UPCOMING EVENTS
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09/27 - International Night: Meet and Greet
7 to 9 p.m., Ferguson Center Game Room
10/02 - Rising Tide Student Tailgate
Before Alabama vs. Florida football game
On the Quad near Carmichael Hall
10/05 - Tournament Night, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center Game Room
10/07 - Hot Topics
7 p.m., Ferguson Center Game Room
10/09 - Dog Splash
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rec Center Outdoor Pool
10/10 - Movie Series: Twilight Saga's Eclipse
7:30 p.m., Ferguson Plaza
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FERGUSON ART GALLERY
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Current Exhibit:BRANCHING OUT: SURROUNDING THE SPIRAL GROUP An Exhibition from the Paul R. Jones Collection
 OPEN M - F, SEPT. 7 - 30
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
OPENING RECPTION:
Tuesday, Sept. 14
5:30 - 7 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an exhibit, contact Wesley Rorex, Art Gallery Coordinator at fergartgallery@sa.ua.edu |
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A Note From the Director - Carl Bacon
Welcome back! The summer months have seen many changes at the Ferguson Center. The Ferg is getting a new look both physically and operationally. The Source Annex on the 3rd floor is a new, innovative space open for use by all student organizations. To create this space we knocked down walls and created a more open area that is supportive of student organizations' collaborative needs. The Ferg also has the distinguished honor of housing the new and improved Student Affairs Hall of Fame, which is also located on the 3rd floor of the Ferg.
Operationally, we have developed several new initiatives and programs. 2E, which stands for 'Enrichment Experience,' is the Ferg's new, transformative learning initiative geared towards our student staff. The aim of this program is to develop the whole student, not just a set of skills based on their position within the Ferg. In addition, we have collaborated with the Restaurant, Hotel and Meetings Management Program to create RHM-385, a uniquely designed class that merges theory with practice by offering students a hands-on experience as they learn.
And don't forget about the 'Rising Tide Student Tailgate' on the Quad, which we developed collaboratively with Health Promotion and Wellness. This program continues to be a game day favorite. Don't miss out on the next student tailgate on Oct. 2 before the Alabama vs. Florida game.
See you at the Ferg!
Carl Bacon
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 New Blockbuster Express Kiosk in The FergCheck out the new Blockbuster Express kiosk located in The Ferg on the 2nd floor between the Alabama Credit Union and the Ferguson Center Theater. Check out the The Ferg Facebook and Twitter pages for discounts!
- $1 a night DVD rentals
- 100s of titles to choose from
- No membership required to rent
- New releases every Tuesday
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Dive In with Discovery
The Discovery Series is back and better than ever. If you missed out last year, now is the time to take advantage of this great opportunity and join in on the fun. These non-credit courses encourage campus involveme nt and uncover hidden talents and passions.
The series offers a variety of topics ranging from Dining Etiquette to Dog Training and from the Fox Trot Dance to Horror Movie Creation. With the Discovery Series, you can be sure to find a new hobby, a new passion or simply, a new friend.
Sign up for the new 2010 Discovery Series classes, including Introduction to Rumba, Beginning Guitar and Dog Training, among others. For more information, visit http://ferguson.ua.edu/discoverynew.html.
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Sweet Home Student Union
Association of College Unions International (ACUI)
Region 6 Conference 2010
The Ferguson Center at The University of Alabama will be
hosting the 2010 ACUI Region 6 Conference Oct. 22 to 24. Don't
worry about the extra travel expenses; attend a conference right at home!  All
students and staff are invited to participate in the 2010 ACUI conference. This
year's conference will focus on making connections and building community using technology. The conference will feature keynote speakers Ed Cabellon, Campus Center
Director, Bridgewater State University and Stephen Foster Black, Director of
the Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility, The University of Alabama. Registration is $150 and is open to UA staff and
students. A one-day registration of $75 is available for graduate and
undergraduate students to attend Saturday Oct. 23. Please visit http://region6.acui.org to
register. For more information about ACUI, please visit http://www.acui.org. |
Faces of the Ferg Diana Merchan
Event Assistant, Ferguson Center Student Union
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia
Major: International Marketing, specializing in Global Business
From Bogota to Tuscaloosa, Diana brings her international background to the Ferg. An aspiring global marketer, Diana says her interest in international marketing stems from her cross-continental upbringing and a strong desire to travel the world.
Along
with organizing and scheduling events at the Ferg, Diana also
works for UA's Athletics Media Relations. Both positions allow Diana the opportunity to develop career-propelling skills while attaining her degree at UA.
A recipient of the Elton B. Stephens Scholarship in Creative Selling and Sales Management, Diana is a
member of the Sales & Marketing Association (SMA) and the American
Marketing Association (AMA). In addition, she has been active in UA's
French Club and currently volunteers her time as part of St. Francis'
Search Team.
"My favorite thing about working here is working with students, being able to communicate with everyone here, being able to know all of the organizations and being able to help them out," Diana said. "Customer service is a big part of marketing. It's something that I will take away from this experience and use in the future."
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