DATES TO REMEMBER
April 8
“Healing the Wounded Heart” art exhibit reception, 6 p.m., Ferguson Center
Tee-Time auction, 6:30 p.m., Doster lawn
April 10
Criminal Justice Career Fair, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., third floor, Ferguson Center
CHES ambassador tryouts, 3:30–5 p.m., 104 Doster
April 11
Relay for Life, 6 p.m.-6 a.m., the Quad
April 13
Sundown Cinema Sundays, “Juno” on the Quad
Official Class Ring Ceremony, 2 p.m., Heritage Ballroom, Ferguson Center
April 14-18
Honors Week
EVENTS, ARTS & CULTURE
• HES students will auction T-shirt designs. Students in the College of Human Environmental Sciences department of clothing, textiles and interior design will host Tee-Time, their annual silent auction fundraiser, Tuesday, April 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in a tent on the front lawn of Doster Hall.
• “Healing the Wounded Heart” art exhibit will be April 8-30 in the Ferguson Center. The Women’s Resource Center invites all members of the community to experience visual testimonies of the impact of violence in the lives of survivors. A reception will coincide with the exhibit opening on April 8 at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Center. More information: Women’s Resource Center at 348-5040.
• Sundown Cinema Sundays. University Programs will host movies and free food on the Quad at sundown every Sunday in April. “Juno” will be shown April 13. More information: Rachel E. Kelly at 348-7525.
• Ring ceremony will feature former Tide player. Students with 60 or more credit hours who have purchased an official class ring may attend the annual Official Ring Ceremony and reception Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. in the Heritage Ballroom of Ferguson Center. Former UA football player Bobby Humphrey will be the speaker. The event is hosted by the University Supply Store and Balfour, Inc.
• The Criminal Justice Career Fair will be hosted by the department of criminal justice 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. More information: cac.bama@gmail.com.
• “Take Back the Night” will be April 22 at 6 p.m. in front of Denny Chimes. Speak out against sexual assault at this internationally recognized rally/march and enjoy music, poetry, speakers and empowerment. More information: Stacy Panitch at 348-5040.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
• Interested in making off-campus living safer? Become a student captain for your neighborhood as part of the CrimsonWatch program brought to you by SGA and UAPD. As a captain, you will serve as a liaison between your area and UAPD initiating programs to make students safer off-campus. More information: Louise Crow, SGA vice president for student affairs, at 348-8265.
• Join the Association of Child Life for its monthly meeting April 9 at 6 p.m. at the Child Development Resource Center. Majoring in child life? Want to know more about child life? Have a love for kids? Need volunteer hours? Please attend if any of these apply to you. More information: Tasia Washington at 347-7835.
• Do you want to know more about healthy eating and nutrition? If so, complete this survey so that UA can provide you with better nutrition programs. More information: Lori Greene, MS, RD at 348-0205.
• ASCCC will hold an Empty Holster informational meeting on April 15 at 6 p.m. in 301 Ferguson Center. This meeting is for anyone who wants to know more about Alabama Students for Concealed Carry on Campus. More information: Chad Haynie at 246-4259.
• UA FirstConnection will host a field day for a local elementary school on April 18 at 12:30 p.m. Get involved in the community by volunteering to help. More information.
• Register for your parking permit when you register for classes. Visit www.bamaparking.ua.edu for details.
• Creative Campus Initiative is seeking Award Show Presenters for the third annual AL’s Award Show to be held May 1. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate. More information: Creative Campus at 348-7889.
• SOLOs Wilderness First Responder Course (WFR) will be held May 12-20 at UA Outdoor Recreation. This course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as back-country trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers. More information: Derrick Taff at 348-7045.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
• Honors Week is April 14-18. The University will recognize the scholarship and leadership of students and faculty with 2008 Honors Week activities. The Tapping on the Mound ceremony will be Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. on the Mound at the west side of the UA Quad.
• Apply for an SGA book scholarship. Applications are now available for book scholarships for the fall semester. Nine $400 scholarships will be awarded. Applications can be picked up in the SGA Office, 356 Ferguson, and are due back in the SGA office by 4:45 p.m. on April 18. More information: Sarah Simpler.
• College of Human Environmental Sciences Ambassador tryouts will be April 10 from 3:30–5 p.m. in 104 Doster. Interested students should visit the CHES Web site for details. More information: Kerry Brothers.
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