Triple the Common Hour Events, Triple the Fun

Tuesday 12 April 2011 provides a wide array of option for those perusing Common Hour events.

First, hosted in the Munger Auditorium, is the speech "Was the Civil War a Holy War?" from Civil War historian Dr. George Rable. On this most auspicious of dates, the sesquicentennial of the beginning of the Civil War, Dr, Rable will be discussing the implications of religious faith in terms of coming to terms with the conflict: a major topic of his latest book God's Almost Chosen Peoples: A Religious History of the American Civil War. Dr. Rable's credentials are impressive. He is currently Professor and Charles G. Summersell Chair in Southern History at the University of Alabama and has won multiple awards for his books--most notably the Lincoln Prize and Jefferson Davis award.

Also taking place during the 12 April Common Hour is a presentation by Dr. Larry J. Davenport, Professor of Biology at Samford University. 2007 Alabama Professor of the Year, Dr. Davenport writes the column "Nature Journal" for the quarterly Alabama Heritage on which his presentation will focus. He has also been recognized by the Alabama State Legislature for his work to preserve the Cahaba Lily.

Finally, in the Harbert Auditorium, the Business department is hosting Julie McLaughlin to lead a presentation entitled "Competitive Strategies in the Food Industry". All these events are eligible for ICE credit so hustle on down to one of the three locations next Tuesday and grab yourself a credit!