mistaken identities, tumultuous relationships, and one clever servant, will Angelique marry or does a convent await her? [...]
The Moundville Native American Festival at the Moundville Archaeological Park celebrates its 34th year by reflecting on the past and celebrating how far the event has come! Make a trip to the park on October 12-15 for Native American performers, demonstrators, and Living History teachers to celebrate Native American culture. Learn more about the festival on the Moundville website.
Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre returns to the stage for its 31st season with graceful performances choreographed by our nationally acclaimed dance faculty. Join us for a transformative visual experience and lively journey through motion. Purchase tickets in advance online.
Dr. Hunter Waite will present the Fall 2022 Mills Lecture titled "Jupiter and the Galilean Moons: The ongoing NASA Juno mission to Jupiter and future exploration of Europa by the NASA Clipper mission." The Helen Crow Mills and John Carrol Mills Lecture Series was established and endowed in UA’s College of Arts and Sciences by Helen Mills Pittman and her late husband, Dr. John Mills, of Birmingham, to bring successful and distinguished alumni and citizens to campus to speak as [...]
Visit the Arts and Sciences Tent on the Quad. Our departments will be outside with demonstrations, activities, and giveaways for all ages! Date: Saturday, October 22 Location: Quad - near Denny Chimes (See the Homecoming map for location details) Time: 12-3pm
The University of Alabama’s Department of Philosophy has invited Dr. Amy Kind (Claremont McKenna College) to present a talk, “A Skills-Based Framework for Imagination” on October 27, 2022 from 7:30pm-9:00pm in ten Hoor Hall, room 125. This event is open to the public and all are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Lesley Perkins at lpperkins@ua.edu.
This program is planned for Spring Break 2023. It is designed to allow students to learn more about working in Washington, DC and professional life in general. Each student will be assigned a government agency, non-profit, congressional office, etc. to meet with during the trip. Group networking events will be held with UA alumni and other professionals working in the area. In addition, students will visit cultural centers including the Kennedy Center, Native American Museum, African American Museum, and National [...]
Cedric Smith’s work draws on a wide range of influences and sources, traditional and contemporary, to express his poignant observations of African American life. Much of his work is inspired by his observation as a child of the absence and negative portrayals of African Americans in advertising and on the labels of popular brands. The Paul R. Jones Collection currently has two works of painting and collage by Smith that showcase American culture and Black Americana. However, in the exhibition [...]