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DEADLINES
Outstanding Commitment to Advising Award, Feb. 12, 5 p.m.
SGA Statements of Candidacy, Feb. 12, 5 p.m.
Ambassador for the College of Engineering applications, Feb. 14
Buford Peace Award nominations, Feb. 21
Peer Leader application, Feb. 27, 2 p.m.
UA Away scholarship application, March 1
Capstone Inspiring Educator Award nominations, March 5
TODAY
State of the Black Union address, 6-8 p.m., Ferguson Theater
THIS MONTH
African-American History Month
THIS WEEK
“The Olympic Games” lecture by Dr. Andrew Billings, Feb. 12, 1 p.m., 247 Bryant Hall
Career-fashion show, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., Ferguson Theater
Hot Topics: “Situationships,” Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 362 Ferguson Center
“Short and Sweet Résumé Critiques,” Feb. 13-14, 6 p.m., Ferguson Theater
“A Gift from Nanoscience: Molecular Memory” lecture by Dr. Gregory Szulczewski, Feb. 13, 2-2:10 p.m., Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering (first floor outside Nightingale Room)
ATHLETICS
Men’s basketball vs. Ole Miss, today, 8 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Baseball vs. Saint Louis, Feb. 14, 6:05 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Men’s rugby vs. South Carolina, Feb. 15, 11 a.m., University Recreation rugby field
Women’s tennis vs. Virginia, Feb. 15, noon, Tennis Complex
Baseball vs. Saint Louis, Feb. 15, 2:05 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Women’s basketball vs. Texas A&M, Feb. 16, noon, Foster Auditorium
Baseball vs. Saint Louis, Feb. 16, 1:05 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
SAFETY
The University of Alabama’s 24-hour hazing and harassment hotline at 205-348-HALT (4258) allows students, parents or others to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, hazing or any kind of unhealthy behavior. An individual calling the hotline can leave a confidential message with the Office of the Dean of Students. Callers to the hotline are anonymous. Callers are asked to include as much detailed information as possible. More information: Office of the Dean of Students at 348-3326 or http://hazing.ua.edu.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Research paper due soon and you haven’t started? UA librarians are available Mondays-Fridays, 4-6:30 p.m., through April 24 at the first-floor information desk in Gorgas Library to help you develop your topic, find resources and cite sources. For information about additional library services, visit http://www.lib.ua.edu.
Two spaces designated for people who are returning materials to Gorgas Library are now located in the parking area behind Smith Hall. They are located next to the bike rack and have a 30-minute time limit. These two spaces replace the spaces that had been available in the south Ferguson parking lot.
The Capstone Inspiring Educator Award recognizes high school teachers who have inspired UA students to achieve their academic and career goals through outstanding teaching, mentoring and support. Each UA graduating senior (candidate for undergraduate degree) is invited to nominate a teacher from his or her high school by visiting http://www.inspiringteacher.ua.edu. Nominations will be evaluated by a UA committee representing faculty, staff, students and high school teachers, with final selection by the Office for Academic Affairs. Winners will be recognized during UA Spring Commencement activities on May 3. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 5. More information: the Office for Academic Affairs, 348-4890 or janet.griffith@ua.edu.
The UA Academic Advisors Association is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Commitment to Advising Award. The award recognizes the importance of academic advising and is given to an outstanding faculty advisor or professional advisor who has made significant contributions in the field of academic advising at UA. Nominations are due online by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Click here for the nomination form.
Students, faculty and staff should remember when walking, driving or biking across campus: Stay on Your Side. The safety campaign, which began this past fall, is geared to reminding the campus community to use crosswalks, sidewalks and streets appropriately. Doing so keeps traffic flowing and ensures travelers get to their destination safely.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
All SGA Statements of Candidacy to run for executive office or senate are due by Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. Information about the elections timeline, campaign guidelines and application forms can be found online at http://vote.ua.edu and must be submitted via email to sgaelections@sa.ua.edu.
Applications to be an ambassador for the College of Engineering are due Friday, Feb. 14. More information: http://eng.ua.edu/about/aces.
The Student Government Association invites UA students to participate in Higher Education Day, which will be held Feb. 27 in Montgomery, Ala. Higher Education Day brings all of Alabama’s public universities together to rally for increased funding and focus on higher education in the state. Among the incentives for attending, each participant will receive free transportation by bus to the event as well as free breakfast, lunch and a T-shirt. Higher Education Day is a Service Learning Pro event. Panhellenic points will also be offered. Signed excuses by the UA provost and the SGA president will be provided to all students who miss class to attend the event. Attendees will receive a souvenir bag that includes an invitation to Capital at the Capstone on March 16. Capital at the Capstone will feature a free formal dinner and a town-hall type discussion with Gov. Robert Bentley and state legislators at the Hotel Capstone; Higher Ed attendees will have VIP seating. Click here to register. More information: Sean Ross at spross@crimson.ua.edu.
The UA Away scholarship application for May Interim, summer and fall trips is available online through March 1. The scholarship allows students to work away, serve away or study away, either domestically or internationally, and is awarded based on need. For questions, contact Mollie Landers at mslanders@sa.ua.edu. For more information and the link to the application, visit http://sa.ua.edu/uaAway.cfm?p=8.
CAREER PREPARATION
Looking for an internship or a full-time job? Attend the following two career fairs in the Sellers Auditorium at the Bryant Conference Center. Attendees should bring their Action Cards and several copies of their résumés. Dress is business professional. No one will be allowed in either fair wearing flip-flops, jeans, shorts, T-shirts, or party or cocktail dresses. Visit http://www.career.ua.edu for additional information on how to prepare for a career fair. Questions: Amanda Ingram at aingram@sa.ua.edu or 348-3091.
- General Interest and Business Career Fair: Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; list of participating organizations
- Technical and Engineering Career Fair: Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; list of participating organizations.
A career-fashion show will be held Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Theater. Learn how to dress for success at the upcoming career fairs. More information: Amanda Ingram at aingram@sa.ua.edu or 348-3091.
Do you need a quick résumé review before the career fairs? “Short and Sweet Résumé Critiques” will be held on Thursday-Friday, Feb. 13-14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Career Center on the second floor of the Ferguson Center. No appointments are necessary. More information: Tiffany Goodin at tgoodin@sa.ua.edu or 348-5848.
PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES
Phi Sigma Pi honor fraternity is hosting a canned-food drive for the West Alabama Food Bank through Feb. 21. Sororities will receive 1 Panhellenic point for every five cans donated. Drop-off locations are at the Ferguson Center and the Student Recreation Center. More information: Caroline Armbrester at cearmbrester@crimson.ua.edu.
EVENTS
The Black Student Union at The University of Alabama invites all students to the State of the Black Student Union address today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Ferguson Theater. The address will highlight issues facing the African-American community at the Capstone. Dr. Utz McKnight, chair of the department of gender and race studies, will be the keynote speaker. Light refreshments will be served. More information: Alvin Lockett at allockett@crimson.ua.edu.
The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the UA campus and community to participate in events throughout February during African-American History Month. This year’s campus celebration promotes recognition of the contributions of African-American culture to area communities and the nation. Activities will highlight moments in African-American history and the ongoing impact of the African-American experience. Click here for a list of events.
UA’s Dr. Andrew Billings will present “The Olympic Games” as part of the College of Human Environmental Sciences 2014 Distinguished Lectures in Sport Management on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The hour-long, free lecture will take place at 1 p.m. in 247 Bryant Hall; the public is invited to attend. More information: Dr. Ken Wright, 348-4705 or kwright@bama.ua.edu.
University Programs presents “Hot Topics: ‘Situationships'” Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in 362 Ferguson Center. The presentation is part of Sexual Responsibility Awareness Week and includes free refreshments and games. Justin Jones-Fosu, an author, award-winning entrepreneur and professional speaker, will help facilitate the discussion. Wanda Burton of the Women’s Resource Center, and Holly Prewitt of the UA Counseling Center will also be leading discussions and activities. All students are welcome. More information: universityprograms@sa.ua.edu.
All students are invited to hear pre-eminent UA science faculty present a series of lightning talks on high-interest topics in science that shape our understanding of the world. The 10-minute talks will be held on the first floor of the Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering outside the Nightingale Room every Thursday at 2 p.m. during the month of February. Remaining speakers, topics and dates are Dr. Gregory Szulczewski, associate professor of chemistry, “A Gift from Nanoscience: Molecular Memory,” Feb. 13; Dr. Harold Stowell, professor of geological sciences, “Making of Continents: Lessons from the Cascade Mountains and Fiordland, New Zealand,” Feb. 20; and Dr. William Keel, professor of astronomy, “Out There and Beyond: The Search for Earth-Like Planets,” Feb. 27.
Kaplan and the Student Government Association are providing practice graduate exams, including the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT and PCAT, on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. at Lloyd Hall. Each test includes scores and sample questions. Students may register at http://bit.ly/UAFPTSpring14. More information: Feleccia Turner at feleccia.turner@kaplan.com.
Blend invites all students to lunch every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center dining area between Subway and the main lobby. Signs and tablecloths will designate tables that have been reserved. Click here for more information on this student-founded organization interested in promoting campuswide unity and community. Questions: Sarah Elizabeth Tooker at setooker@crimson.ua.edu or Meghan Dorn at mvdorn@crimson.ua.edu.
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