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DEADLINES TO REMEMBER
Peer Leader applications, Jan. 28.
Elliott Society applications, Feb. 15
SGA Judicial Board applications, Feb. 19, 4:45 p.m., 107 Mary Burke West
TODAY
University Supply Store extended hours, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Ferguson Center
THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER
Get on Board: Trio Edition, Jan. 23-24, Ferguson Center
“Persepolis” film showing, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., French House
Mock admissions workshop, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., 222 Lloyd Hall
Law School Fair, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ferguson Center Ballroom
Phi Beta Lambda interest meeting, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m., 110 Bidgood Hall
University Supply Store extended hours, Jan. 28-29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Ferguson Center
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The University of Alabama will observe a moment of silence on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. in remembrance of Dr. James Hood, one of the first African-American students to enroll at the University on June 11, 1963. The moment of silence will coincide with the time of Hood’s funeral, which will be held at Gadsden’s First United Methodist Church. Hood, who received his doctorate from UA, died last week in Gadsden at the age of 70. In 2010, UA dedicated the Malone-Hood Plaza in honor of Hood and Vivan Malone, the other African-American student to enroll at UA on June 11, 1963. To read more about Hood and the events of June 11, 1963, visit www.malonehoodplaza.ua.edu.
EVENTS
The SOURCE and the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership present “Get on Board: Trio Edition,” a three-day Get on Board event. Day 1 was held Jan. 22. Organizations that will participate the final two days and their schedules are as follows:
Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ferguson Center second floor
professional, law, military and political organizations and University departments
Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ferguson Center second floor
academic, honor societies and service organizations
The Law School Fair will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ballroom on the third floor of the Ferguson Center. Representatives from law schools across the country will speak with students about their law schools, provide advice and information, and answer any questions. Attire is business or business-casual. The event is free to all students. A mock admissions workshop will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in 222 Lloyd Hall. More information: Wendy McMillian at wmcmilli@as.ua.edu or 348-7324.
Students can learn how to use library resources for career exploration and preparation by attending a free workshop Jan. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in 109 Gorgas Library. Participants will discover, access and navigate library and government resources designed specifically to aid in career exploration, job searching and interview preparation. All are welcome, and seating is first come, first served. More information: Nancy Fawley at nefawley@ua.edu or 348-1976.
Still looking for your academic fit or searching for a better one? Stop by the Majors Fair, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom, to explore the majors, minors and other academic opportunities that UA offers.
Students interested in participating in Relay for Life can click here to register. The event will be held April 12 at the Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium.
ATHLETICS
Men’s basketball vs. Kentucky, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Women’s basketball vs. Auburn, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., Foster Auditorium
Gymnastics vs. Kentucky in Power of Pink meet, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Women’s tennis vs. Memphis, Jan. 26, 10 a.m., Tennis Complex
Women’s tennis vs. Clemson, Jan. 27, 10 a.m., Tennis Complex
Women’s tennis vs. Tulsa, Jan. 27, 2 p.m., Tennis Complex
Women’s basketball vs. Vanderbilt, Jan. 27, 1 p.m., Foster Auditorium
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Students preparing for graduate school can test their skills with a free practice MCAT, GRE or LSAT. Participants will receive a detailed analysis of their performances on the exams, including individual strengths and weaknesses on every question type. The tests will be offered on Feb. 16 at 9 a.m. in Lloyd Hall. For questions, students can contact their advisers, or they can also contact Feleccia Turner, campus manager for Kaplan Test Prep, at 205-601-7853 or feleccia.turner@kaplan.com. Students can sign up at http://bit.ly/UANPTSpring13.
The offices for the departments of American studies and anthropology have moved to the old Capstone Medical Center for the Spring Semester 2013 due to renovations in ten Hoor Hall. The American studies main office is temporarily located in Room 236 of the CMC and the anthropology main office is temporarily located in Room 323. The Capstone Medical Center is located at 700 University Blvd. E. between the Stallings Center (RISE program) and the School of Nursing on the eastern edge of campus near McFarland Boulevard. For more information about offices in each department, call American studies at 348-5940 or anthropology at 348-1959. For information on specific locations for American studies or anthropology courses, check the course listing on myBama.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Applications for Peer Leaders are due Jan. 28. UA Peer Leaders partner with faculty members to serve as role models and mentors for first-year students and also contribute to the instruction of courses for those students. The courses are designed to support new students as they transition to UA. Peer Leaders participate in training in Spring Semester 2013 and serve in their roles for Fall Semester 2013, while also participating in a fall forum that can be taken for course credit. For more information, visit http://fye.ua.edu or contact Litsa Orban at leorban@sa.ua.edu or 348-8404.
SGA Judicial Board applications are now available on http://sga.ua.edu, http://www.ja.ua.edu/index.cfm and at the Judicial Affairs office. The board adjudicates cases arising from student nonacademic misconduct and parking violations. Applicants should be dependable, punctual and fair-minded undergraduate, graduate and law students committed to supporting the philosophy of the Code of Student Conduct and the Capstone Creed. Applications must be turned into the Judicial Affairs office, 107 Mary Burke West, by Feb. 19 at 4:45 p.m.
Applications for membership in the Elliott Society can be found at http://bit.ly/WGY5eE. The Elliott Society is an honor society dedicated to increasing access to education in both the city of Tuscaloosa and the state of Alabama. Membership is open to all students, regardless of major, who want to make a difference in the lives of others through education. Freshmen through seniors are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15. More information: Bianca Taylor at brtaylor2@crimson.ua.edu.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Delta Chi sorority invites UA female students to participate in ADC’s spring rush.Alpha Delta Chi is a Christian sorority devoted to developing relationships among women with interest in scholastic, social and spiritual aspects of campus life. An information meeting will be held Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. in 313 Ferguson Center.
Phi Beta Lambda business organization will hold an interest meeting Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in 110 Bidgood Hall. More information: Max McClure, president, at mmcclure2@crimson.ua.edu.
The spring French film series begins with the 2007 animated film “Persepolis.” The showing will be Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the French House at Smith Wood D, which is located near the bus hub. More information: Chelsea Tanous at ctanous@crimson.ua.edu.
Students are invited to the French Table at Starbucks every Monday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a conversation hour in French. More information: Melissa Henderson at mbhenderson@crimson.ua.edu.
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the French House Feb. 12 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Activities include music, Cajun dancing, refreshments and prizes for the most original mask and the most original costume. More information: Melissa Henderson at mbhenderson@crimson.ua.edu.
EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Al’s Pals program is seeking UA students to volunteer as mentors to local at-risk children in first through fifth grades. Mentors would work with students at Oakdale Elementary School and the McKenzie Court Community Service Center from 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. each Wednesday or Thursday. Click here for an application form and additional information.
Homegrown Alabama is currently filling several positions and is seeking interested students to help plan and run the market.Homegrown Alabama is a student-run, on-campus farmers market held each year from April through October. Positions are suitable for students who are interested in local food, small business, nonprofits, event planning, public relations, marketing, arts and crafts, and local music. Available positions include assistant market manager, kids’ crafts coordinator, craft-vendor coordinator, talent booking and other leadership positions. More information: Mo Fiorella, market manager, at homegrownalabama@gmail.com or 205-210-9621.
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