January 23, 2006
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Activities
Japan Culture and Information Center, 121 B.B. Comer Hall, 348-5311
- Jan. 23— Kimono Sewing 3:30 p.m. - free
- Jan. 24— Survival English 10 a.m. - free
- Jan. 24— Tea Ceremony 11 a.m. - $2.50
- Jan. 24— Kimono Appreciation/Gift Wrapping 11 a.m. - $2.50
- Jan. 24— Tie-dying noon - $2.50
- Jan. 24— A Taste of Japan noon - $1
- Jan. 24— Calligraphy 3:30 p.m. - $2.50
International Center for Students
- 121 B.B. Comer — Capstone International Coffee Hour, every Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Discovering Alabama
“Discovering Alabama” with Dr. Doug Phillips airs each Sunday at 6:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Alabama Public Television.
Exhibits
Alabama Museum of Natural History, Smith Hall, 348-7550
- Harper Photo Exhibit and Symposium
“Botanical Bonanza: Photographs by Roland Harper” will be on display through March 17. The exhibit showcases 22 rare photographs of Alabama plants and landscapes taken by Roland McMillan Harper between 1911 and 1951. Harper (1878-1966) served as botanist and phytogeographer for the Alabama Geological Survey from 1905 until his death. Although not a member of the UA faculty, generations of students and scientists called upon Harper in his office located at the Geological Survey in Smith Hall on the University campus. Operating hours for UA’s Museum of Natural History are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children and retirees.
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
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
- Department of Art Faculty Exhibition 2006
This annual exhibition features works of art created by the current studio faculty and emeritus faculty members of the UA Department of Art. Works include photography, sculpture, printmaking, painting, drawing and ceramics and range from the contemporary to the figurative to the design-based. The opening reception will be held Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit runs through Feb. 26.
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.
Events
Applying To Graduate School
Explore the application process in detail and learn more about attending graduate school. Feb. 1, 2 p.m., 102 Rose Administration. There is no cost to attend. For more information contact Dr. Carl F. Williams at 348-5921.
Bankhead Visiting Writers Series
On Feb. 2, the Bankhead Visiting Writers Series presents Fanny Howe at 7:30 p.m. in 205 Smith Hall. Howe is a poet and the author of several books and she lectures on creative writing. For more information about the series call 348-0766 or visit www.bama.ua.edu/~writing.
Lectures
Lowder Lecture Series
Lowder Lecture series is sponsored by the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration Dean’s Office. James Kelsoe will be the speaker Jan. 23 at noon in Alston Parlor, Alston Hall. The series will feature Ed Reynold on Jan. 30 at 8 a.m. in Alston Parlor. There is no cost. For more information contact Susan Newman, C&BA Alumni Relations, at 348-0147 or snewman@cba.ua.edu.
Book Talk and Signing with Diane Roberts
University Libraries will begin its spring 2006 Book Talks series with Dr. Diane Roberts, UA professor of English and National Public Radio commentator. Roberts will discuss her book “Dream State: Eight Generations of Swamp Lawyers, Conquistadors, Confederate Daughters, Banana Republicans, and other Florida Wildlife” (Simon and Schuster, 2004) Thursday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. in Gorgas Library, second floor.
Roberts holds degrees in English and creative writing from Florida State University and a doctorate in literature from Oxford University. She is also the author of “Faulkner and Southern Womanhood” and “The Myth of Aunt Jemima,” and has contributed to several volumes and scholarly journals on Southern culture, including pieces on the Confederate lady, Eudora Welty, and Southern Living magazine. Roberts is also a journalist, writing for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Orlando Sentinel. She is currently writing a book on secret societies and American culture.
The University Libraries Lecture Series is sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Lakey Tolbert. For more information contact Betty Bryce at University Libraries at 348-3913 or bbryce@bama.ua.edu.
Hudson Strode Lecture Series
The spring 2006 Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies Strode Lecture Series begins Monday, Jan. 30 with a presentation by Dr. Celia Daileader of Florida State University whose topic is “The Cleopatra Complex: The White Actress on the Classic Inter-racial Stage.” All lectures are at 5 p.m. in 301 Morgan Hall. The event is co-sponsored by New College and the Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies.
Cuban Economist and Historian to Visit Campus
Dr. Salvador Larrúa, a Cuban historian and economist, will speak on the anticipated transition in Cuba in the post-Fidel Castro period and recapturing the historical memory in Cuba, as a guest of the UA department of history the Program in Latin American and Hispanic Studies and the Emeritus Committee on International Stratigic Studies. The talk will be in the Summersell Room (251) in ten Hoor Hall at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3.
Larrúa worked as an economist for the Cuban government Central Planning Committee until he resigned in 1988. He also resigned from the Cuban Communist Party, an elite organization, and joined the faculty of the Catholic Church Conference, where under its protection he wrote history and analysis with a distinctly critical voice. He is now living in Miami and recently was granted political asylum.
Larrúa will speak in Spanish with Clayton translating. The talk is free and open to the public.
Performances
School of Music
All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall unless otherwise indicated.
- Jan. 23 — Alabama Festival Chorus Admission Charged
- Jan. 27— Faculty Recital: Faythe Freese, Organ
- Jan. 29 — Faculty Recital: Pam Penick and Pam Gordon, Piano 2 p.m.
- Feb. 1— Lecture: Paul Laird, Endowed Chair Recital Hall 4 p.m.
- Feb. 3 — Spectrum Concert
- Feb. 4 — Alabama Wind Ensemble
- Feb. 5 — Guest Recital: Alabama Honor Band Concert 1 p.m.
Department of Theatre and Dance
Marian Gallaway Theatre (Rowand-Johnson Hall); Allen Bales Theatre (Rowand-Johnson Hall); Morgan Auditorium (Morgan Hall); 348-3400
‘Major Barbara’
The department of theatre and dance presents “Major Barbara” Feb. 7-12 at the Allen Bales Theatre. Barbara is a major in the Salvation Army devoted to fighting the evils of poverty, while her father is a wealthy munitions tycoon who heartily espouses the virtues of capitalism and wealth. Each sees their chosen path as the means to solve the inequities of society – Barbara through selfless service, her father through charitable contributions and creation of jobs. With sparkling wit and urbane wordplay, George Bernard Shaw couches serious issues amidst humor and memorable characters in what is often called his greatest play. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5.
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.
Men’s Basketball
- Jan. 28 — Mississippi State 6 p.m.
- Feb. 4 — LSU noon
Women’s Basketball
- Feb. 2— Vanderbilt 7 p.m.
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