April 12, 2004
April 12-25 — Dialog welcomes help from readers in compiling a comprehensive calendar. All calendar material must be submitted for consideration by Wednesday, eight working days prior to publication dates. Send campus mail to: Dialog, Box 870144; email shibbard@ur.ua.edu; or call 348-5320. For general information about activities, events and special announcements of upcoming calendar entries, go to events.ua.edu.
Activities
Japan Culture and Information Center, 210 Research Drive, 348-5311
- April 14 — Japanese Dancing, 3-3:45 p.m., $2.50
- April 20 — Survival English, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free
- April 20 — Tea Ceremony, 11:45 p.m., $2.50
- April 20 — Kimono Appreciation or Obi-tying, 1:15 p.m., $2.50
- April 21 — Japanese Dancing, 3-3:45 p.m., $2.50
- April 22 — Japanese Gift Wrapping and Box Making, 1-2 p.m., $2.50
- April 22 — Tie-dying, 2-4 p.m., $2.50 plus cost
- April 22 — Film Night, film TBA, 5-7 p.m., free
- April 22 — Go/Igo Game, 5 p.m., free
- April 28 — Japanese Dancing, 3-3:45 p.m., $2.50
International Center for Students, 121 B.B. Comer
- Every Friday — Capstone International Coffee Hour, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Discovering Alabama
Featuring Dr. Doug Phillips, airs each Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Alabama Public Television. For information about buying videos, call 348-2039.
Exhibits
For more information, visit specific Web sites or call the telephone numbers below.
Alabama Museum of Natural History, Smith Hall, 348-7550
- The Journey of Lewis and Clark, Exhibit and Publications — In celebration of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial, 1803-1806, an exhibit featuring the people, places and events along the way to the Pacific and the return to St. Louis. Also available is an exhibit of major books for scholars and general readers about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Sponsored by University Libraries. Through April 30, Gorgas Library, First Floor. Free and open to the public.
The Gorgas House, on UA campus, 348-5906
Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum, Highway 69 South, 205/371-2572
Paul W. Bryant Museum, 300 Bryant Drive, 348-4668
Alabama Heritage Magazine, 348-7467
The Web site provides information about the current issue of Alabama Heritage magazine, subscriptions, collecting back issues, the location on campus and more.
The Black Warrior Review is a nationally respected literary magazine that publishes the best in contemporary fiction, poetry and essays.
Marr's Field Journal, 348-7264, MFJ@sa.ua.edu
The MFJ is the undergraduate literary journal staffed, edited and published by UA students. Founded in 1989, the MFJ is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The publication was recently named a Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Award Finalist for 2004. This heralds MFJ as one of the top 12 college magazines in the nation. The fall 2003 issue is on sale now, and copies are sold at the Ferguson Center SUPe Store. The current editor is Bonita Weaver.
Gorgas Library Book Arts Gallery, 5th Floor, Gorgas Library
Gorgas Library, 1st Floor, Gorgas Library
Bounds Law Library, 101 Bryant Drive, 348-5925
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, 208 Mary Harmon Bryant Hall, 50 Hackberry Lane, 348-0500
Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, 103 Garland Hall, 348-1891
- Chakaia Booker: Divine Detritus by the Black Warrior River — Exhibit runs through April 18. For more information contact Vicki Rial at 348-1891.
Cartographic Research Laboratory, 324 Farrah Hall, also see alabamamaps.ua.edu
The University of Alabama Press, 20 Research Drive, 348-5180
The UA Press will provide a current catalog upon request.
The UA Press has announced a new imprint, Fire Ant Books. One of the first to be printed in this imprint is The Constant Circle: H.L. Mencken and His Friends by Sara Mayfield with an introduction by Edmund Wilson. The Fire Ant Books, billed as "books with a bite," are trade paperback books that focus on a wide variety of topics with national appeal.
Performances
Call 348-7111 for information about performances scheduled to be held in the Moody Music Building. All concerts are in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building and start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
- April 13 — Ninth Annual Big Band Tribute
- April 14 — Alabama Symphonic Band
- April 15 — Alabama Contemporary Ensemble
- April 19 — Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
- April 22 — Alabama Wind Ensemble
Events
The Crimson Calendar at http://events.ua.edu is UA's campus-wide events calendar. The Crimson Calendar displays each day's events, is searchable and links to other related information and sites. Anyone may submit an event to the Crimson Calendar.
Language Variety in the South: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
The three-day symposium will include more than 100 different presentations on language and dialects of the South, covering areas from the roots of English to the influence of race on language. More than 200 people are expected to attend the symposium, which is open to the general public. Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, National Science Foundation. April 15-17, Ferguson Center. Open to the general public. For more information contact Dr. Catherine Davies at 348-9522. Go to www.as.ua.edu/lavis/program.html.
Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is a non-competitive, overnight event. Teams are recruited from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools, and service organizations. Each group comes up with a team theme and members take turns walking or running around the Quad during the night. Games and activities are held during the event. Money raised supports the American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient services programs. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society/Students United for a Cure. April 16, 5:30 p.m., UA Quad. Cost is a $10 registration fee. To register a team or for more information, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit cancer.org. Local contact: Mary Anne Taylor at 343-0704 or taylo128@bama.ua.edu.
Gourd Masks & Containers
Gourds have been used widely by Native Americans for bowls, bottles, and masks. Choose a gourd and decorate it using traditional Indian designs and colors or create an original pattern. April 17, 4 p.m., UA's Moundville Archaeological Park. Cost is $25. This workshop is for ages 10 and older. Transportation is available from Smith Hall, 427 6th Avenue on the UA campus. For more information, contact Monique Billeaud at 371-8732 or mbeo@bama.ua.edu.
Pet PAW'loosa
Modeled after Birmingham's Do Dah Day, Tuscaloosa's Pet PAW'loosa will feature dog events and agility demonstrations, contests and prizes, children's games, local celebrities, professional pet photos, live music, and a fundraiser "Woof and Wag Walk," rain or 'shine. Sponsored by T-Town PAWS & Bama PAWS (People for Animal Welfare & Safety). April 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., UA Quad. Cost is free. Register with your "pack" for the "Woof and Wag Walk" to raise money for T-Town PAWS. For more information contact Karen Ray at 633-1002 or ttownpaws@hotmail.com.
Day of Silence Project
The Day of Silence Project consists of a 9-hour vow of silence during which participants pass out cards explaining their advocacy for LGBTQ issues rather than speaking. Sponsored by Queer Women on Campus. April 21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., various locations on campus. For more information contact Rebecca Ballard at 205/348-7936.
Tide After Ten, Ferguson Center
- Movie Screening: The Last Samurai — April 15-18
- Movie Screening: School of Rock — April 22-25
Ferguson Theater. Admission is $1 cash or Bama Cash. For show times call 348-6063.
Lectures
School of Music Endowed Chair Lecture Series
Tristan Murail, world renowned composer, will be in residence at the School of Music. Moody Music Building Recital Hall (Room 140), April 12, 7:30 p.m.
School of Music Endowed Chair Lecture Series
Carl Schachter, world renowned composer will be in residence as Endowed Chair in Music Theory and will give a lecture. Moody Music Building Recital Hall (Room 140), April 14, 4 p.m.
The Future of Brown vs. Board of Education
Rose Sanders Toure, civil rights attorney from Selma will present. The discussion is part of "Opening Doors, Embracing Race," a lecture and discussion series on the theme "Remembrance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation." Sponsored by the UA Coalition for Diversity and Inclusiveness; co-sponsored by the African American Association, Alabama Association of Professional Latin Americans, Black Faculty and Staff Association, Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, International Student Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Student Coalition Against Racism, and SGA Diversity Committee. April 21, 7:30 p.m., 340 Bidgood Hall; free and open to the public.
Crimson
Tide Sports
Complete sports information is available via The University of Alabama official athletic Web site at www.rolltide.com. The site includes information about all sports, schedules, pricing information on faculty/staff tickets as well as tickets available to the public. General information on schedules and other news from Alabama athletics is also available at the site. The listing below includes home events only.
Softball
- April 15 — UA vs. Birmingham Southern, 7 p.m.
- April 17 — UA vs. South Carolina, 1 p.m.
- April 18 — UA vs. South Carolina, 1 p.m.
Baseball
- April 16 — UA vs. Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
- April 17 — UA vs. Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
- April 18 — UA vs. Auburn, 2 p.m.
- April 21 — UA vs. Samford, 6:30 p.m.
Women's Tennis
- April 13 — UA vs. South Alabama, 3 p.m.
Men's Tennis
- April 18 — UA vs. Tennessee, 1 p.m.
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