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Family Weekend Guide 2015 FAMILY WEEKEND GUIDE produced by in partnership with For more information, please contact First Year Experience & Parent Programs Box 870399 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0399 (205) 348-8404 Toll Free: (800) 392-2777 fye.ua.edu parents.ua.edu About this Guide UniversityParent has published this guide in partnership with the University of Alabama with the mission of helping you easily navigate your student’s university with the most timely and relevant information available. Discover more articles, tips and local business information by visiting the online guide at: www.universityparent.com/alabama The presence of university/college logos and contents marks in this guide does not mean the school endorses the products or services offered by advertisers in this guide. 2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 205 Boulder, CO 80301 www.universityparent.com UA Family Weekend Guide Comprehensive advice and information for student success Advertising Inquiries: | (866) 721-1357 [email protected] 6 | Welcome to The University of Alabama! 7 | Welcome from the Vice President of Student Affairs 8 | Family Weekend Schedule 14 | Gameday 101 18 | 2015 Alabama Football Schedule SARAH SCHupp PUBLISHER 19 | Map of Gameday Activities MARK HAGER DESIGN 20 | 2015 Gameday Parking Map 22 | 2015 Gameday Pre-Game Traffic Map Connect: 24 | Campus Map facebook.com/UniversityParent 26 | University of Alabama History and Traditions 30 | Office of First Year Experience & Parent Programs twitter.com/4collegeparents 32 | Religious Services 34 | Helpful Phone Numbers & Websites © 2015 UniversityParent 37 | Important Academic Dates 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.
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