Alumni E-Newsletter - February 2011

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Renewal

Please join UAHuntsville faculty, staff, students and members of the community in a program to remember those who lost their lives or were injured on February 12, 2010 and to celebrate the renewal of the Biological Sciences Department, Saturday,

February 12, 2 p.m., Chan Auditorium, College of Business Administration, campus.

Charge On!

Mark your calendar now for Homecoming 2011

April 4th - 9th

You will not want to miss this celebration of the Charger spirit with activities including a Homecoming Concert, Family Fun Day, Talent Show, Alumni of Achievement Awards, Baseball and Softball games, and much more. Full schedule and registration information coming soon!

If you or your company are interested in being an official sponsor of Homecoming 2011, contact Rachel Osby at Rachel.Osby@uah.edu or 256-824-6549 for more details.

Quick Poll

Which trips would you like to see offered as Alumni Travel opportunities for Fall 2011-Spring 2012?

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February 2011 E-Newsletter

Spring Career Fair 2011

Does your New Year's resolution include a new job or a career change? If so, join us for the UAHuntsville Spring Career Fair. The Career Fair will be Thursday, February 17th, from 9am-2pm at the University Fitness Center. An optional Interview Day will be held on February 18th. Professional attire is required.

The Career Fair offers UAHuntsville alumni and students exclusive access to employers hiring for full-time, part-time, internship and co-op positions.

Need to brush up on your resume or interview skills before the fair? The Student Success Center and Career Development Office extend their services to alumni as well as current students. To see a full listing of services or to schedule an appointment, click here for more details.

Black History Month Luncheon & Jazz Cafe

The Black Alumni Chapter of the UAHuntsville Alumni Association invite all alumni to join us as we support the Office of Multicultural Affairs' Black History Month Luncheon & Jazz Cafe on February 17th at 11:00 a.m. The event will feature jazz artists, Mr. Benjamin Jacobs-El and Mr. Devre Pride. Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased before February 8th. Contact OMA at 256-824-2332 to reserve your ticket.

All alumni are encouraged to bring a gently used business suit or business attire item to donate to the UAHuntsville Career Development Center's Suit Closet. The Suit Closet was developed to assist UAHuntsville students who may not have the means to acquire clothing appropriate for job interviews, the Career Fair, or career networking. It's a great opportunity to clean out your closets for spring and contribute to a great cause at your alma mater.

Applications are being accepted for

Alumni Association Board of Directors 2010-2011 Alumni Association Board of Directors

Are you passionate about UAHuntsville? Do you have ideas for enhancing the relationship between alumni and UAHuntsville? Then we invite you to apply for the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Click here to download Application and details.

All UAHuntsville alumni are eligible to apply. Deadline for application submission is May 31st.

Today's Chargers: A Student Perspective Morgan Chamberlain

Name: Morgan Chamberlain

Major: Civil Engineering

Why did you decide to attend UAHuntsville?

Honestly, it was a well-ranked school and I received ample academic scholarships: The Presidential Award, the Lockheed Martin scholarship, and the James Hays scholarship.

What is your most memorable UAHuntsville experience thus far?

It was the middle of exams my second or third year, and my friends and I were tired of studying. So on a particularly beautiful day we got away from the dorms and hung out around the pond, going for walks and putting our feet in the water.

What do you plan to do with your degree and experience? What will you take away from UAHuntsville?

I am interested in transportation-related engineering projects, particularly those which would be environmentally friendly and cost-effective. I will walk away from this school with an appreciation for the research opportunities and the personal interactions I had which may not have been available to me at a larger university. I enjoyed the ability to walk around anywhere on campus and spot someone I know.

Join the UAH Alumni team and "Just Move It" with UAHuntsville!

"Just Move It" is a ten-week fitness initiative that is open to all faculty, staff, students and alumni of UAHuntsville. JMI encourages the UAH community to get up and get moving, and to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors. Participants set their own exercise goals and track their progress online.

No cost to participate. Workout whenever, wherever, with whomever you'd like and just track your activity in the "Just Move It" online tool.

Top overall team wins the President's Fitness Cup for the Year! There will be chances to win other prizes. Best of all...you will have fun working out, making new friends, and becoming healthier!

To join the Alumni team, just list "UAH Alumni" on the registration form where it asks who you want to be on a team with.

Click here to register!

Alumni Class Notes

Gary Steele (Class of 1982) - BlueCross Promotes Steele to Director of HR Business Support. Read more...

Michael Hamlin (Class of 2000) - Fish & Richardson Names Two New Principals in Boston. Read more...

Do you have news to share? Tell us about your personal and professional accomplishments and let us celebrate your achievements. You may even be featured in an upcoming alumni newsletter. Click here for information on how to submit your class notes. Charge On!