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Constitution Day Speaker – Fred Gray

Mr. Gray, perhaps the most noted civil rights attorney in the nation, will reflect on his unique and storied journey arguing for the constitutional rights of African Americans. In his first ten years as a lawyer, Attorney Gray was legal counsel in what would become four landmark U.S. Supreme Court…

ContributorAugust 21, 2025

Graphic reading: "Your Voice, Your Vote, Our Future."

Primary Runoff Election 2026 (If Needed)

Polls in Alabama open for in-person voting in the 2026 Primary Runoff Election, if needed. Visit aub.ie/vote for more information.

Amy StricklandJuly 22, 2025

Alabama Statewide Primary Election 2026

Polls in Alabama open for in-person voting in the 2026 Statewide Primary Election.er Visit aub.ie/vote for more information.

Amy StricklandJuly 22, 2025

Election Day 2026

Polls in Alabama open for in-person voting in the 2026 General Election. Visit aub.ie/vote for more information.

Amy StricklandJuly 22, 2025

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Ecology + Democracy = Sustainability

“A healthy democracy is as dependent on public life as a healthy ecosystem is dependent on clean air and water: in the absence of an engaged public, democracy begins to die, and some form of oligarchy (government by the few) emerges to take its place.” ~ Parker Palmer, Healing the Heart…

Mike KenslerSeptember 24, 2024

“Hope is Power: Pathways to Living Democracy” a Talk by Frances Moore Lappé

AN EVENING TALK AT THE AU HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER Hope is Power: Pathways to Living Democracy Doing Our Part to Sustain Democracy Are you curious about the intersection between democracy and sustainability? Don't miss an extraordinary opportunity to hear from the renowned author and activist Frances Moore Lappé at…

ContributorAugust 20, 2024

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Director’s Corner: Innovate, Or Else

"The Stone Age did not end because humans ran out of stones. It ended because it was time for a re-think about how we live." ~William McDonough Photo credit: Haiku Deck This month in our exploration of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, created by 193 countries under the auspices of…

Mike KenslerJanuary 5, 2021

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Director’s Corner: Healing the Heart of Democracy

“The human heart is the first home of democracy. It is where we embrace our questions. Can we be equitable? Can we be generous? Can we listen with our whole beings, not just our minds, and offer our attention rather than our opinions? And do we have enough resolve in…

Mike KenslerOctober 6, 2020

Books & Ball Caps Videos

Books & Ball Caps: Healing the Heart of Democracy & The Tennessee Smokies

Mike recommends reading Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker J. Palmer and shares the story behind his Tennessee Smokies ball cap.

Mike KenslerSeptember 29, 2020

Director's Corner

Director’s Corner: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference

“The human voice: It's the instrument we all play. It's the most powerful sound in the world, probably.” Julian Treasure Our words matter. They carry power and have an impact. The question is, how do we use our voices and what kind of a difference, positive or negative, do our…

Mike KenslerSeptember 27, 2018

Constitution Day Speaker – Fred Gray

Primary Runoff Election 2026 (If Needed)

Alabama Statewide Primary Election 2026

Election Day 2026

Ecology + Democracy = Sustainability

“Hope is Power: Pathways to Living Democracy” a Talk by Frances Moore Lappé

Director’s Corner: Innovate, Or Else

Director’s Corner: Healing the Heart of Democracy

Books & Ball Caps: Healing the Heart of Democracy & The Tennessee Smokies

Director’s Corner: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference

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