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DEADLINES TO REMEMBER
Participation in Capstone Alliance’s “Out At UA: Online Campus Inclusivity,” Sept. 27
Culverhouse Business Concept Pitch Competition, 11:59 p.m., Oct. 11
TODAY
FATE Bama Bash, 5-8 p.m., Paul W. Bryant Museum
American Assembly for Men in Nursing fundraiser, 6-10 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery
Volleyball vs. Alabama State, 7 p.m., Foster Auditorium
THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER
Free flu shots, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 a.m., University Police Center, training center on second floor
Free flu shots, Sept. 26, 7:30-9:30 a.m., South Lawn Office Building lobby
Free flu shots, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., A-112ab Law Center
Free flu shots, Sept. 26, 3-4 p.m., 2003 University Police Center
Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market, Sept. 26, 3-6 p.m., Canterbury Episcopal Chapel at 812 Fifth Ave.
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency official presents at UA sport management lecture, Sept. 27, 1 p.m., 247 Bryant Hall
Soccer vs. Vanderbilt, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Soccer Complex
Late Night Series: Craft Night Extravaganza, Sept. 27, 8-10 p.m., 301 Ferguson Center
Rising Tide Tailgate: Ole Miss, Sept. 28, 1:30 p.m., the Quad in front of Carmichael Hall
Football vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m., Bryant-Denny Stadium
Homecoming Week, Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Soccer vs. Tennessee, Sept. 29, 1 p.m., Soccer Complex
Volleyball vs. Kentucky, Sept. 29, 1:30 p.m., Foster Auditorium
Student recital featuring Samuel Nordlund on cello, Sept. 29, 4 p.m., Moody Music Building recital hall
Movie Series: “Zero Dark Thirty,” Sept. 29, 7:30-11 p.m., Ferguson Center Theater
International Expressions: Spanish Heritage, Sept. 30, 6-8 p.m., Ferguson Center Heritage Room
“Resurface” MA exhibition by Meredith Randall, Sept. 30-Oct. 25, Sella-Granata Art Gallery
“Book of Days,” Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., Allen Bales Theatre in Rowand-Johnson Hall
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Ferguson Center Student Union will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, for the Student Affairs Hall of Fame event. The building will reopen on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 a.m. More information: April Sanders at 348-4273 or asanders@sa.ua.edu.
All locations of the University Supply Store will be closed Sept. 29-30 to conduct inventory. All locations will reopen Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. unless recounts are required.
To view UA videos with closed-captioning, go to The University of Alabama YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/universityofalabama. On the video, click the small CC logo located in the bottom right-handed corner of the video to see the closed-captioning.
The College of Community Health Sciences is leading a campuswide effort to vaccinate students, faculty and staff against the flu this year. The shots are free. UA or other forms of health insurance are not required. During September and October, nurses from the University Medical Center, Student Health Center and Capstone College of Nursing will be located at sites across campus to provide the shots. Upcoming dates and locations include the following:
- Free flu shots, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 a.m., University Police Center, training center on second floor
- Free flu shots, Sept. 26, 7:30-9:30 a.m., South Lawn Office Building lobby
- Free flu shots, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., A-112ab Law Center
- Free flu shots, Sept. 26, 3-4 p.m., 2003 University Police Center
For additional dates, times and locations, check CCHS’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UAflushot and Twitter page at https://twitter.com/UAFluShot, the UA Events Calendar at http://events.ua.edu/events or contact acsaxby@cchs.ua.edu.
HOMECOMING
The University of Alabama’s Homecoming Week 2013 will be from Sunday, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 5. This year’s theme is “Leaving a Crimson Legacy.” The highlight of the week will be the UA football game against Georgia State University at 11:20 a.m. on Oct. 5. The homecoming parade will also take place on Oct. 5 at 7 a.m. The parade will proceed westward from the UA campus to downtown. Click here for more information.
The University of Alabama and the Bryant Museum are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant who would have celebrated his centennial milestone on Sept. 11, 2013.
New additions to the Bryant Museum’s section on the coach are now in place, and a new book and a new documentary about Bryant’s life are available for sale. Fans can participate in the centennial celebration by entering their memories of Coach Bryant at http://www.bryant100.com. Written comments and audio and video submissions will be accepted.
For more information, contact the Bryant Museum at info@BryantMuseum.com or call 1-866-772-BEAR (2327), visit http://www.bryantmuseum.com and follow the museum on Facebook and Twitter. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 300 Bryant Drive.
ATHLETICS/RECREATION
Know how to “Get in the Game.” The Crimson Tide football team will face the Ole Miss Rebels at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN. Whether you currently have tickets or need tickets, you will want to know how to “Get in the Game”, how the changes to the way student tickets are handled, how to enter the stadium (Gate 30 or 31) and how parking near the stadium affects you. For more information on the changes, visit the following sites: Action Card Office (click on Get in the Game 2013 Football Changes) or http://uagameday.com/football/index.php.
In addition to football, the following athletic events will take place on campus this week:
Volleyball vs. Alabama State, today, 7 p.m., Foster Auditorium
Soccer vs. Vanderbilt, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Soccer Complex
Soccer vs. Tennessee, Sept. 29, 1 p.m., Soccer Complex
Volleyball vs. Kentucky, Sept. 29, 1:30 p.m., Foster Auditorium
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The Office of the University Registrar introduces Schedule Builder. This new feature will allow students to build the optimal class schedule based on course preferences and time set aside for breaks during the week. These breaks can consist of work, practice and other activities during which students are unable to take classes. Students can use Schedule Builder to generate the class schedule that fits their needs. Access Schedule Builder by logging in to the Student Tab of myBama. More information: registrar@ua.edu.
All University of Alabama students are invited to participate in the 2013 Culverhouse Business Concept Pitch. Prizes are $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place. Prizewinners will also receive mentoring from successful entrepreneurs to help bring their ideas to life. The deadline to enter the competition is Oct. 11 at 11:59 p.m. The top 15 pitches will be announced Oct. 24 and be presented live to a panel of judges at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14. Visit http://uabplan.com for competition rules and more information. Students can also send inquiries to bplan@cba.ua.edu or contact Dr. Lou Marino at 348-8946. On Twitter, follow @UABusinessPlan for competition updates, helpful hints and innovative ideas.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Student Government Association is offering $2,000 in research grants to undergraduates during September. Find the application at http://sga.ua.edu under the Applications box. Applications may be turned in to the SGA office in 231 Ferguson Center or through email to ammontgomery@crimson.ua.edu.
Capstone Alliance will be launching a new initiative, “Out At UA: Online Campus Inclusivity,” an online visual depiction of LBGTQA+ and allied employees on campus in association with the celebration of National Coming Out Day. Capstone Alliance is a UA organization that advocates for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgendered and queer faculty, staff, students and their allies. The purpose of the initiative is to demonstrate that the UA campus is a welcome and safe environment for all individuals. To participate in the online visual depiction, individuals can send a picture of themselves, their names, employment titles and departments, their self-identification terms (e.g., lesbian, gay male) and their gender pronouns (e.g., she, his, they) to kdwalter@sa.ua.edu by Sept. 27. Capstone Alliance will have photo sessions available throughout the month for individuals who want to have their pictures taken. For more information or questions, contact Kirk Walter at kdwalter@sa.ua.edu or 348-5036.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Scholars for Community Outreach, Partnership, and Engagement is accepting applications for both research associates and SCOPE fellows. SCOPE’s purpose is to enhance the capacity of UA students to collaborate with faculty and community partners in achieving mutually beneficial outcomes to address challenges facing communities. In addition to research experience under the leadership of engaged scholar mentors, SCOPE also provides members access to developmental workshops, research presentation opportunities and assistance in external funding. For additional information or to obtain a SCOPE member application, contact Dr. Melanie Miller, director of student and community engagement at the Center for Community-Based Partnerships, at mmiller@sa.ua.edu or 348-6929.
STUDENT SUPPORT
UA has several resources for students who may need assistance handling any stresses and challenges they encounter during their years on campus. The Counseling Center provides counseling, outreach programming and consultation services to all enrolled students. The Student Health Center and University Medical Center provide medical and psychiatric services for students. Also, the Student Health Center offers health promotion and wellness services designed to enhance student health and well-being. Click here for tips on managing stress. For the top 10 ways to successfully adjust to college life, click here.
The University of Alabama Writing Center has resumed walk-in hours in Gorgas Library, Monday–Thursday, 7–9 p.m. Writing Center staff will be available in the Java City seating area to assist students develop writing skills necessary for academic success. The center also operates an appointment-only service in 332 Lloyd Hall, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Services are available for the fall semester at both locations through Dec. 6.
EVENTS
The Future Alumni for Tradition and Excellence will host the FATE Bama Bash at the Paul W. Bryant Museum today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come see the new Paul W. Bryant centennial celebration exhibit and tour the museum. Free pizza, games and prizes will be available. Each student who is not a FATE member can join at the door for $15 and receive a FATE cooler, T-shirt, more than $200 worth of coupons and an invitation to FATE monthly events. More information: Cayla Hayes at chayes@alumni.ua.edu or 348-1559.
The UA chapter of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing will host a fundraiser today from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Cold Stone Creamery on the Strip. All proceeds will support the chapter’s efforts to provide free health screenings for the Tuscaloosa community. More information: Jeremy Blount at jpblount@crimson.ua.edu.
Be the Match on Campus will host a bone-marrow-registry drive Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ferguson Center Theater. Students can also earn community-service hours by volunteering to work at the drive. More information: Caitlin Roach at croach1@crimson.ua.edu.
Always remember to check the Crimson Calendar for all the week’s events.
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