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DEADLINES TO REMEMBER
Applications for UA Women Leaders in Action, March 1, midnight
Applications for SOURCE Board of Governors, March 11, 11:59 p.m.
TODAY
Bama Idol auditions, 7 p.m., Harris Hall
THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER
Bama Idol auditions, Feb. 27, 7-9 p.m., Presidential Village, seventh floor
Higher Education Day, Feb. 28, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Montgomery, Ala.
Bama Idol auditions, Feb. 28, 6-9 p.m., Presidential Village, seventh floor
Knitting tutorial, Feb. 28, 6:30-8 p.m., Maxwell Hall
Dodgeball for a Purpose, Feb. 28, 8 p.m., Presidential Park
Alabama Modern Language Conference, March 1-2, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Ferguson Center
Run for Roses 5K, March 2, 2 p.m. (registration at 1 p.m.), Alpha Omicron Pi sorority house
Rock-climbing trip, March 1-3, Jamestown, Ark.
“Escape Fire — The Fight To Rescue American Healthcare” screening and panel discussion, March 3, 3 p.m., Bama Theatre
Tide Talks, March 5, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center Theater
THROUGH THE DOORS
Using the theme “Through the Doors,” The University of Alabama is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of UA with a series of activities and events throughout 2013. A special series of events is also planned for June 8-11. A special website devoted to the anniversary has been launched at http://www.throughthedoors.ua.edu. Those interested can check the site often for calendar events, special remembrances and other highlights of the year and the past 50 years.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Undergraduate students of all majors are invited to enter UA’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference scheduled for April 16 at the Bryant Conference Center. Students can compete for cash prizes and earn practical experience in defending or performing their research or artistic projects before judges. Students can register online at http://urca.ua.edu. March 22 is the deadline to register and submit a project abstract. In addition to the website, more information is available by contacting Michelle Estes at mestes@fa.ua.edu or by following the conference on Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook.
Students can nominate individuals for the UA AAA Academic Advisor Excellence Award. The award recognizes the importance of academic advising and is given to an outstanding faculty advisor, professional advisor or someone with responsibility for advising who has made significant contributions to the field of academic advising. Click here for an application. More information: Shelley Vold at scvold@ua.edu or 348-6639.
Applications for UA Women Leaders in Action are due Friday, March 1, by midnight. UA Women Leaders in Action brings collegiate women together to help develop their leadership skills, expose them to critical issues and inspire them to make a difference on campus, in the local community, in the state and nationally. Three to four women of freshman or sophomore standing who demonstrate leadership potential will be selected. After participation in a summer institute, the UA Women Leaders in Action cohort will develop and implement a community action project during the Fall Semester 2013 and Spring Semester 2014. Click here for more information and to apply. For questions: Jessica Hitchins at jlhitchins@sa.ua.edu or 348-5040.
Are you an undergraduate student and a parent seeking resources and events designed specifically to help you succeed at UA? Sign up to be on the student-parent listserv by sending an email to Cori Perdue at cperdue@fa.ua.edu. Also, visit http://www.gps.ua.edu to learn more about student-parent support programs at UA.
One of the University’s highest priorities is the safety and well-being of its students. Students can refer to the Safer Living Guide for safety precautions to take on and off campus. Students may also sign up for GUARDIAN, which allows students to use their cellphones to notify University police at the touch of a button if they need emergency assistance or to set a passive timer based on their expected arrival times at a destination on campus or in the Tuscaloosa area. For more information on GUARDIAN, visit http://mybama.ua.edu and select the GUARDIAN link.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Students can make a difference in the community and earn 3 hours of honors credit through PlanFirst, a service-learning course in which students will focus on the various facets of Tuscaloosa’s planning department. Students in PlanFirst will spend an initial six weeks learning about the city of Tuscaloosa, general planning principles, cooperation and conflict communication, and the rebuilding process. Students will also spend six weeks serving and shadowing city of Tuscaloosa planning staff. The course is open to UA students of any major who are in good standing with the Honors College and have an interest in some aspect of city planning. More information, including how to apply: Madalyn Vaughn at mgvaughn@crimson.ua.edu.
Students who are interested in studying, interning or volunteering abroad this summer or next academic year can visit https://studyabroad.ua.edu or 135 B.B. Comer Hall for more information. Questions: Capstone International Programs at ips@bama.ua.edu or 348-5256.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
March 11 is the deadline for students to apply to be members of the 2013-14 SOURCE Board of Governors, which consists of five collaborative leaders who work to provide resources and services to UA’s registered student organizations. More information: http://thesource.ua.edu.
Students interested in joining Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity can contact Matt Lesser at melesser@crimson.ua.edu or 513-410-1637.
Phi Mu Delta, a new fraternity on campus, will hold interest meetings on the following dates: Feb. 26 and Feb. 28. Meetings will be held in the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (behind B.B. Comer Hall). More information: Dawit Solomon at dsolomon@crimson.ua.edu.
EVENTS
Auditions for the next Bama Idol are in progress. All registered UA students are eligible to audition on any of the following dates and at the following locations: Feb. 26, Harris Hall, 7 p.m.; Feb. 27, Presidential Village, seventh floor, 7-9 p.m.; and Feb. 28, Presidential Village, seventh floor, 6-9 p.m.
Auditions require a 30-second a cappella performance. A total of eight finalists will be selected to perform in the Bama Idol finale to be held on March 13 at 8 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater. More information: bamaidol@gmail.com.
UA students are invited to participate in Higher Education Day in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday, Feb. 28. Students and others across the state will gather on the Capitol steps to raise awareness for funding higher education in Alabama. UA students will leave from the Student Recreation Center at 7 a.m. that day and return at 3 p.m. Students can register for the free event at http://sga.ua.edu. More information: Jimmy Taylor at jataylor3@crimson.ua.edu.
DIY UA will host a knitting tutorial on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Maxwell Hall. Beginners and experts are welcome. Bring yarn, needles and a do-it-yourself attitude. More information: Katie Howard at kfhoward@crimson.ua.edu.
The third annual Alabama Modern Language Conference will be held March 1-2 in the Ferguson Center from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. The conference will feature participants from UA and other U.S. universities. The theme of the conference is “Redefining Borders: Bridging the Gap between Languages, Literature and Cultures.” Keynote speakers will be Texas Tech University professor Hafid Gafaiti and McDaniel College professor Thomas Deveny. More information: Sandrine Hope at Shope@crimson.ua.edu.
UA Outdoor Recreation will lead a rock-climbing trip in Jamestown, Ark. Participants will leave Tuscaloosa Friday, March 1, and return Sunday, March 3. All gear and instruction is included. More information: 348-7045.
The sixth annual Run for Roses 5K walk-run will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, with registration at 1 p.m. The cost is $10. Registration and the start of the race will be at the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority house. The event will feature a live band, food, T-shirts and prizes for the top three finishers. More information: mggundy@crimson.ua.edu.
A free community screening of “Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare” will be held March 3 at 3 p.m. at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. A panel discussion will follow the screening, which is being sponsored by several UA organizations. The documentary was an official selection of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. More information: acsaxby@cchs.ua.edu or 348-9103.
Tide Talks is a new student organization at The University of Alabama that will showcase student experiences and triumphs on stage. The first event will be held March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater. Four revolutionary and inspirational students from campus will present their exciting perspectives in their fields. More information: Alec Owens at tidetalks@gmail.com.
Graduating students may visit a number of vendors during the Graduation Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6-7 at the Ferguson Center Plaza and March 8 in the Ferguson Center lobby. Students can place orders for class rings and graduation announcements and order their caps and gowns, diploma frames, and hoods (for master’s and doctoral students). Students can also have their photographs taken in their caps and gowns. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. More information: Peter Pierre at ppierre@bama.ua.edu.
The Women’s Resource Center will present the third Brown Bag Lecture Series on March 6 at noon in 360 Ferguson Center. Dr. Pamela Foster, assistant professor in the College of Community Health Sciences, will speak on the topic of “Women’s Empowerment Strategies in HIV/AIDS Prevention.” Puneet Gill, UA doctoral student, will speak on the topic of “Sex Education in Life Science Classrooms.” Attendees should bring their lunches. More information: http://wrc.ua.edu/index.cfm.
UA students are invited to hear UA history professor Dr. Michael Mendle lecture on “Absolutely the Most Important Thing You Know Nothing About: Shorthand and Civilization in 17th-Century England.” The lecture will be held March 6 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library. More information: Donna Adcock at dbadcock@lib.ua.edu or 348-1416.
Creative Campus and the Career Center invite students to UA’s first Creative Careers fair on March 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Heritage Room of the Ferguson Center. The fair will provide students with resources for and advice about successful creative vocations. Featured workshops include Crafting a Creative Résumé, Delivering the Perfect Elevator Speech, Budgeting for a Sustainable Arts Lifestyle, and Matching Personality with Career Path. A professional speed-dating component will also be included. More information: Emma Fick at esfick@crimson.ua.edu.
“Est-Ouest” (1999), the fourth film in the spring French Film Series, will be shown March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the French House. The French House is located at Smith Wood D. More information: Chelsea Tanous at ctanous@crimson.ua.edu.
The UA community is invited to listen to Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Bragg March 6 at 7:30 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library. Student tickets are $8; regular tickets are $12. All proceeds benefit UA’s international travel magazine Alpine Living. More information: Jessie Hancock at jlhancock@crimson.ua.edu.
The annual UA Dance Marathon will be held March 9 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. Proceeds will benefit children who are experiencing various health issues. The “no-sitting celebration of life” is filled with sports, competition and excitement. At various times during the event, participants will hear from the children and families who will benefit from the proceeds. Click here for more information and to volunteer, donate or register to dance. Questions: Caroline Bechtel at cmbechtel@crimson.ua.edu.
A “Safe Spring Break Student Health Fair” will be held March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ferguson Center Plaza. Participants can receive free vaccinations, health screenings and information about campus and non-campus organizations that are can assist students with their physical and mental well-being. Door prizes and free refreshments will be available. Students should remember to bring their ACT cards. More information: Kristy Sillay at projecthealth@ua.edu or 348-3878.
ATHLETICS
Men’s basketball vs. Auburn, Feb. 26, 6 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Baseball vs. Samford, Feb. 26, 6 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Softball vs. Samford, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Softball vs. University of South Alabama, Feb. 28, 5 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Men’s tennis vs. Ole Miss, March 1, 3 p.m., Tennis Complex
Softball vs. Iowa State, March 1, 3:30 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Softball vs. St. John’s, March 1, 6 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Gymnastics vs. UCLA, March 1, 7:30 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Softball vs. St. John’s, March 2, 1:30 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Baseball vs. Tulane, March 2, 2 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Softball vs. Iowa State, March 2, 4 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Baseball vs. Tulane, March 3, 1 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
Men’s tennis vs. Mississippi State, March 3, 1 p.m., Tennis Complex
Women’s basketball vs. Missouri, March 3, 2 p.m., Foster Auditorium
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Community Service Center is asking for gift cards to send to Hattiesburg, Miss., and the University of Southern Mississippi community to help purchase items needed following a Feb. 10 tornado that damaged parts of that city and the USM campus. Students can bring gift cards to the CSC office at 346 Ferguson Center. CSC is also planning to take a group of students to Hattiesburg in March to help with relief efforts. More information: Paige Bussanich at pmbussanich@crimson.ua.edu or 256-577-7238.
Join University Programs and UA’s Up ’til Dawn organization for Dodgeball for a Purpose in support of the fight against childhood cancer. Teams of six to eight students can click here to register. Team names should be sent to UAdodgeballforapurpose@gmail.com. Winners will receive general scholarships. The event will be held Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. at Presidential Park. More information: Melanie Williams-Hill at mkwilliamshill@crimson.ua.edu.
The Community Service Center is hosting Stop Hunger Now to raise money to package meals that will be sent to countries in need. The goal is to raise $2,500 to package 10,000 meals. Students interested in participating can sign up at http://SLPro.ua.edu. Monetary donations can be dropped off in the Community Service Center at 346 Ferguson Center. More information: Lisa Bochey at uahungerandhomelessness@gmail.com.
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