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The Ferguson 411
"Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A Note from the Director
"If competition, cooperation, or contribution were a continuum; where
would you fall? Should the Union's focus center on individual offices or
departments, on campus community or off campus community, curricular or
co-curricular, on or off campus students? Answer- All of the above and more. For
me, by the very nature of the mission and role of the college union, the
genuine payback has to be acting in cooperation with others. Ultimately, it is
cooperation that leads to the higher concept of contribution no matter which
philosophical definition you are likely to defend."
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 Faces of The Ferg
Natalie Crawford - Graduate Assistant
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL
Major: Masters in Advertising & Public Relations
Undergraduate Degree: Restaurant, Hotel, & Meetings Management
Natalie started working at The Ferg in August 2008. She has enjoyed meeting a variety of people of gaining valuable experience. She has learned to work well with all different types of people. Natalie looks forward to graduating in August 2009 and becoming successful in event management and advertising.
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SGA Elections
Packets for SGA Executive Office and Senate positions are
now available online at vote.ua.edu.
The application deadline for candidates to participate in
the official campaign period is Wednesday, February 11th at 5:00 pm.
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Discovery Classes
Discover your talent, hobby, or passion today! New spring Discovery classes are now open for registration.
Classes
Beginner guitar: Tuesdays, Feb. 10-Mar. 10, 6:30-7:30 pm
Price: UA students, $30; Faculty/staff, $35; Community, $45
Location: Ferguson Center Room 204B
Beginner Crochet: Tuesdays, Feb. 10-Mar. 10, 5:30-6:30 pm
Price: UA students, $15; Faculty/staff, $20; Community, $30
Location: Ferguson Center Anderson Room
Beginner Yoga: Thursdays, Feb. 12-Mar. 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
Price: UA students, $30; Faculty/staff, $35; Community, $45
Location: Rose Towers Activity Space
Intro to Vegetarian Cooking: Tuesdays, Feb. 10-Mar. 10, 6:00-7:30 pm
Price: UA students, $35; Faculty/staff, $40, Community, $45
Location: Ridgecrest East 2nd floor kitchen
Sugar and Chocolate: Basic Applications in Baking, Pastry, and Confections: Mondays, Feb. 9-Mar. 2, 6:00-7:00 pm
Price: UA Students, $40; Faculty/staff, $45; Community, $50
Location: Ridgecrest East 2nd floor kitchen
For more information, or to sign up for a class, visit The Ferg's website at ferguson.ua.edu.
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Plasma Screen Promotions
If you have an event or activity that you would like to promote on campus, the new Plasma Screen Promotions is a great way to get the word out. The promotions will appear on the plasma screen located in the West Dining Area (Starbucks side) of The Ferg. The screen will present promotions in full-screen mode (with audio if necessary). Ads will run for one week, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ads must be submitted by Wednesday at 9:00 pm prior to the desired week of advertising. To reserve space for an ad, email Maeci.martin@gmail.com with the following information:
Name of Ad
Sponsoring Group
Contact Name
Contact Information (email and phone)
Date start/stop promotion
PowerPoint Slide (1024x768)
Prices
Student organizations: FREE
Campus Departments: $5.00/day ($25.00/week)
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Crossroads
On February 4th, Crossroads will hold its First Wednesday event in the TV Lounge from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. February's First Wednesday will be used as a "kick-off" reception event for African American Heritage Month. All participants in African American
Heritage Month are encouraged to have a representative present and information
regarding their event(s) available to distribute. This will be a
way to not only advertise all the wonderful events being hosted throughout the
UA community, but to also advertise that ALL events throughout AAHM are free
and open for all members of the UA family to attend.
Please contact Kathy Wesson at kwesson@bama.ua.edu with the names of attendees and information on the events.
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UP Lounge
By day, the new Campus Programs Lounge provides students with a place to hang
out, play games, and work. By night, however, the Lounge transforms
into a venue for indie film showings, concerts, stand-up comedy, and
coffee-house style music!
The Lounge features:
4 large LCD TVs
XBox 360 & Wii
Pool table
Large stage and audio system
Comfortable furniture
Reserve The Lounge for your next event!
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New "Green" Hand Dryers
Recently, new Dyson Airblade Hand Dryers were installed in the bathrooms of The Ferg. In September, the hand dryers received top honors including the 2008 North American Hand Dryer Green Excellence of the Year Award based on the products high energy saving, cost effectiveness and distinctively hygienic attributes and the Sparks leading Spark! Award.
Introduced in 2007, The Dyson Airblade hand dryer is the fastest, most hygienic hand dryer on the market. The
400 MPH stream of clean air is forced through a HEPA filter to dry
hands with 99.9% less bacteria, and costs less than $18 a year
to operate.
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| Upcoming Events |
Movies in The Ferg, Sundays, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Feb. 1: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
Feb. 8 & 12: The Changeling
Feb. 15 & 19: Soul Men
Feb. 22 & 26: Transporter 3
Other Events
Feb. 4-11: Academic Integrity Week
Feb. 24, 6:00-8:00 pm: Book discussion, Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, and Others.
Facilitators: Dr. Beth Bennett and Dr. Jason Black
Email Amanda Johnson at ajohnson450@gmail.com to register for the book discussion
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| Contact Information |
Kelli Knox-Hall
Senior Assistant Director, Ferguson Operations
kknox-hall@sa.ua.edu
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