September 17 - 23, 2018

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.
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Guest Panel
Tuesday, September 18
5:00 PM 
1008 Capstone College of Nursing Building

The Capstone College of Nursing's Committee on Inclusion invites you to its Hispanic/Latino Heritage Guest Panel. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship on Tuesday, September 18th at 5 p.m. in CCN 1008!

Contact Info: Abby Horton, abby.horton@ua.edu
Physical Disability on Campus
Wednesday, September 19, 1:00 pm
The Campus Dialogues are a weekly opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage one another about important issues related to identity, current events, and campus life. Dialogues take place in the Ferguson Student Center Great Hall on Wednesdays, starting at 1:00 p.m. and concluding by 1:50 p.m.

Come and share your thoughts and listen to the perspectives of others in an inclusive and respectful environment!

For the full list of Campus Dialogue topics click on the link below:
Pure Products Open Mic Night
Thursday, September 20
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Monarch Espresso Bar 

Did you write something this summer that you're dying to share with a captive audience? Then bring your poem, brief creative nonfiction essay, or flash fiction piece to ignite the back porch of Monarch Espresso Bar! The first ten people to sign up will get to read, so make sure you show up early to get on the list!

This event is open to all UA students, staff, and faculty as well as the greater Tuscaloosa community, so invite your friends and family! Time limit for readings: 5-7 minutes
 
Contact Info: Sara Hughes, sphughes1@ua.edu
Upcoming Events
An Evening at Global Café: Cars, Cars, Cars!
Tuesday, September 25, 5–7 p.m.
Capital Hall. Refreshments are provided.
Parking passes are available at the front desk.
Students and community members are welcome.
 
How to buy a car, How to sell a car, What to do if the police stop you, How to get a driver’s license and the license for a car, Information about insurance requirements and Car Rental tips. International Scholars and American Hosts will speak about their experiences. Helpful guests with great handouts will answer your questions about cars in the USA. Bring your experiences and share them to make this a fun evening. 

Evenings at Global Café are opportunities to relax, visit, and meet leaders from campus and community organizations. Many international scholars will also be there, and we interpret language for one another.  5:00 pm refreshments. 5:30 pm program. Free and open to the public. Global Café is an initiative of The University of Alabama Center for Community-Based Partnerships. For more information see globalcafe.ua.edu or call 205-348-7392.

Hallowed Grounds
Race, Memory, and the University
Thursday, October 11
3:00 pm
Free and open to the public
Begins outside the Gorgas House

Click on the artwork below to find out more about the tour.
UA Global Health Case Competition 

UA would like to offer YOU the opportunity to participate in an exciting and prestigious academic team competition, the “UA Global Health Case Competition on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Teams of 4-6 students, from different academic areas, will receive a case scenario 5 days before the competition, reflecting a real-life global health-related issue. You do not need to be a health expert to participate. Teams will have five days to “develop feasible and culturally appropriate innovations incorporating education and/or policy strategies that would involve important stakeholders from local government, the community, NGOs, and other partners you might propose.” The teams will then present their solution orally to a panel of judges.

Participants will be expected to:
  • Attend team building/orientations (2 hours each) on October 14, 2018 (11 am-1pm) AND October 21 (2:30pm-4:30pm), 2018.
  • Attend and participate in the UA competition Saturday November 3, 2018 (8:30 am-4pm) If you are interested in participating, please fill out a brief application form at the following link: UA's Global Health Case Competition APPLICATION.

Deadline to receive applications is Thursday September 24, 2018 by 4:00 pm. We will then put the teams together, reflecting as wide an array of academic specializations as possible.

For more information: Global Health Case Competition ghcc@ua.edu
NSEP/BOREN AWARDS for Study Abroad

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars must be U.S. citizens. Highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena are encouraged to apply. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.


The Boren Awards campus deadline is November 30, 2018 . Campus interviews to take place in January 2019. For more information on these awards, please contact our Boren Awards campus representative: Dr. Carmen Mayer, Associate Professor of French ( ckmayer@ua.edu 205-348-9303).

Plan to attend a special Student Info Session with Kyle Cox, Boren Outreach and Recruitment Analyst on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 3:00-4:00 PM in 1002 Houser Hall . Mr. Cox will focus on crafting competitive essays.

Faculty interested in learning more about these opportunities are invited to a drop-in session (with refreshments), also with Mr. Cox, on Thursday October 4, 2018 from 12:00-1:00 PM in 135 B.B.Comer Hall.
On-Going Events
Exhibit: "Women of the Tide:
125 Years of Women at The University of Alabama"
August 23 - September 12
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Gorgas House

Women have made a significant impression on The University of Alabama over the past 125 years, starting with the first female students. Female students and members of the university's faculty and staff have made outstanding contributions to the campus community, the state, and the nation. Over 125 years, great advances have been made; however, there are still opportunities for progress as women continue pushing the boundaries and influencing the future.

This exhibit is part of the campus-wide celebration honoring women at UA over the last 125 years.
International Coffee Hour
Fridays
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
121 B.B. Comer Hall 

Throughout the academic year (August through May), Capstone International Services and Capstone International Center host a weekly Capstone International Coffee Hour.
All international and American students, scholars, faculty, staff and friends are welcome to join.

Come to 121 B.B. Comer Hall each Friday between 11:30 and 1:00 pm and enjoy free coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation with our friends from around the world.

Contact Info: International Services, international@ua.edu, 348-5402
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, and 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 10:00 to 11:30 am throughout the fall semester 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
Wednesdays 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