Thursday, February 5, 2009

The Fifty Year Home

The University of South Alabama Baldwin County announces the continuing education
course, The Fifty Year Home, taught by Mac Walcott of Walcott, Adams and Verneuille
Architects (WAV). The class will meet Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 pm beginning February
5 and ending April 23 at WAV Architects, 1 South School Street, Fairhope. The cost for the
course is $65.

The twelve week course will enable a layperson in the revitalization of their existing
home, emphasizing the right-sizing and right-styling. The importance of creating a healthy
environment, energy and resource conservation and stable communities will be discussed.

To learn more about USA Baldwin County visit, baldwincounty.southalabama.edu or www.flickr.com/photos/34578127@N05/.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Rape Aggression Defense Training


Training that can save your life! On Saturday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the University of South Alabama Baldwin County will host Rape Aggression Defense Training. Training will be held at USA Baldwin County’s Classroom Complex, corner of St. James and Summit Streets in downtown Fairhope. The cost to attend is $25 for the general public and $15 for USA Students with proof of enrollment.

The Rape Aggression Defense Training (R.A.D.) is a comprehensive, women’s only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and then progresses on to the basics of hands-on defense training. Because the class emphasizes awareness as well as self-defense, it addresses the threat from both a stranger and an acquaintance. The course includes lecture, discussion and self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities.


To learn about other programs visit us online at http://baldwincounty.southalabama.edu/. Also, view additional pictures at www.flickr.com/photos/34578127@N05/.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Ripples on Bay Water: A Poet's Perspective

Join us for the distinguished lecture, Ripples on Bay Water: A Poet’s Perspective, as Dr. Sue Walker brings to light the history and personalities of those who formed the footprint of Mobile Bay.

The lecture will be held on Sunday, February 8, 3:00 p.m. at USA Baldwin County’s Performance Center, located at the corner of St. James and Summit Streets in downtown Fairhope.

Reservations are recommended; e-mail USABC@usouthal.edu to reserve your seat.