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DEADLINES
Premier Awards applications, Nov. 20
SOURCE collaborative grant applications, Dec. 1; more information: Leigh Terry at lmterry@crimson.ua.edu
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Crimson Ride and 348-RIDE will run normal operations on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Crimson Ride will run a shuttle in place of the normal Tuscaloosa Trolley route from downtown. The shuttle will run from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will follow the normal University route.
Student Opinions of Instruction course-evaluation surveys for Fall Semester 2015 run Nov. 16-Dec. 6. SOI allows students to confidentially rate their UA learning experiences and encourages feedback about their courses and instructors. Students can select either the standard or the mobile view of SOI. Confidential reports of survey results are provided to UA faculty and administrators after all grades are submitted. Student ratings are important in helping instructors improve their teaching and in helping the University evaluate courses and faculty. Visit the SOI website at http://oira.ua.edu/soi or send an email to soi@ua.edu for more information.
The University has launched a new website that focuses on delivering content of interest to undergraduate and prospective students. Undergraduate is a new content channel on the UA News suite of websites. Among the current content is a “Find Your Passion” story about Nathan Craft, “A Nice Guy Who Won’t Finish Last.”
Check out the A-Book today. The A-Book highlights UA history and tradition, campus resources, student life and the spirit of Tuscaloosa. The 2015-16 A-Book is a digital format with interactive videos, captivating campus photos and resources to help you succeed in your first year at UA.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Al’s Pals is accepting applications for its one-on-one mentoring program serving youth in the Tuscaloosa community. Interviews will continue through Nov. 20 in the Career Center at the Ferguson Student Center.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Students can donate meals to the hungry through the Swipe Away Hunger program at UA. For questions or to volunteer: swipeawayhungerua@gmail.com. Also visit Swipe Away Hunger’s Twitter or Facebook accounts.
Housing and Residential Communities will host nine mandatory meetings for students who are interested in applying for a freshman or resident advisor position for Fall Semester 2016. Interested students must attend one of these mandatory meetings to learn more about the positions and how to apply. More information: http://housing.ua.edu/hrc_staff/staff_apps.cfm.
EVENTS
Students are invited to attend the Three-Minute Thesis final competition on Nov 18 at 6 p.m. in 159 Russell Hall, where 15 graduate-student finalists will present compelling three-minute presentations on their research. Learn more about graduate school, vote for your favorite presentation and enjoy the reception following the competition. More information: Cori Perdue at cperdue@ua.edu or 348-2118.
Check the Events Calendar daily for an extensive list of campus events, including club meetings, arts and entertainment.
For athletics events, go to http://www.rolltide.com.