UA Museum Expedition Uncovers Post-Civil War History
Participants of the 32nd annual University of Alabama Museum Expedition are uncovering the remnants of the historic house site of Josiah and Amelia Gayle Gorgas in Brierfield.
UA Acquires Extensive Collection of American Historical Documents, Photos and Books
The University of Alabama Libraries is acquiring one of the most extensive collections of Americana and Southern history in private hands: the A. S. Williams III Collection of History and Culture of the South. For more than 40 years, Williams, a Eufaula native and UA alumnus, collected rare Americana, primarily books, manuscripts and photographs relating to the history of the United States.
Musicals, Dramas, Dance and the Devil to Highlight UA Theatrical Season
Across the ocean, along the Mississippi, south to the Gulf of Mexico, over to France and Norway and down into hell itself — The University of Alabama’s theatre and dance department will take audiences on many exciting journeys during the 2010-2011 theatrical season.
UA Theatre Professor to Perform One-Woman Show in New York, Edinburgh
Allison Hetzel, assistant professor of theatre and dance at The University of Alabama, will present her one-woman show “Considering Georgia O’Keeffe” in July at the East to Edinburgh Festival in New York City and in August at Scotland’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, one of the top theater festivals in the world.
UA Faculty Member Inducted into Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame
Dr. John Wheat, professor of community and rural medicine in The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, was recently inducted into the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame in Montgomery.
UA’s Moundville Celebration Marks Reopening of Museum
Living history and craft demonstrations, music, dance, children’s activities and crafts will help visitors celebrate the reopening of Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.
UA Libraries Announce Winners of Book Collecting Contest
Collections focusing on Harry Potter, the Middle East, comic books and Jack Kerouac were among the winners of The University of Alabama Libraries’ 2010 Book Collecting Challenge Contest.
Best Defense: UA’s Mock Trial Team Wins at State Tournament
The University of Alabama’s Mock Trial Team placed first for defense at the first YMCA Collegiate Judicial Conference and Competition held recently at the Alabama State Supreme Courtroom in Montgomery.
Noted Composer Performs Residency With UA Wind Ensemble
The University of Alabama’s Wind Ensemble will host composer David Maslanka for a residency Sunday, April 18 to Tuesday, April 20 in UA’s School of Music.
‘Langston Hughes Project’ at UA Lends Words, Images, Music, Joy to Great Writer’s Life
“Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods of Jazz—The Langston Hughes Project,” a multimedia presentation featuring Dr. Ron McCurdy, will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, in The University of Alabama’s Concert Hall at Moody Music Building.