DATES TO REMEMBER
May 8
Sideline Apparel Sale, UA Supply Store at Tutwiler, 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 9
Commencement, Coleman Coliseum, 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Crimson Ride begins summer schedule
May 11
Interim classes begin
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proactive flu prevention behavior. The Alabama Department of Public Health is actively monitoring the outbreak of probable cases of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) in Alabama. To date, no cases are known to have occurred in Tuscaloosa; however, UA is prepared to take action, if needed. All events and activities, including exams and commencement ceremonies, will take place as scheduled on the UA campus.
If you have flu-like symptoms or think you may have been exposed to swine flu, please seek medical attention. The Russell Student Health Center provides the following reminders on basic infection control measures for any virus:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Clean and sterilize contaminated surfaces.
For more information on swine flu, visit www.prepare.ua.edu.
Crimson Ride will begin its summer schedule on Saturday, May 9. Eight buses will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily with the following routes: Coleman Quad, Green 2, Blue Express (2), Blue, Crimson, Gold 1 and Gold 2. Also, 348-RIDE will be available when buses are not in service. No weekend Crimson Ride service will be available throughout the summer; only 348-RIDE will be in service. Please visit www.crimsonride.ua.edu for latest maps and stops or www.ua.transloc.com/ to see your bus live.
Summer and interim parking rules are available at www.bamaparking.ua.edu.
Students may pick up a free campus directory at the information desk on the second floor of Ferguson Center. Directories include a campus map, departmental mailing addresses and phone numbers, faculty/staff listings and student e-mail addresses.
EVENTS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Sideline Apparel Sale will be May 8 from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. outside the SUPe Store, Tutwiler Hall location. Jay Barker, Al del Grecco and Tony Kurre from the “Opening Drive” will be broadcasting live from 6-10 a.m. The sale will feature items from men’s and women’s athletic teams. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will help provide financial assistance for graduate fellowships and the Paul W. Bryant Museum.
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Alpha Chi Omega and Verizon Wireless are hosting a phone drive to assist victims of domestic violence through May 6. Phones from any wireless service provider in any condition will be accepted. The phone drive will benefit Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine Phone Recycling Program. HopeLine boxes are located in Tutwiler Hall, Paty Hall, Riverside Community Center, Burke East, the Ferguson Center, the Women’s Resource Center and every sorority house on campus. More information: www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The College of Community Health Sciences is offering two undergraduate courses during interim 2009. CHS 101 Emergency Medical Services will assist the student in developing the knowledge and cognitive skills needed to recognize and manage life-threatening and potentially life-threatening situations. CHS 200 Health and Wellness Advocacy is designed to motivate, teach and engage students in the area of peer health education. More information: Glenn Davis at 348-4549.
UA Writing Center announces summer hours. During interim, the UA Writing Center, located in 121 Wilson Hall, will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on a walk-in basis only. During summer I and II, the center will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on an appointment and walk-in basis. More information: www.as.ua.edu/writingcenter.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Campus MovieFest features UA student film. The Protagonist is one of 28 films that have been chosen for the Campus MovieFest International Grand Finale in Los Angeles at the Paramount Studios lot on June 11-13. It also was honored as a top film for the Southern Regional Finale in Atlanta in March. The following UA students are team members: Chris West, David Kilgo, Paul Kilgo, William Kilgo, Alan Lazer, Kayla Collins and Cameron Hand. Sixty-two teams participated in the second year that the Ferguson Center brought CMF, the world’s largest student film festival, to campus. More information: www.campusmoviefest.com.
Tech-is-Art applications are now available. Creative Campus in partnership with New College is offering three $500 honorariums to provide funding for University students seeking to create a collaborative technology-oriented project. They are looking for projects at the intersection of art and technology. Although the priority deadline is May 11, applications will be accepted until all funding has been dispersed. More information: http://tinyurl.com/techisartapp.
UA is replacing BamaMail with Gmail. Crimson, the University’s partnership with Google, will launch May 8-10. Along with the familiar Gmail interface, the new system will offer 14 times more storage space and an e-mail address students can keep after graduation. Account names and passwords will not change, and you will still use myBama to access your e-mail. During launch weekend, all mail currently being sent to @bama.ua.edu will be forwarded to your new @crimson.ua.edu address. There is no scheduled e-mail downtime. More information: click here.
To avoid long lines in August, register now for your fall parking permit through myBama. More information: www.bamaparking.ua.edu.
Recycle your books for cash. Get cash for your used books at the SUPe Store and give someone else the opportunity to buy a used book next semester. You also may register to win Publix gift cards and gas gift cards to be given away the week of finals. No purchase necessary to win. Click here for special locations, hours and book values.
Be safe. Be alert. Be accountable. Be Aware. Be the friend you’d want to have.
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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