Dr. Richard C. Fording, of The University of Alabama, will discuss his latest book, “Disciplining the Poor: Neoliberal Paternalism and the Persistent Power of Race,” in a public talk Monday at UA’s School of Social Work.
Dr. John T. Cacioppo, the Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor and director of the Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience at the University of Chicago, will present the biological explanations for the effects of perceived social isolation during the annual Harold Basowitz Memorial Lecture on The University of Alabama campus Friday, Jan. 24.
Tim Sutton’s search for a major started at “undecided.” He then tried physics, electrical engineering and computer science. “Turns out, I wasn’t very good at any of those,” said Sutton. Sutton, of Cullman, eventually found his way to the College of Communication and Information Sciences, where he found his niche in telecommunication and film.
The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 14 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Dr. Scott O. Lilienfeld, one of the country’s most acclaimed psychologists, will be the guest speaker for the Annual Michael Dinoff Memorial Lecture on The University of Alabama campus Friday, Nov. 15.
An assistant professor at The University of Alabama is seeking to identify the factors creating growing disparities in mental health care across the country.
The University of Alabama College of Education will host the president of the Southern Regional Education Board during a forum in which post-recession higher education improvements will be discussed.
Brazilian social work professor Marcelo Tavares is currently serving as a visiting scholar in The University Marcelo of Alabama School of Social Work.
The University of Alabama School of Social Work is hosting Chinese colleagues in a partnership to develop teaching resources for master’s level social work programs in China.
Dr. Sean Joe, a nationally-recognized authority on suicidal behavior among African Americans, will present a lecture, “American Suicide: Examining the Social Lives of Suicidal Black Males,” Nov. 11 at The University of Alabama School of Social Work.