August 23, 2004

Aug. 23-Sept. 7 — 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
• Performances
• Events
• Exhibits
• Crimson Tide Sports

Activities

Japan Culture and Information Center, 210 Research Drive, 348-5311

• Aug. 25 — Calligraphy, 3:30 p.m., $2.50
• Aug. 25 — Origami, 3:30 p.m., free
• Aug. 26 — Japanese Gift Wrapping and Box Making, 1 p.m., $2.50
• Aug. 26 — Tie-dying, 2 p.m., $2.50 plus cost
• Aug. 26 — Go Game, 5 p.m., free
• Aug. 26 — Film Night, TBA, 5-7 p.m., free
• Aug. 26 — Manners in Japan, 2:30 p.m., free
• Aug. 27 — Japanese Cooking Hour, 3 p.m., free
• Aug. 31 — Survival English, 10 a.m., free
• Aug. 31 — Tea Ceremony, 11:45 a.m., $2.50
• Aug. 31 — Kimono Sewing or Obi-tying, 1 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 6:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Alabama Public Television. For information about buying videos, call 348-2039.

Performances

All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall unless otherwise indicated.

• Aug. 30 — Guest Recital, David Buice, organ
• Aug. 31 — Faculty Recital, Tom Wolfe, guitar

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.

Capstone Convocation

Tuesday, Aug. 24 — 2004-05 Capstone Convocation for new students, faculty and staff. Attendees will gather at the steps of Gorgas Library to process to Woods Quad at approximately 8 p.m. while UA's Wind Ensemble plays. SGA President Hal Mooty will join UA President Robert E. Witt in welcoming all new students. Everyone will recite the Capstone Creed.

Student Recreation Center Grand Opening

Monday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. — for more information call 348-5140.

Exhibits

For more information, visit specific Web sites or call the telephone numbers below.

UA Museums

Alabama Museum of Natural History, Smith Hall, 348-7550

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.

Black Warrior Review

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

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

• A Legacy of Warmth and Vitality: The Mansion, the Presidents, and Their Families at The University of Alabama — This exhibition was assembled in conjunction with the UA Past Presidents Family Reunion, held on June 19. The exhibit features photographs, artifacts, manuscript materials, and published materials relating to UA's past presidents and current president, as well as historical materials from the University's rich past through today. Included is an original plan of the campus and ledgers from the University's earliest days, as well as the copy of the Koran that was purported to have been rescued from the library when the campus was burned by federal troops in 1864. Also featured are unique items such as the modest desk used by President George Denny during his presidency in the 1920s and 30s. In addition, an online exhibition of the Presidents' Portraits housed at Hoole can be viewed at www.lib.ua.edu/libraries/hoole/digital/presidents/index1.html. The exhibit will be on display in the lobby of the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library through Sept. 17. For more information about the exhibit, or about the Hoole Library, contact Jessica Lacher-Feldman at archives@bama.ua.edu or at 205/348-0500.

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, 103 Garland Hall, 348-1891

Ferguson Center Art Gallery, 348-3250

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.

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.

Kickoff on the Quad — Come out to the Quad three hours before home football games between the Crimson Tide and opponents to experience Kickoff on the Quad, UA's "official tailgate party." Kickoff on the Quad festivities include a variety of food vendors, interactive game area, and Legends Autograph tent. Fans can also see Eli Gold and Kenny Stabler at the Crimson Tide Sports Network pregame show site and browse Crimson Tide clothing and souvenirs from the Supe Store. Then, join the Million Dollar Band for the Elephant Stomp to the stadium, which begins about an hour before the game. Visit the Web site at www.ua.edu/features/kickoff.html.

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