April 18 - 24 , 2016 Each week Crossroads provides a list of upcoming opportunities to engage diversity at UA. If you are interested in having your event included, please contact the UA Crossroads office at 348-6930 or  email us at crossroads@ua.edu.

Lavender Graduation Celebrating LGBTQA Diversity at The University of Alabama Monday, April 18 205 Gorgas Library 5:30 pm

This Tuesday's T Prevention is Possible (Sexual Assault Awareness) Tuesday, April 19 1:00 - 3:00 pm 3rd Floor Ferguson Lounge We'll bring the tea, you bring your "Truth/Talk/Tips..."about sexual assault prevention and awareness on the UA campus and in our daily lives.  Join this informal dialogue starting at 1:00 pm on the 3rd floor of the Ferguson Center in the mezzanine lounge area overlooking the large University of Alabama seal at the southwest entrance of the Ferg. Tea, coffee, and other light refreshments will be served.

Educating Global Diversity: Study Abroad Forum Tuesday, April 19 Lloyd Hall 120 7:00 pm The goal of the Educating Global Diversity Study Abroad Forum is to share information with African American students about the benefits of studying abroad. Common myths about being a minority student on a study abroad trip will be discussed, as well as how students can fund their experiences.    This forum will feature a panel of speakers that includes a Fulbright winner, the Director of Education Abroad, and students who have studied abroad on these programs. This event is open to all students to learn about the opportunities being offered overseas through UA.  Contact info: jharvey1@crimson.ua.edu

The Mallet Assembly's  Progressive Potluck (AKA) Progluck Wednesday, April 20 7:00 - 9:00 pm Highlands Community Center This potluck, or progluck, is an informal networking event hosted by The Mallet Assembly. Come share and eat some delicious food and get to know the members of other progressive groups on campus in a relaxed setting!

ON-GOING AND UPCOMING EVENTS AT UA

International Study Hall Every Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm 3rd floor Ferguson Center lounge Open to ALL UA students. Study, make new friends, converse, and enjoy free snacks and coffee! SL Pro hours available.

International Spouse Group The International Spouse Group (ISG) meets every Tuesday throughout the Spring 2016 semester from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Global Cafe's new location at Capital Hall on the Bryce Lawn Campus (Bldg 3419, 270 Kilgore Lane). The ISG is specifically designed to provide interaction and support for the spouses of international scholars, students, faculty, and staff, as well as American spouses who are interested in making international friendships. Babysitting services are available for those spouses who wish to bring their children, and parking is readily available at the site. For any questions or general interest, please visit the ISG page at http://is.ua.edu/programs-activities/international-spouse-group/ or contact Ozgur Ozlem Dogru at oodogru@crimson.ua.edu or Capstone International Services: international@ua.edu, 205-348-5402.

(Re)Pair: Heather Whidden MFA Thesis Exhibition April 1-29 5:00 - 8:00 pm UA Gallery, Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, Downtown Tuscaloosa Friday, April 1, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, UA Art Gallery (First Friday) (Re)pair features works which explore moments, events, relationships, and how experiences shape identity. Whidden says, "Fabric is saturated in pigment, pulled apart, stitched together, and subjected to natural weathering to simulate events of the past, present, and the space between these moments.  Image credit: Heather Whidden, In the Being from Within. Image courtesy of the artist.

French Conversation Table Every Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm Great Hall (2nd Floor Ferguson Center) Do you speak French? Are you learning French? Do you want to practice in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere? If so, join us at the FRENCH table! Bring a coffee or your lunch and meet new and old friends.

Alabama Students Without Borders Presents:  Charlas con Cafe Every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the Ferguson Center Starbucks. Drop in for an hour, enjoy a cup of coffee, and practice your Spanish. The table will be marked with a Latin American Flag.

International Coffee Hour Capstone International Coffee Hour is held on Fridays during fall and spring semesters from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in Room 121 B.B. Comer Hall. Come and enjoy free coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation with our friends from around the world.  All international and American students, scholars, faculty, staff and friends are welcome.  Contact Info: Capstone International Services, international@ua.edu, 348-5402

Discover Diversity at UA Crossroads UA's Crossroads Community Center is an initiative of the Division of Community Affairs. Crossroads provides resources on diversity and inclusion through intercultural engagement opportunities. We... build relationships across campus cultures through innovative programs and dialogue initiatives. facilitate collaborative cultural programming with students, faculty, and staff. serve as a resource for organizations addressing challenging intercultural issues on campus and in the broader community. conduct engaged scholarship through creative activity designed to increase knowledge for today's global society.