Hara, assistant professor in the Department of World Languages and Literatures, was selected for the honor because of his tremendous contribution to the Japanese program at UAB.

Bachelor of Fine Arts students will have their works on display at AEIVA, with a closing reception 5-7 p.m.

UAB Head of Musical Theatre Valerie Accetta and theater student Sammy Sledd star as an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies and have just one day to put things right.