Jefferson Avenue closing for construction
The entrance of Jefferson Avenue from University Boulevard will be closed starting today for the construction of the Alpha Tau Omega New Chapter House. The public will have to access Jefferson Avenue by turning onto 2nd Avenue and then turning left onto 4th Street. Jefferson Avenue is the second right, after the left onto 4th Street.
International performer presents Veena concert
International artist Vidvan D. Balakrishna will perform a Veena concert Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Room 205 of Gorgas Library. The UA Asian studies program, Capstone International, New College and University, are sponsoring the concert, which will showcase one of the most ancient musical instruments of India Libraries.
Balakrishna will also offer a lecture demonstration of the Veena on Tuesday from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the Recital Hall of the Moody Music Building. Both events are free and open to the public.
UA School of Music presents guest recital featuring Andrew Seigel, clarinet
The UA School of Music presents a guest recital featuring Andrew Seigel, who plays the clarinet, on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Moody Music Building. The program will include “Half Moon at Checkerboard Mesa” by Phillip Bimstein and “God Bless the Child” by Arthur Herzog and Billie Holiday as interpreted by Eric Dolphy. The concert is free and open to the public.
Lecture series brings ‘Weighing Lives in War’
Thomas Hurka, a professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, will speak Tuesday on “Weighing Lives in War: When is Collateral Damage Excessive?” at 7:30 p.m. in Room 205 of Smith Hall. His presentation will conclude the UA 2009-10 Philosophy Today lecture series, featuring experts discussing timely and provocative philosophical topics.
Register for 2010-11 parking
Parking registration 2010-11 is now open to all students. For detailed information about parking registration and changes, including some zone changes, for the coming year, visit bamaparking.ua.edu.
Summer housing available
The summer housing application is now available online through the myBama Web site. Summer housing is an easy, convenient way to stay involved in the University throughout the summer, whether enrolled in summer classes or not. All students are eligible to live on campus in the summer, as long as they are enrolled in classes for the fall. For more information, contact Housing and Residential Communities at [email protected] or 348-6676.
Register for fall Get On Board Day
Registration for the 2010 Fall Get On Board Day has started early. Departments can register by emailing Alex Karagas at [email protected]. Organizations can register by going to the SOURCE and under their organization’s profile click “Tools” then “Forms.” Priority registration deadline is May 7 at 4:45 p.m. and costs $15 per organization and $20 per department. The official deadline is Aug. 20 at 4:45 p.m. The cost is $20 per organization and $25 per department. Payment can be cash, check (made out to the University of Alabama) or DTA (made out to the SOURCE) and must be turned into 355 Ferguson. For questions please email Alex Karagas at [email protected].
