DATES TO REMEMBER
March 12
Corporate Citizenship Panel, 1–2 p.m., 30 Alston Hall
Teaching Internship Application Meeting, 4 p.m., 118 Graves Hall
March 13
LUNAFEST, reception at 6 p.m., films at 7 p.m., Bama Theatre
Corolla Yearbook Sales, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., front of Gordon Palmer Hall
March 17
Road Closing: south end of Fraternity Lane
Throughout March
Sakura Festival
National Nutrition Month
EVENTS, ARTS & CULTURE
• Joint sophomore piano recital featuring Nathan Smith and Jennifer Lee. Given by two piano performance majors, this event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 13 in Moody Music Building. Free admission. More information: Jennifer Lee at 256-683-1169.
• LUNAFEST, a national film festival by, for, and about women, will be March 13 at the Bama Theatre. A catered reception by The Globe and a silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. Films begin at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Fund and the Women’s Resource Center. More information: Kristen Payne.
• Corporate Citizenship Panel will be held March 12 from 1–2 p.m. at 30 Alston. The Manderson Graduate School of Business is hosting a panel of executives from GE, Southern Company, Whole Foods, M & F Bank, and the UA Outreach to answer questions and lead a discussion about corporate citizenship and the respective company’s position on this issue. All students are invited to attend. More information: Sarah Luken at 256-302-6221.
• An alcohol awareness program and speaker will be March 24 from 6–7 p.m. in the Ferguson Theatre. Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority will host the event featuring Bill Hughes, a noted student speaker, counselor and author. Hughes will address alcohol-related issues pertaining to all UA students. More information: Christina Hughes at 229-339-1669.
• 90.7 The Capstone announces Tuscapalooza, a 12-hour event devoted to experiencing the diversity of Tuscaloosa’s music scene. Tuscapalooza will take place Friday, March 28 from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. This event is open to all ages. Admission: $10 general, $5 children 12 and under. More information: Martha Jean Schindler at 409-4973.
• Art Night will be held March 29 from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at Yoga Bliss on University Boulevard. There will be live music, theatrical performances, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent art auction featuring photos, paintings, and sculptures made by UA students and community members. Free admission. Proceeds benefit UA Theatre & Dance Scholarship Fund. More information: Soyia Ellison at 348-3844.
• UA leads Gridiron Bash fan competition. UA currently holds down the top spot in the Gridiron Bash “Bash for Cash” standings. Fans may vote online at www.gridironbash.com or by texting BAMA to 23909 (99 cents per call). The top three universities with the highest number of votes/points will share a total of $1,750,000 for scholarships. The event will be held at Bryant-Denny Stadium Friday, April 11 and will feature a pep rally with head coach Nick Saban, the Alabama football team, the Million Dollar Band and cheerleaders, followed by a concert starring Alan Jackson. Tickets: www.rolltide.com, www.gridrionbash.com, 1-877-TIDE TIX (1-877-843-3849), or locally at 348-BAMA (2262).
STUDENT AFFAIRS
• SGA SPIRIT Scholarship applications are now available at www.spirit.ua.edu or by stopping by the SGA office in the Ferguson Center. Applications are due March 26 at 4:45 p.m. More information: Alicia King at 348-9316.
• Register for your parking permit when you register for classes. Please visit www.bamaparking.ua.edu for details.
• Corolla yearbook pictures and sales. The Corolla yearbook staff will be in front of Gordon Palmer on March 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. selling books and taking individual yearbook photos. Books are $70 and can be charged to your student account or credit card. More information: www.corolla.ua.edu.
• The south end of Fraternity Lane will be closed March 17-21.
• Want to learn more about off-campus housing? Attend one of these informational sessions: March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Burke Hall and 7:30 p.m. at Tutwiler, or March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Paty Hall and 7:30 p.m. at Rose Towers. More information: Julie Elmore at 348-6676.
• Creative Campus Initiative is seeking award show presenters for the third annual ALs Award Show to be held on May 1. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to join the fun and glitz. More information: Creative Campus at 348-7889.
• Alumni magazine job openings. UA’s alumni publications office is searching for juniors or seniors majoring in journalism or public relations to serve as editorial assistants in year-round, ongoing positions. These 15-hour-a-week positions pay a minimum of $6.15 an hour. More information and to apply, mail a current resume with GPA, contact information for three references and writing samples to Janice Fink by March 28.
ACADEMICS
• Teaching internship application meeting will be held March 12 at 4 p.m. in 118 Graves Hall. All College of Education students who are planning to complete their teaching leadership (student teaching) during the fall 2008 semester should attend this meeting. More information: Yolandia Eubanks at 348-1153.
• Learn, live and have fun this summer in the interim program. For details click here.
• Summer/fall registration just four weeks away. For details click here.
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