Announcements

Art Class Brings Science into the Studio
When the worlds of art and science collide, don't expect an earth-shattering kaboom. Instead, you might just get a clearer understanding of how nature works.
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Three Powerful Summer Exhibits at AEIVA
Following the tremendous success of “Warhol: Fabricated” this winter, the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts will be hosting three exhibitions this summer that tell powerful stories of race, heritage, human rights, and human dignity: “The Freedom Exhibition: Two Countries One Struggle,” “Willie Cole: Transformations,” and “Focus I: Identified.”
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UAB Students Create “Legacy” Work of Art with Students from The Bell Center
Young students from The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs have had their silhouettes and creative inspirations preserved in a “legacy” piece of artwork with the help of UAB students.
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Flavored Fruit Drink or Poisonous Cleaning Product? How to Prevent Accidental Poisonings
The summer months often mean more time spent at home for kids. While the break from the books can be enjoyable, one UAB expert says there is one lesson both children and parents still need to learn: how to prevent poisoning.
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Special Topics Course: Africa in the Americas
Africa in the Americas (AAS 250/HY 290/HY 390), taught by Department of History professor Pamela Murray, will introduce students to those countries and regions of Latin America that, since the 1500s, have comprised the heart of the New World's African diaspora.
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City of Birmingham, with UAB’s AEIVA, Presents “The Freedom Exhibition: Two Countries One Struggle” from June 5-Aug. 8
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the City of Birmingham, in collaboration with the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, presents “The Freedom Exhibition: Two Countries One Struggle.”
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Findings: What Young Children See When They Look at Poisons
In a paper recently published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, David Schwebel’s team in the Youth Safety Lab translated findings from a series of studies into distinct steps manufacturers could adopt to reduce the risk of accidental poisonings.
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AEIVA presents “Willie Cole: Transformations”
Works by noted American artist Willie Cole will be on exhibition from June 5-Aug. 8, presented by the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts. Cole is recognized among other artists of his generation for his potent and poetic sculptures, compositions and installations. “Willie Cole: Transformations” will showcase 15 works created between 1996 and 2015.
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UAB English, Honors Program to Host Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop
The 2015 Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop, a 3-week workshop that offers a rare opportunity for high school students to learn from published authors, will take place June 1-19. Deadline Extension: The Department has extended the deadline past the original date of May 1. If you missed the original deadline but are interested in participating, apply soon.
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Memorial for Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dr. Raymond Mohl
The UAB College of Arts and Sciences Department of History will be memorializing beloved Professor Raymond Mohl at a service on May 1, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall Lecture Room 102.
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UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences Aims to Grow Enrollment, Undergrad Programs, Students’ Global Awareness and Success
Dean Robert L. Palazzo has updated campus leaders on his plans and progress on topmost goals.
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Dr. Jeffery Walker Named Chair of the Department of Justice Sciences
Dr. Jeffery Walker has accepted the position as Chair of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences Department of Justice Sciences.
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Dr. Alison Chapman Named Chair of the Department of English
Dr. Alison Chapman has accepted the position as Chair of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences Department of English.
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“Chamber Music @ AEIVA” to Feature Free Exhibition, Concert April 30
Enjoy free art and music Thursday, April 30, when the Department of Music presents a special new collaboration on campus with the Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts.
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UAB’s Jared Ragland Chosen as Magic City Art Connection’s 2015 Emerging Artist
Jared Ragland, the visual media and outreach coordinator for the UAB College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Art History, has been selected as the 2015 Magic City Art Connection Emerging Artist.
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Role Model, Mentor Recognized by Black Student Awareness Committee
Vern Cile Bush, Administrative Associate for the African American Studies program and the Department of Anthropology, was recently awarded the Black Student Awareness Committee's 2015 Outstanding Faculty or Staff Member of the Year award.
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Answers to Age-Old Questions
Steven Austad, Ph.D., chair of UAB’s Department of Biology and associate director of the UAB Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging, explores the science of aging.
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Pop Star
Works by the legendary Andy Warhol illuminated the UAB College of Arts and Sciences Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA) in its first major show by a globally renowned artist.
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Meeting of the Minds
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, came to UAB at the beginning of a three-day visit to Birmingham in October 2014 to learn about neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to change, grow, and repair itself.
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Dr. Julian Arribas Named Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Dr. Julian Arribas has accepted the position as Chair of the University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
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