Our alumni know, you can do anything with a liberal arts education: you can be an international best-selling author, you can work on finding a cure for HIV and write a book, you can be an ophthalmologist and a concert pianist, etc. A liberal arts education will give you the critical thinking skills that will make it possible for you to not only know facts and theories, but to develop your own ideas. This kind of education gives perspective and balance in how you think and look at the world. The distinguished and successful careers of our alumni are proof that the skill you develop with a liberal arts education will not only serve you well in finding a job, but will give you tools you need to have an enriched quality of life.
Above left: Harper Lee (1949), author of the international best-selling novel To Kill a Mockingbird, pictured with President George W. Bush on Nov. 5, 2007 when Lee received the Presidential Medal of Freedom--the president's highest civil honor.
Middle: Dr. Michael B.A. Oldstone ( biology, 1954) is recognized as one of the world's experts in the study of viral immunopathology, how viruses damage the human immune system. For his work, Oldstone was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2008. He is the author of the widely published book, Viruses, Plagues, and History.
Right: Dr. Drew Mays, (music, 1982; M.A. 1987) is an ophthalmologist and amateur piano player. In 2007 he placed first in the Van Cliburn Foundation's 2007 Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, beating out 75 other competitors from 22 states and six foreign countries. Mays also performed in the 2007-2008 Celebrity Series, a music concert hosted at The University of Alabama.
The Leadership Board is an advisory and support board for the College of Arts and Sciences, providing advice to the Dean of the College and addressing issues specific to the College and the University. The leadership currently has approximately 120 members who are alumni and community members representing many geographic areas, backgrounds, professions, and interests. Friendships among members run deep and they share a common interest in maintaining the high quality liberal arts education offered by the College and supporting its students and faculty.
The Arty Party is an annual fundraising event sponsored by the College's Leadership Board and coordinated by the board's Fine Arts Committee.
Each year, The Arty Party showcases one of the five fine and performing arts programs in the College of Arts and Sciences: visual arts, creative writing, dance, music, and theatre. Proceeds from the event provide funds to support academic needs in UA’s fine and performing arts programs.
The Collegian is the College’s annual newsletter to alumni. Click on the link above to read past issues of the Collegian and learn about the great things being done our alumni. You also will learn about accomplishments by our students and faculty, new buildings and projects that are underway, and see our annual list of generous supporters to the College’s scholarships, endowments, departments and programs.
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