University of Mobile

Faculty Piano Recital Has International Flavor

kdean — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:16:00 GMT

A piano recital featuring the works of American, French, Kazakh and Russian composers will be held Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in Moorer Auditorium at the University of Mobile. Admission is free and open to the public.

National Transformation Begins When Individuals Seek God, UMobile President Writes in New Book

kdean — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:39:00 GMT

Individual Christians must experience a personal revival in order for a national spiritual revival to occur that will transform America and, ultimately, the world, according to Mark Foley, president of the University of Mobile. “It’s time to commit, to lead, to transform America,” writes Foley in his new book titled “It’s Time.” The book, with a forward by Michael Catt, is available through Amazon.com.

UMobile Chapel Features Best-selling Author Andy Andrews; Public Invited

kdean — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:01:00 GMT

New York Times best-selling author and motivational speaker Andy Andrews will address college students and the general public on the theme “On Mission for God” during chapel at the University of Mobile on Wednesday, March 2. The public is invited and admission is free.

Students Show Compassion Through ‘Cardboard City’

kdean — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:04:00 GMT

University of Mobile students bundled up and spent a night on the university’s intramural field in temporary homes built of cardboard to raise awareness for homelessness in the community through “Cardboard City” Feb. 11.

Heritage Foundation Conference Highlights Practical Ideas to Impact Community

kdean — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:26:00 GMT

Students and members of the Mobile community learned practical ideas about effectively impacting the community during the “Seek the Welfare of the City” conference. The University of Mobile was selected to host the conference by the Heritage Foundation, a research and educational institution whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies

Award-Winning Historian to Speak at UMobile Hinson Lecture Series

kdean — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:43:00 GMT

'Jefferson Davis and the Meaning of the Civil War' is the topic of the 6th annual Billy G. Hinson Lecture Series at the University of Mobile. The lecture by Dr. William J. Cooper Jr., Boyd Professor of History at Louisiana State University, will be held Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in Moorer Auditorium. The event, which includes the lecture, a reception, and a book signing, is free and open to the public.

Chamber Orchestra, A Cappella Choir to Perform

kdean — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:39:00 GMT

The University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts will present the UMobile Chamber Orchestra and A Cappella Choir in a free concert Tuesday, March 1, at 8:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 2 S. Claiborne St.

New Bunker Hill Society Prepares Next Generation to Lead Nation

kdean — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:15:00 GMT

Twelve college students have been selected as the first members of the new Bunker Hill Society, an elite program of the University of Mobile to prepare the next generation to be influential leaders in America. The Bunker Hill Society is an outgrowth of UMobile Center for Leadership’s Twelve23 Movement.

Cierra Giles Crowned Miss University of Mobile 2011

kdean — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:13:00 GMT

Cierra Giles, a junior from Gilbertown, Ala., majoring in early childhood and elementary education, was crowned Miss University of Mobile Saturday, Feb. 5.

Cardboard City Brings Attention to Issues of Poverty & Homelessness

kdean — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:12:00 GMT

Students of the University of Mobile will be raising awareness of homelessness in Mobile on Friday, Feb. 11 by spending the night in a “Cardboard City.” Participants will also serve breakfast to the homeless on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8 a.m. through two downtown shelters.

UMobile Visit Day Set for Friday, Feb. 4

kdean — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:58:00 GMT

The University of Mobile campus is ready to welcome prospective students and their parents to campus for UMobile Visit Day on Friday, Feb. 4. UMobile faculty and staff have a great day planned! If winter weather in areas further north of the campus make travel difficult for those traveling long distances, visitors may reschedule their campus visit. Another UMobile Visit Day is scheduled for March 4, and private tours are given each week Mondays through Fridays.

The Heritage Foundation Brings Social Justice Conference to University of Mobile

kdean — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:47:00 GMT

University of Mobile students will learn ways to effectively and compassionately respond to needs in the community and beyond during “Seek the Welfare of the City,” a two-night conference presented by The Heritage Foundation. The event is sponsored by the University of Mobile Center for Leadership and the Twelve23 Movement. A limited number of seats are available for the public.