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DEADLINES TO REMEMBER
Hey Y’all pledge cards, Sept. 4
Campus baby-sitting service, Sept. 5
Culverhouse Investment Management Group application, Sept. 8, 5 p.m.
SGA general-committee application, Sept. 14, 5 p.m.
Hall Council senator application, Sept. 6, 9 p.m.
Bama Bound orientation team application, Sept. 13
TODAY
Information session for students interested in joining Bama Bound orientation teams, 5:30 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library
Mandatory meeting for students receiving federal GI benefits, Sept. 3, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center Ballroom
THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER
Brown Bag Lecture Series featuring Dr. Metka Zupancic, Sept. 4, noon, 115 Woods Hall
Mandatory meeting for students receiving federal GI benefits, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center Ballroom
Information session for students interested in joining Bama Bound orientation teams, Sept. 5, 11:30 a.m., 205 Gorgas Library
Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market, Sept. 5, 3-6 p.m., Canterbury Episcopal Chapel’s lawn at 812 Fifth Ave.
Eating Disorders Anonymous meeting, Sept. 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Collegiate Recovery Community building, 516 Paul W. Bryant Drive E.
Information session for students interested in joining Bama Bound orientation teams, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library
Focus-group meeting for off-campus housing, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m., 204-A Ferguson Center
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students who want to receive emails to their myBama accounts rather than having their mail forwarded to another account should update their contact information on myBama at http://mybama.ua.edu. To get more information and step-by-step instructions for updating information on myBama, click here. Remember, students are responsible for updating their own information to reflect their preferred email accounts.
The University of Alabama Campus Mail Service has a new, expanded post office on the first floor of Ferguson Center, across from the University Supply Store. Students can log in to myBama and sign up for a mailbox. At the Ferguson Mail Center, students can mail letters and packages and purchase stamps, boxes and other supplies. A UPS and FedEx kiosk station is available for outbound packages. More information: Campus Mail Service at 348-MAIL (348-6245) or Ferguson Mail Center at 348-7807.
The Action Card Office and Transportation Services have moved to the Campus Drive parking deck-transit hub at 451 Campus Drive East. Here, students can receive Action Cards, deposit Bama Cash and buy parking permits.
MyTickets will be open in test mode only today through 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, for students to view the changes in MyTickets for the upper or lower deck ticket assignment and gate information.
Tickets will have either an upper or lower deck assignment.
- Upper-deck tickets enter through Gate 30.
- Lower-deck tickets enter through Gate 31.
Starting Sept. 15 at 1 p.m., MyTickets will open for UA’s first home football game. Transactions completed at this point are live and affect a student’s football-ticket account. Students can log in to MyTickets prior to the day of the game to verify which deck and gate they should access by using one of the following methods:
- myBama.ua.edu
- UA’s mobile application in the Student feature
- Action Card (actcard.ua.edu)
On game day, students who enter the wrong gate will be turned away and will have to get in line at the correct gate. To avoid this, students should verify their deck assignment and gate information in MyTickets prior to arriving at the gate.
For questions, contact the Action Card Office at 348-2288.
One of the University’s highest priorities is the safety and well-being of its students. One way students can stay safe is to avoid traveling alone at night and to confine walking to well-lit, regular-traveled walks and pathways. Students can refer to the Safer Living Guide for safety precautions to take on and off campus.
Students may also sign up for the GUARDIAN program, which allows students to use their cell phones to notify UAPD at the touch of a button if they need emergency assistance or to set a passive timer based on their expected arrival time at a destination on campus or in the Tuscaloosa area. If a student initiates an emergency call or if the notification timer is not deactivated, GUARDIAN software provides UAPD with critical profile information and, in most cases, GPS information to help contact and locate the student if necessary. There is no charge to sign up for or use the program. For more information on GUARDIAN, go to http://mybama.ua.edu and select the GUARDIAN link.
CAMPUS PARKING/TRANSPORTATION
UA Transportation Services reminds all UA employees and students that vehicles, including state vehicles, should never, under any circumstances, block a curb or ramp used by persons with disabilities. Also, parked vehicles should never block sidewalks or building access. Click here to read UA’s traffic and parking regulations.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
UA’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs has scheduled two informational meetings for UA students who are receiving federal GI benefits. Affected students must attend one of the two meetings, which are scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, and Wednesday, Sept 4, at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom. Students who meet one of the following exceptions do not have to attend the Sept. 3 or Sept. 4 meetings: you attended a benefits meeting in the spring; you are only on the Alabama GI Bill (Alabama Dependent Scholarship); or you are a distance-learning student. Students who have classes scheduled during either of the scheduled meetings should send an email to vma@bama.ua.edu. Non-attendance could result in the delay of benefits for the spring semester. Click here for more information and to register.
The Office of Judicial Affairs is now the Office of Student Conduct. Under the new name, the office continues to be the central coordinating office for implementation of the Code of Student Conduct. For more information on the office or the Code of Student Conduct, go to http://www.sc.ua.edu/index.cfm.
Join the “One Team. One Bama.” movement in building a stronger UA community. Now through Wednesday, Sept. 4, students can submit their “Hey Y’all” pledge cards and take the first step in building a stronger UA community. Each student who signs a pledge card will receive a Hey Y’all T-shirt. Students who live on campus should submit their cards to their community directors. Students who live off campus should submit their cards to 132 Mary Burke Hall East. Visit the First Year Experience website at http://fye.ua.edu/calendar.cfm?p=2 – 2379 for more information.
Bama Bound orientation teams (Avanti and Parent Ambassadors) are recruiting for the new 2014 members. Interested students must attend one of the following information sessions: Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library; Sept. 5, 11:30 a.m., 205 Gorgas Library; Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library; and Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m., 203 Student Services Center. Students unable to attend an information session may pick up a packet at the Office of Orientation and Special Programs in 205 Student Services Center or the Office of First Year Experience and Parent Programs in 132 Mary Burke Hall East. For more information, click here. Applications are due Sept. 13.
The deadline to apply to become a Hall Council senator with the Association of Residential Communities is Friday, Sept. 6, before 9 p.m. Hall Council senators represent their residence halls and advocate for all on-campus students. For more information and the application, students should check their Crimson email inboxes or send an email to uaarc@sa.ua.edu.
The application deadline to become a member of an SGA general committee is Sept. 14 before 5 p.m. The application is available at http://sga.ua.edu under the Applications tab.
Applications and résumés will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Sept. 8 for membership in the Culverhouse Investment Management Group, UA’s premier student-managed investment fund. Managed by undergraduate students, CIMG provides members with hands-on investment experience and a competitive edge when entering the professional world. Members invest a portfolio worth approximately $450,000. CIMG analysts work in groups that meet weekly to discuss possible investments and then pitch their recommendations to the entire fund at meetings on Monday nights. Interested students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and must attend the Monday meetings. Visit http://mycba.ua.edu/cimg to learn more and to apply. For information, contact Austin Yokley at cimg.cba@gmail.com.
The staff of the Corolla will be conducting upcoming yearbook workshops in basic news and sports writing, interviewing, videography, photojournalism and design. The workshops are free to any student. For specific dates, send an email to corollaorganizations@gmail.com.
STUDENT SUPPORT
The Graduate School offers a free baby-sitting program to students with children. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Sept. 5. Parents will be notified by Sept. 11 whether they were accepted. Visit http://www.gps.ua.edu/?page_id=321 for more information and to apply.
Eating Disorders Anonymous meetings are held each Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Collegiate Recovery Community building at 516 Paul W. Bryant Drive E. behind Rite Aid. The meetings, led by students, are open to anyone in recovery from an eating disorder and anyone interested in learning about recovery. Dinner will follow each meeting. More information: Emily at 334-546-4811 or Amanda at 251-610-4235.
EVENTS
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, at noon, the Women’s Resource Center and women’s studies program will sponsor the first in a series of educational forums called the Brown Bag Lecture Series in 115 Woods Hall. Dr. Metka Zupancic, professor of French and modern languages in the department of modern languages and classics will lead an hour-long lecture titled, “Rewriting Female Mythical Patterns: Contemporary Literature as Agent of Change.” The event is free to anyone. Participants can bring a lunch. More information: the Women’s Resource Center at 348-5040.
Tide Talks is back with Tide Talks III and four new, revolutionary speakers. Tide Talks III will be Monday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater. More info: www.tidetalks.ua.edu.
A focus-group meeting regarding off-campus housing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 in 204-A Ferguson Center. The meeting is open to all students and will provide an opportunity for students to provide feedback regarding off-campus housing in the Tuscaloosa area. Space is limited. More information: Julie Elmore, assistant director for off-campus housing, at jelmore@sa.ua.edu or 205-348-9647.
Alpha Omicron Pi will host its annual Backyard Bash on Sept. 21 at the AOII house before the UA vs. Colorado State football game. A barbecue lunch will be served three hours prior to kickoff. A silent auction will feature items from UA head football coach Nick Saban and country-music star Miranda Lambert. A live band will provide entertainment. Admission is $10. All proceeds will benefit arthritis research. More information: Maegan Gundy at mggundy@crimson.ua.edu.
ATHLETICS/RECREATION
Tryouts are forthcoming for a competitive weightlifting team at Alabama. Applications will be accepted from male and female students. An open training session will be conducted at a later date to screen applicants. Team members will receive Alabama training apparel and gear. The team will offer two book scholarships at the end of the semester. More information: Michael Jones at alabamaweightliftingteam@gmail.com.
Alabama Triathletes are accepting new members. Alabama Triathletes is a sports club team that trains, travels and competes in triathlons across the country as a team. Anyone can apply regardless of experience. More information: Ingram Crosson at alabama.triathletes@gmail.com.
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