Sunday, April 22, 2012

Campus Veterans Association Banquet

Campus Veterans Association Banquet. Semi-Formal Attire. Hotel Capstone, April 26, 2012 6:00 - 9:00 pm. RSVP no later than April 23, 10:00 am. Student tickets are $10.



Monday, April 16, 2012

CREATE OR RENEW YOUR STUDENT ORGANIZATION THIS SPRING


          The SOURCE is encouraging all student organizations to renew their organization prior to the end of spring semester. Renewing or creating an organization in the spring will allow each organization to hit the ground running in the Fall semester.   

         “We are encouraging student organizations to begin the process of transferring their information over for the new academic year early,” said Rosalind Moore, SOURCE Advisor. “We have some great changes coming up for Fall Get On Board Day this year, so taking care of your organization renewal prior to the end of the Spring will be a great benefit to organizations in the Fall.”

         “We are more than happy to assist in any way with the organization creation and renewal process,” said Kristy Cole, SOURCE Office Associate. “Feel free to visit us in the SOURCE space located on the 3rd floor of the Ferguson Center with any questions you may have about the process.”
        
         In addition to organization renewal, the SOURCE is hosting a New Officer Reception on April 19th from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Gorgas 205. This is a great way for new organization leaders to begin to make connections with other organizations.

         “All upcoming presidents and vice presidents of student organizations are invited to attend, dinner will be provided and we will go over what to know of transitioning into a leadership role of your organization,” said Tyler Cohen, SOURCE Director of Special Events.


To register/renew your organization, follow these steps:

·       Log into mybama.
·       Click the Campus Life tab.
·       Click on The SOURCE logo.
·       Update your personal profile- (this step only needs to be done once).
·       Continue by clicking “Next”.
·       Save your profile.
·       “Submit”
To create your organization:

·       Select  “Browse Organizations”
·       Select “Register New Organization” at the top of the page
·       Fill out the appropriate information
·       Click Finish
·       Go to thesource.ua.edu and click “Resources”
·       Print a 2012-2013 Hazing Policy and turn it into 355 Ferguson 

Friday, April 13, 2012

The Pomegranate Foundation and Slash Pine Press Encourage You to Submit Your Writing


The Pomegranate Foundation in conjunction with Slash Pine Press is soliciting writing that captures the spirit of the Tuscaloosa, Holt, Alberta, and University communities during and after the April 27 tornadoes that tore through the Tuscaloosa area. The editors of Slash Pine Press will select a cross-section of twenty submitted pieces to represent the Tuscaloosa area, and these pieces will be immortalized in the Community Space to be constructed and opened this summer at the Jaycee Park in Alberta City. 

We welcome journals, essays, poems, reflections, and all other forms of writing from all ages that represent Tuscaloosa's sense of community and spirit in the face of the April 27th tragedies. We do ask that the pieces be less than 100 words and advise that, if selected, it may be necessary for us to make minor edits or formal changes to fit available spaces. For more information about the Pomegranate Foundation and their projects, please visit http://pomegranatefoundation.org.

For information on Slash Pine Press and related projects, visit slashpinepress.com.
Please submit writing inspired by the Tuscaloosa tornado and of less than 100 words to Slash Pine Press at slashpinepress@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

April Student Organization of the Month: READ Alabama

By: Emily Dowdell

             READ Alabama is one of those organizations that truly shows how a little initiative and a jump start from the university can grow into something huge. According to the organization’s founder, Colby Leopard, READ Alabama “got off the ground quickly and has not stopped growing.” READ Alabama is a volunteer organization run through the Honors College, in which UA students can help improve reading and communication skills in local, at-risk elementary and middle schools.
            The organization’s roots lie in a service-learning course called Alabama Action, which Leopard participated in prior to and during his freshman year. Leopard and his fellow volunteers moved in a week before classes and participated in a service project planned by upperclassmen at a local elementary school. Leopard enjoyed building relationships with other honors students and volunteered to become a student leader the following year. This next project dealt with turning the elementary school library into a cool reading environment that would encourage the students to read. Through these projects, Leopard got to know the Hillcrest Middle School library very well, began to investigate the problems they encountered, and asked what he could do to help. Thus, the idea for READ Alabama was born.
            Eventually, Leopard created a program in which UA students create a one on one, mentor based relationship with an elementary or middle school student. Students sign up at the beginning of the semester and tutor a minimum of one hour a week. Throughout the semester, tutors work with the same student, and according to Leopard, this relationship is equally as important as the actual work the tutors do. Sustainability is important to Leopard, so while he still remains as an active part of the organization, he no longer holds the position of executive director, in hope that the organization will long outlive his time here at UA.
            Interested students can visit the Facebook page and click the volunteer sign up link, where they will sign up through a Google doc. They can also email readala@gmail.com for more information. READ Alabama is constantly adding new schools to their program, and will need volunteers to sign up for those schools. Currently READ Alabama runs programs in five schools (Cottondale Elementary, Holt Elementary, Maxwell Elementary, Davis-Emerson Middle, and Westlawn Middle) and plans on adding another four schools by next semester. The organization is also starting its first satellite program and will begin training high school juniors and seniors in rural Alabama to work within their own school systems donating a few hours a week reading.
           In addition, for UA students who wish to help but may not have enough time to tutor, READ Alabama has had booths around campus in the past, at events like Quidditch on the Quad and Get on Board Day, and periodically holds book drives. 

Monday, April 9, 2012

Phi Mu Encourages Everyone to Attend their Events!


“Love In Our Kitchen Cookbook Launch Party” on the Phi Mu Lawn 11am-2pm Saturday, April 14th
-Recipes from the cookbook will be served along with live music!
-All proceeds from the sale of cookbooks benefit Project Team Up

"Cookout for the Cause" at the Sigma Chi House 4-6:30pm Sunday, April 15th
-Cost $5
-All proceeds benefit the Ashley Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

SafegUArd Workshop



Free Workshop Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:00-6:00 pm, Ferguson Room 309. RSVP at sga.tix.com no later than Monday April 16, 2012 due to dinner be provided. 

The theme of this workshop is transitioning from military life to student life. David Blair will be the speaker.