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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The University will be closed Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.
UA will hold three commencement ceremonies Aug. 5 and 6 to award degrees to more than 4,000 graduates.The deadline for faculty, staff and students who were affected by the April 27 tornado to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been extended to July 18. To apply, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The TTY number is 800-462-7585. Click here for more information on the deadline extension.
Registration for parking permits for the 2011-12 academic year is now open. Students can go online and register for parking permits based on their class registration window. More information: http://www.bamaparking.ua.edu/pages/announcement.html
The Office of Information Technology has been made aware of an email scam with the subject, “FBI Alert/IRS.” UA employees, staff and students who receive the email should delete it immediately without opening it. Those who have opened the email should contact the UA Police Department to file a report. A copy of the scam is being forwarded to UAPD and the FBI. A letter attached to the email requests that readers send money to the IRS. In return, they will receive a large sum of money if they follow the instructions; those who do not follow the instructions will face consequences. The email and attached letter look official but are not. People can contact Ashley Ewing at 348-6524 or aewing@ua.edu if they have questions regarding this scam alert.
The Student Health Center is switching to the NextGen electronic medical-record system. To make the transition smoother, students are asked to bring their insurance cards and photo identifications with them when they visit the health center. The Student Health Center is located at 750 Fifth Ave. E. More information: David Wilkins at dwilkins@cchs.ua.edu or 348-0108.
Students who are interested in volunteering with tornado disaster relief can complete the online form at http://volunteer.ua.edu/relief.cfm to receive a weekly update with service opportunities. More information: Wahnee Sherman at wsherman@sa.ua.edu or 348-2865.
During the week of July 17-23, students from The University of Alabama and Auburn University will come together in Tuscaloosa to build a house for a family who lost their home during the April 27 tornado. To apply to participate in the first House United Habitat Build, visit http://www.volunteer.ua.edu/houseunited.cfm. Students should apply early since space is limited.
Faculty, staff and students who are residents of Tuscaloosa can submit their ideas about what they would like to see as part of the new Tuscaloosa by visiting http://townhall.tuscaloosaforward.com. The website also has options that will allow users to vote on or grade the ideas of fellow users. Also, at http://tuscaloosaforward.com residents will be able to follow along with the progress of a rebuilding task force and its consultants as they work toward a July 15 deadline to craft a preliminary master plan for development.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Student Government Association is seeking student opinion regarding SGA projects and programs. Students interested in providing their opinions can complete a brief 10-question survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8BTFDG8.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The Huxford Symphony Orchestra at UA’s School of Music is looking for talented string players. Non-music majors who play violin, viola, cello or double bass and are interested in earning a scholarship to play in the orchestra should contact Dr. Demondrae Thurman at dthurman@music.ua.edu. All interested students will be required to audition and, upon acceptance, must register for the orchestra as a class (MUA 150/350/550 for 1 credit hour). The Huxford Symphony Orchestra rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.
EVENTS, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Students who are interested in hearing or sharing their ideas on how to rebuild the areas impacted by the April 27 tornado can attend a public workshop on June 30 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Bryant Conference Center. Shuttle buses will be available for those who need transportation. Pickup will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and drop off from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- Former Locklear Dodge site at 3200 Tenth Ave.
- Leland Shopping Center at the intersection of 10th St. E. and 26th Ave. E.
- University Place Elementary School at 2000 First Ave.
Click here for more information.
Registration is now open for the free Textbook Rental Conference sponsored by the University Supply Store on June 30 at the Bryant Conference Center. Michael Wood, senior vice president of syndicated research for TRU and a UA alumnus, will provide the keynote address. TRU specializes in youth research and insights, focusing on tweens, teens and twenty-somethings. UA faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the keynote address or the entire conference. Click here for more information and to register.
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