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TODAY
Spring 2015 Study Abroad Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ferguson Center
THIS WEEK
“An Evening with Rick Bragg,” Feb. 11, 7 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library
“Perfecting Your Professionalism,” Feb. 12, 6 p.m., Chuck’s Fish
Women’s basketball vs. Missouri, Feb. 12, 8 p.m., Foster Auditorium
Black Warrior Film Festival, Feb. 13-15, Ferguson Center and Tuscaloosa venues
Baseball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., Hoover Metropolitan Stadium
Gymnastics vs. Boise State (Power of Pink event), Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Baseball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, Feb. 14 (2 p.m.) and Feb. 15 (1 p.m.), Hoover Metropolitan Stadium
Men’s basketball vs. Vanderbilt, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Basics of salsa, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., Student Recreation Center
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The city of Tuscaloosa has announced that one lane of Hillard Drive is expected to be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to allow REV Construction to permanently patch an open cut that was performed last week.
On March 1, the Office of Information Technology will begin prohibiting the use of external Domain Name System services, such as Google Public DNS and OpenDNS, from computers on the UA campus network. The move will affect users on who have manually overridden the default settings to make use of DNS services provided by external organizations. The move will most likely have no effect on users who are not familiar with DNS services, which perform a translation from domain names — for example, abc.com — into Internet Protocol addresses. People using an external DNS service should remove that DNS address from their network connection settings. Doing so will allow their computers to automatically find the UA-provided DNS services.
WVUA-TV will broadcast the “Three Minute Thesis Competition: University of Alabama 2015” documentary on Feb. 22 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on March 1 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The competition was held in November.
Students have until March 6 to nominate faculty for the Buford Peace Award. More information and nomination form: http://socialwork.ua.edu/spotlight/buford-peace-award-nominees-sought. Questions: Liz Dykes at 348-5384 or eadykes@sw.ua.edu.
Chromebooks are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk on the second floor of Gorgas Library. Patrons of Rodgers Library can use a Chromebox; they should direct their questions to the Information Desk at Rodgers. Chromebook tutorials will be available in print and on the Libraries’ website at http://www.lib.ua.edu. This pilot program will end Feb. 28.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Honor Societies, Feb. 13, 11:59 p.m. Application and more information: http://honorsocieties.ua.edu/form.cfm.
University Stewards, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. University Stewards assist admissions staff during campus visits, speak at admissions receptions, accompany students to experience a college class and correspond with students after their campus visits. Applications are due at one of the convocations that will be held in 203 Student Services Center at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Feb. 19. Students must attend one of these sessions to be considered for membership. More information: uastewards@gmail.com.
A-Team, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. A-Team members support new students during a two-night, three-day program called Camp 1831. More information and application: http://www.fye.ua.edu/ateam.cfm. Questions: Jesse King at 348-8404.
Policy Fellowship, Feb. 20, 5 p.m. The Policy Fellowship is an extension of The University of Alabama chapter of the American Association of University Women. Application and more information: http://uaaauw.wix.com/2015#!application/c21of.
2015 Student Government Association Homecoming Board, various dates and times. Applications and more information: http://sga.ua.edu/2015-sga-homecoming-board-applications.html. Questions: Samantha Walker at homecomingexecdirector@gmail.com or Rosalind Moore at rlmoore@sa.ua.edu or 348-6796.
LeaderShape Institute, March 6. The LeaderShape Institute is a six-day, highly interactive leadership-development experience that will be held May 3-8. Application and more information: http://leadership.ua.edu/apply.cfm. Questions: Courtney Thomas at studentlead@sa.ua.edu or 348-8585.
CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT
Students can connect with more than 175 employers and learn about internships and full-time job opportunities at the following spring career fairs that will be held at the Bryant Conference Center. Professional dress is required.
- Communication Career Fair, Feb. 17, 1-4 p.m.
- General Interest and Business Career Fair, Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Technical and Engineering Career Fair, Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
UA’s Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism is accepting applications for an alternative spring-break trip to North Carolina. Participants will aid an animal shelter in the rehabilitation of injured wildlife native to the coastal North Carolina area. Departure date is March 15, and return date is March 21. Applications are due Feb. 18 or until the trip fills up. Visit http://volunteer.ua.edu/alternative.cfm for applications and details.
ATHLETICS
Alabama Triathletes is accepting new members. More information: http://www.bamatri.com.
LECTURES
UA professor Rick Bragg will discuss his books, writings and travels Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m., in 205 Gorgas Library. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with identification. All proceeds will go toward printing Alpine Living, the student-produced travel magazine through the department of journalism. Click here for more information.
Timothy Askew, from Clark Atlanta University, will share his 25 years of research of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The lecture will be held Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 205 Gorgas Library.
EVENTS
The SOURCE and the Student Government Association’s First Year Council want to know what students think about getting involved at UA. Focus-group sessions will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in 301 Ferguson Center and on Thursday, Feb. 12, from noon-1 p.m., in 321 Lloyd Hall. Each participant will receive a free portable phone charger, water bottle and a chance to win $50 in Bama Cash. Lunch will be provided. More information and to register: 3610 Ferguson Center.
University Programs is sponsoring the following events: “Perfecting Your Professionalism,” Feb. 12, 6 p.m., Chuck’s Fish; basics of the salsa, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., Student Recreation Center; and an Oscars’ watch party, Feb. 22, 6:30-10 p.m., Presidential Village. More information and to register: http://upua.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4731.
The annual Black Warrior Film Festival, which is produced by students for students, will be held Feb. 13-15, on campus at the Ferguson Center and off campus in downtown Tuscaloosa venues. The festival’s competitive showcase of student films highlights emerging talent from universities across the South through communitywide screenings, events, workshops and featured guests. All festival events are free and open to the public. More information: http://www.blackwarriorfilmfest.com.
UA’s Public Relations Student Society of America is hosting a headshot fundraiser Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the rotunda of Reese Phifer Hall. Students can have one photograph of themselves made for $5 and three for $10. For $2 extra, photographs will be edited. Proceeds will help fund PRSSA’s events and member involvement. More information: Katrina Swarthout at kmswarthout@crimson.ua.edu.
The department of educational leadership, policy and technology studies will host its eighth annual Educational Administration Leadership Conference Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Child Development Research Center. The title of the conference is “Fostering Vitality in Schools: Nurturing Compassion, Building Trust, and Celebrating Strengths.” All UA students may attend for free if they register prior to Feb. 24. All other participants must register and pay $10 if registering before Feb. 24. Registration on the day of the event will be $20. Click here to register and for more information.
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