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DEADLINES
Executive director 2015 homecoming board application, Feb. 3
Student Judiciary membership application, Feb. 6, 4 p.m., 107 Burke Hall West
Peer Leader membership application, Feb. 6, 5 p.m.
Penny Allen Award nomination, Feb. 6, 5 p.m.
Associate directors 2015 homecoming board application, Feb. 13
Alternative spring-break trip for volunteer work, Feb. 18
University Stewards membership applications, Feb. 19, 6:30 or 7 p.m., 203 Student Services
A-Team membership application, Feb. 20, 2 p.m.
Policy Fellowship membership application, Feb. 20, 5 p.m.
Committee members 2015 homecoming board application, Feb. 27
LeaderShape Institute applications, March 6
THIS WEEK
Blend Day lunch, Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., second floor of the Ferguson Center
Bone-marrow drive, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ferguson Center and Student Recreation Center
Men’s basketball vs. Missouri, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Gymnastics vs. Auburn, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Alabama hockey vs. Tennessee in SEC championship tournament, Feb. 6, 8 p.m., Pelham Civic Complex ($7 for students with Action Card; 50 percent off via live stream with student code ALABAMAHOCKEY)
Focus-group discussion, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Ridgecrest, Burke, Parham residential facilities
Focus-group discussion, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Tutwiler and Presidential Village residential facilities
Random Acts of Kindness Week host tables, Feb. 9-12, 11 a.m.-noon, Ferguson Center
Spring 2015 Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ferguson Center
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Weather permitting, the University will test UA Alerts, the emergency public address system and digital signage at 11:55 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month. The test will last approximately 30 seconds and should not be disruptive. Immediately following at noon, the Tuscaloosa Emergency Management Agency will test the outdoor tornado sirens, weather permitting.
Students should update their contact information on myBama to ensure they receive the UA Alerts messages. Students who currently receive the alerts but would prefer to be contacted differently will need to revise their contact information
Alabama Power has alerted the University that it is currently conducting aerial inspections of its transmission lines using helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. The inspections should last two to three weeks depending on the weather. The helicopter’s tail number is N206BW.
University Libraries has chromebooks available for checkout. Chromebook, a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the Web faster, safer and easier, will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk, which is located on the second floor in Gorgas Library. Patrons may check out a Chromebook for up to four hours. Rodgers Library patrons 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.
Applications for membership in the Policy Fellowship are due Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. The Policy Fellowship is an extension of The University of Alabama chapter of the American Association of University Women. The fellowship program will be composed of 15-20 undergraduate students who will be selected through a thoughtful application process, including written responses, résumés, letters of recommendation and interviews. Application and more information: http://uaaauw.wix.com/2015#!application/c21of.
Nominations are being accepted for the Penny Allen Award, which recognizes one student and one faculty, staff or administrative personnel who have made significant contributions to student life at The University of Alabama. More information, including the nomination forms, is available at http://ferguson.ua.edu/pennyallenaward.cfm. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 6. Contact Dorothy Beck at dmbeck@crimson.ua.edu with any questions.
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. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 348-3326 or visit http://hazing.ua.edu.
Also visit the UAct website at http://www.ua.edu/uact for additional reporting channels and detailed information on how the University community is working together to provide a safe environment for students, employees and campus visitors.
The Office of Information Technology advises employees, including students, to beware of phishing scams that are trying to steal paycheck information through emails. Click here for information on how to avoid such scams.
Also, according to the FBI, U.S. college students have been targeted to participate in work-from-home scams. Students have been receiving emails to their school accounts recruiting them for payroll or human-resource positions with fictitious companies. The “position” requires students to provide their bank-account numbers to receive deposits and then transfer a portion of the funds to another bank account. Participating in the scam is a crime and could lead to students’ bank accounts being closed due to fraudulent activity or federal charges.
For more information on scam alerts and cyber security, visit the UA Office of Information Technology security alerts Web page at http://oit.ua.edu/category/security-alerts.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The deadline to apply to become a Peer Leader is Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. Peer Leaders serve as role models and mentors to first-year students, while helping to facilitate first-year-student courses alongside faculty. Click here to apply. More information: http://fye.ua.edu or call 348-8404.
The Student Judiciary of the Student Government Association is accepting membership applications for next year. The group accepts 20 justices and three clerks from all majors. Apply online at http://sga.ua.edu/student-judiciary-applications.html. Deliver letters of recommendation and résumés to 107 Burke Hall West by 4 p.m. on Feb. 6. Questions: judicial@sga.ua.edu.
The SOURCE and the Student Government Association’s First Year Council invite students to join them for several focus-group discussions on topics such as opportunities and barriers to involvement at UA and Get on Board Day. Sessions will be held Feb 8, 7 p.m., Ridgecrest Community, Mary Burke Hall and Martha Parham Hall; Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Tutwiler Hall and Presidential Village; and Feb. 11, noon, Ferguson Center and Lloyd Hall. Each participant will receive a free portable charger, infused water bottle and dinner, along with a chance to win $50 in Bama Cash. More information and to register: 3610 Ferguson Center.
Applications for membership in University Stewards are due Feb. 19. Steward activities include assisting admissions staff during campus visits, speaking at admissions receptions, accompanying students to experience a college class and corresponding with students after their campus visits. Applications are due at one of the mandatory convocations that will be held in 203 Student Services 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.
Applications for membership on the A-Team are due by 2 p.m. on Feb. 20. The A-Team is a group of student leaders who serve UA by supporting new students during a two-night, three-day program called Camp 1831. More information and to access the online application: http://www.fye.ua.edu/ateam.cfm. Questions: Jesse King at 348-8404.
The Student Government Association is accepting applications for membership on the 2015 homecoming board. Visit http://sga.ua.edu/2015-sga-homecoming-board-applications.html for details, including position descriptions and deadlines. Questions: Samantha Walker at homecomingexecdirector@gmail.com or Rosalind Moore at rlmoore@sa.ua.edu or 348-6796.
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 coastal North Carolina area. Departure date is March 15, and return date is March 21. Total payment is $450, with $200 being non-refundable. Applications are due Feb. 18 or until the trip fills up. Visit http://volunteer.ua.edu/alternative.cfm for applications and details. Questions:
ATHLETICS
Alabama Triathletes is accepting new members, from beginners to experienced triathletes. More information: http://www.bamatri.com.
EVENTS
Blend Day lunches are held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of the Ferguson Center between Subway and the lobby. The lunches provide a perfect opportunity for students, faculty and administrators to meet fellow members of the UA community in a casual, open environment. Look for the green tablecloths and Blend table tents. More information: hdlindsay@crimson.ua.edu.
Alpha Epsilon Delta and Sigma Phi Epsilon will host a bone-marrow drive Feb. 4 at the Ferguson Center and the Student Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors must be between the ages of 18 and 55 to register. More information: Taylor Shorten at taylor@sharemarrow.com.
The Manderson Graduate School student-led group Heroes 4 Habitat invites students to participate with them in the Charity Chase 5K race for a cause on Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. The race will be held on the pathways along the Black Warrior River, accessible from Jack Warner Parkway near the UA campus. Register online at http://www.thecharitychase.com. More information: Daniel Connors at dmconnors@crimson.ua.edu.
Crimson Kindness will celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week Feb. 9-15. Crimson Kindness will host tables Feb. 9-12 in the Ferguson Center from 11 a.m. to noon. Drawings for free prizes and candy will be held. More information: Rachel Bower at rdbower@crimson.ua.edu.
Students are invited to the Spring 2015 Study Abroad Fair. UA faculty, staff and affiliates will be available to help students find an option that is best for them. The fair will be held Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Center.
Students and the University community are invited to an evening with UA professor Rick Bragg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who will discuss his books, writings and travels. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with identification. Bragg will speak Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library. All proceeds from the night will go toward printing Alpine Living, the student-produced travel magazine through the department of journalism. Click here for more information.
University Programs will host “Perfecting Your Professionalism-Dinner at Chuck’s” on Feb. 12 as part of its On the Town series. Joe Calamusa, director of UA’s sales program, will speak to students about the importance of networking and building relationships and about professional and effective communication skills. Check-in at the Ferguson Center begins at 5 p.m.; transportation will be provided. Tickets are $15 each. All students must register at http://upua.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4731.
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 at the Bama Theatre. 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.
University Programs invites students to hear Timothy Askew, from Clark Atlanta University, 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.
Students who want to participate in the LeaderShape Institute must submit their applications by March 6. The LeaderShape Institute is a six-day, highly interactive leadership-development experience. The institute will be held May 3-8. Apply at http://leadership.ua.edu/apply.cfm. Questions: Courtney Thomas at studentlead@sa.ua.edu or 348-8585.
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