Correction
In the brief titled “International Performer presents Veena concert” that ran Friday and Monday, a sponsor was left off the list. The University Libraries is sponsoring the event as well.
Census forms due by Friday
April 16 is the final day for mailing back 2010 census forms. Students who send in their forms after Friday may still get visited by census workers when they begin going door-to-door to obtain census information in May. Contact the Census bureau for assistance if you did not receive a form.
Alpha Sigma Phi holds 24-hour bike ride fundraiser
The Alpha Iota chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity will be holding the 24-Hour Bike Ride for Cancer in the Rec Center lobby Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this event, members of Alpha Sigma Phi will be riding a stationary bicycle for as long as possible, and the bike will not stop moving. The proceeds for this event will go to LiveStrong. Members would greatly appreciate any support that can given by contributing to their effort by making donations at the site of our fundraiser or buying t-shirts that have been made for the event for $10.
Jefferson Avenue closing for construction
The entrance of Jefferson Avenue from University Boulevard will be closed starting today for the construction of the Alpha Tau Omega New Chapter House. The public will have to access Jefferson Avenue by turning onto 2nd Avenue and then turning left onto 4th Street. Jefferson Avenue is the second right, after the left onto 4th Street.
SGA Director Applications Now Available
The 2010 director application for SGA director positions is available at www.sga.ua.edu and is due April 21 by 5 p.m. Students can indicate their top three preferences when applying; interviews will follow after applications are processed.
Along with director applications, University Standing Committee applications will also be available from Monday until April 21, followed by an interview process.
A-Day, concert to be Saturday
The University will hold its annual A-Day Game to conclude spring football practice on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Admission is free. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. ESPN will broadcast the game. Gates open at 11 a.m. A legends-flag-football game starts at noon. Carter Hamric will present a free concert at 11 a.m. on the grass triangle area at the corner of University Boulevard and Stadium Drive. For more A-Day information, visit uagameday.com/football.
COE does ART presents “Oh Horrors! It’s Murder!”
The College of Engineering does Amateur Radical Theater presents “Oh Horrors! It’s Murder!” on Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in 126 H.M. Comer Hall. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
Forensics team to hold auditions
The Alabama Forensic Council will hold open auditions for new members on April 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on April 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in 226 Reese Phifer Hall. Students can register for an audition in 210-A Reese Phifer Hall by April 22. For the audition, students should be prepared to present a reading of literature or make a speech or presentation they have done in the past. For more information, contact Frank Thompson at 348-8077.
Groups to host cook-out to help diabetes research
The fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon and sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma are hosting a charity event “Kick off for a Cure” Thursday to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The $10 ticket will go directly to the foundation. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wintzell’s Oyster House will sponsor a cookout in the DKE front yard.
With the $10 ticket, participants will also get a wristband for a concert featuring American Idol star Bo Bice at Rounders Thursday night at 10 p.m.
