When it comes to retirement planning, you're in the driver's seat. But many people are uncertain about the road ahead, including the future of Social Security and their employer's pension plan. That means more responsibility falls on you to set the right direction with your personal savings. Learn how IRAs may help you steer toward a successful retirement. Attend a no-cost, no-obligation IRA Seminar on February 21 at 11:30 a.m. in Shelbie King Hall Room 127. Lunch will be provided. For additional information or to make a reservation, contact Jennifer Beatty at (205) 348-5106 or email jbeatty@alabamacu.com.
February 22
Covering Export Control - Shield America Presentation
The Research Security Administration Office will host a presentation, Covering Export Control - Shield America on Wednesday, February 22 from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. in the Olin B. King Technology Hall, room S105 and a second session from1:30 - 2:45 p.m. in the Von Braun Research Hall, room M50. The presenter will be Ms. Donna J. Layman, Special Agent, Department Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Please send an email to denise.spiller@uah.edu to confirm your attendance.
February 23 and 24
"Results of the Gravity Probe B Experiments" Lecture
Dr. C.W. Francis Everitt, professor of research at the W.W. Hansen Experimental Physics Laboratory at Stanford University, will discuss the results of NASA's Gravity Probe B mission, the space agency's longest running flight project, and the ability of humankind to use space and space hardware as a test-bed for fundamental physics and general relativity as part of the Honors Forum lecture series on Thursday, February 23 at 11:10 a.m., in Frank Franz Hall multipurpose room 138. For more information, contact honors@uah.edu.
Dr. Everitt will present a second lecture on Friday, February 24 at 2 p.m. at the University Center Exhibit Hall. A reception will follow. To reserve your place, reply to rsvp@uah.edu or call ( 256) 824-6063.
February 23, 24 and 26
Music Department Composer-in-Residence Program
Tarik O'Regan, a Grammy-nominated composer and winner of two British Composer Awards, will visit Huntsville as a composer-in-residence and Eminent Scholar at UAHuntsville during the week of February 20. Planned lectures include:
- Thursday, Feb. 23: O'Regan Lecture to UAHuntsville Music Students; 11:10 a.m. - 12:05 p.m., Roberts Recital Hall
- Friday, Feb. 24: O'Regan Lecture Composition as an Academic Discipline with the Humanities; 3 p.m., Roberts Recital Hall
- Sunday, Feb. 26: U.S. premiere of Tarik O'Regan's Martyr, Haydn's Missa in Angustiis "Lord Nelson Mass," featuring the UAHuntsville Concert Choir, Erin Colwitz and Joe Lee, conductors; 3 p.m., Asbury Methodist Church, Madison, AL
February 25
The UAHuntsville Chargerettes Dance Team is sponsoring a dance camp for children ages five to 12 years old at the University Center Exhibit Hall. The goal of the camp is to help develop creativity, coordination and build self-esteem through dance. Attendees will have the opportunity to dance with the Chargerettes later that night at the 5 p.m. Charger Women's Basketball game. Registration includes a t-shirt, lunch and bottled water. For registration information, please call Cathryn Whitmore at (256) 508-7482 or Margaret Hall at (256) 824-6700 or email hallma@uah.edu.
February 25
Russian Pancake Brunch
The M. Louis Salmon Library and the International Society of Huntsville will sponsor a Russian Pancake Brunch or "Maslenitsa" from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Salmon Library. The cost is $5 per person (cash or check at the door). Please RSVP at rsvp@internationalsocietyofhuntsville.org.
February 27
Global Perspectives Institute Lecture
The UAHuntsville Global Perspectives Institute presents "Working World-Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development," presented by Dr. Sherry Mueller at 6 p.m., in the Shelby Center for Science and Technology room 107. Mueller is president emerita of the National Council of Visitors (NCIV), and was president of the organization from 2001 - 2011. The NCIV partners with the United States Department of State to bring professionals and government officials from around the world to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program. For additional information, please call Kathleen Sobai at (256) 824-6055 or email
kathleen.sobai@uah.edu .
February 27
UAHuntsville Society of Women Engineers event
The UAHuntsville Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will host UAHuntsville alumna and retired NASA astronaut, Jan Davis ('83, '85 ME) at 7 p.m., in the University Center Exhibit Hall. For additional information, contact SWE secretary, Molly Mahan at mmm0011@uah.edu.
February 28
Honors Forum Lecture
Honors Forum Lecture "Dirty Minds: How Our Brains Influence Love, Sex, and Relationships," will be presented by Kayt Sukel, at 11:10 a.m., Frank Franz Hall multipurpose room 138. For additional information, contact honors@uah.edu.
March 1
Higher Education Day 2012
All UAHuntsville faculty, staff and students are invited to attend Higher Education Day in Montgomery to rally for support of the state's four-year universities. The Higher Education Partnership will sponsor this annual event on Thursday, March 1 at the Alabama State House. Transportation from Huntsville is provided and the buses will leave from the University Center parking lot at 7 a.m. Breakfast will be provided on the bus and lunch is provided in Montgomery.
Higher Education Day will begin with a parade at 10:30 a.m. from the Cramton Bowl area of Montgomery and move to the State House. The university constituents will march to the State House to begin delivering the reminder that Universities are Vital to Alabama's Future! After the parade, the traditional rally will begin at 11 a.m. and last until noon. Lunch on the Capitol grounds will follow. During the rally, the Alabama State University, the Jacksonville State University, and the University of West Alabama bands will perform. Governor Robert Bentley, Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey, Speaker Mike Hubbard, Senator Vivian Figures, Representative Jay Love and Senator Jabo Waggoner have all been invited to speak. The buses will depart Montgomery as soon as the rally ends. Click here to register. Please print and display this Higher Education Day flyer in your building. For additional information, contact the UAHuntsville Office of Governmental Relations at (256) 824-6084 or visit http://www.higheredpartners.org/.
March 1
Honors Forum Lecture, "r u stressed?"
Honors Forum Lecture "r u stressed?" will be presented by Dr. Emil Jovanov, associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UAHutsville, at 11:10 a.m., Frank Franz Hall multipurpose room 138. For additional information, contact honors@uah.edu.
UAHuntsville faculty art selected for statewide exhibition through March 2
Art works by UAHuntsville Art & Art History Department faculty members has been selected for "Art of the State," a juried show at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art in Tuscumbia. This show will continue through Friday, March 2. The body of work then travels to museums in Troy and Gadsden. The show features pieces by 27 full and part-time studio-art faculty from two and four year colleges and universities in Alabama. Works by UAHuntsville art faculty members Marin Abell, Jose Betancourt, Brandon Gardner and Kathryn Johnson are included in the exhibit. For additional information, visit http://www.ttvaa.org/home/museum_current_exhibition_page.html.
March 6
Honors Forum Lecture featuring Christoph Silber, screenwriter and film producer of Silver Shepherd Films of New York, at 11:10 a.m., Frank Franz Hall multipurpose room 138. For additional information, contact honors@uah.edu.
March 7
College of Liberal Arts Eminent Scholar Lecture
Dr. Carl Herndl, nationally recognized technical communication scholar from The University of South Florida will present the eminent scholar lecture "Engaging Science, Engaging Citizens: Rhetoric and Matters of Concern," at 7 p.m., in the Chan Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public. Herndl's lecture is sponsored by the UAHuntsville English Department and the Humanities Center.
March 7
Deadline for booth registration forms for UAHuntsville's Charged Up For Change! EXPO
UAHuntsville's Charged Up For Change! EXPO returns to campus on March 28. The EXPO features a free community fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the University Center. This event brings together the local community to create positive social change in diverse and unusual ways. Booth registration forms for the EXPO are due Wednesday, March 7. Download the registration form and exhibitor guidelines from www.uah.edu/expo.
March 9
Coffeehouse Writer's Series
The Coffeehouse Writer's Series present "She Speaks," a poetry reading at 6:30 p.m. in the Louis Salmon Library Gallery. Ruth Braswell, Katina Walton, Lena Sledge, Kimeko Farrar, Symonia Montgomery and other guests will present poetry readings. The event is free and open to the public. The anthology "She Speaks" is available on Amazon.com. For additional information, call Marylyn Coffey at (256) 824.6114 or email coffeymt@uah.edu.
Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama Retirement Preparation Seminars
The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama will host several seminars on preparing for retirement. The Retirement Preparation Seminar is designed for employees who are within five years of retirement eligibility. Registration is required and the seminars fill very quickly. Click here for detailed information regarding the retirement preparation seminars. Additional information regarding the TRS Retirement Preparation Seminars is available on the RSA Web site: http://www.rsa-al.gov/Ret%20Planning/trs-retprep.html . If you have questions regarding seminars, please call RSA Field Services at 1-877-517-0020 or (334) 517-7000.
Feb. 25 Chargers vs. North Alabama 7 p.m. at Spragins Hall
Feb. 25 Chargers vs. North Alabama 5 p.m. at Spragins Hall
Feb. 24 Chargers vs. Indianapolis 1 p.m. at Charger Softball Complex
Feb. 26 Chargers vs. Charleston 1 p.m. at Charger Softball Complex
Feb. 25 Chargers vs. Stillman 1 p.m. at Charger Baseball Complex
Feb. 26 Chargers vs. Stillman 1 p.m. at Charger Baseball Complex
Feb. 28 Chargers vs. Carson-Newman 12 p.m. at Charger Baseball Complex
Feb. 24 Chargers vs.U.S. National U-18 7 p.m. at Von Braun Center
Feb. 25 Chargers vs. U.S. National U-18 3 p.m. at Von Braun Center
