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Little-respected stringed instrument gets its due this weekend at 'Violapalooza'
You may have heard of Lollapalooza, the rock music extravaganza. Don't mistake it for "Violapalooza," the happening taking place this weekend at Birmingham-Southern College sponsored by the Alabama Viola Society.
On the Line -- The Trial of Larry Langford
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has been convicted of all 60 counts in his federal corruption trail.
Why So Serious About The Self?
See All Articles by Author About: Ms. Nisha Kumar is a senior psychology major at Birmingham Southern College.
Dr. Judson C. "Jake" Ward, 97: Emory Icon
On past Halloween weekends,A Emory University's Miller-Ward Alumni House would turn into a fun fest for graduates, their families,A even folk outside the college circle.
A Busy Two Days in Birmingham for David Beckmann
On the morning of Sept 23, 2009, Bread for the World's president David Beckmann and other faith leaders organized a procession in full clerical regalia through the streets of Pittsburgh as part of the Faith Leaders Summit held as a precursor to the G20 meetings in that city.
Birmingham-Southern College Student government The Birmingham-Southern College Student Government Association has elected officers and representatives to lead the campus governing body during the 2009-10 academic year.
David Roberts, president and chief operating officer of Birmingham's Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC, was elected chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association's Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Board of Governors.
Birmingham-Southern professor researching at community college
Published: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 9:24 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 9:25 p.m. An associate professor of biology at Birmingham-Southern College is on a six-month sabbatical to conduct research at Gadsden State Community College's aquaculture department.
Professor questions economic benefit of Trinity move to U.S. 280
The sun shines over the site of the proposed Trinity Medical Center on U.S. 280 in Birmingham, Ala., Friday, Sept.
Sen. Graham speaks out about war in Afghanistan
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said Monday in Greenville that the United States is "going soft" in the war against Islamic radicals in Afghanistan just as Pakistan has joined the fight across the border.
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Birmingham Festival Theatre Announces Their 2009-2010 Season
BFT has staged over 200 productions-involving more than 50 directors and nearly 1,000 actors and 500 crew people-that have been seen by almost 100,000 audience members.
Minor High's Homecoming game to be played Thursday, Oct 15 at 7p.m.
Minor High's homecoming game will be against Jess Lanier High School. Because of an unplayable field at Minor High School, the game will be played at Panther Stadium on the campus of Birmingham-Southern College, thanks to the graciousness of the administration at the university.
Huntingdon hosts fall NATS workshop, recital
Montgomery, Ala.-Huntingdon College will host the Fall Workshop of the Alabama chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing October 16-17, including a public recital by accomplished baritone Kurt Ollman and a master class conducted under his tutelage for college music students.
Composer Mason continues to rack up accolades
Charles Norman Mason, the Birmingham composer who captured the Rome Prize in 2005, has added another accolade.
Obamaa S Campaign Vow Meets Harsh Afghan Reality
As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama denounced the war in Iraq and U.S. strategy there, vowing if elected to draw down troops and send them to Afghanistan to address the growing threat from al-Qaida and the Taliban.
Foundry 10TH Annual Hope Awards
The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center held their 10TH Annual Hope Awards dinner at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center.
Rookie and first round draft choice DeMarre Carroll and The Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA are practicing at Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, Ala., Tuesday, Sept.
Grizz Begin Training Camp in Birmingham
The Grizzlies were all smiles on Media Day, but Tuesday they opened up training camp at Birmingham Southern College.
Math partnership wins $2M grant to train middle school teachers
The Greater Birmingham Mathematics Partnership will receive a three-year, $2.1 million federal grant for professional development programs for middle school math teachers.
Economy has students, schools turning out in droves at Dallas-area college fairs
Next to Baylor University, Augustana College didn't stand a chance. Students at Frisco High School's college fair edged past the Illinois liberal arts school on their way to the larger Texas university.
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