Summer 1 Activities

Learn about International Coffee Hour, Culture and Language Exchange Program, and other UA activities by visiting the ELI & UA activities page.

Welcome Activity and Campus Tour

Friday, May 9, 1:00 pm, BB Comer 109

Come join us for the welcome activity to meet other ELI students and get to know the teachers. Pizza and drinks will be served. You can go on a campus tour after the welcome.

Time/Place: 1:00 pm, 142 BB Comer

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

Moundville AL Archaeological Park Museum

Friday Seminar - Moundville Archaeological Park

Friday, May 16, 1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

Learn about the people who lived in Alabama 800 years ago and Moundvillle Archaeological Park. Visit the park after the seminar.

Time/Place: 1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

Shopping Trip to the Shops of Grand River Outlet Mall

Saturday, May 17, 9:45 am, Birmingham

Sign up to go shopping at the Shops of Grand River Outlet Mall in the Birmingham area and have lunch in the food court. There are stores such as Banana Republic, American Eagle, H&M, Old Navy, Under Armour, and many more for you to shop in.

Time/Place: 9:45 am, meet outside of BB Comer Hall at 9:30 am

Sign up: Friday, May 9 – Thursday, May 14

Cost: $10 for transportation, bring money for lunch and shopping

Number of students: 5 minimum – 11 maximum

Dinner at a local restaurant

Wednesday, May 21, 5:00 pm, Tuscaloosa

Sign up and enjoy a great meal at a local restaurant. You will be given some choices and decide as a group where to go each dinner.

Time/Place: 5:00 pm, meet outside the ELI office at 4:45 pm

Sign up: Tuesday, May 13 – Tuesday, May 19

Cost: Free transportation, bring money for dinner

Number of students: 5 minimum – 11 maximum

CMX Hollywood 16 & IMAZ

Thursday, May 29, 4:00 pm, Tuscaloosa

Time/Place: 4:00 pm, ELI office

Sign up: Wednesday, May 21 – Tuesday, May 27

Cost: Free transportation, bring money for movie ticket

Number of students: 5 minimum – 11 maximum

Friday Seminar - Blues Music

Friday, May 30, 1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

From Mississippi to the world, the foundation of America’s musical heritage.

Time/Place: 1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

Friday Seminar - The Ghosts on Campus

Friday, June 6, 1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

Learn about UA ghost stories and visit the famous haunted sites on campus.

Time/Place: 1:30 pm

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: no minimum or maximum

ELI Druid City Arts Festival Government Plaza Tuscaloosa

Live at the Plaza Concert at the Government Plaza Downtown

Friday, June 6, 6:00 pm, Government Plaza

Join us for an evening of fun at the Government Plaza downtown Tuscaloosa. Sign up for this opportunity to watch a free concert.

Time/Place: 6:00 pm, meet outside the ELI office at 5:30 pm

Sign up: Thursday, May 29 – Wednesday, June 4

Cost: Free

Number of students: 5 minimum – 11 maximum

ELI Certificate Ceremony

Monday, June 16, 2:00 pm, 2100 Student Center

You should take this opportunity to say goodbye if you are leaving after this session or to any students that are leaving. Share your experiences during the session while enjoying some snacks and beverages.

Time/Place: 2:00 pm, 2100 Student Center

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum or maximum

ELI Student Activities

Summer 1 Activities

Welcome Activity and Campus Tour

Friday Seminar - Moundville Archaeological Park

Shopping Trip to the Shops of Grand River Outlet Mall

Dinner at a local restaurant

CMX Hollywood 16 & IMAZ

Friday Seminar - Blues Music

Friday Seminar - The Ghosts on Campus

Live at the Plaza Concert at the Government Plaza Downtown

ELI Certificate Ceremony