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UA Welcomes More than 20 Cuban Scholars, Artists for Cuba Week

The University of Alabama’s Cuba Week kicks off Monday, Oct. 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Bryant-Jordan Hall on the UA campus.

Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Shelby Oct. 24 Canceled

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby’s town hall visit has been canceled. The lecture, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 24 as a part of the Blount Speaker Series, may be rescheduled for a later date.

UA In the News — Oct. 13

UA students pitch in to help Haiti — Documentary on Bankhead family — What’s in the flu vaccine — and more.

UA Education Announces Educator Hall of Fame Class

Autherine Lucy Foster, the first African-American student to enroll at The University of Alabama, and Judy Merritt, the first woman to serve as president of a college in the state of Alabama, are among the inductees of the 2016 Educator Hall of Fame class.

Laumer-Giddens to Deliver Orman Harris Lecture

Chris Laumer-Giddens, an Atlanta-based architect, will speak about architecture that promotes energy conservation Wednesday, Oct. 19 on The University of Alabama campus.

Study Supports ‘Do Not Sell’ Voluntary Waiting Period for Gun Sales to Reduce Suicide

UA In the News — Oct. 12

Collecting supplies for Haiti — Hearing screenings — Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre — and more.

Gladney Lecturer at UA Speaks on KKK Lawsuit

Laurence Leamer, a New York Times bestselling author, will present the 13th Rose Gladney Lecture on Justice and Social Change at The University of Alabama at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Gorgas Library, room 205, on the UA campus.