The University of Alabama’s Outdoor Recreation Program recently brought 150 new bicycles, which will be available this fall once they’re assembled. They’ll be added to the existing fleet. Students rent the bikes monthly for $15. Rentals include a lock and, if needed, a helmet.
The University of Alabama’s 2016 Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger drive launches Saturday, Oct. 1. The drive, which benefits the West Alabama Food Bank, has collected more than 2 million pounds of food over 20 years for those in need.
The University of Alabama will host its annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 5-8 at Moundville Archaeological Park.
University of Alabama graduate student Tyler Canonico has played the Denny Chimes modified organ for three years. He began playing while pursuing his master’s in music and organ performance.
The University of Alabama psychology department will celebrate its influential role in desegregation Friday, Sept. 30 at its first desegregation symposium. The event will begin at 3 p.m. in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall on the UA campus.
In the first lecture of The University of Alabama’s 2016–2017 Philosophy Today series, Dr. Marya Schechtman will discuss the role of memory using philosophy and neuroscience research.
The University of Alabama recently received a bequest of $5.3 million from the estate of John Deramus, a 1956 graduate of The University of Alabama.
This week at The University of Alabama: Student plays chimes before each home game – Homecoming Week — Opera about UA, Civil War Premieres – Commentary available on presidential debates – UA leads effort to spark minorities in science, technology – Desegregation symposium – Induction Set for Writers Hall of Fame — Sky viewing opportunity at Moundville
Students from two Tuscaloosa schools will visit The University of Alabama’s Paul R. Jones Gallery during October as part of the Paul R Jones Collection of American Art K-12 Fellows Program.
The University of Alabama’s Homecoming Parade will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The parade will start in downtown Tuscaloosa, moving north on Greensboro Avenue and then East on University Boulevard.