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DEADLINES TO REMEMBER
First Year Council applications, Sept. 19, 5 p.m., 231 Ferguson Student Center
DATES TO REMEMBER
Short and Sweet Résumés Critiques, Sept. 14 and 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sylvester Jones Resource Center in 336 Ferguson Student Center
First Year Council 101 Information Seminar, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., 1092 Shelby Hall
Family Weekend, Sept. 16-18
University Supply Store Special Hours, Sept. 17, various times and locations
Bicycle Policy Informative Forums, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. (312 Ferguson Student Center) and 6 p.m. (Student Recreation Center)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Several informative sessions regarding UA’s new bicycle policy have been scheduled. These forums will give students, faculty and staff an opportunity to discuss bicycle registration, bike-rack placement and policy enforcement. The forums are scheduled as follows: Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. in 312 Ferguson Student Center and 6 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center activity room; and Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Ferguson Center Forum and 6 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center activity room.
UA students, including victims of the April storms, can receive free legal assistance from the UA School of Law Civil Clinic. Legal matters for which students can seek assistance include landlord-tenant disputes, other housing issues, automobile accidents, insurance matters, property matters, contract issues, consumer problems and even some municipal violations. Students can call 348-4960 for appointments.
Writing Center consultants are available in Java City for drop-in appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the fall semester. Java City is located on the first floor of Gorgas Library.
The University Libraries and Gorgas Information Services are introducing a series of workshops for undergraduate students. The first will be held Sept. 21, 1-2 p.m., at 205 Gorgas Library and will focus on Twitter as an information source. Refreshments will be provided. More information: Nancy Fawley at nefawley@ua.edu or 348-1976.
Students can download the UA mobile application from their applications’ outlet. More information: http://m.ua.edu/app.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The sign-up period for the High Tide Club is underway. High Tide Club is the best way for students to experience Alabama football in the upper deck. Members have reserved seating in the upper bowl for every home game. Additional benefits include a free concession coupon for all home games for the first 1,000 HTC members who enter the stadium; easier access to the stadium through the High Tide Club express entrance at Gate 30; an exclusive tailgate, membership wristband and free T-shirt for the LSU game; an opportunity to win $500 book scholarships; and other giveaways and prizes throughout the season. To join the High Tide Club, go to the Student Tab on myBama. A one-time fee of $15 will be charged to each student’s account. More information: Peyton Falkenburg at pdfalkenburg@crimson.ua.edu.
First Year Council applications are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 19. Submit applications to the Student Government Association office at 231 Ferguson Student Center. Each applicant must attach a résumé with his or her application. A list of applicants selected for interviews will be posted on the bulletin board outside of the SGA office and notified by email by noon on Sept. 21. More information and applications: http://sga.ua.edu. Students can also find out more information at a seminar on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in 1092 Shelby Hall. Refreshments will be available.
Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority Inc. will hold meetings on Sept. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in 204-A Ferguson Student Center for all undergraduate and graduate women interested in fall recruitment. Delta Xi Phi strives to uphold the pillars of multiculturalism, advancement of women through higher education, community service, sisterhood and friendship. More information: Tiffany Reese at tdreese@crimson.ua.edu.
Applications for the 2012 Avanti Team are now available at http://www.orientation.ua.edu/avanti. The Avanti Team supports the recruitment objectives of the University through service with Bama Bound Orientation and other events throughout the academic year. More information: Office of Orientation and Special Programs at 348-4999 or orientation@ua.edu.
UA students can baby-sit for other UA students who have children in exchange for earning community service hours recognized by the University. Participants in the Sitters for Service program have the opportunity to earn 20, 30 or 40 hours of community service during the semester. Click here for more information, and click here for an application.
EVENTS
An event to support student-leadership scholarships at UA will be held Sept. 15, 5-10 p.m., at McAlister’s Deli in Tuscaloosa and Northport. Hosts are the Future Alumni for Tradition and Excellence, the Student Alumni Association and the Tuscaloosa County chapter of UA’s National Alumni Association. A portion of all proceeds from the event will benefit the annual scholarship recipients of the Student Alumni Association and the Tuscaloosa County alumni chapter scholarships. Participants at either location can register for a chance to win a football signed by Nick Saban. More information: Jennifer DeFrance at the National Alumni Association, 348-1553.
All UA students are invited to College Night at the Museum for food, music, exhibits, activities and prizes. The free event will be held Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m., in Smith Hall. More information: programs@ua.edu.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Students can join a Beat Auburn Beat Hunger volunteer committee by completing the online form found at http://volunteer.ua.edu/babh.cfm. BABH committees include Campus Partners, Community Partners, Food Bank Logistics, Fundraising and Publicity. Descriptions of each committee can be found on the online form. More information: beatauburnbeathunger@gmail.com.
ATHLETICS
This week’s football game against North Texas kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium and will be televised on Fox Sports South. Fans making plans for this weekend on campus can read about the latest game-day information at http://uagameday.com.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Arkansas, Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Foster Auditorium
Alabama Football vs. North Texas, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m., Bryant-Denny Stadium
Women’s Soccer vs. Moorehead State, Sept. 18, 1 p.m., Soccer Stadium
Women’s Volleyball vs. LSU, Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m., Foster Auditorium
Always remember to check the Crimson Calendar for all the week’s events.
For athletic events, go to http://www.rolltide.com.
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