Philosophy Today Lecture Series: Dr. Amy Kind

ten Hoor Hall 125 350 Marrs Spring Road, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

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.

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Washington DC: Professional Development Info Session

ICUE Maker Space, Math and Science Building Room 0013 411 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

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 [...]

Paul R. Jones Lecture Series: Cedric Smith

Camellia Room, Gorgas Library 711 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

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 [...]

PREMIERE NIGHT – “Small Mouth Sounds”

Allen Bales Theatre, Rowand-Johnson Hall 348 Stadium Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Six characters are desperate to escape the constant bombardment of stress and unhappiness that plagues their bustling urban lives. They find themselves on a silent retreat together and, without speaking, they must learn to communicate while simultaneously dealing with the skeletons in their own closets. As the retreat continues, each of these characters begins to understand the clarity that permeates the silence. With few words spoken, this play offers audiences the same unique experience. Buy tickets in advance online.

PREMIERE NIGHT – Dance Alabama! Fall 2022

English Building Auditorium 428 Colonial Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Dance Alabama! is a collection of performances choreographed and designed by students and includes many genres of dance. This concert is designed to showcase student choreography that is conceptually original and visually stimulating. Buy tickets in advance online.

Recurring

Washington DC: Professional Development Info Session

ICUE Maker Space, Math and Science Building Room 0013 411 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

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 [...]

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Astronomy Group Public Night

Gallallee Hall Room 227 , United States

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 [...]

LECTURE – Dr. Julian M. Damian

Summersell Room, ten Hoor Hall Room 251 350 Marrs Spring Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Department of History, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the Capstone International Center are pleased to welcome to campus Professor Iulian M. Damian, a scholar of European history and culture who is currently in the United States as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar. Professor Damian will present a public research presentation entitled “A ‘Hot Corner’ of 15th Century Europe: Fascination, Defense, and Resilience along the Ottoman Frontier” at 2 PM on November 15 in the Summersell Room (251) in ten Hoor Hall. Dr. Damian [...]

CONCERT – Huxford Symphony Orchestra

Moody Music Building Concert Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Please purchase tickets on the University Tickets website. General Admission: $10 Senior (55+): $5 UA Student/Faculty/Staff: $3

Thanksgiving – UA Closed

The University of Alabama will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Find the full UA Academic Calendar on the University Registrar’s website.