University of Mobile

University of Mobile's Miss UM Pageant to be held Saturday, Feb. 5

LMoore — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:50:00 GMT

University of Mobile will hold the Miss UM Pageant Saturday, Feb. 5th. This official Miss Alabama preliminary competition will be held at 7 p.m. in the Saraland High School Auditorium. Tickets will be $5 at the door for UMobile students with a student ID and $10 for the general public.

Voices of Mobile Serves Community

kdean — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:54:00 GMT

The University of Mobile’s Voices of Mobile musical ensemble group spent an afternoon in January stepping out of the recording studio and into the community. Sophomore Annaclaire Wilbanks said, “Going to the homeless shelter was such an incredible experience."

American Family Radio Program ‘Today’s Issues’ to Focus on Twelve23 Movement, New Book by University President

kdean — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:42:00 GMT

American Family Radio’s flagship program, ‘”Today’s Issues,” will focus on the Twelve23 Movement and a new book by University of Mobile President Dr. Mark Foley about the need for a spiritually transformed nation, and how individuals can start that transformation. The Jan. 31 program will feature live interviews with Foley and Dr. Joe Savage, director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership. The Twelve23 Movement, a grassroots effort of individuals who share the common goal of wanting to see God transform America, is a project of the UMobile Center for Leadership.

UMobile Faculty Members Give Classical Music Recital

kdean — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:28:00 GMT

The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts will present “From Bel Canto to Schoenberg,” a classical music recital, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Martin Auditorium. The repertoire includes standard vocal music of the 19th and early 20th centuries of both opera and lied genres.

‘Family Studio’ Displays Ceramics, Metalwork by UMobile’s Artistic Couple

kdean — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:06:00 GMT

University of Mobile president and first lady Mark and Marilyn Foley are displaying their artwork in an exhibit titled “Family Studio: Works by Mark and Marilyn Foley.” The exhibit is on display in Martin Hall Gallery through Feb. 28 on the university campus. A special artists’ talk will be held Feb.10 at 1:30 p.m. in Martin Hall. A reception will follow at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Student Success Center Hosts Career and Graduate Fairs

kdean — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:43:00 GMT

The University of Mobile’s Student Success Center will host graduate and career fairs Feb. 14 and 15 in Ram Hall on the university campus. University students and alumni are invited.

School of Education Honored with State Award for UMobile Reading Council

kdean — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:37:00 GMT

The University of Mobile Reading Council was cited as “one of the most successful reading programs in the state of Alabama” by Dr. Betty Fowler, state coordinator of the ALA-STAR Award program of the Alabama Reading Association.

Valentine's Day Concert Features Love Songs

kdean — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:55:00 GMT

A Valentine’s Day concert titled “Struck by Cupid’s Arrow: A Night of Love Songs” will be presented Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in Moorer Auditorium on the University of Mobile campus.

Jazz Band Concert Feb. 25

kdean — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:38:00 GMT

The University of Mobile Jazz Band will present a concert Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in Weaver Auditorium on the university campus. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Honors Students Build Trojan Horse for Semester Project

kdean — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:40:00 GMT

The University of Mobile honors collegium hosted an evening of celebration to culminate a semester of study on the ancient world. About 25 students participated in the construction of a mock Trojan horse and interpretive dramas depicting the fall of Troy, the death of Socrates and the founding of Rome.

UMobile Honor Band Features Outstanding High School Musicians

kdean — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:39:00 GMT

The University of Mobile Honor Band will present a free concert Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. in Ram Hall on the university’s campus. The concert is the concluding event of a three-day Honor Band camp featuring outstanding high school students from private schools and academies throughout the South who are nominated by their high school band directors.

UMobile Symphonic Winds Presents Concert

kdean — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:10:00 GMT

The University of Mobile’s Symphonic Winds ensemble will present a concert Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Ram Hall on the university’s campus. Admission is free.

UMobile English Professor to Present Lecture on Suffering

kdean — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:41:00 GMT

Dr. Katherine Abernathy, associate professor of English at the University of Mobile, will present a lecture titled “Suffering, Miracle and Mystery in the Work of Dostoevsky” on Jan. 20. The primary focus of the lecture will be Dostoevsky’s insight on the purpose of suffering and how the reasonable Christian can pursue a compassionate response.

Tickets Available for Upper Room Theatre Show 'Barefoot in the Park'

kdean — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:43:00 GMT

The University of Mobile Upper Room Theatre will present the romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park” Feb. 11-13, and 18-20 in the Black Box Theatre of Martin Hall on the university campus. General admission tickets are $20 and $15 for students. The box office opens Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For tickets, call 251.442.2383.

UMobile President Mark Foley Recognized as 'Champion of Life'

kdean — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:02:00 GMT

University of Mobile president Dr. Mark Foley was awarded a Champion of Life Award at the Mayor’s Luncheon sponsored by the 2011 GoDaddy.com Bowl on Jan. 5. Champion of Life award recipients are honored for achieving great success through dedication and hard work.

Life Trustee T. Massey Bedsole Remembered as ‘A Great Man’

kdean — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:42:00 GMT

T. Massey Bedsole, a Life Trustee of the University of Mobile, attorney and World War II veteran whose life exemplified a commitment to God, family and service to his nation and community, died at his home Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. University of Mobile President Mark Foley said Bedsole was an “encourager” and “a great man of stature in our community.”