DATES TO REMEMBER
This Week
SGA SPIRIT Campaign Swipe Week
Sept. 17
Short and Sweet Resume Critiques, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in 336 Ferguson Center
Sept. 18
Short and Sweet Resume Critiques, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in 336 Ferguson Center
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
• You may now drop all but your last course online via myBama through Oct. 29. By dropping through myBama, you assume all responsibility for this action and cannot be re-added to the course. If you drop a class after Aug. 28 you will receive a “W” for the class.
EVENTS, ARTS, & CULTURE
• Come experience a Greener Way for UA by seeing what the University has to offer nature enthusiasts of all disciplines on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ferguson Plaza. The UA Green Fair will showcase faculty research and information about courses that confront issues surrounding global warming. An alternative transportation exhibit will be on display. Submissions are now being accepted for an Art Contest & Auction hosted by Creative Campus and featuring works that reflect an appreciation for nature, confront devastation of the planet, or make use of recycled materials. Organic and locally grown food items will also be available at this event that is sponsored by the Community Service Center. More information: Dr. Fran Oneal at 348-5554.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
• Be a good listener to your friends, help and support them when they need it. Don’t hesitate to ask for help and encourage seeking help when needed. Visit www.sa.ua.edu/Counseling/selfhelp.html for more information on how you can be a true friend!
• Short and Sweet Resume Critiques. Do you still need your resume critiqued before showing it to employers? If so, stop by 336 Ferguson Center on Sept. 17 or 18 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a quick resume review. There will also be sweet snacks! More information: Tiffany Goodin at 348-5848.
• Freshmen—be sure to confirm which football games you have tickets for by going to My Football Ticket each week. There are instructional videos to get you acquainted with the My Football Ticket tab. On this tab, you can confirm that you have a ticket to the week’s football game, transfer your ticket to a specific student or donate your ticket to another student. If you do not have a ticket to this week’s game, you may be able to receive a ticket from the “donate ticket pool.” Remember, if you do not use your ticket, be a class act and either transfer or donate your ticket. Students who donate their tickets are eligible for drawings for prizes each week.
• SGA SPIRIT Campaign Swipe Week. Show your school spirit by using your ACTion card to make a small contribution to UA’s scholarship fund for first-in-family college students. Tables accepting donations will be set up in the Ferguson Center, the Recreation Center and Gorgas Library. The Ferguson table will accept donations from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Recreation Center table from 4-6:30 p.m., and the Gorgas Library location from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. This will be the first of three “Swipe Weeks” for the campaign that asks students to donate $5 or less to the University.
• C&IS/ASSCA and United Blood Drive will be taking blood donations on Oct. 8 in front of Reese Phifer. Stop and think—when you give blood. More information: Shelby Chandler at 348-8597.
• CBS iReport Film Festival: Campaign 2008. Submit your short films from the campaign trail to win an HD camera and a chance to travel to the Presidential Inauguration. Films can cover anything from a specific topic or candidate to a behind-the-scenes look at a campaign or grassroots political organization. The winner will be announced on Anderson Cooper 360. Submissions are due Oct. 12. More information: Karen Varga-Sinka.
• Recycling tent volunteers are needed for all home football games. The SGA needs volunteers to circulate the Quad to pass out recycling bags and to work the UA recycling tent on the Quad. Volunteer shifts will be three hours each, but times will vary from game to game. More information: Justinn Trott at 205-288-7112.
• College Gaming League—looking for gamers interested in video game tournaments and leagues. Plans include an NCAA Football 09 League and possibly a Halo 3 leaguel. More information: Kyle Varga at 678-230-1030.
• Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. will hold interest meetings for young women who are interested in joining the sorority for the fall 2008 semester. Sessions will be held on Sept. 18 and 23 at 8 p.m. in 204 Ferguson Center. More information: Ashleigh Jarrell at 334-437-0241.
• College of Communication and Information Sciences’ 13th Annual Communications Career Fair will be held Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom. This is a unique opportunity to find internships and permanent employment positions in the media field. Workshops, covering topics including sports communication and media sales, will also be offered. More information: Tiffany Schwarz at 205-239-7964.
Be safe. Be alert. Be accountable. Be Aware. Be the friend you’d want to have.
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