Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell is scheduled to speak at UAB Oct. 9. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Alys Stephens Center’s Jemison Concert Hall.

Gladwell is the writer of several books weaving science and statistical information into unconventional looks at achievement and perception, such as “The Tipping Point,” “Blink,” “Outliers” and “David and Goliath.” He is also the creator of the “Revisionist History” podcast, now in its fourth season.

Gladwell’s latest book, “Talking to Strangers,” uses human communication research by Timothy Levine, a UAB distinguished professor and chair of the school’s Department of Communication Studies. Levine is also the author of “Duped: Truth-Default Theory and the Social Science of Lying and Deception.”

“Dr. Levine’s work has been a major influence on Gladwell, so this is obviously a significant event for the College of Arts and Sciences — and I want to welcome the community to this event,” Robert E. Palazzo, dean of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences, said.

UAB students will have access to reserve a ticket beginning today. UAB faculty and staff reservations will be available beginning Thursday and the general public can reserve tickets beginning Oct. 1. UAB students, faculty and staff will receive a promo code via email to reserve their complimentary ticket.

On Oct. 1, complimentary tickets will be available at the Alys Stephens Center ticket office or by calling (205) 975-2787.