DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 20
Phi Sigma Pi informational session, 313 Ferguson Student Center, 6 p.m.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Convocation, Biology Building Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Jan. 21
Alpha Delta Chi informational meeting, 301 Ferguson Student Center, 8 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Haitian and Haitian-American students on campus are encouraged to contact the Community Service Center for assistance with any needs they have. More information: Josh Burford at 348-2865.
Students can participate with Haiti relief efforts. UA Students who want to make donations to assist the earthquake victims in Haiti can do so in three ways: (1) visit the Haiti relief tables in the Ferguson Student Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the next two weeks; (2) text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 through the Clinton relief fund; or (3) text “Yele” to 501501 to donate $5 through the Wyclef Jean Foundation. All donations will be directed to the Red Cross. Students can keep up with other campus relief efforts by joining Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=256086707492. More information: Josh Burford at 348-2865 at the Community Service Center.
H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines are available. The Student Health Center is offering the H1N1 flu vaccine injection at the clinic during normal hours of operation by either walk-in or appointment (348-2778) at no cost to University students. The Student Health Center also has a limited quantity of seasonal flu shots available for a nominal fee. Most health insurances do pay for the flu shot, but check with your insurer.
If you have flu-like symptoms or think you may have been exposed to swine flu, visit the Student Health Center (no appointment necessary). Like other flu viruses, H1N1 spreads from person to person through coughing, sneezing and sometimes through touching objects contaminated with the virus.
The Student Health Center provides the following reminders on basic prevention 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 http://www.prepare.ua.edu. To read more about the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine, visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf.
For more information call the Student Health Center Flu Hotline at 348-9184.
Creative Campus needs art submissions from student artists of any major for the Alabama Art Display Project. Several buildings on campus will be enhanced with artwork created by UA students. The exhibition of artwork will begin on the UA campus in the spring semester. If student artists are interested in selling their work, they should include a sale price as well as their contact information. Each work must be submitted to Maxwell Hall with an “Alabama Art Display Waiver” that can be found on the Creative Campus Web site at http://creativecampus.ua.edu. More information: Amanda Barnes.
Undergraduate students of all majors are invited to enter UA’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference scheduled for April 15 at the Bryant Conference Center. The event gives students an opportunity to compete for cash prizes and earn practical experience in defending or performing their work before judges. To participate, undergraduate students must register their projects by submitting an application form and abstract describing their projects by March 8. An online application, along with more details, is posted at http://www.osp.ua.edu/UndergradResearch.html. More information: Richard Mocarski at 328-7163.
ESPN internships are available for UA students. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15. Those interested in applying must be currently enrolled students in good academic standing who plan on graduating in December 2010 or May 2011. Applicants are reviewed, and interns are hired on a rolling basis. To apply, visit http://espncareers.com/compus or visit the Career Center. For the latest updates on current job postings, including the ESPN internship information, become a Facebook fan of “Career Center Satellite for C&BA.” More information: Katie Lynn McInnish.
If you are a student with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, you have an opportunity to share your experiences with fellow students in order to improve their campus lives. If you are interested in being interviewed or just sharing your story, please send a short description of your experiences and your times of availability to the UA ADHD Research Team.
UA’s Academic Advisors Association is accepting nominations for the Academic Advisor Excellence Award. Faculty, staff and students may nominate advisors. The deadline for submitting nominations is March 5. More information and to receive a nomination form: Julia Griffith at 348-5970.
Students may place free classified ads in The Crimson White. More information: Emily Frost at 348-7355 or e-mail sm-cwclassmgr@sa.ua.edu.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Phi Sigma Pi will start spring recruitment with an informational session on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in 313 Ferguson Student Center. A table will also be set up at the Ferguson Center on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This co-ed national honors fraternity accepts all majors. Those interested in becoming members must have 3.0 GPAs, 12 semester hours at the University and at least two remaining semesters. More information: Katelyn Clark.
Alpha Delta Chi Christian sorority will host an informational meeting on Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. in 301 Ferguson Student Center. Spring rush for the sorority will be Jan. 26–31. More information: Anna Watkins.
Job and internship deadlines for summer are approaching. Visit the Career Center online for cover letter tips, résumé examples, and a showcase of employers with available student and graduate opportunities. The Career Center also offers one-on-one appointments with a career consultant from each college who can guide you during the application process. Call 348-5848 for appointments, or visit http://www.career.ua.edu. For the latest updates on current job postings, visit http://www.cba.ua.edu/career or become a Facebook fan of “Career Center Satellite for C&BA.”
EVENTS, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
The National Pan-Hellenic Council will have its spring 2010 convocation on Jan. 20 in the Biology Building Auditorium at 7 p.m. This event will provide students who are interested in joining an NPHC fraternity or sorority with a snapshot into the missions and goals of each organization. This event is mandatory for any student wishing to participate in Membership Intake for any organization in the spring semester. More information: Rosalind Moore at 348-6796.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Notecards are on sale to benefit student art scholarships. Artwork by undergraduate fine arts students in the department of art and art history have been made into notecards. Proceeds go toward research scholarships for undergraduate students in the department. A packet of 15 cards costs $20 and features five designs. To buy the notecards, call the department at 348-5967.
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