Workshops and Seminars
“Stories That Stand Still” – A Discussion of Craft by Carmen Maria Machado
Camellia Room, Gorgas Library 711 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesThis talk will explore the craft of writing fiction that doesn’t move—fiction contained in a single, discreet space as large as a house, and as small as a bed—and the implication it has for our understanding of gender, characterization, plot, and time. Stories discussed will include Angela Carter’s “The Fall-River Axe Murders,” Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers,” Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour,” Nancy Hale’s “The Earliest Dreams,” and Lesley Nneka Arimah’s “The Future Looks Good.” This [...]
“Stories That Stand Still” – A Discussion of Craft by Carmen Maria Machado
Camellia Room, Gorgas Library 711 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesThis talk will explore the craft of writing fiction that doesn’t move—fiction contained in a single, discreet space as large as a house, and as small as a bed—and the implication it has for our understanding of gender, characterization, plot, and time. Stories discussed will include Angela Carter’s “The Fall-River Axe Murders,” Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers,” Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour,” Nancy Hale’s “The Earliest Dreams,” and Lesley Nneka Arimah’s “The Future Looks Good.” This [...]
Paleontology Show and Tell
Grand Gallery, Smith Hall 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesDiscover the wonders of what paleontology is and what types of tools they use to uncover different type of fossils! Participants in Grades 1-3 will have a show and tell experience with real life fossils and equipment and dress up as a paleontologist. This program is free with museum admission. If you have any questions, please call Joyia Davis at (205) 348-6383 or email joyia.davis@ua.edu
Fossil Excursion
Museum Fossil Excursion Day Trips travel to the Black Belt of Alabama in search of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils from the Cretaceous Age. Participants of all ages should be prepared to get wet and muddy as we wade through shallow streams to collect shark teeth and other marine fossils from streambed gravel deposits. All participants 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The price includes roundtrip transportation from the museum to the site. Register and pay online through [...]
Jr. Archaeology Day
Moundville Archaeological Park is participating in community outreach with Jr. Archaeology Day on Friday, July 21 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm to learn about the history of Sloss Furnace through archaeological excavation and interpretation. This is a free event and no registration is required. All Ages are welcome and activities are geared towards K-12.
Landing Internships for Summer 2024
Camellia Room, Gorgas Library 711 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesThis program is designed for students majoring in Arts & Science The program will provide students with strategies and resources to secure internships in government, non-profit organizations, research, and business. To RSVP, contact Pamela Derrick at pamela.w.derrick@ua.edu.
Government Internships – Summer 2024
Camellia Room, Gorgas Library 711 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesThis program is designed for students majoring in Arts & Sciences and will provide information on internships or job opportunities with the government. The topics covered in this program are the search process, applications, contracts, and benefits. To RSVP, contact Pamela Derrick at pamela.w.derrick@ua.edu.
Masterclass with Poet and Memoirist Emma Bolden
Camellia Room, Gorgas Library 711 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesUA English’s Creative Writing Progam welcomes poet and memoirist Emma Bolden, who will offer a free one-hour masterclass on the craft of writing on Tuesday, February 6 at 2 p.m. in the Camellia Room of Gorgas Library. This event is free and open to the public. EMMA BOLDEN is the author of House Is an Enigma, medi(t)ations, and Maleficae. She is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Literary Fellowship.
Poetically Speaking
Gorgas Library Yellowhammer Room , United StatesPoetically Speaking is a new open mic/writing workshop dedicated to mental health. Poet Sara Pirkle will be featured on this edition.
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
UA Student Center, Room 3104 751 Campus W Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesThe Women and Gender Resource Center and the Chinese Culture club are partnering to co-host a Chinese Calligraphy Workshop with special guests Dr. Doris Sung, Assistant Professor of Art History, presented by The Chinese Sisterhood of Tuscaloosa. Dr. Sung will provide background on the history of traditional Chinese calligraphy and TCS, provide a demonstration, and then attendees are invited to create their own Chinese calligraphy!