UA STUDENT NEWS - Feb. 12, 2008

UA STUDENT NEWS

Feb. 12, 2008

DATES TO REMEMBER

Feb. 12
Ring Week begins
UA Leadership Series, 7-8 p.m., 205 Gorgas
“The Mystery of Irma Vep” opens in Allen Bales Theatre
Phi Sigma Pi Info Session
Sign-up for Spring Co-op Interview Day

Feb. 13
“Kissing Booth,” 11 a.m.–2 p.m., second floor, Ferguson Center
Phi Sigma Pi Info Session

Feb. 15
Parking Permit Sale and Exchange, 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 103 Student Services
A&S Scholarship Applications due

Feb. 19
Finding a Major and Minor Workshop, 4-5 p.m., 205 Gorgas

Throughout February
African-American Heritage Month Events

STUDENT AFFAIRS

• “The Mystery of Irma Vep” opens Feb. 12 in the Allen Bales Theatre and runs through Feb. 17. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $6 for all performances, www.crimsonartstickets.com, 348-3400.

• Project Health will sponsor an inaugural “Kissing Booth” on Feb. 13 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on the second floor of Ferguson Center. Participants will receive not only a “kiss” but also a message on healthy relationships and sexual responsibility, in light of the Healthy Relationships and Sexual Responsibility national college health awareness week and Valentine’s Day.

• This event focuses on Alabama’s pioneer black architect. On Feb. 25, a presentation on Alabama’s pioneer black architect, Wallace Rayfield, will be held at 1:30 p.m. in 205 Gorgas. More information: Shana Rivers, 348-9534.

• Phi Sigma Pi will hold an Info Session on Feb. 12 and 13 at the Ferguson Center Starbucks. Phi Sigma Pi is a coed organization offering a wide variety of experiences to its members. More information: Mary Nell Coleman, recruitment adviser.

• Ring Week will be held Feb. 11-15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Supply Store. A Balfour representative will be available, and orders can be placed at the SUPe Store or by visiting www.balfourcollege.com.

• Help the UA Adteam conduct a survey for an advertising campaign. The Internet survey will help the Adteam research students’ use of social networks and the Internet.

• SGA SPIRIT Scholarship applications are now available at www.spirit.ua.edu or by stopping by the SGA office in the Ferguson Center. Applications are due March 26 at 4:45 p.m. More information: Alicia King at 348-9316.

•Transportation services announces additional Commuter West and Commuter Northeast permits for sale or exchange for graduate, senior and junior students only. This event will be Feb. 15 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 103 Student Services Center.

• Creative Campus’ Third Annual Critic’s Pick will be published beginning Feb. 15. Opportunities to be a critic are still available. Contact uacreativecampus@gmail.com if you’re interested.

• Puedo Hablar? May I Speak? is a new documentary offering a portrait of a Venezuelan society at a crossroads after seven years of a Hugo Chavez presidency. It will be shown in Ferguson Theater on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. Free admission and open to the general public.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

• The summer/fall 2008 registration timetable and schedule of classes are now available on the Web at http://registrar.ua.edu/registration/.

• Sign-up for the Spring Co-op Interview Day will be Feb. 11-15. More information: Naomi Powell at 348-8549.

• Finding a Major and Minor that Fits Workshop will be held Feb. 19 from 4-5 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library. This workshop is aimed at students who are still exploring their majors and minors. Topics will include: advising, changing divisions, the declaration process, resources, and career information. More information: Wendy McMillian.

• Preparing for Advising: Summer/Fall 2008 Pre-Advising Workshop will be held Feb. 25 from 4-5 p.m. in 205 Gorgas. Come and find answers to your questions about upcoming semesters. Topics will include: finding your adviser, attending summer school somewhere else, where to make your advising appointment, general education requirements, resources, and a registration timetable. More information: Wendy McMillian.

• A&S Sophomore Scholarship applications are due by noon on Feb. 15. More information: Susan J. Halliday at 348-7009.

• Attend the paid four-week Army ROTC Leader Training Course at Fort Knox this summer. No prior military experience is required. More information: Major Calvin Summers at 348-1056.

Remember to check the Crimson Calendar for all the week’s events.

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