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DEADLINES
Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W” and the last day to drop a course online, March 19
University Programs job applications, March 21, 5 p.m.
Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Awards nominations, March 31
Proposal submissions for Scholars Institute, March 31, 5 p.m.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference applications, April 1
Leadership UA applications, April 4, 5 p.m.
SOURCE job applications for director positions, April 4
Yell Crew applications, April 8, 2 p.m.
TODAY
Mental Health Monologues, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center
THIS WEEK
“The Power of Sacred Sounds with Hanumen,” March 19, 5 p.m., Ferguson Theater
Persian New Year celebration for faculty and students, March 19, 6-8 p.m., Presidential Village community room
Spring break, March 24-28
LOOKING AHEAD
UA Honors Week, March 31-April 6
Valerie Plame lecture, March 31, 7:30 p.m., 129 Farrah Hall
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, March 19, is the last day to drop a course with a grade of “W” and the last day to drop a course online. Drops after this date need to be processed in the student’s college office.
A new document, “UAct: Working together to create an ethical community defined by respect and civility,” has been placed on the UA website at http://www.ua.edu/uact. The document provides UA students, employees and visitors with a list of reporting channels they can use to report incidences of illegal discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, retaliation, threat assessment or fraud. Using information from the site, any UA student, employee, job applicant or visitor who has concerns can seek the assistance of the appropriate University official designated in the UAct document.
UAct was created as part of UA’s commitment to provide a safe environment for students, employees and campus visitors.
UA’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference is scheduled for April 17 at the Bryant Conference Center. The conference provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to compete for cash prizes while showcasing the research, art or other creative activity that they are doing under the supervision of faculty mentors. To participate, an undergraduate student must register his or her project by submitting an application form, including an abstract describing the project, by April 1. The online application, important dates and other information are posted at http://osp.ua.edu/UndergradResearch.html. More information: Michelle Estes at mrestes@bama.ua.edu or call 348-5152.
The University of Alabama System invites UA faculty, staff and graduate students to submit individual and group proposals for presentation at the seventh annual Scholars Institute. The institute will be held May 12 and 13 at the Bryant Conference Center. No more than four graduate-student-led proposals will be included in the event schedule. This year’s theme is “Teaching, Research, and Service: United Through Technology.” Proposals should align with one of the following tracks and should focus on research, implementation or effective practices of the chosen topics: “Research and Technology: Exploration and Discovery”; “Social, Community, Service: The World as Classroom”; and “Teaching in the Digital Age.” Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on March 31. Visit http://www.scholarsinstitute.ua.edu for more information.
The University of Alabama is providing a free service to faculty, staff and students to make collaborating on group projects less problematic. Box for UA allows team members to centralize and track any particular document online. All content will be housed in one space that can be accessed from users’ desktops or mobile devices. People can register at https://bnrsupport.ua.edu/sso/public/boxsso. More information: http://oit.ua.edu/uaboxrotate.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
University Programs is accepting applications for undergraduate positions and graduate assistantships. Job applications and descriptions can be found online at https://studentjobs.ua.edu. Applications close at 5 p.m. on March 21. Interviews will be held April 12-13. More information: 348-7525 or universityprograms@sa.ua.edu.
The SOURCE is accepting applications for director of communication and director of creative consult. These are paid positions. Visit http://thesource.ua.edu/student-job-openings for more information, including requirements and application. Deadline to apply is April 4.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Leadership UA is accepting applications from sophomores, juniors and seniors. The goal of the Leadership UA is to develop effective and ethical leaders at The University of Alabama who are prepared to be global leaders in a variety of fields. Leadership UA sessions will take place throughout the fall semester on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Apply at http://leadership.ua.edu/leadership.cfm by 5 p.m. April 4. More information: Kaitlin Hartley at krhartley@sa.ua.edu.
The deadline to apply to be a member of the Yell Crew is April 8 at 2 p.m. Applications are found at http://fye.ua.edu/yell2.cfm. The Yell Crew is a group of student leaders who lead the freshman student section at all home football games. They lead the freshmen in UA game-day traditions, while promoting a fun, loud, spirit-filled atmosphere.
CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE
The HES Design House on Magnolia Drive will be demolished March 22-29. Surrounding sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians while demolition is taking place. More information: Matt Denaburg with HOAR Program Management at 205-348-1945, 205-572-5170 or mdenaburg@fa.ua.edu.
Students who plan to be on campus during the spring break should note the following scheduled power outages:
Tutwiler Hall
Date: March 22
Time: 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Bevill Research Building, AIME, Lakeside Residential Area East and West, Lakeside Dining and McMillan Building
Date: March 22
Time: noon-3 p.m.
Riverside East, Riverside North, Riverside West, Riverside Commons, and the Presidential Village 2 job trailer
Date: March 22-28
Time: noon-6 p.m.
Presidential Village 1, Presidential Village 2, Presidential Village Student Center and The Highlands
Date: March 23-24
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Several offices at the Ferguson Center have moved to temporary locations due to construction and renovation of the building. The Ferguson Theater, Credit Union, Art Gallery, Crimson Copies and all food services will remain open on the second floor until May 1. On the ground level, the University Supply Store, Starbucks and the Mail Center will remain open throughout construction. Expected completion and opening of the new building is August.
Relocated offices and their temporary locations are as follows:
- Ferguson Center Staff, 321 Osband Hall
- Student Involvement, 255 (former) Capstone Medical Center at 700 University Blvd. E.
- Student Leadership, 208 Temple Tutwiler Hall
- Community Service Center, 245 (former) Capstone Medical Center
- Greek Affairs, 309-B Russell Hall
- Dean of Students, 340-A Russell Hall
- Student Government Association, 308-A Russell Hall
- Crossroads Community Center, 215 (former) Capstone Medical Center
- Fiscal Affairs and FAC Adviser, 200 Riverside Annex
- University Programs, 231 (former) Capstone Medical Center
- Career Center, 321 (former) Capstone Medical Center
ATHLETICS
Students who are interested in trying out for Big Al must attend the information session on April 10 at 6:30 p.m. if they have not attended a prior session. The meeting will be held in the C.M. Newton Room at Coleman Coliseum. More information: Macee Thomas at mlthomas4@crimson.ua.edu.
Men’s baseball vs. Alcorn State, March 18, 6:05 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Men’s baseball vs. Alcorn State, March 19, 5:05 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Women’s softball vs. Georgia State, March 19, 6 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Track and field Alabama Relays, March 20, all day, Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium
Track and field Alabama Relays, March 21, all day, Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium
Women’s tennis vs. South Carolina, March 21, 5 p.m., Tennis Complex
Track and field Alabama Relays, March 22, all day, Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium
Women’s tennis vs. Florida, March 23, 1 p.m., Tennis Complex
Men’s tennis vs. Vanderbilt, March 28, 5 p.m., Tennis Complex
Women’s softball vs. LSU, March 28, 6:30 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Men’s baseball vs. Mississippi, March 28, 6:35 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Women’s softball vs. LSU, March 29, 2:30 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Men’s baseball vs. Mississippi, March 29, 6:05 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Women’s softball vs. LSU, March 30, 1 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Men’s tennis vs. Kentucky, March 30, 1 p.m., Tennis Complex
Men’s baseball vs. Mississippi, March 30, 1:05 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
EVENTS
“Mental Health Monologues: Erase the Stigma” will be held today at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Center. The program features dramatic re-enactments of real-life of experiences of UA students struggling with mental health issues. Admission is free with CWID. A $1 raffle and free refreshments follow the performance.
Students are invited to “The Power of Sacred Sounds with Hanumen” on Wednesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. in the Ferguson Theater. A free vegetarian feast will follow at 7 p.m. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/403823883088385.
University Programs will host a Persian New Year celebration for UA students and faculty at Presidential Village in the seventh-floor community room on Wednesday, March 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as a part of UP’s International Expressions. The event will feature Iranian singing and dancing, a musical instrument performance, a Persian calligraphy art demonstration and a photography exhibition.
The University of Alabama will recognize the achievements of outstanding students and faculty during Honors Week activities on campus March 31 to April 6. The Tapping on the Mound ceremony, a tradition since the early 1900s, will be held April 4 at 1:30 p.m. on the mound at the west side of the Quad (rain location will be Moody Music Building concert hall). University honoraries Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, Blue Key National Honor Society and Anderson Society will induct members. Click here for more information.
Valerie Plame, famously outed as a deep-cover CIA operative by the Bush White House, will screen a documentary of her experience and take questions from the public March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in 129 Farrah Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
The Graduate Parent Support Program and the Undergraduate Parent Support Program will host the third annual Summer Camp Expo April 12 on the Quad from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The expo will provide families with the opportunity to explore and interact with local summer camps and programs. More information: http://www.gps.ua.edu/news-events or Cori Perdue at cperdue@ua.edu.
Delta Sigma Pi national professional commerce fraternity will host a 5,000 meters race on April 5 at 10 a.m. at the Student Recreation Center. Proceeds benefit Temporary Emergency Services. The 5k race is also being held in memory of Juston Martin, a UA business student who recently passed away in a car accident. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to a scholarship fund that Delta Sigma Pi is creating in Martin’s honor. Volunteer hours are available for this event, and two Panhellenic points will be awarded to qualifying participants. More information: Jenny Corcoran at jmcorcoran@crimson.ua.edu.
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