Family Weekend Guide

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4 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 5 Welcome from the Vice President of Student Affairs Welcome to The Dear UA Family and Friends, At The University of Alabama, students University of Alabama! are at the center of everything we do, and We are excited to welcome you to Family the Division of Student Affairs creates Weekend 2015! This weekend offers a opportunities for students to grow, learn, variety of activities designed especially for and explore their passions. We strive to start the fun Friday night with the Beach Parents and Families, you and your student to enjoy together— create an environment in which students Bash, continue with the Family Tailgate from tailgating to meeting faculty, staff, succeed, inside and outside of the on Saturday before cheering on the We are excited to welcome you to campus and other UA parents and students. We classroom. The University of Alabama is a Crimson Tide football team, and share for Family Weekend 2015! As your hope that your family will enjoy this special special place, and we are pleased to have more about student opportunities outside student’s fall semester begins, we share time together. your family as a part of OUR family. their excitement in welcoming you to their the classroom at our Student Affairs Jazz Brunch Sunday morning. home away from home at The University We know that the main reason you are Sincerely,

of Alabama. Your support during your here is to spend time with your student Again, we are so pleased to have you on student’s college experience is crucial and learn more about his or her “UA campus for Family Weekend, and we hope to their success at the Capstone, and we home.” I encourage you to also take this you have a wonderful experience at the thank you for partnering with us for your opportunity to meet and talk with our First Capstone. student’s success. Year Experience and Parent Programs staff. They are an excellent resource for David L. Grady Roll Tide, While you’re visiting, walk around campus you during your student’s time at the Vice President for Student Affairs to get a feel for how your student spends University. Parents are critical partners The Office of First Year Experience & their day, visit their academic college in students’ success, and we are here to Parent Programs or school, and join us for our signature support you as you support your student. events planned just for your family. We’ll

6 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 7 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Don't Be Left out of the "Know!"

Learn about the Office of Student Conduct through a variety of fun games. This event is a great opportunity to ask questions about learning inside and outside the classroom. Plenty of giveaways!

Location: Ferguson Student Center Plaza

2–3:30 p.m. Storytime and Magic Show

Family Weekend guests are invited to join the College of Education for an afternoon of magic and storytelling.

Location: McLure Education Library

2–4 p.m. President's Mansion Tour

*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.

Enjoy a tour of the President's Mansion and learn about its unique history.

Location: President's Mansion

2–4 p.m. Education Abroad Open House

Education Abroad invites students and parents to learn about study abroad opportunities at the University of Alabama! Snacks provided!

Location: 135 B.B. Comer Hall Family Weekend 2–4 p.m. Capstone College of Nursing Open House Come tour the Capstone College of Nursing with our student Ambassadors. We are Schedule looking forward to hosting you at our Family Weekend Open House. Location: Capstone College of Nursing

Friday, September 25, 2015 2–4 p.m. Cookies with the Career Center The Career Center invites you to drop in for refreshments, a chat with staff 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Family Weekend Check-In members, and a tour of their space where students meet with career consultants and interview with employers from across the country. *The Family Weekend shuttle stops here. Location: Ferguson Student Center, Room 3400 All registered Family Weekend participants should check in to pick up their Family Weekend packets that include a Family Weekend guide, schedule of events, tickets, 2:30–4 p.m. Reception with the Honors College nametags, and other goodies. Families of current Honors College students are invited to a casual drop-in Location: Ferguson Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor reception in the Ridgecrest South Lobby. This will be a wonderful meet and greet opportunity with our Honors College faculty and staff members. We look forward It’s your chance to win! The Professional Staff Assembly at The University of to seeing you there! Alabama is raffling off a Nick Saban autographed football during Family Weekend. All monies collected will go directly to support the Mark G. Foster Scholarship that 3–4:30 p.m. College of Engineering Open House is given each year to a professional staff member pursuing an academic degree. You can buy your tickets at the Professional Staff Assembly table during check-in on The College of Engineering will host an open house with tours of engineering labs. Friday, September 25, from 11:00–6:00 or at the Off-Campus Housing Open House between 3:00–5:00pm that afternoon at Presidential Village. Tickets are $5 each. Location: Engineering Quad

8 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 9 7–9 p.m. Beach Bash

*The Family Weekend shuttle stops here.

(Family Weekend ticket required)

3–5 p.m. 5th Annual Chocolate Festival Families will experience an evening at a tropical beach right here in Tuscaloosa with the Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs. This poolside event will The Chocolate Festival promotes sharing of meaningful information critical to include great music, food, and giveaways to help kick off the weekend. women’s health while fostering engaging relationships throughout the campus and Location: University Recreation Outdoor Pool Complex community. In addition to delectable chocolate treats, the festival features a silent auction and musical entertainment. Local chocolatiers and bakers donate special 7:30–9 p.m. Lip Sync Hero chocolates for participants to sample while learning about women’s health issues. Cost is $8 per ticket. Students submitting the most popular videos online to www.lipsynchero.ua.edu will be asked to perform on stage for the live Lip Sync Hero event. The audience will be Location: The Rotunda of Shelby Hall asked to vote digitally during the performance to help determine the winner. Door 3–5 p.m. Off-Campus Housing Information prizes will be given out during the evening to members of the audience. Cost is $5 per ticket with part of the proceeds going to a charity benefitting students. The Off-Campus Housing staff will provide information to assist students and Location: Ferguson Center Theater parents in the search for off-campus housing for the coming year. We will have four information sessions that parents can chose from to attend. Times will be 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, & 4:30. Many students will make the choice to live off campus next year. Our staff will be providing information so students and parents can make educated decisions about off-campus living.

Location: Conference Room in Student Activity Center at Presidential Village

4–5 p.m. Reception at Reese Phifer

The College of Communication and Information Sciences is hosting a reception for the parents of perspective and incoming C&IS students. Parents and guests will be directed to the reception area where they can mingle with C&IS staff and enjoy light refreshments!

Location: Reese Phifer Rotunda

10 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 11 Saturday, September 26, 2015

TBA Family Weekend Late Check-In

For families unable to check in on Friday, stop by the Ferguson Student Center to get your Family Weekend guide, schedule of events, tickets, nametags, and other goodies.

Location: Ferguson Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor

TBA Family Weekend Tailgate

(Family Weekend package holders only/Family Weekend ticket required)

Join the Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs for a tailgate 2 1/2 hours prior to kick off with entertainment, giveaways, and Crimson Tide tradition and pride! Sunday, September 27, 2015 Location: Presidential Park (Between Bryant-Denny Stadium and the ten Hoor Parking Deck) 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Student Affairs Jazz Brunch

TBA Walk of Champions (Family Weekend ticket required)

Families can cheer on the football team as they proceed through the Walk of Families are invited to gather with Student Affairs staff for a delicious brunch over Champions to get ready for the game! jazz music as the weekend comes to a close.

Location: In front of Bryant-Denny Stadium Location: Fresh Food Co. on Margaret Drive

TBA Elephant Stomp

Take part in one of the most special gameday traditions as the Million Dollar Band, cheerleaders, and Big Al lead a pep rally on the steps of Gorgas Library before marching to the stadium!

Location: Steps of Gorgas Library on the Quad

TBA Alabama vs. University of Louisiana-Monroe

Watch the Crimson Tide’s fourth game of the season as they take on the ULM Warhawks

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium

12 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 13 2. Free car parking is available at the University Mall. A shuttle will run from this lot to the south end zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium for $10 round-trip per person.

Both bus stops are about 0.4 miles from Presidential Park, the location of the Family Weekend tailgate.

Tailgating A big football tradition is tailgating before, during and after the game. This includes the elaborate tent set-ups that go up on the Quad on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings before the game. Families will bring food, drinks and even TVs to their tents. These set-ups are a point of pride to the Tide fans. Come out early to enjoy pre- game festivities with the UA family. The Quad activities will end 1–1.5 hours after the game. For more information about the Quad or tailgating rules/regulations, visit www.uagameday.com.

Gameday 101

Football is one of the most has over 20 buses running gameday There are also various non-university popular sporting events during routes starting at 7 a.m. and is free for public parking opportunities off campus all fans on gameday. that include shuttles to and from the the fall, and gameday in stadium. Tuscaloosa is an experience like Parking no other. Learn all you need to Public parking is available on and off 1. Free car parking is also available at campus. The east side of campus has the Downtown Intermodal Facility know to make gameday a fun, the most convenient and large amount (601 23rd Ave.), starting 3 hours safe and enjoyable experience of parking featuring the ability to pre- prior to game time. The cost to ride at www.uagameday.com. purchase parking passes the week of the bus (per trip): the game at www.uagameday.com. On • Adults: $1 Getting Around gameday, public parking will also be Three hours prior to kickoff, the entire core available for purchase on a first-come, • Children 3 and under: free of campus is closed to all vehicle traffic. first-served basis on the east side of • Age 60 or over and people with This allows for increased pedestrian traffic campus. Fans can then use the Crimson disabilities: 50 cents on the Quad, the Strip and to Bryant- Ride system to travel to the Quad. The bus Denny Stadium. These streets remain stop is about 250 yards from the Parent This bus stops on 12th Avenue, closed until after post-game traffic clears. Programs tent at Presidential Park. about one block southwest of the However, the Crimson Ride transit system stadium.

14 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 15 The campus has plenty of Bama Dining Every individual entering the stadium must Lost and Found/Lost Children options for families on gameday. have a ticket, regardless of age (including We encourage you to stop at the Ferguson Store locations are: infants). Student Center Info Desk or the gameday 1. Ferguson Student Center (Food information center in front of Reese Phifer Court on the 2nd floor) The University of Alabama reserves the Hall and pick up an ID bracelet for your right to change the date, opponent, and children. Lost children and lost articles can 2. Lakeside Dining (corner of start time of any game without entitling be picked up at Gate 17. McCorvey Dr. and Hackberry Ln.) the ticket holder to a refund. 3. Stewart’s Corner at Lloyd Hall (East Smoking side of 6th Ave. near the Quad) Smoking is prohibited in seated and Items Prohibited In ticketed areas, portals, and aisles of In need of great tasting and convenient the Stadium Bryant-Denny. Designated smoking areas gameday catering? Bama Dining also are located on the main concourse and offers great gameday catering packages. other designated areas near suites. Call Bama Dining at (205) 348-9881 for • Bags over 8 ½ x 11 inches more information. • Bottles, cans and thermoses Getting Out of Town Many roads become one-way streets • Chair backs larger than a single If that wasn’t enough, the Quad has to accommodate traffic after the game. seat exclusive vendors along 6th Ave. (east There are four main routes from campus to side) with a wide array of food options, • Food containers and coolers access the interstate after the game: such as BBQ, chicken, steak sandwiches, • Ice bags and ice chests and many more. I-359 Route • Laser pointers (quickest route to the interstate) Also, located just steps away from Bryant- • Artificial noisemakers (bells, 1. Find your way to University Blvd. or Denny Stadium and the Quad, the Strip is horns, whistles, cow bells, etc.) Paul W. Bear Bryant Dr. (whichever an area of shops and restaurants that is is easiest) and proceed west. a popular gameday destination. Whether • Outside food and drink you want to enjoy delicious food before • Strollers 2. Continuing west, turn left onto kickoff or buy Alabama merchandise, you Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. South (this • Umbrellas can find it all on the Strip. is a one-way street). • Video recorders and camcorders 3. Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. South will Restrooms • Computers become I-359 (no turns, just a lane Shopping and Dining There are restroom trailers on the change). Make sure that you take time during north, west and east sides of the Quad, • Cameras with telephoto lenses 4. Continue on I-359 and it will lead gameday to check out all the great things as well as portable toilets in areas around over 6 inches long you to I-20/59. at the SUPe Store. The SUPe Store has the Quad. all the latest fan apparel and gameday • I-20/59 north toward novelties. There are three separate Re-entrance into the Stadium Birmingham is to the left. merchandise stores that will be open with By University of Alabama and SEC policy, Elevators • I-20/59 south toward Meridian an extensive supply of Bama gameday no re-entrance is allowed once a guest The Gate 5 elevator gives easy access is to the right. souvenirs, apparel and books. leaves the stadium. to the U2 level on the west side (U1 and Store locations are: U3 levels can be accessed by the spiral Cottondale Route 1. Ferguson Student Center (on the Ticket Policies walkway from that level). (next quickest route to interstate) ground floor) The Bryant-Denny ticket office opens three hours prior to kickoff. 1. Find your way to University Blvd. 2. Bryant Museum (inside the museum The Gate 37 elevator gives easy access and proceed east. on Bryant Dr. across from Coleman to the U4 level on the east side and north The University of Alabama is not 2. Continue on University Blvd. (HWY Coliseum) upper (400 level). responsible for lost, stolen or damaged *A proper ticket is required to use public 215 N) beyond the McFarland Blvd. 3. SUPe Store Tent (on the southeast tickets. This includes tickets left at home elevators intersection. side of the Quad) on gameday. 3. Continue on University Blvd. East (US HWY 11) to I-20/59.

16 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 17 Route 216 McFarland Route (not recommended for RVs) (slowest route to interstate) Map of Gameday Activities 1. From the UA Campus, travel south 1. Find your way to Campus Dr. East to 15th St. East. and proceed east on the one-way 2. Continue on 15th St. East beyond road. McFarland Blvd. 2. Continue to the McFarland Blvd. 3. Continue straight toward University access ramp. Blvd. East. 3. Take a right onto the access ramp to 4. Proceed straight beyond the traffic get onto McFarland Blvd. light at University Blvd. East to state 4. Continue on McFarland Blvd., which Route 216. will take you to I-20/59. 5. Continue on state Route 216 to I-20/I-59.

2015 Alabama Football Schedule

Date Opponent / Event Location 09/05/15 vs. Wisconsin Arlington, Texas 09/12/15 vs. Middle Tennessee State Tuscaloosa 09/19/15 vs. Ole Miss * Tuscaloosa 09/26/15 vs. Louisiana-Monroe Tuscaloosa 10/03/15 at Georgia * Athens, Ga. 10/10/15 vs. Arkansas * Tuscaloosa 10/17/15 at Texas A&M * College Station, Texas 10/24/15 vs. Tennessee * Tuscaloosa 11/07/15 vs. LSU * Tuscaloosa 11/14/15 at Mississippi State * Starkville, Miss. 11/21/15 vs. Charleston Southern Tuscaloosa 11/28/15 at Auburn * Auburn, Ala.

*Conference Event For updated times and information, visit rolltide.com. 18 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 19 GAMEDAY PARKING Reserved Car Parking Crimson Ride Shuttle Drop-O /Pick-Up Reserved Car Parking until 12:00 pm Saturday, (Shuttle begins running at 7:00 a.m.) Presidential Phase 1 then becomes Open Car Parking for $30 per game Open Public Car Parking - $20 per game Parking for People with Disabilities Shuttle Drop O / The Park at MandersonPresidential Landing Pick Up. (“D” Shuttle begins running 3 hours prior to Phase 2 Parking for people with Disabilities - Permit Required kicko ) 1 2 3 Wheelchair Accessible 4 Accessible- $30 per game Tide Pride Reserved RV Lots Reserved Gameday Parking – Available for purchase. All on-campus RV Lots open at 6:00 pm Friday before a home game. OLD HACKBERRY LANE Please visit www.uagameday.com to purchase or call 205-262-2811 for more information. Tide Pride Parking

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Oliver Academic House 8-D 1033 Nott Hall Annex 10-F 7927 Pi Beta Phi 11-D 1199 Blount: Toumey Academic House 8-E 4378 Oce of Internal Audit 9-H 2093 Blount Undergraduate Initiative 6301 Bryant Conference Center 12-H 7074 Osband Hall 11-E 4257 Sigma Delta Tau 9-G Living-Learning Center 5-D 7902 Unoccupied 12-D 4294 Bryant Hall 10-G 5365 Outdoor Pool Facilities 7-K 4292 Bryant Dining 5-D 7046 Bryant-Denny Stadium 11-B 6303 Paul W. Bryant Museum 12-G 7932 Unoccupied 12-C 4293 Bryant Dormitory 9-G 7938 Zeta Tau Alpha 12-C 3418 Bryant Jordan Performing Arts Center 6-I 3440 Peter Bryce Campus Printing & Mail Services 4-G 4382 405 Bryce Lawn Apartment 8-H 3527 Bryce Medical Center 4-J 7158 President's Mansion 11-D 4381 411 Bryce Lawn Apartment 8-H D480 Campus Drive Parking Deck / Action Card / 5373 Recreation Fields and Restrooms 9-J 4380 417 Bryce Lawn Apartment 9-H FRATERNITIES LOCATION Transportation Services 8-G 5386 Recreational Tennis Courts 10-K 4385 422 Bryce Lawn Apartment 9-H 5010 Capstone College of Nursing 12-N 7205 Reese Phifer Hall 10-C 4379 423 Bryce Lawn Apartment 9-H 4940 Alpha Kappa Lambda 10-H D288 Riverside East Parking Deck 4-G 5560 Capstone Village Retirement Center 9-M 4384 500 Bryce Lawn Apartment (Spanish House) 9-H 4256 Alpha Phi Alpha 9-G 1003 Carmichael Hall 9-C 1250 Rogers Library for Science and Engineering 7-F 4383 508 Bryce Lawn Apartment 4942 Alpha Tau Omega 10-G 6305 Center for Community-Based Partnerships 12-J 7006 Rose Administration Building 10-D (French and German House) 9-H 2908 Beta Theta Pi 9-B 1052 Ceramics 8-F 1175 ROTC and A&S Programs Building 8-E 4377 511 Bryce Lawn Apartment 10-H 4909 Chi Phi 10-G 1160 Child and Family Research Clinic 10-F 1167 Round House 8-D 4376 601 Bryce Lawn Apartment 10-H 4944 Delta Chi 9-H 5016 Child Development Research Center 10-L 1108 Rowand-Johnson Hall 8-C 4375 607 Bryce Lawn Apartment 10-H 2913 Delta Kappa Epsilon 9-C 1040 Clark Hall 8-E 2497 Rowing Facility 2-D 2064 Freidman Hall 9-B 4906 Delta Sigma Phi 8-G 6082 Coleman Coliseum 15-G 1226 Russell Hall 10-F 7004 Harris Hall 11-C 4915 Delta Tau Delta 9-H 6086 Crisp Indoor Practice Facility 14-G 1254 Science and Engineering 7-G 2664 Highlands on Hackberry 2-F 4917 Kappa Alpha 11-H 7826 Dance Studio on Bryant 13-D 3441 Searcy Building 4-G 2665 Highlands on Hackberry 2-G 4260 Kappa Alpha Psi 9-G 1045 Denny Chimes 10-D 6369 Sewell-Thomas Baseball Field 13-H 2666 Highlands on Hackberry 3-G 4921 Kappa Sigma 10-H 7017 Doster Hall 10-D 1172 Smith Hall / Alabama Museum of Natural History 8-E 2667 Highlands on Hackberry 3-G 4922 Lambda Chi Alpha 10-H 7202 East Annex 11-D 5389 Soccer Complex 10-K 2668 Highlands on Hackberry 3-G 4255 Lambda Sigma Phi 9-G 1070 East Quad Energy Plant 10-F 1235 South Engineering Research Center 7-F 2669 Highlands on Hackberry 3-G 4835 Phi Delta Theta 11-I 3421 Environmental Health and Safety 6-J 9180 South Lawn Oce Building 14-K 2670 Highlands on Hackberry 3-F 2924 Phi Gamma Delta 9-B 7054 Farrah Hall 11-F D280 South ten Hoor Parking Deck 8-C 2267 Lakeside Dining 4-D 7923 Phi Kappa Psi 10-B D286 Ferguson Center Parking Deck 6-D 5017 Stallings Center (RISE Program) 11-L 2265 Lakeside Residential Area East 4-D 4258 Phi Kappa Sigma 9-G 1022 Ferguson Student Center 7-E 6119 Strength and Conditioning Facility 14-G 2266 Lakeside Residential Area West 4-D 4935 Phi Sigma Kappa 9-H 6085 Football Complex 14-G 2601 Student Activity Center at Presidential Village 3-E 7298 Martha Parham Hall 12-E 4941 Pi Kappa Alpha 11-H 7059 Foster Auditorium 11-E 1174 Student Engineering Projects Building 8-E 7244 Mary Burke Hall 12-F 4838 Pi Kappa Phi 11-J 6118 Frank M. Moody Music Building 11-H 3422 Student Media Building 6-J 2247 Paty Hall 5-D 4930 Sigma Alpha Episilon 11-G 2152 Frederick R. Maxwell Hall 9-C 5372 Student Recreation Center 8-K 2600 Presidential I 3-F 4836 Sigma Chi 11-I 1233 Fresh Food Company 8-F 1021 Student Services Center 7-D 2602 Presidential II 3-E 2933 Sigma Nu 9-B 1155 Gallalee Hall 10-E 7012 Temple Tutwiler Hall 10-C 2269 Ridgecrest East Residential 5-C 4931 Sigma Phi Epsilon 8-H 1067 Garland Hall 8-E 2297 ten Hoor Hall 8-C 2270 Ridgecrest West Residential 6-C 4928 Sigma Pi 9-H 1170 Gordon Palmer Hall 9-F 5390 Tennis Facilities - Outdoor 8-L 2271 Ridgecrest South Residential 6-C The Lofts Sigma Tau Gamma O Campus 1014 Gorgas House 8-D 5391 Tennis Facilities - Indoor 8-L D284 Ridgecrest Parking Deck 6-C 4837 Theta Chi 11-I 1030 Graves Hall 9-C 3423 Theater and Dance Set Design Studio 6-J 2262 Riverside East 4-F 4259 Theta Tau 8-G 1245 H.M. Comer Hall (Mineral Industries Building) 6-E 1249 Tom Bevill Energy, Mineral, and 2263 Riverside North 3-E 4929 Unoccupied 10-G 1072 Hardaway Hall 7-E Materials Science Research Building 5-F 2261 Riverside West 4-E 4934 Unoccupied 10-G 7213 Hayden-Harris Hall 11-F 5018 University Medical Center and 4260 Rotary International 9-G 4937 Zeta Beta Tau 10-G 3418 HES Design House 6-I Student Health Center 11-K 2193 Somerville Hall 5-D 1079 Houser Hall 7-E 6208 University Police Center 15-J 7206 Tutwiler Hall 13-C 1251 Interdisciplinary Science Building - Shelby Hall 6-F 5370 Women's Softball Complex 7-L 6299 ISSR Building 13-K 1214 Woods Hall 7-E 25 “Roll Tide” was said to illustrate the Alabama Football Alabama varsity team running on the field. Alabama’s first football game was played It was said the team looked like the tide in 1892 in Birmingham against a team of was rolling in, thus gaining the chant “Roll selected students from Birmingham high Tide.” schools. Alabama won, 56–0.

The Elephant Originally, the stadium had a capacity of UA has not always been associated with 12,000. Currently Bryant-Denny is one of the elephant. In fact, it was not until 1930 the largest on-campus football stadiums that Alabama and elephants were linked. in the nation and holds more than 101,000 During that season, Sports Writer Everett fans. Strupper of the Atlanta Journal wrote a story describing the Alabama-Ole Miss football game. He described the Alabama Fight Song players’ size and power: Yea, Alabama! Drown ‘em Tide! “At the end of the quarter, the earth Every ‘Bama man’s behind you, started to tremble, there was a distant Hit your stride. rumble that continued to grow. Some excited fan in the stands bellowed, ‘Hold Go teach the Bulldogs to behave, your horses, the elephants are coming,’ Send the Yellow Jackets to a and out stamped the Alabama varsity. watery grave. It was the first time that I had seen it, And if a man starts to weaken, and the size of the entire eleven nearly That’s a shame! knocked me cold; men that I had seen University of Alabama play last year looking like they had nearly For Bama’s pluck and grit have doubled in size.” Writ her name in Crimson flame. History and Traditions Fight on, fight on, fight on men! From then on, he and other writers Remember the Rose Bowl, continued to refer to Alabama’s linemen as we’ll win then.

The University of Alabama, the “Red Elephants,” beginning the long Alabama Traditions association of UA and the elephant. Roll on to victory, known as “The Capstone” for Hit your stride, being the first higher education In 1979, the University saw a need for a You’re Dixie’s football pride, The Crimson Tide/Roll Tide Crimson Tide, Roll Tide, Roll Tide! institution in Alabama, is When people referred to Alabama’s mascot. At that time, the cheer coach, Dr. football team in the 1900s, they simply Kathleen Cramer, visited Coach Paul W. rich in history and tradition Bryant’s office and asked for permission to called it “the varsity” or the “Crimson Million Dollar Band that dates back to before the White” after the school’s colors. implement a mascot program. He initially said no, because elephants were known Made up of more than 400 students, the Crimson Tide got its name. Hugh Roberts, a sports editor for the nationally recognized “Million Dollar Band” Birmingham Age-Herald, coined the term as slower animals. After observing his office, they pointed out the number of is a very prominent part of the Crimson University of Alabama Today “Crimson Tide” during the 1907 matchup Tide spirit and tradition. The University of Alabama ranked among between Auburn and Alabama. The game, elephants he had on display. He had no choice but to agree. the top 50 public universities in the nation played in a sea of crimson mud, was the The “Million Dollar Band” was named in U.S. News and World Report’s annual last game played between the two rivals The SGA allowed the student body to vote in 1922 after Alabama played Georgia college rankings for more than a decade. until 1948 when the series resumed. Tech. Alabama football struggled during UA was ranked 32nd in the 2013 rankings. Although Auburn was heavily favored on a name. The three names were “Dixie,” “Tusk,” and “Big Al.” The students chose the year and lost to the Georgia Tech to win, Alabama held Auburn to a 6–6 Yellow Jackets 33–7. During the game, an Last year’s freshman class, with more than tie. Hugh used the term “Crimson Tide” Big Al, and he made his first appearance at the 1979 Sugar Bowl against Penn State. Atlanta sports writer asked W. C. “Champ” 6,800 students, is the largest in school to describe the great game played by Pickens, an Alabama alumnus, “You don’t history—bringing total enrollment to more Alabama and the name has followed have much of a team; what do you have?” than 36,000 students. ever since. Pickens responded, “A Million Dollar Band.”

26 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 27 Houndstooth “As a member of The University of History of The University of Alabama At every game and around Tuscaloosa, Alabama community, I will pursue many Alabama fans dress in houndstooth- knowledge; act with fairness, honesty, patterned attire. Some wonder where and respect; foster individual and civic April 18, 1831 – Inaugural ceremonies 1912 – Dr. George H. Denny became this pattern came from and why it has responsibility; and strive for excellence.” were held and the University was University president; the campus become synonymous with The University opened. By May 28, 52 students had consisted of 652 students and nine of Alabama. enrolled. principal buildings. His presidency began an era of unprecedented When Alabama fans think of houndstooth, 1860 – UA became a military school. physical and enrollment growth. When they think of coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant, he retired in 1936, there were more who led the Crimson Tide to a record six 1865 – Union troops spared only than 5,000 students and 23 major national championships. Coach Bryant seven of the buildings on the UA buildings, which form the central core always wore suits and hats on the sideline, campus, including the President’s of the modern campus. but it was not until Sonny Werblin, owner Mansion, during the Civil War. of the New York Jets, gave him his first 1914–1915 – The University band houndstooth hat in 1964 that the trend 1871 – During the Reconstruction era, organized (later to be named the began. a reorganized University opened with “Million Dollar Band”). 107 students enrolled. The Capstone Creed 1963 – The first sustained enrollment This statement of values, written by the 1892 – The University’s first football of African-American students was Student Leadership Council, is the pledge team assembled – the “Thin Red Line” achieved. made at convocation by each incoming that later became the “Crimson Tide.” freshman class at the start of the academic 1979 – Big Al made his first official year. 1893 – The first women students appearance at The Sugar Bowl, where enrolled for the fall semester at the Alabama beat Penn State for the University due to successful lobbying National Championship. of the UA Board of Trustees by Julia S. Tutwiler. 1986 – University Honors Program was established. University’s 1894 – The student newspaper, enrollment reached approximately The Crimson White, made its first 19,000. appearance. 2011 – University enrollment reached 1903 – The Alabama Legislature 30,000 students. decreed that the military system of organization at the University be 2014 – University enrollments reaches abandoned. 36,000 students.

28 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 29 Parent Programs offers resources, The office also hosts and communication and programs to assist participates in a variety of parents and family members in supporting events for parents including: their UA student through a productive partnership with the University. The • Parent Orientation programs and resources listed below are • Family Weekend designed to promote the proper level of • Parent Educational Resources parent involvement, connect parents to campus, and allow parents to become By staying involved with your student’s part of the UA community in an effort to education, you assist us in promoting maximize each UA student’s learning your students’ success. Please keep in experience. touch with First Year Experience & Parent Programs and utilize our resources and Parent Programs: support throughout your student’s time • Parent E-Newsletter at UA. • PENPALS – Parent Email Notification Program Connect with us on social media: • Parent Calendar & Handbook • facebook.com/fyeatua • Parent Advisory Council • twitter.com/fyeatua • Toll-Free Parent Helpline – • instagram/fyeatua 1-800-392-2777 • facebook.com/bamaparents Office of First Year • Website – parents.ua.edu • twitter.com/bamaparents Experience & Parent Programs

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30 University of Alabama www.universityparent.com/alabama 31 Temple Emanu-El University Church of Christ 809 4th Ave. 1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 shalomtuscaloosa.com universitycofc.org 205-553-3286 (205) 553-3001 Service Times: Friday–6:00 pm Bible Class: 9:00 a.m. Service Time: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 729 Paul Bryant Dr. University Lutheran Church Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 911 5th Ave. trinityumc.info Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 759-4206 (205) 752-8784 Service Times: 10:30 a.m. Service Time: 10 a.m.

Tuscaloosa Church of God University Presbyterian Church 4115 5th Ave. 1127 8th St. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 uaupc.org realhope.me (205) 758-5422 (205) 759-2998 Service Time: 11 a.m. Service Times: 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Religious Services

If you are interested in attended Church of the Highlands a religious service during 240 Paul W. Bryant Dr. E Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 your Family Weekend visit, 205-980-5577 some options available near Service Times: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. campus are listed below. First Baptist Church 721 Greensboro Ave. Calvary Baptist Church Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 1121 Paul W. Bryant Dr. firsttuscaloosa.org Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345-7554 calvarytuscaloosa.org Service Times: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (205) 758-0495 Service Times: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., First Christian Church and 11 a.m. 627 Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church tuscaloosafcc.org 812 5th Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 758-2968 canterburychapelua.org Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., (205) 345-9590 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Service Times: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. St. Francis Catholic Church 811 5th Ave. Capstone Church Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 1907 University Blvd. stfrancisuofa.com Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 758-5672 (205) 462-3958 Service Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. Service Times: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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January 4 UA offices resume normal business hours January 13 Classes begin January 18 Classes dismissed – Martin Luther King (UA offices closed) January 20 Last day to register or add a course March 11–18 Classes dismissed – Spring Holidays (begins 5:00 p.m. March 11 – UA offices closed) March 21 Classes resume (7:00 a.m.) March 28 Registration for summer and fall 2016 terms begins (click here for registration time slot assignments) April 4–8 Honors Week April 8 Classes dismissed – Honors Day (UA offices open) April 22 Last day for all tests April 29 Last day to withdraw from the term without requiring approval from the student’s college Dean’s office (withdrawals from Nursing and Law always require approval from the respective Dean’s office) April 29 Classes end May 2–6 Final exams May 6–7 Commencement [One ceremony Friday/two Saturday]

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