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A&S in the News: July 31 – August 6, 2022
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for research on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, commentary on a healthcare bill, and more.
A&S in the News: July 24-30, 2022
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Sculpture Class Creates Functional, Collaborative Community Art

From the July 2022 Desktop News |Over the past semester, Craig Wedderspoon and his students in his Beginning Sculpture class installed uniquely designed benches at the Hill Hospital in York, Alabama. Wedderspoon believes that the service-oriented, function-driven character of art is often amplified during the execution of collaborative, community projects. Wedderspoon was introduced to the Hill Hospital through the work of Engage Alabama, who commissioned the bench project as a part of their 2022 initiative. “I have always […]
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A&S in the News: June 26 – July 2, 2022
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A&S in the News: May 29 – June 4, 2022
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A&S in the News: April 24-30, 2022
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A&S in the News: March 27 – April 2, 2022
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A&S in the News: March 20-26, 2022
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A&S in the News: March 13-19, 2022
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