Please join us for a reception in celebration of the late Dr. Frances Roberts, Founding Professor and first chair of the UAH History Department on the occasion of her induction into the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame. The reception will take place in the Art Gallery of Salmon Library on Thursday March 14th at 3pm.
Dr. Roberts, who taught history when the University of Alabama Extension Center began operation in January 1950, was the university’s first full-time faculty member. She established the History Department and later served as chairperson. Roberts also served as director and founder of the University’s Academic Advisement and Information Center.
On May 14, 1988, she was honored with the dedication of Roberts Hall here at UAH. Roberts devoted 29 years of dedicated service to UAHuntsville, and 18 years to the Alabama Public School System. The Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame was founded in 1970, and is located at Judson College in Marion, Ala.
This is not an invitation only event; however, please make sure to RSVP for the reception at either 256-824-6063 or via e-mail at rsvp@uah.edu