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DEADLINES TO REMEMBER
Registration of wireless devices on UA system, Aug. 17
Registration for reserved football seating for student organizations, Aug. 26, 4:45 p.m.
First Year Council applications due, Sept. 19, 5 p.m.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Move-In Days, Aug. 20-21
Week of Welcome, Aug. 20-28
Classes begin, Aug. 24
Day of Remembrance service, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m., Palmer Lake
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A test of the outdoor Public Address System will be conducted Aug. 18 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Each speaker will be tested at least one time, maybe more. The test could be loud at times.
On Aug. 17, the wireless registration information will be reset, and students no longer affiliated with the University will be removed from the system. Users who registered their laptops and mobile devices on the UA wireless network within the last 30 days will not be dropped. All others will have to reregister. Students who are returning to campus and wish to use a laptop or mobile device must complete a simple, one-time registration. Users will be prompted to complete this registration on their first attempts to open a Web browser. They must enter their myBama usernames and passwords, accept the user agreement and restart their devices to complete the registration process. For information regarding the registration of game consoles, click here. ResNet users will be prompted to register their desktops as well as their laptops and mobile devices. For problems or questions, call the Office of Information Technology’s IT Service Desk at 348-5555 or email ITSD@ua.edu.
A service for UA students and employees will be held Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Palmer Lake to remember the impact the April 27 tornado had on the community and UA’s response to that tragedy, and to celebrate moving forward together as a UA family. During the event, the University will present five awards. The annual Acts of Kindness Heroes Award honors students, employees, alumni and members of the community who have made a significant difference in the lives of others. A reception, featuring food from some of the restaurants damaged or destroyed by the storm and from Bama Dining, will follow the service at Ferguson Plaza. In the event of rain, the program will move to the Ferguson Center ballroom.
Several UA offices will be open special hours during Move-In Days. Action Card and Parking Services, both located in the Student Services Center, will be open on Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Aug. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. University Supply Store hours will be as follows: Aug. 20, the Ferguson and Tutwiler branches will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and the law school branch will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On Aug. 21, both the Ferguson and Tutwiler locations will be open 12:30-5 p.m. Students should take advantage of these special hours, when lines tend to be shorter.
Tuscaloosa Transit Authority, in partnership with Crimson Ride, now provides a new route from the downtown Intermodal Facility at 601 23rd Ave. to the UA campus and back. The bus runs a complete route each half hour from 5 a.m. until 6 p.m. each Monday through Friday during the year except on holidays. UA students, faculty and staff can park free of charge at the downtown facility and ride the bus free of charge with a UA Action Card. For route details, visit http://crimsonride.ua.edu.
The University conducted a test of its emergency-notification system, UA Alerts, on Aug. 3. Students should update their contact information on myBama if they did not receive notification through their cellphones or myBama email accounts. To view and make changes to their information online, students can log in to their myBama accounts at http://mybama.ua.edu. To get more information and view a video of step-by-step instructions for updating information on myBama, click here.
Protect yourself and your property by becoming informed and using good judgment. Always lock up valuable items. Lock your dorm or apartment door, even when you are home. Lock your car. Lock your bike. Use a locker and lock at the Student Recreation Center. If you work in a University office, lock your purse and other valuables in a cabinet or drawer. It takes practically no time to lock up, even if you are just leaving for a moment. University Police recommend that during school breaks you take computers, stereos and other valuables home with you. For more information on preventing theft, refer to the UA Safer Living Guide.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
UA will welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students with a movie on the Ferguson Plaza, a riverboat cruise and a convocation at the historic Foster Auditorium as part of the Week of Welcome, Aug. 20-28. For more information and a complete list of events, click here. For a virtual schedule, click here. To receive updates about events during WOW, be sure to like UAWOW on Facebook and follow @UAWOW on Twitter.
Any registered student organization can apply now to receive reserved seating for their organizations in Bryant-Denny Stadium for football games. The online application is due Aug. 26 by 4:45 p.m. in the Student Government Association office at 231 Ferguson Student Center. More information: McKenzie Jones at majones1123@gmail.com.
The Jump In recruitment fair will be held Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon on the front lawn of the Office of Student Media. The fair provides an opportunity to meet with and gather information from all student media. OSM publications provide opportunities to students for real-life experiences in a variety of areas. More information: Brandt Garrison at ebgarrison@sa.ua.edu or 348-8035.
First Year Council applications are available. The First Year Council is the 50-person body of freshmen responsible for passing legislation to improve the lives of first-year students. Applications are available at http://sga.ua.edu and due Sept. 19 by 5 p.m. in the Student Government Association office at 231 Ferguson Student Center.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for a way to help new freshmen and their families feel welcome on campus? Volunteer for Move-In Days, Aug. 20-21. Individual students and student organizations also get “perks” for completing one or more volunteer shifts.
UA students enrolled for the fall semester have the opportunity to earn up to 6 hours of academic credit by participating in internships related to the tornado-relief effort. Those interested can click here for a form. More information: uadrip@gmail.com.
Project Team Up seeks one to two volunteers to work daily in the Holt area from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work will be indoors and includes coordinating the “front desk” and volunteer crews. Students who are interested in participating should email Janet Griffith at janet.griffith@ua.edu for further information.
The Community Service Center will host its annual Ripple Effect Freshman Service Day on Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in and on-site registration will begin at 9 a.m. in the Ferguson Plaza. Students will work together on various service projects throughout the city and return to campus for lunch together. Visit http://slpro.ua.edu, create a profile, and search for Ripple Effect to sign up. More information: Wahnee Sherman at wsherman@sa.ua.edu or 348-2865.
The Al’s Pals Mentorship Program is seeking mentors for a free after-school program that will pair UA students with local elementary school students in first through fifth grades. The program will be offered Tuesday through Thursday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at McKenzie Court Community Center and Oakdale Elementary School. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in order to serve as mentors. Applications are available online here from the Community Service Center website or here from the Ferguson Student Center website. Completed applications can be emailed to alspalua@gmail.com or returned to the Community Service Center at 346 Ferguson Student Center by Sept. 1. Interviews are occurring now through Sept. 2.
ATHLETICS
This football season, changes to some game-day operations have been made. Click here to read the latest information on parking, traffic, communication and tailgating. Fans can sign up for Facebook and Twitter updates, and a mobile website is also available.
Students interested in joining the UA women’s rowing team can click here for more information and a questionnaire. Every year members of the UA student body with no prior rowing experience join the Tide and in as little as six weeks are competing for Alabama as an NCAA Division I student-athlete.
Aug. 19
Women’s Soccer vs. Kennesaw State, 7 p.m., Soccer Stadium
Always remember to check the Crimson Calendar for all the week’s events.
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