Go Blazers! The Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) participated in the 2018 Homecoming Parade. Thank you, Joshua, Rebecca, Carly, Ms. Melton, and other SSWO members for being part of this exciting event!
Events
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History lecture takes a look at the ’60s with Frye Gaillard, Feb. 19
Hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of History, Frye Gaillard will give an in-depth lecture on the history of the decade of the 1960s on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. in Heritage Hall, Room 104.
Visiting artist Parisa Tashakori to lecture, work with students March 6 at UABVisiting artist and designer Parisa Tashakori will lecture and work with students as well as lead design workshops with UAB DAAH graphic design students.
Eight plays in one night at Theatre UAB’s 15th Festival of 10-Minute PlaysThe festival is presented by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre. Since UAB’s first Festival of Ten-Minute Plays in 2003, these roller-coaster evenings have featured a variety of short comedies and tragedies, each performed in about 10 minutes.
Theatre UAB presents Noel Coward’s comedy “Hay Fever” from Feb. 20-24Misunderstandings and tantrums abound when the four members of the self-absorbed Bliss family each invite a guest for the weekend. Coward’s beloved play is a delightful mix of high farce and comedy of manners.
Visiting artist Kevin Vanek offers “Too Cool for Tools” lecture, exhibition at UABSculptor Kevin Vanek will lecture, lead a workshop for students and offer a glimpse into his creative process at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Historian and author Ibram Kendi to explore race, society and culture Feb. 6 at UABIbram X. Kendi, Ph.D., an award-winning author and professor at American University, will exchange dialogue with Paulette Patterson Dilworth, vice president for UAB’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to discuss a range of current event topics relating to society and culture.
UAB Institute for Human Rights to host Disability Rights symposium Feb. 21-22The symposium will address the rights and needs of the disability community. These include the removal of social, economic and environmental barriers that limit accessibility to basic services.
Theatre UAB presents staged reading of new play by Alabama playwright Audrey CefalyTheatre UAB will present a staged reading of a new play, “Tell Me Something Good,” by native Alabamaian playwright Audrey Cefaly.
Hear world premieres from local composers at “Chamber Music @ AEIVA” on Feb. 21The music has been inspired by and relates to the two AEIVA current exhibits “Stitching History From the Holocaust” and “Irene Grau: Incohèrent Walk.”
UAB to host second annual Social Spotlight Festival featuring Gaelynn Lea on Feb. 8Classically trained violinist and songwriter Gaelynn Lea will perform at the second annual Social Spotlight Festival.
Leading researcher returns to discuss origins of human AIDS and malaria at UAB’s Darwin DayUAB celebrates 50 years of dedication to medicine and research by highlighting the work of former professor and co-director of CFAR, Beatrice Hahn, M.D., with a keynote titled “Out of Africa: Tracing the origins of human AIDS and malaria.”
Nikolai Lugansky performs Feb. 12 in UAB Piano SeriesPianist Nikolai Lugansky will perform works by Debussy, Scriabin, and Rachmaninoff for the University of Alabama at Birmingham Piano Series on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jack E. Davis speaks at UABA lively historical view of the Gulf of Mexico, drawn from the award-winning book “The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea,” will be the topic of discussion during a lecture at UAB on Jan. 17.
New season of performances announced by UAB Department of MusicA new season of musical performances has been announced for spring 2019 by the Department of Music.
Q&A with UAB alumnus Rounder Records’ John P. Strohm is Nov. 29Strohm, who received a minor in music technology from UAB, will discuss his role as president and his pathway to this prestigious appointment.Lecture to explore the role of extensive reading in language teaching and learning Dec. 3The lecture is part of the Jemison Lecture Series and is presented by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.UAB art faculty exhibition at AEIVA, Nov. 5-Dec. 8On Nov. 15 see the exhibition and enjoy “Chamber Music @ AEIVA,” a free performance that connects chamber music with the art on display.Artist David Kassan to visit UAB, create portrait of Holocaust survivorKassan’s visit is part of the biennial print atelier program of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Art History.Homecoming 2018The Student Social Work Organization participated in the 2018 Homecoming Parade.posted a while back 234 K2_VIEWSYoung artists get pointers at Alabama High School Portfolio Review DayOpen to all high school students, the event will include faculty and representatives from UAB and four more schools.