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U2 Update
"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure." -Bill Cosby
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A Note from the Director
Instead of merely recreating
ineffective events, Unions should lead in the creation of original programming
that meets the specific needs of their campus communities. Encouraging
continual student, staff, and faculty contact within and without their institutions.
The University of Alabama's Division of Student Affairs communicates high
expectations for student development.
Our Union is critical in
institutionally supporting collaboration among Student Affairs and Academic Affairs concerning programming and building sustainable long term
relationships. We must encourage active lifelong learning of students and
professional staff when constructing our programs. This must be accomplished
while respecting diverse talents and ways of learning.
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Faces of the Ferg
Jonathan Chappell - Director's Assistant
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
Major/Minor: Political Science/Public Relations
Jonathan has worked in the Ferg since September 2008. He started out as a Conference Coordinator and moved into his current position as a Director's Assistant this semester. Jon says his favorite things about working at the Ferg are the relationships with his
coworkers and bosses. He says, "The Ferg is a great place to work because there
is always something going on and no shortage of excitement." When asked what he has learned while working at the Ferg, Jon said, "The best and most valuable lessons I've learned from working here are
lessons in time management. I have to balance classwork, my job, and
outside projects all at the same time, and working at the Ferg has
helped me stay focused and on top of everything going on around me."
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 Discovery Series - Spring Classes
There are several new Discovery Series classes that are available for the spring semester. Discovery Series classes are non-credit classes that are offered to students, faculty/staff, and the Tuscaloosa community.
This semester, look for crochet, beginner guitar, wine tasting, multiple dance classes, southern style cooking and many, many more!
For class information, or to register, visit ferguson.ua.edu.
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Campus MovieFest
This month, UA will participate in Campus MovieFest for the 3rd consecutive year. CMF provides students with everything they need in order to make a movie in one week.
CMF kicks off on January 26 in the Ferguson Center TV Lounge from 12-5PM. Students will shoot and edit their films Jan. 27-Feb. 1, and the finale will be held Feb. 4 in the Ferguson Center Theater at 7:30PM.
For more information, or to register, visit www.campusmoviefest.com.
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God Grew Tired of Us
"God Grew Tired of Us" is the powerful story of John Bul Dau, a "Lost
Boy," who escaped his home in Sudan to live in a refugee camp in northern
Kenya. From the camp, he was selected to work in the U.S. and later established a foundation to build and support healthcare clinics and programs in South Sudan. His
memoir is the subject of an award-winning documentary film that will be
showing at the Ferguson Center Theater Sunday, February 7th at 7PM.
There will also be a book discussion on Monday, February 8th at 3:30PM in the Ferguson Center Game Room. The first 20 students to sign up will receive a FREE book. Sign ups are located in the University Programs office on the bottom floor of the Ferg.
For more information, visit http://johndaufoundation.org/.
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| Upcoming Events |
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| Contact Information |
Kelli Knox-Hall
Sr. Assistant Director, Ferguson Operations
kknox-hall@sa.ua.edu
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