December 4 - 10, 2017

Each week UA Crossroads provides a list of upcoming
opportunities to engage the rich diversity of identities and experiences at UA.

If you are interested in having an event included, please contact the Crossroads office at 348-6930 or email us at crossroads@ua.edu.
Inclusive Campus Breakfast
Wednesday, December 6
8:30 - 9:30 am
Anderson Room, #3125 Ferguson Student Center

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to share new ideas and existing efforts devoted to making UA more inclusive and welcoming!

UA Crossroads will provide breakfast. Join us!

For more information, contact the UA Crossroads office at 348-6930.
On-Going and Upcoming Events
University Libraries Kicks off Toys for Tots Toy Drive
November 27 - December 6

The University Libraries Support Staff Association and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity are collecting toys for children in need. This is the 15th year LSSA has supported the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve program to collect new, unwrapped gifts for local children ages 0 -13.

Collection boxes can be found at all University Library locations: Gorgas Library, Bruno
Business Library, Rodgers Library for Science & Engineering, and Hoole Special Collection Library; and the Phi Kappa Psi House, 312 University Blvd.
International Spouse Group
Every Wednesday throughout the fall semester
10:00 - 11.30 am
105 B.B. Comer Hall

This group is open to the wives or husbands of international students, faculty, staff, as well as American spouses who are interested in making international friendships. We provide support in adjustment and acculturation while living and learning in the U.S.

To become a member of the International Spouse Group, you can simply join us for any of our meetings, which will be held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 am throughout the fall semester 2017 in International Services in 105 BB Comer Hall.

For any questions or general interest, please visit the ISG Page .

Contact Info: inernational@ua.edu, 348-5402
Alabama Students Without Borders Presents:
Charlas con Café
Every Wednesday from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Ferguson Student 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.   

Engage UA with Crossroads!

UA’s Crossroads Community Engagement Center is an initiative of the Division of Community Affairs. Crossroads fosters respectful intercultural engagement for students, faculty and staff, and community members throughout the state by facilitating: 

  • workshops on inclusive engagement practices.

  • dialogues where participants are invited to share their perspectives on challenging social issues in a respectful, inclusive environment.

  • collaborative programming to encourage appreciation of the rich cultural traditions on campus and in the local community.
UA Crossroads
3617 Ferguson Center
tel: 205-348-6930  email: crossroads@ua.edu