The University of Alabama Circle K student organization will host its annual Luminaries on the Quad event from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. During this community service leadership project, Circle K members arrange thousands of luminary candles on the Quad between Denny Chimes and Gorgas Library and along University Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public.
The University of Alabama’s Division of Student Affairs will host the first campus-based session of the LeaderShape Institute in May 2014. Applications will be available in January 2014 through UA’s student leadership programs. The LeaderShape Institute is a six-day ethical leadership development program organized through the Office of Student Leadership in the Division of Student Affairs. The division will sponsor 60 students to attend the UA session, covering the program cost as well as travel and lodging.
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2013 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards.
The University of Alabama’s Center for Community-Based Partnerships will host a viewing of “The Dialogue,” an hour-long documentary championing international culture, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Global Café on University Boulevard.
Dr. Maria Hernandez-Reif, professor of human development and family studies and director of the Pediatric Development Research Lab at The University of Alabama’s College of Human Environmental Sciences, has received the Ashley Montagu Award from the Canadian Touch Research Center.
Jennifer Yuengling, plant coordinator for D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, will be the next speaker in the Shila Bowron Leadership Lecture from 10 to 10:50 a.m. and from 1 to 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at The University of Alabama’s Child Development Research Center.
Experimental composer-performer Dr. Judy Dunaway will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov., 20, in the Moody Music Building Recital Hall. The event, part of The University of Alabama’s Sonic Frontiers series, is free and open to the public.
The First Scholars Program at The University of Alabama is holding an animal food and supplies drive through Friday, Nov. 15, to benefit the Alabama SPCA. Suggested donations include dog and cat food, pet collars, treats, leashes, blankets, beds, toys and flea prevention. Monetary donations in the form of cash, checksor Bama Cash are also welcome.
The University of Alabama will honor students and individuals who served their country in the armed forces with activities from Saturday, Nov. 9, to Friday, Nov. 15, including a ceremony Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
The University of Alabama’s Capstone International Center is sponsoring International Education Week from Monday, Nov. 11, to Tuesday, Nov. 19.