What's new in the next few for November 3, 2009
Published On: 11/ 3/2009
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Homecoming Week
Begins at 10:00 am. Help to cheer on the Blazers to victory against Florida Atlantic with activities throughout the week! And of course, attend the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, November 7 at Legion Field!
Kaleidoscope student newspaper published
Begins at 10:00 am. Every Tuesday pick up a fresh copy of the student newspaper Kaleidoscope, distributed to every building on campus. Check out extra photos, video and more on the web at www.uab.edu/kscope. The preceeding Thursday by 5 p.m. is the deadline to place an ad in the Kaleidoscope or submit an event for the published What’s Ablaze calendar.
UPC Homecoming Committee Meeting
Begins at 7:00 pm. Be a part of Tradition!We need you to help with Homecoming 2009!Meetings are held bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm in HUC 136.See you there!
Assigned Time Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
Blaze Productions Committee Meeting
Begins at 8:00 pm. Blaze Productions is your ticket to big name concerts, comedians, coffee house acts and much more! What makes Blaze Productions unique is that students run the show-literally. By joining the committee, you can help select the artists, secure contracts, host entertainers, operate technical equipment, and promote and produce the shows.
Stompdown
Begins at 8:00 pm. Join the UAB Homecoming Committee for the Annual Stompdown Competition! Tuesday, November 3 7:00 pm Campus Recreation Center Paid for by your Student Service Fees.
November 4, 2009
Homecoming Week
Begins at 10:00 am. Help to cheer on the Blazers to victory against Florida Atlantic with activities throughout the week! And of course, attend the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, November 7 at Legion Field!
UAB Department of Music Student Recital Begins at 1:00 pm. Admission is free.
Leadership Foundations
Begins at 7:00 pm. Leadership Foundation sessions for Emerge, Achieve, Initiate, and Respond.
Assigned Time Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
November 5, 2009
Homecoming Week
Begins at 10:00 am. Help to cheer on the Blazers to victory against Florida Atlantic with activities throughout the week! And of course, attend the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, November 7 at Legion Field!
Black Student Awareness Committee Meeting
Begins at 7:00 pm. Committee meetings typically consist of guided discussions on popular or controversial topics in the Black community, the announcement of important program dates, scholarship opportunities, and ways you can get involved in helping design BSAC programming throughout the year.
Assigned Time Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
Blaze the Night Bonfire
Begins at 8:30 pm. Show your BLAZER SPIRIT and join the UAB Homecoming Committee as we cheer the Blazer Football Team onto victory with the annual Blaze the Night Bonfire and Fight Song Competition! Thursday, November 5 7:30 pm UAB Mini Park Paid for by your Student Service Fees
November 6, 2009
Homecoming Week
Begins at 10:00 am. Help to cheer on the Blazers to victory against Florida Atlantic with activities throughout the week! And of course, attend the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, November 7 at Legion Field!
Homecoming Parade
Begins at 1:00 pm. Homecoming week continues with the Homecoming Parade! See Bands, Floats, Professors, Students and of course, Blaze in one of the most exciting events of the week! Friday, November 6 Noon Start at corner of 14th St. S and 10th Ave S - proceed through campus to 19th St. S. and end at University Ave and 14th St S. Paid for by your Student Service Fees
UAB Volleyball at Marshall Begins at 8:00 pm.
UAB Jazz Combos in concert
Begins at 8:30 pm. Directed by Steve Roberts. Admission is free.
Alys Stephens Center presents Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company
Begins at 8:30 pm. VIP tickets are $65. Performance tickets are $45, $35, $25; $20 for students. Stay for a post-performance stage-side discussion with the dancers after each show. This company of seven dancers, aged 17-25, performs works by some of the nation?s most promising young choreographers. Fans cite their fresh, high-energy performances that exude vitality, boldness and talent. HUB2 is leading the way of new dance with distinctive repertoire reflecting influences from ballet to hip-hop to improvisation. Part of the Movement & Magic Series.
November 7, 2009
Homecoming Week
Begins at 10:00 am. Help to cheer on the Blazers to victory against Florida Atlantic with activities throughout the week! And of course, attend the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, November 7 at Legion Field!
UAB Football vs. Florida Atlantic Begins at 2:00 pm.
UAB Men’s Soccer at Marshall Begins at 8:00 pm.
Alys Stephens Center presents Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company
Begins at 8:30 pm. VIP tickets are $65. Performance tickets are $45, $35, $25; $20 for students. Stay for a post-performance stage-side discussion with the dancers after each show. This company of seven dancers, aged 17-25, performs works by some of the nation?s most promising young choreographers. Fans cite their fresh, high-energy performances that exude vitality, boldness and talent. HUB2 is leading the way of new dance with distinctive repertoire reflecting influences from ballet to hip-hop to improvisation. Part of the Movement & Magic Series.
November 8, 2009
UAB Volleyball at East Carolina Begins at 1:00 pm.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
November 9, 2009
Weekly Spanish Conversation Table Begins at 1:00 pm.
Talent Search Committee Meeting
Begins at 7:00 pm. 2010 UAB TALENT SEARCH Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame at the Talent Search, the annual competition that makes UAB students the stars. Talents include instrumentalists, vocalists, dance, comedians, monologue’s, etc. It’s always fun, always surprising—and someone will walk away with a cash prize!!! For more information on being a contestant or joining the planning committee, please contact Kelli Thompson at 934-8225 or kthomp1@uab.edu. Or visit us in The Office of Student Involvement in HUC 136.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
UAB Percussion Ensemble
Begins at 8:00 pm. Directed by Gene Fambrough. Admission is free.
November 10, 2009
Kaleidoscope student newspaper published
Begins at 10:00 am. Every Tuesday pick up a fresh copy of the student newspaper Kaleidoscope, distributed to every building on campus. Check out extra photos, video and more on the web at www.uab.edu/kscope. The preceeding Thursday by 5 p.m. is the deadline to place an ad in the Kaleidoscope or submit an event for the published What’s Ablaze calendar.
Springfest Committee Meeting
Begins at 7:00 pm. SPRINGFEST 2010 SATURDAY, APRIL 10 FRIENDS! FOOD! FUN! Springfest is the university’s annual spring festival held in April which offers great music, amazing rides and novelties, as well as outstanding food. The best part is that it’s absolutely FREE to students!! For more information about joining the planning committee, please contact Kelli Thompson at 934-8225 or kthomp1@uab.edu. Or visit the Office of Student Involvement in HUC 136.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
UAB Volleyball at Troy Begins at 8:00 pm.
Blaze Productions Committee Meeting
Begins at 8:00 pm. Blaze Productions is your ticket to big name concerts, comedians, coffee house acts and much more! What makes Blaze Productions unique is that students run the show-literally. By joining the committee, you can help select the artists, secure contracts, host entertainers, operate technical equipment, and promote and produce the shows.
UAB Woodwind Chamber Ensembles
Begins at 8:30 pm. Concert will feature flute, clarinet and other woodwind ensembles. Admission is free.
November 11, 2009
UPC Films & Novelties Committee Meeting
Begins at 6:30 pm. We Need YOU! Be a part of the UPC Films & Novelties Committee. We plan the UAB movie series, Magicians, Dance Parties, Novelties and much, much more!Meetings are bi-weekly on Wednesday’s at 5:30 in HUC 136. See you there!
Leadership Foundations
Begins at 7:00 pm. Leadership Foundation sessions for Emerge, Achieve, Initiate, and Respond.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
UAB Theatre presents “Eurydice”
Begins at 8:30 pm. Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Karla Koskinen. Shows 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 18-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $6 for students; $10 for UAB employees and senior citizens. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
November 12, 2009
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
Alys Stephens Center presents The Wailers
Begins at 8:00 pm. This world-famous group has performed for an estimated 24 million fans; together with Bob Marley, they sold 250 million albums worldwide. Their Exodus Tour features hits from the famous 1977 album “Exodus,” including “Jammin,” “Three Little Birds” and “Turn Your Light Down Low.” The lineup includes original Wailers Family Man Aston Barrett, bass; Keith Sterling, keyboards; Chico Chin, trumpet; and Nambo Robinson, trombone, with Elan Atias, lead vocals. VIP tickets are $75. Performance tickets are $57, $47, $37; $20 for students. Part of the Global Rhythm Series. Join the Wailers in their fight to combat hunger across the globe by purchasing a specially designed wrist band at the show. Visit www.iwenthungry.org for more information.
UAB Guitar Ensembles
Begins at 8:30 pm. Directed by Joel Smith. Admission is free.
UAB Theatre presents “Eurydice”
Begins at 8:30 pm. Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Karla Koskinen. Shows 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 18-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $6 for students; $10 for UAB employees and senior citizens. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
November 13, 2009
Sipsey: Backpacking, AL
Begins at 6:00 pm. Backpacking Sipsey Wilderness, AL November 13-November 15 Depart 5pm, Return 8pm $30 for Students $40 for Faculty/Staff/Alumni $50 for Non-Students Pre-Trip Meeting/ deadline for signup Nov. 10 @ 6pm, CRCT 290 Backpack in one of the third largest wilderness areas east of the Mississippi. Hardwood and Pine trees dominate the ridges of the spectacular Sipsey Wilderness. The Sipsey Wilderness is also known for the largest poplar tree in the state of Alabama. Sipsey is loaded with an incredible number of waterfalls, which has also earned it the name “land of a thousand waterfalls”. For more information, call UAB Outdoor Pursuits at 996-4913 or Outdoor@uab.edu.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
UAB Theatre presents “Eurydice”
Begins at 8:30 pm. Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Karla Koskinen. Shows 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 18-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $6 for students; $10 for UAB employees and senior citizens. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
Alys Stephens Center presents Bruce Hornsby
Begins at 9:00 pm. VIP tickets are $70. Performance tickets are $52, $42, $32; $20 for students. Three-time Grammy winner and 12-time nominee Hornsby has played on more than 100 recordings with artists including Bob Dylan, Don Henley, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Cowboy Junkies, Bonnie Raitt (piano on the classic “I Can’t Make You Love Me”), Shawn Colvin, Bela Fleck and Willie Nelson. Hornsby was a member of the Grateful Dead 1990-92, performing in more than 100 concerts and appearing on four Dead album releases. His most recent recordings, a bluegrass record with Ricky Skaggs and a jazz album with Christian McBride, again continue to showcase his diverse talent. Part of the Eclectic Palate Series.
Movie: The Orphan
Begins at 9:00 pm. Join us for a free showing of “The Orphan”Free popcorn!Bring your student IDPaid for by your student service fees.Open to the UAB Community and guests.
November 14, 2009
Sipsey: Backpacking, AL
Begins at 9:00 am. Backpacking Sipsey Wilderness, AL November 13-November 15 Depart 5pm, Return 8pm $30 for Students $40 for Faculty/Staff/Alumni $50 for Non-Students Pre-Trip Meeting/ deadline for signup Nov. 10 @ 6pm, CRCT 290 Backpack in one of the third largest wilderness areas east of the Mississippi. Hardwood and Pine trees dominate the ridges of the spectacular Sipsey Wilderness. The Sipsey Wilderness is also known for the largest poplar tree in the state of Alabama. Sipsey is loaded with an incredible number of waterfalls, which has also earned it the name “land of a thousand waterfalls”. For more information, call UAB Outdoor Pursuits at 996-4913 or Outdoor@uab.edu.
UAB Football at Memphis Begins at 2:00 pm.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
UAB Volleyball vs. Memphis Begins at 8:00 pm.
UAB Theatre presents “Eurydice”
Begins at 8:30 pm. Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Karla Koskinen. Shows 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 18-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $6 for students; $10 for UAB employees and senior citizens. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
November 15, 2009
Sipsey: Backpacking, AL
Begins at 9:00 am. Backpacking Sipsey Wilderness, AL November 13-November 15 Depart 5pm, Return 8pm $30 for Students $40 for Faculty/Staff/Alumni $50 for Non-Students Pre-Trip Meeting/ deadline for signup Nov. 10 @ 6pm, CRCT 290 Backpack in one of the third largest wilderness areas east of the Mississippi. Hardwood and Pine trees dominate the ridges of the spectacular Sipsey Wilderness. The Sipsey Wilderness is also known for the largest poplar tree in the state of Alabama. Sipsey is loaded with an incredible number of waterfalls, which has also earned it the name “land of a thousand waterfalls”. For more information, call UAB Outdoor Pursuits at 996-4913 or Outdoor@uab.edu.
UAB Piano Ensembles Recital
Begins at 4:00 pm. Tatiana Kasman directs. Admission is free.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
November 16, 2009
Weekly Spanish Conversation Table Begins at 1:00 pm.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
November 17, 2009
Kaleidoscope student newspaper published
Begins at 10:00 am. Every Tuesday pick up a fresh copy of the student newspaper Kaleidoscope, distributed to every building on campus. Check out extra photos, video and more on the web at www.uab.edu/kscope. The preceeding Thursday by 5 p.m. is the deadline to place an ad in the Kaleidoscope or submit an event for the published What’s Ablaze calendar.
Reynolds Lecture
Begins at 1:00 pm. Dissecting a Created Life: Anna Seward’s 1804 Biography of Dr. Erasmus Darwin – the Grandfather of Evolution by Philip K. Wilson, PhD, Professor of Humanities, and Science, Technology, & Society/Director of The Doctors Kienle Center for Humanistic Medicine, Penn State University
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
Blaze Productions Committee Meeting
Begins at 8:00 pm. Blaze Productions is your ticket to big name concerts, comedians, coffee house acts and much more! What makes Blaze Productions unique is that students run the show-literally. By joining the committee, you can help select the artists, secure contracts, host entertainers, operate technical equipment, and promote and produce the shows.
Edward M. and Hermione C. Friend Lecture
Begins at 8:00 pm. The Edward M. and Hermione C. Friend Lecture will feature Ivan Gaskell. Mr. Gaskill is the Margaret S. Winthrop Curator of Paintings, Sculptor and Decorative Arts at the Harvard University Art Museum. He is also a senior lecturer on History and is a cultural historian. Mr. Gaskell’s historical research focuses on artifacts, including artworks. His scholarship is at the intersection of history, art history, anthropology, museology, and philosophy and his teaching invariably involves the use of actual objects. We are honored Mr. Gaskell will be in Birmingham on November 17th to present the Friend Lecture.
November 18, 2009
Leadership Foundations
Begins at 7:00 pm. Leadership Foundation sessions for Emerge, Achieve, Initiate, and Respond.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
UAB Theatre presents “Eurydice”
Begins at 8:30 pm. Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Karla Koskinen. 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 18-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $6 for students; $10 for UAB employees and senior citizens. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
November 19, 2009
Discussion Book Dialogue Begins at 12:30 pm.
Black Student Awareness Committee Meeting
Begins at 7:00 pm. Committee meetings typically consist of guided discussions on popular or controversial topics in the Black community, the announcement of important program dates, scholarship opportunities, and ways you can get involved in helping design BSAC programming throughout the year.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
BSAC Talent Show Begins at 8:00 pm.
UAB Computer Music Ensemble
Begins at 8:30 pm. Featuring new works of electro-acoustic music and multimedia by UAB student composers. Music conducted by Scott Phillips. Admission is free.
UAB Theatre presents “Eurydice”
Begins at 8:30 pm. Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Karla Koskinen. 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 18-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $6 for students; $10 for UAB employees and senior citizens. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
November 20, 2009
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
UAB Brass Chamber Ensembles
Begins at 8:30 pm. Featuring Blazer Trumpets, trombone choir, tuba/euphonium ensemble and other brass ensembles. Admission is free.
UAB Theatre presents “Eurydice”
Begins at 8:30 pm. Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Karla Koskinen. 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 18-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $6 for students; $10 for UAB employees and senior citizens. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
November 21, 2009
Little River National Preserve: hiking, AL
Begins at 9:00 am. Day hike through Little River Canyon, AL November 21 (Saturday) Depart 8am, Return 10pm $10 for Students $20 for Faculty/Staff/Alumni $30 for Non-Students Pre-Trip Meeting/ deadline for signup Nov. 17 @ 6pm, CRCT 290. For more information, call UAB Outdoor Pursuits at 996-4913 or Outdoor@uab.edu.
UAB Football at East Carolina Begins at 3:30 pm.
Open Registration for Spring Begins at 7:00 pm.
UAB Opera Scenes
Begins at 8:30 pm. Directed by Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk. Admission is free.
UAB Theatre presents “Eurydice”
Begins at 8:30 pm. Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Karla Koskinen. 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 18-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12; $6 for students; $10 for UAB employees and senior citizens. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and ingenious plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
