The Last Lecture Series

The Last Lecture features a University of Alabama faculty member nominated and selected by students to answer one question in the form of a highly engaging lecture: “If this were your last time to address a group of students, what would you say to them?”

A student committee comprised of graduate and undergraduate students, selects the featured lecturer from the group of nominated faculty. The winner will receive a cash award from the Graduate School and have the opportunity to present his/her lecture. This is a great opportunity for students to share the talents of their favorite professor with the UA community. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Tuscaloosa community are cordially invited to attend the Last Lecture presentation.

Both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni are encouraged to submit the online Nomination Form. The form is also available for download. Paper copies available are throughout the campus and at the Graduate School.

Spring 2008 Faculty Nominee:

The Graduate School presents the 2008 recipient of the Last Lecture Series Award: Dr. James M. Salem, Professor of American Studies and the 2007 recipient of the American Studies Association Mary Turpie Prize for distinguished teaching, mentoring and program development in American Studies. Dr. Salem presented his lecture entitled "Bye Bye Miss American Pie" Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. in 30 Alston Hall. More than 300 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members attended Dr. Salem's lecture. | Event Photos | Watch Last Lecture: Video(162MB)| download flyer

Spring 2007 Faculty Nominee:

The Graduate School is pleased to announce that Dr. Ron Dulek, Professor of Management in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration, has been selected as the first recipient of the Last Lecture Series award. Dr. Dulek presents his lecture entitled "Always Return the Bow."

Venue: April 30, 2007 at 6:00pm, 30 Alston Hall

Additional Information

For more information contact Dr. Natalie Adams, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, at nadams@ua.edu. Check out more Graduate School Events.