Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – UA Closed

The University of Alabama will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Find related events and opportunities with the UA Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. See the full UA academic calendar on the Registrar’s website.

Spring Get On Board Day 2024

UA Student Center 751 Campus Drive W, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Get On Board Day is an annual event hosted in the Fall & Spring by The SOURCE. It provides an opportunity for students to learn about the 600+ student organizations and departments at The University of Alabama. Spring GOBD will be held on Thursday, January 18th, 2024.

Law School Fair 2024

UA Student Center Ballroom 751 Campus Drive W, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Come dressed your best, network with law schools, and take advantage of law school resources from around the country! In preparation, check out the Office of Pre-Law Advising's guide on questions to ask at a law school fair.

Philosophy Today Lecture Series: Dr. Vincent Chiao

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

The University of Alabama’s Department of Philosophy has invited Dr. Vincent Chiao (The University of Toronto) to present a talk, “Incarceration’s Goldilocks Problem” on February 1, 2024 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.

Bravo! Opera Gala 2024

Sellers Auditorium, Bryant Conference Center 240 Paul W Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Celebrate "A Dazzling Decade" supporting the UA Opera Theatre under the direction of Dr. Paul Houghtaling at our 10th Opera Guild Gala. Plan to join us for Glitz, Glamour, and Grandeur on Friday Evening, February 2, 2024, as it promises to be another elegant evening of grand entertainment performed by our Opera students. We hope YOU will be with us for this special BRAVO! To acquire a full table, please purchase 10 tickets. Buy tickets for “Bravo! A Dazzling Decade of Glitz, Glamour, and Grandeur” now!

Spring 2024 Spectrum Concert

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

Join the UA School of Music as they show off the full spectrum of art and talent produced by their students and faculty! This event is free and open to the public.

Family Day at the Museum

Alabama Museum of Natural History 427 Sixth Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Family Day at the Museum is a FREE event brought to you by the Alabama Museum of Natural History and The University of Alabama's Graduate School. This year's theme is Under the Sea! This campus and community-wide event will bring graduate departments together to showcase their content area through an interactive activity. The event will also feature a chance to win door prizes and the first 200 people will receive a bag full of goodies!

Free

PREMIERE NIGHT – “Oedipus”

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

Unravel the mystery of fate and free will in Sophocles' Oedipus, a new take on a centuries-old tale. Fighting to uncover the truth behind a deadly plague, Oedipus inadvertently discovers the shocking reality of his own past. Can he create his own future, or does an unchangeable destiny bind him? This riveting production explores the enduring themes of power, identity, and the human experience. Buy tickets in advance online.

Masterclass with Poet and Memoirist Emma Bolden

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

UA 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.