Community Affairs News Archive


Board of Advisors Announces Grant and Other Support

Scholarships and grants were announced at the wrap-up session prior to the closing dinner of the second annual Community Affairs Board of Advisors meeting Monday, April 3. Along with ideas to expand The University of Alabama’s reach to more prospective students, the board members convened in their respective subcommittees at the Ferguson Center with hopes…


Zimmerman awarded fellowship by the American Political Science Association

Justin Zimmerman graduated from the University of Alabama with a BA in political science and philosophy, as well as an MPA with a concentration in public organizational management. He is currently supporting the U.S. Department of Treasury Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) team. Previously Justin worked with the U.S. Department of State gaining experience in public diplomacy and…


Social Ethicist and Scholar of Religions Jonathan L. Walton Is 2017 Realizing the Dream Distinguished Lecturer

[ua_row class=”row”][ua_col class=”col-md-3″]     [/ua_col] [ua_col class=”col-md-6″] March 7, 2017 Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Dr. Jonathan L. Walton, a social ethicist and scholar of religions, is the 2017 Realizing the Dream distinguished lecturer. His address will take place Thursday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the Embassy Suites Ballroom. Walton, who is the Plummer Professor…


Chinese New Year Celebration Draws More Than 400 Participants

[ua_row class=”row”][ua_col class=”col-md-3″] [envira-gallery id=”3707″] [/ua_col] [ua_col class=”col-md-6″] By Jianlong Yang CCBP Student Assistant A Chinese New Year party to celebrate the Year of the Rooster at the UA Ferguson Center on January 29 drew more than 400 attendees from Chinese and local families and University faculty and staff. The event was co-sponsored by the…


Quiñones and Rubio Encourage Students to Serve by Offering Their Unique Identities and Talents

[ua_row class=”row”][ua_col class=”col-md-3″] [envira-gallery id=”3701″] [/ua_col] [ua_col class=”col-md-6″] By Taylor Armer Graduate Assistant, Center for Community-Based Partnerships ABC News correspondent John Quiñones and Realizing the Dream Legacy Award winner Isabel Rubio engaged with University of Alabama students and faculty in a spirited question and answer session prior to the awards ceremony on Friday, January 13…


Realizing the Dream Weekend Celebrated at The University of Alabama

[ua_row class=”row”][ua_col class=”col-md-3″] [envira-gallery id=”3672″] Related Stories: 2017 Legacy Banquet 2017 Dream Concert John Quiñones Transcript Quinones/Rubio Student Session [/ua_col] [ua_col class=”col-md-6″] By Diane Kennedy-Jackson Publications Coordinator Tuscaloosa, Ala. — The annual Realizing the Dream weekend began with a buzz of excitement at the Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus as students, faculty,…