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APPLICATION/NOMINATION DEADLINES
Student Government Association directors. Applications available at http://sga.ua.edu/sga-director-applications.html through April 16. Sign-ups for mandatory interviews: SGA office at 2617 Ferguson Center. More information: info@sga.ua.edu or 348-3326.
Student Government Association standing committees, April 18. Applications: http://sga.ua.edu/standing-committee-applications.html. More information: info@sga.ua.edu or 348-3326.
Al’s Pals walk-in interviews, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., now through end of semester, Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism, 1100 Ferguson Center. Applications: http://volunteer.ua.edu/specialProjects.cfm. More information: alspalsua@gmail.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
As a follow-up to the recent warnings from local law enforcement officials about the dangers of synthetic marijuana, students are urged to be the friends they would want to have and educate themselves about the dangers of the drug. Commonly called Spice, officials report synthetic marijuana can cause users to be dangers to themselves and others. The drug can cause hallucinations and seizures and can be deadly.
Information about the effects of synthetic marijuana use and what to do if someone has taken the drug can be found at http://www.aapcc.org/alerts/synthetic-marijuana.
Student Opinions of Instruction course-evaluation surveys for Spring Semester 2015 will run until April 26 for most of the campus. Surveys for classes in the School of Social Work extend to May 3. SOIs allow students to confidentially rate their UA learning experiences and encourage feedback about their courses and instructors. Students can select either the standard or the mobile view of SOI. Confidential reports of survey results are provided to UA faculty and administrators after all grades are submitted. Visit the SOI website at http://oira.ua.edu/soi/soi_info.html or send an email to soi@ua.edu for more information.
UA’s Parking and Transportation Committee reminds all vehicle operators that vehicles should never access pedestrian areas, including sidewalks and accessible areas. This reminder applies to all vehicles, including state, construction, vendor, golf carts and bicycles. Any vehicle illegally parked or operating in an area designed for pedestrians creates potential for a hazardous environment. Visit http://bamaparking.ua.edu/regulations to review the current policy for campus traffic and parking.
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 outdoor pool complex at the Student Recreation Center is now open. Visit http://urec.ua.edu/aquaticshours.cfm for hours of operation.
EVENTS
Coordinating Council for Honor Societies executive elections will be held today at 5:30 p.m. More information: Sean Ross at spross@crimson.ua.edu
UA’S Intercollegiate Athletics has created a special A-Day page at http://www.rolltide.com/aday. The football game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. Gates open at noon, and admission is free. Click here to read the official announcement about 2015 A-Day, including a list of planned activities.
Reservations are being accepted for a professional-development event for veterans on April 15. Click here for details.
Lavender Graduation will be held April 20 at 7 p.m. in 1093 Shelby Hall. More information and online registration form: http://capstonealliance.ua.edu/initiatives/lavender-graduation.
SURVEYS
Students in The University of Alabama sales program have created a diagnostic survey that measures career preferences of millennial students. Click here to take the survey, which should take no longer than five minutes to complete.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The University of Alabama recognizes student rights, including freedom of expression, autonomy, procedural protection and the integrity of people and their property. At the same time, students are members of an academic community and, as such, must observe rules that benefit their classmates, their community and their University. The Code of Student Conduct thus creates an expectation of behavior that the University deems acceptable and is not detrimental to the University. By fulfilling these expectations, students can enjoy their own rights, while also respecting their classmates’ rights and furthering the University’s goals. To read the Code of Student Conduct, visit http://www.sc.ua.edu/index.cfm and click on the Student Code tab at the top of the page.
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