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Sozo Children’s Choir at Samford Wright Center
Samford University Wright CenterSozo Children's Choir returns to Samford's Wright Center. This group of 13 energetic kids from Uganda, Africa is the 5th Sozo Choir to tour America since 2016. The choir members are some of the 150 children under the care of Birmingham-based Sozo Children. Sozo is a Greek word meaning “to save or rescue” and mostContinue Reading ...
An Evening With Harrison Scott Key
Samford University Wright CenterJoin us for an unforgettable evening with Harrison Scott Key, bestselling author and recipient of the prestigious Thurber Prize in American Humor, on February 24, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Samford University's Wright Center. Delve into the profound yet uproariously funny world of relationships as Dr. Key discusses his latest book, "How to Stay Married:Continue Reading ...
The Davis Lecture 2024: Katharine Hayhoe
Samford University Wright CenterKatharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people and the places where we live. She is the Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and a Horn Distinguished Professor and Endowed Professor of Public Policy and Public Law in the Dept. of Political Science at Texas TechContinue Reading ...
Atmospheric Scientist to Speak at Samford University About Finding Hope Amid Climate Change
Samford University Wright CenterOn Tuesday, Feb. 13, atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe will deliver Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences annual J. Roderick Davis Lecture in partnership with Cumberland School of Law and The Office of the Provost. The discussion is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Leslie S. Wright Center. The event is free and openContinue Reading ...
It’s a Soul Thing-Taylor Hicks in Concert
Samford University Wright CenterAlabama Game Changers and the Samford University Wright Center present “American Idol” season 5 winner Taylor Hicks in concert. Hailed as “part Stax, part Motown and part honky-tonk” by The New York Times, Hicks’ intoxicating blend of soul, blues, country, and rock 'n' roll quickly rendered him a household name as he progressed toContinue Reading ...