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DEADLINES
Undergraduate Research Grant Application, Oct. 15, 2617 Ferguson Center
Homegrown Alabama leadership applications, Oct. 21
THIS MONTH
Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive, ongoing through Nov. 21
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, ongoing through Oct. 23
THIS WEEK
Academic Integrity Week, Oct. 13-17
Be The Match on Campus bone-marrow-registry drive, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ferguson Center theater
Free flu shots, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., northeast corner of the Quad
Student Health Fair, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ferguson Center plaza
State of the (Queer) Union, Oct. 15, 6 p.m., Ferguson Center Forum
Free flu shots, Oct. 16, 1-4 p.m., Ridgecrest south lobby
Fiction Collective Two reading, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., Bama Theatre
Crimson Classic cross-country competition, Oct. 17, Harry Pritchett Running Park
Women’s soccer vs. Arkansas, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Soccer Stadium
Ultimate shopping experience, Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Midtown Village
Rising Tide Tailgate, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m., the Quad
Alabama football vs. Texas A&M, Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m., Bryant-Denny Stadium
University Supply Store game-day hours, Oct. 18, Ferguson Center (8 a.m.–2 p.m.), tent on the Quad (8 a.m.–2 p.m.) and Bryant Museum (8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Discovery Series: Grad School Boot Camp, Oct. 19, 1-5:30 p.m., 38 Lloyd Hall
Women’s volleyball vs. Ole Miss, Oct. 19, 1 p.m., Foster Auditorium
Beat Auburn Beat Hunger 5K, Oct. 19, 1 p.m., Student Recreation Center
Hot Topics: Domestic Violence, Oct. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., Ferguson Center fireplace area
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Higher Education Act of 1965 requires institutions to make certain information available to the campus community and general public. The University has established a website, http://www.ua.edu/academic/hea, to compile and disclose in one location pertinent information related to the HEA’s requirements. Click here to read the Higher Education Act Compliance Memorandum from Dr. Joe Benson to UA employees and students.
Few traditions at the Capstone are as old or loved as the singing of the alma mater. In 2013 a new tradition for the song began at The University of Alabama: the playing of the alma mater on the Denny Chimes each day at noon. The lyrics and a recording of the song can be found at the Paul W. Bryant Museum’s website, http://bryantmuseum.com, under the Traditions tab.
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women’s Resource Center is collecting used cellphones — in working order or not. The UA community can drop off phones and accessories at the center or the Office of the Dean of Students. The phones will be recycled and used to help those affected by dating and domestic violence. Click here for more information on Domestic Violence Awareness Month, including a list of scheduled events.
The Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism has launched a new blog. Daily posts focus on the work being done by students as they take part in meaningful service and enact measurable changes in the community. To view the new blog, visit http://uacssv.wordpress.com.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The Academic Honor Council is sponsoring Academic Integrity Week, which began Oct. 13 and concludes Oct. 17. The goal of the week is to remind students to uphold the Capstone Creed and to exercise integrity both inside and outside of the classroom. Each college will be host an event throughout the week. More information: Allison Montgomery at academichonorcouncil@gmail.com
The Student Government Association is providing grant money for undergraduate research. The 2014-15 Undergraduate Research Grant Application can be found on the SGA home page at http://sga.ua.edu. Completed applications must be submitted to the SGA office at 2617 Ferguson Center by Oct. 15. More information: Steven Spell at stspellmon@crimson.ua.edu or Alan Gambril at jagambril@crimson.ua.edu.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Nomination forms for the Capstone Heroes award are available at http://www.sc.ua.edu/hero.cfm. The award honors people who embody the best ideals of The University of Alabama and the Capstone Creed. Nominations for the Capstone Heroes Award can brought to the Office of Student Conduct or submitted by email to Paula Perry at pperry@sa.ua.edu. Questions should be directed to the Office of Student Conduct at 348-8234 or visit the office at 107 Burke Hall West.
The Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive is ongoing through Nov. 21. Any nonperishable food items can be donated. Any student groups interested in being involved should contact beatauburnbeathunger@gmail.com.
Alpha Delta Upsilon is a new coed social fraternity at the Capstone. To join or for more information: alphadeltaupsilon1@gmail.com
EVENTS
Be the Match on Campus will host the second of its two-day bone-marrow-registry drive on Wednesday, Oct. 15, as part of a competition versus Texas A&M’s Be the Match on Campus student organization. Students are invited to participate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ferguson Center theater. More information: Caitlin Roach at croach1@crimson.ua.edu
The Student Health Fair will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ferguson Center plaza. The fair will offer free flu shots, free T-shirts for the first 250 students to attend, and tons of other giveaways and information from campus and local vendors. More information: Brittney Vigna, bevigna@cchs.ua.edu, 348-6447.
The State of the (Queer) Union will be held Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Forum. A panel of speakers will discuss topics ranging from policymaking to intensifying social pressures. Panelists are Dr. Jennifer Purvis, Dr. Jason Garvey, Julie Gafnea of the OUTlaw student organization and Samaria Johnson. The UA Feminist Caucus is sponsoring the event in celebration of LGBTQ+ history month. More information: uafeministcaucus@gmail.com.
Fiction Collective Two, or FC2, invites students to an evening of storytelling at the Bama Theatre on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. A reception will follow. The event is free. The Bama Theatre is located at 600 Greensboro Ave. FC2 is an imprint of The University of Alabama Press and a publisher of avant-garde, experimental and cutting-edge fiction. FC2 is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year through a series of readings across the United States. More information: Courtney Blanchard at ceblanchard@uapress.ua.edu.
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month continues through Oct. 23 on the UA campus. The listed events, which are offered in collaboration with UA departments and groups, are free and open to the public. Events are also listed on the UA Events Calendar.
UA’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will host a tailgate to promote the University of Alabama Jamberry line. The tailgate will be held on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. across from Carmichael Hall on the Quad. Attendants will have the opportunity to speak with a Jamberry representative, participate in a demonstration and learn about job opportunities with Jamberry. This event is the focal point in a month-long PR campaign to inform students about the collegiate Jamberry line. More information: Katrina Swarthout at kmswarthout@crimson.ua.edu.
University Programs will host Grad School Boot Camp on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in 38 Lloyd Hall. The event offers the ultimate preparation experience for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT. Students will receive study tips and material to assist them for their exams. Registration is free for all UA students at http://upua.tix.com.
Students are invited to support Beat Auburn Beat Hunger and the West Alabama Food Bank by participating in the fourth annual BABH 5K race and 1-mile fun run on Sunday, Oct. 19. All participants are encouraged to wear their funkiest, most colorful socks. All participants will receive a BABH water bottle. Post-race refreshments will be served, and prizes for funkiest socks will be awarded to female and male participants. The race will begin and end at the lower parking lot of the Student Recreation Center on Campus Drive East. The 5K begins at 1 p.m., and the fun run begins at 1:30 p.m. More information and registration: http://beatauburnbeathunger.ua.edu.
Join University Programs for an open discussion about domestic violence as part of its Hot Topic Series on Oct. 21 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the fireplace area at the Ferguson Center. Pizza will be provided for all attendees. Registration is free for all UA students at http://upua.tix.com.
Join the African Students Association for a night of African film and food on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. in 1013 South Engineering Research Center. More information: Nneamaka S Enweani-Ndukwe at nenweani@crimson.ua.edu.
ATHLETICS/RECREATION
This week’s football game against Texas A&M kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will be televised on CBS. Click here to read the latest game-day news regarding parking, tailgating and traffic; how to stay in the know via Facebook, Twitter and UA’s mobile website; and how to stay safe during inclement weather or other emergencies.
Students who do not have a ticket to the game or who have a ticket and would like to donate it should access MyTickets from myBama.ua.edu or UA’s mobile application for more information. MyTickets opens on Sunday at 1 p.m. prior to each home football game and closes at the start of halftime of that game. For more information, visit Action Card Office (click on MyTickets).
Women’s club soccer is holding an indoor soccer tournament Nov. 23 at the Student Activity Center at Presidential Village. To register, send an email to rkwilliams1@crimson.ua.edu by Nov. 9. Each team must have at least two girls per team and no more than two club soccer members. Cost to enter is $30 per team, payable on the day of the tournament. More information: Riley Williams at rkwilliams1@crimson.ua.edu.
CAREER AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism is working with Habitat for Humanity. Participating students can earn SLPro hours. Two sessions on Oct. 24 are available: 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or 12:30-4:45 p.m. A maximum of 20 students can sign up for each session. Students cannot drive themselves to the actual work site; transportation will be provided by the CSSV. Students should meet by the Ferguson Center roundabout at the listed time for their session, and they should expect to be back by the listed time for their session. Closed-toe footwear and long pants are required. Waivers will be signed on the way to the work site. Students can sign up at http://goo.gl/Ue42mx.
Join the Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism in fighting homelessness by donating socks for local shelters. Students can donate new pairs of socks now through Nov. 5 at 1100 Ferguson Center. Also tweet out a picture of your socks using #SocktoberUA for a chance to win prizes. More information: CSSVCivicEngagement@gmail.com.
Join the Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism in learning more about the Tuscaloosa area. Explore restaurants and sites within walking distance of campus. During the week of Oct. 20-25, students will have the opportunity to complete various quests and answer trivia questions about the Tuscaloosa area. Follow @VolunteerBAMA for the latest updates and challenges. Use #TrekBAMA and #AdventureUA when completing an activity for a chance to win prizes. More information: CSSVCivicEngagement@gmail.com.
Homegrown Alabama has six leadership positions open for Homegrown Alabama’s 2015 market season. The available positions are two co-managers, a treasurer, a social media chair, a kids’ craft coordinator and a talent coordinator. The positions provide a great way to develop management skills and gain experience in community nutrition, health and wellness, marketing, event planning, public relations and nonprofit management. Send an email to Dabney Powell at homegrownalabama@gmail.com to receive an application and to schedule an interview for Oct. 21 or 22. Applications are due Oct. 21.
Students who are interested in joining a new chapter of Global Medical Brigades on campus can send an email to uaglobalmedicalbrigades@gmail.com. Global Medical Brigades plans a 10-day international trip every year to serve in clinics and provide health education seminars to local populations.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Halloween in Oz, a family friendly carnival-style event, will be held at the Moody Music Building on Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $5 per person and free to children under 2. Click here for more information.
UA ghost tour promises spooky fun. The community is invited to experience some of the haunted legends that have been passed down through time during the fourth annual Haunting at the Museum on Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Alabama Museum of Natural History, the free event is open to all ages and features guided, candlelit ghost walks around the Quad, followed by children’s activities and a scavenger hunt at the museum. Click here for more information.
Students are invited to participate in UA’s first Fright Night event beginning at 6 p.m. on Oct. 28. Click here for more information.
HOMECOMING EVENTS
Join the fun of celebrating homecoming traditions by competing with your friends in all homecoming events. To register for Homecoming 2014, visit the homecoming website at http://homecoming.ua.edu. The homecoming football game will be Nov. 22 against Western Carolina.
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’ names will be kept anonymous. Callers are asked to include as much detailed information as possible. More information: Office of the Dean of Students at 348-3326 or visit http://hazing.ua.edu.
UAct: Working together to create an ethical community defined by respect and civility 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. More information: http://www.ua.edu/uact
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