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DEADLINES TO REMEMBER
Applications for Miss Liberty Pageant, March 10
Applications for SOURCE Board of Governors, March 11, 11:59 p.m.
Registration and submission of project abstracts for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference, March 22
TODAY
Tide Talks I, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center Theater
THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER
Professional Development Day, March 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 222 and 226 Reese Phifer Hall
Graduation Celebration, March 6-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ferguson Center
Brown Bag Lecture Series, March 6, noon, 360 Ferguson Center
“Absolutely the Most Important Thing You Know Nothing About: Shorthand and Civilization in 17th Century England” lecture featuring Dr. Michael Mendle, March 6, 3 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library
Creative Career Fair, March 6, 6-8 p.m., Ferguson Center’s Heritage Room
“Est-Ouest,” March 6, 6:30 p.m., French House
Rick Bragg lecture, March 6, 7:30 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library
“Girls’ Night Out,” March 7, 7 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church
UA Dance Marathon, March 9, noon-8 p.m., Student Recreation Center
Community Easter Egg Hunt, March 10, 2 p.m., President’s Mansion
First Generation Scholars’ Week, March 11-15, Ferguson Center
Discovery Series: Filing Taxes, March 11, 6 p.m., 319 ten Hoor Hall
Safe Spring Break Student Health Fair, March 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ferguson Center Plaza
Coaching Character, March 12, 6:30 p.m., North Zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium
Hot Topics: Gun Control, March 12, 6:30 p.m., East Dining Hall at Ferguson Center
ANNOUNCEMENTS
To view videos that tell the story of UA’s desegregation, what it meant to those involved in making it happen, and what it means today visit http://www.throughthedoors.ua.edu/perspectives.html.
The University of Alabama will test its outdoor emergency-notification system Friday, March 8, between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The test will include the new speaker at the corner of 14th Street and 12th Avenue, along with the other speakers in the system. More information: Ivon Foster-McGowan at Ivon.Foster@ua.edu or 348-6986.
Undergraduate students who are also parents can 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.
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. More information: 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 2013-2014 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.
The Spanish House and Spanish Club invite students to a weekly Spanish Conversation Hour on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Starbucks in the Ferguson Center. Open to all levels. More information: Jessica D. Jacob at jdville@crimson.ua.edu.
EVENTS
Tide Talks is a new student organization at UA 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 perspectives in their fields. More information: Alec Owens at tidetalks@gmail.com.
Professional Development Day will be held Wednesday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in 222 and 226 Reese Phifer Hall. Six sessions throughout the day will cover ethics and legality, networking, business dress and etiquette, interviews, personal branding, and résumé and portfolio critiques. All sessions will be 30 minutes long, followed by 15 minutes of questions and answers. More information: Myreete Wolford at mwolford@crimson.ua.edu.
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 Career 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 pursuing 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.
UA’s Campus Crusade for Christ will host Marian Jordan at “Girls’ Night Out” on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Jordan is the founder of Redeemed Girl Ministries. She will address issues women face in today’s society. The event is free to the public. More information: Annie Heggeman at saheggeman@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. More information: Caroline Bechtel at cmbechtel@crimson.ua.edu.
The Alabama Panhellenic Association will host its annual Easter egg hunt for the Tuscaloosa community on the front lawn of the President’s Mansion on Sunday, March 10. The event is organized for children 12 years and younger and is free to the public. The hunt will begin at 2 p.m. and last until 3:30 p.m. or until the last egg is found. Parking is available behind sorority row. The hunt will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. More information: Katie Andres at kmandrews3@crimson.ua.edu or 334-618-8990 or visit http://www.uapanhellenic.com.
First Generation Scholars’ Week will be held March 11-15. The week will include a variety of workshops and activities at the Ferguson Center for first-generation students. Click here for more information.
University Programs will host a free tax-filing session March 11 at 6 p.m. in 319 ten Hoor Hall. Seating is limited. An IRS certified tax coordinator will lead the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with assistants while filing their taxes. Students who want to attend must bring their W-2 forms and register at http://uaferguson.tix.com. More information: LaToya Scott at scott060@sa.ua.edu or 348-7525.
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 can assist students with their physical and mental well-being. Door prizes and free refreshments will be available. Students should bring their ACT cards. More information: Kristy Sillay at projecthealth@ua.edu or 348-3878.
The SGA Judicial Board invites the University community to the second annual Coaching Character event March 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the North Zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium. UA gymnastics head coach Sarah Patterson and former Florida State University head coach Bobby Bowden will speak. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. More information: Danielle DuBose at dmdubose@crimson.ua.edu.
University Programs, UA College Democrats and UA College Republicans will host a discussion regarding gun control March 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center East Dining Hall. Refreshments will be provided. More information: LaToya Scott at scott060@sa.ua.edu or 348-7525.
David “The Dating Doctor” Coleman, a 13-time national speaker of the year, will be on campus Monday, March 11, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater. The audience will determine the topics that will be covered once they enter the theater and will also act as consultants for one another, challenging and supporting each other during a continuous give-and-take on issues of healthy relationships. More information: Jessica Vickery at jlvickery@cchs.ua.edu or 348-3878.
University Programs will take a limited number of students to Cobb Theatres to see “Oz the Great and Powerful” in 3-D on March 13. Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who register to attend the event must ride the buses provided by UP. Check-in will start promptly at 5:15 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza. Buses will load and leave for Cobb Theatres at 5:30 p.m. Individuals may register for free at http://uaferguson.tix.com. Once event registration is full, email Taylor Johnson at tmjohnson7@crimson.ua.edu to be placed on the waitlist. More information: the UP office at 348-7525.
UA’s Afro-American Gospel Choir will present its annual benefit concert March 16 at 5 p.m. at the University Church of Christ at 1200 Julia Tutwiler Drive in Tuscaloosa. Other performers include Thomas Davis Jr. and The Family of Faith. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for general admission. More information: ua.aagc@gmail.com.
The Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity will host the Miss Liberty Pageant on March 16 in the Ferguson Center Ballroom for individuals ages 0-24. The entry fee is $25, and the deadline to submit applications is March 10. More information and an application: http://littlemisslibertypageant.webs.com or https://www.facebook.com/LittleMissLibertyPageant.
All female UA students, faculty and their family members over the age of 15 are invited to one of two women-empowerment sessions on March 21 in the Ferguson Center Ballroom. The first session begins at 6 p.m., followed by the second session at 8 p.m. Each session is free and will teach self-defense and raise awareness of sexual assault. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. Water will be provided. More information: Randy Latner at women.empowerment.UA@gmail.com.
The Campus Veterans Association will host its second annual golf tournament at the Capstone Club of Alabama in Brookwood, Ala., on April 13. Registration is $90 per person or $300 per team. Lunch is included. Prizes include a 36-inch television, a Nike driver and a football autographed by Nick Saban. Register at http://uacvagolf.eventbrite.com/. More information: Christopher Duke at cmduke@crimson.ua.edu.
ATHLETICS
Softball vs. Florida, March 6, 6 p.m., Rhoads Stadium
Women’s tennis vs. Arkansas, March 8, 3 p.m., Tennis Complex
Men’s basketball vs. Georgia, March 9, 3 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
Men’s tennis vs. LSU, March 10, 1 p.m., Tennis Complex
Women’s tennis vs. LSU, March 10, 1 p.m., Tennis Complex
Baseball vs. Memphis, March 12-13, 6 p.m., Sewell-Thomas Stadium
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
The Center for Community-Based Partnerships is seeking volunteers for the Heart Touch program. Heart Touch is a culture-enrichment program that provides an opportunity for youth and children in the United States and China to learn about each country’s culture through letter writing and presentations. UA students can volunteer to serve as pen pal translators and as activity assistants in after-school programs held by Tuscaloosa’s One Place in seven elementary schools. More information: Fan Yang at fyang10@crimson.ua.edu.
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