UA Student News for Nov. 22, 2011

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Classes dismissed (UA open normal business hours), Nov. 23
Thanksgiving holiday (UA closed), Nov. 24-27
Classes resume, Nov. 28

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The UA National Alumni Association has designed a trip for graduating students and young alumni. Travel with the Tide to Europe May 20-30, 2012. Stops include London, England; Paris France; Italy and the Vatican City; and Greece. For details and reservations, visit http://alumni.ua.edu/travelin-tide or contact Jennifer DeFrance at 205-348-1553 or jdefrance@alumni.ua.edu.

The University Supply Store is offering free shipping for individuals who spend $50 or more on Bama gear from the SUPe Store’s website at http://www.universitysupplystore.com. The online-only promotion runs Nov. 24 through Dec. 2. See the website for details.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

READ Alabama is looking for passionate volunteers to spend a minimum of one hour per week in a Tuscaloosa school providing at-risk readers with the individualized attention they need to improve their literacy skills. To sign up, contact readala@gmail.com, visit the READ Alabama Facebook page, or follow @READAlabama on Twitter.

ATHLETICS

Anyone who is interested in rowing, has a physical disability or is a veteran with a disability may want to join the adaptive-rowing program. Contact Dr. Margaret Stran at mstran@bama.ua.edu for more information.

Men’s basketball vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 7 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Men’s basketball vs. VCU, Nov. 27, 8:30 p.m., Coleman Coliseum

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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