DATES TO REMEMBER
March 25
Off-campus housing information session, 6:30 p.m. at Burke Hall and 7:30 p.m. at Tutwiler Hall
Graduation Celebration, 9–6 p.m., Ferguson Ballroom
March 26
University Stewards applications due
SPIRIT Scholarship applications due
Graduation Celebration, 9-6 p.m., Ferguson Ballroom
March 27
Off-campus Housing information session, 6:30 p.m. at Paty Hall and 7:30 p.m. at Rose Towers
Graduation Celebration, 9–6 p.m., Ferguson Ballroom
March 28
Last day to apply for alumni magazine job openings
Tuscapalooza, 3 p.m.–3 a.m., Bama Theatre
March 29
Run for Roses, 8 a.m., in front of the Alpha Omicron Pi house
Walk for Awere, 11 a.m., Snow Hinton Park
Art Night, 6:30–9:30 p.m., Yoga Bliss
Throughout March
Sakura Festival
National Nutrition Month
EVENTS, ARTS & CULTURE
• A Graduation Celebration will be held March 25-27 from 9-6 p.m. each day in the Ferguson Center ballroom. Representatives from the offices of academic records, student financial services, loan receivables, the career center, and other student services will be on hand to answer questions. More information: Mandy Johnson at 348-8449.
• 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.
• Walk for Awere will be held March 29 at 11 a.m. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Proceeds will go to Awere Secondary School in the war-torn region of Northern Uganda. More information on the school: http://s4s.invisiblechildren.com/school/awere-secondary-school. More information on how to get involved: Linn Groft.
• Run for Roses, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, will be held March 29 at 8 a.m. The race will begin in front of the Alpha Omicron Pi house. The $15 registration fee includes a T-shirt, your name in a raffle, barbecue lunch, and music on the Quad. Cash prizes will be presented for the top three winners. More information: Christina Hughes at 229-339-1669.
• The Criminal Justice Career Fair will be hosted by the department of criminal justice on April 10 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on the third floor of Ferguson Center. The fair is open to the public and will feature various local and federal law enforcement agencies. More information: Tom Allen at 534-7685.
• Relay for Life at UA will be April 11 from 6 p.m.–6 a.m. on the Quad. Teams can continue to sign up until April 1. Compete with other groups on campus to raise the most money for the American Cancer Society and win the top fundraiser award for 2008. More information: cac.bama@gmail.com.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
• University Stewards applications are due by 3 p.m. March 26 to 203 Student Services. University Stewards are committed to helping admissions counselors recruit top students from around the nation. Applications are available at http://gobama.ua.edu/stewards. More information: Hilary Phillips at 205-936-2497.
• SGA SPIRIT Scholarship applications are now available at www.spirit.ua.edu or 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. Visit www.bamaparking.ua.edu for details.
• 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.
• Alumni magazine has 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. For 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.
• The Off-campus Housing Fair will be held April 2 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on the main floor of Ferguson Center. Various property managers will be on hand to provide information about their rentals. More information: Julie Elmore at 348-6676.
• ROTC Leader Training Course 2008 in Fort Knox offered during June and July. If you missed the first two years of Army ROTC, attending this four-week (paid) program provides constructive credit to enroll in the advanced course. More information: Major Calvin Summer at 348-1056.
• Win a Bose SoundDock by completing a Bama Dining survey on campus lifestyle and preferences. Survey results will provide valuable insight to help improve your overall campus dining experience.
• Phi Sigma Pi will host a poker tournament April 4 at 7 p.m. at Palisades Apartments. Proceeds will benefit Teach for America and Phi Sigma Pi. More information: Nate Bush.
• 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.
ACADEMICS
• Living in D.C. this summer? UA in D.C. exists to bring UA interns working in the District of Columbia together for shared interests, networking and education. Get on the invitation list for events sponsored by the Career Center by contacting Patricia Spears-Taff.
Always remember to check the Crimson Calendar for all the week’s events.
For athletic events, go to www.rolltide.com.
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