February 5 - 11, 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.
Throughout the month of February, The University of Alabama will be celebrating Black History Month. For a full list of events, please visit the Crossroads website via this link,
and see what's happening each week at UA and in the Tuscaloosa Community!
Inclusive Campus Breakfast
Wednesday, February 7
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!
This week's topic at the February 7 Campus Dialogues:
Black History and the Black Experience at the Capstone
The  2018 Centralized Honor Society Application Portal   is now available. Additionally, applications for UA’s “Outstanding Student Awards” are now available. Categories for outstanding student awards include Outstanding Freshman, Outstanding Sophomore, Outstanding Junior, Outstanding Senior, Outstanding Transfer Student, and Outstanding Graduate Student. Details for both the centralized application and requirements for each Outstanding Student Award can be found on the  Coordinating Council for Honor Societies website.
On-Going and Upcoming Events
Deadline to apply is February 15, 2018!
International Coffee Hour
Every Friday throughout the spring semester
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 event, Capstone International Coffee Hour.
All international and American students, scholars, faculty, staff and friends are welcome to join.

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.

Contact Info: International Services, international@ua.edu, 348-5402
International Spouse Group
Every Wednesday throughout the spring 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