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DATES TO REMEMBER
Today
“Straight to the Top” forum featuring President Robert E. Witt, 205 Gorgas Library, 6 p.m.
Nov. 3
Panel discussion featuring Autherine Lucy Foster, James Hood and family of Vivian Malone Jones, 9 a.m., Ferguson Student Center Ballroom
Flu shots, noon-4 p.m., Mary Burke Hall
Dedication of the Autherine Lucy Clock Tower and the Malone-Hood Plaza, 1 p.m., Foster Auditorium
Community celebration of the dedication of the Malone-Hood Plaza and the Autherine Lucy Clock Tower, 2-3 p.m., Foster Auditorium
“Re:Generation” leadership application deadline
Nov. 4
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talk, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ferguson Student Center Theater
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice book signing, 1-2:30 p.m., Foster Auditorium lobby
Study Abroad Connections round-table discussion, 4 p.m., 256 B.B. Comer Hall
“Hot Topics: Racism Then and Now,” 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Student Center TV lounge
Nov. 5
Pool tournament, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Ferguson Student Center game room
“Poise” reception, 6-8 p.m., Ferguson Student Center Art Gallery
Nov. 6
Interfaith pancake supper and discussion, 6 p.m., 360 Ferguson Student Center
Nov. 8-10
Beat Auburn Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 8-10, Tutwiler Hall, and Crimson Promenade, Nov. 8 only
Nov. 8
NAMI-UA general-interest meeting, 5-6 p.m., 206 Gordon Palmer Hall
Nov. 9
Collegiate Legislature conference meeting, 301 Ferguson Student Center
Nov. 10
Pulse Check Lunch with Provost Bonner and Vice Provost Nelson, noon-1 p.m., 358 Ferguson Student Center
Through Nov. 22
Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students who want to attend Wednesday’s panel discussion about the events leading to the desegregation of the University must reserve their free tickets at crimsonartstickets.com. The event begins at 9 a.m. in the Ferguson Student Center Ballroom. All student attendees will receive a free breakfast at the event’s conclusion. During the panel discussion, Autherine Lucy Foster, James Hood and Dr. Sharon Malone Holder and Elvin Malone, both family members of the late Vivian Malone Jones, will discuss UA’s early movement toward desegregation. Dr. E. Culpepper Clark, former dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences and author of the book, “The Schoolhouse Door: Segregation’s Last Stand at The University of Alabama,” will moderate.
Sixth Avenue from Bryant Drive to University Boulevard will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, and parking on Sixth Avenue will be unavailable in order to accommodate the dedication of the Autherine Lucy Clock Tower and the Malone-Hood Plaza. Students affected by the changes are encouraged to park in the lot located south of University Boulevard and west of the Baptist Student Union building. The dedication of the tower and plaza begins at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. A celebration follows at 2 p.m. Students are invited to both ceremonies.
Seating for former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s conversation with the UA and Stillman College communities on Thursday will be limited. The hour-long event begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Ferguson Student Center. Rice will deliver remarks related to her new book, “Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family,” and then participate in a moderated question-and-answer session. The event will be first come first served for UA and Stillman College students, faculty and staff. Rice will sign copies of her book from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the newly renovated lobby of Foster Auditorium. The book signing will be open to the public. Patrons wishing to have books signed must purchase their books at the event for the cost of $27.
The Student Health Center will deliver flu shots to UA students at the following times and locations: Nov. 3, Mary Burke Hall, noon-4 p.m.; Nov. 10, Rose Towers, noon-4 p.m.; and Nov. 17, Tutwiler Hall, noon-4 p.m. Cost is $20 and will be applied to a student’s University account. No payment is accepted on-site. SHC is also administering flu shots at the Student Health Center each Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and on Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. More information: 348-6262.
The Student Government Association and the Parents Association are sponsoring bus transportation to and from the Alabama vs. LSU football game on Nov. 6. Student tickets for “Ride with the Tide” are $45 and will cover a day of activities. Charter buses will leave Tuscaloosa the day of the game and transport students to an SGA-sponsored tailgate in Baton Rouge, La., that will include free food and televisions to view all games. Buses will travel back to Tuscaloosa immediately following the game. Students can purchase tickets individually or in groups. Groups may also purchase blocks of seating. More information: Nicole Bohannon at 256-335-0323.
Applications for leadership positions with “Re:Generation” are due Nov. 3. Re:Generation is a service-based organization that gets students involved in local nursing homes. More information and an application: whbroome@crimson.ua.edu or UofAReGeneration@gmail.com.
Bama Dining has partnered with UA’s Parents Association and the Student Government Association to create the student-to-student meal-donation program. Students can donate unused meals that can be assigned immediately to students in need. Students with an active meal plan may donate one “guest meal” each semester. The dean of students will administer donated meals based on predetermined criteria from the Parents Association. Click here to donate.
Students can give their opinions on UA’s alcohol policies and other alcohol issues in a survey conducted by Teri Henley, instructor of advertising and public relations. The survey is voluntary and anonymous and contains no questions on personal alcohol use. Click here to take the survey, which runs through Nov. 16.
Students interested in off-campus work-study, SLPro community-service hours, general community-service hours, and advertising and public relations projects can volunteer with the Humane Society of West Alabama. More information: humaneswa@yahoo.com or 554-0011.
EVENTS, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Study Abroad Connections and the International Honors Program will host a round-table discussion of culture shock on Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in 256 B.B. Comer Hall. International students, students who have studied abroad or students who are interested in traveling abroad are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. More information: studyabroadconnections@gmail.com.
The Canterbury Episcopal Student Forum, together with the Office of the Dean of Students and University Union, is hosting an interfaith pancake supper and facilitated discussion on the role of belief in our community. People of all beliefs or lack of beliefs are welcome. The meal is free and will be held on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at 360 Ferguson Student Center. Donations for local food pantries will be accepted. Reservations are not required but are encouraged at godandgrits@gmail.com.
The Collegiate Legislature will hold a general-interest meeting on Nov. 9 at 301 Ferguson Student Center. The Collegiate Legislature conference allows student leaders to gain experience, practice debate and network with other students from the state of Alabama in a mock legislative session. More information: Charlotte Brown at 334-399-7033.
Dr. Jo Anne Engelbert, literary translator and educator, will speak at the first Alabama Modern Language Conference on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Student Center Heritage Room. Engelbert’s speech will address the difficulties translators have had concerning the question of fidelity. More information: AMLC2010@bama.ua.edu.
The Department of Theatre and Dance’s outreach group will host a benefit concert, “Cabaret for Cans,” in Morgan Auditorium on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. in support of Beat Auburn Beat Hunger. Admission is three canned food items or $3. More information: Emmett Smith at 334-332-1005.
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